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I Am Catholic vs. I Live the Teachings of My Faith; Sen. John Kerry vs. Catholic Teaching.
John Kerry is coming under increasing criticism from various leaders of the Catholic Church for his public position and voting record on abortion. The controversy has escalated to the point that it was featured in the April 5, 2004 issue of TIME magazine - - showing a two-thirds page photo of Kerry on Ash Wednesday complete with ashes on his forehead.
The core of the argument is that Senator John Kerry proclaims himself to be a practicing Catholic while he also proudly espouses his strong and unyielding support for the continuation of abortion on demand. In effect Kerry is trying to be on both sides of the fence at the same time - - implying Catholicity while appearing at NARAL functions and maintaining an almost perfect abortion rights voting record in the United States Senate for the past 20 years.
The Catholic Church's position on abortion is clear and unambiguous. Abortion is wrong! Not only wrong, but it is a serious sin for anyone who knowingly has an abortion, procures an abortion, performs an abortion, or assists in an abortion. This includes those who advocate, promote, and vote for the continued legalization of abortion on demand and governmental funding of abortions.
Catholic Church leaders have consistently defended the Church's position on the sanctity of innocent unborn human life. However, church leaders are now also increasingly stating that "Catholic" politicians who publicly support abortion may face some consequences ...
- John Kerry, the American election, and Catholic bishops.
- Magazine article from: Catholic Insight de Valk, Alphonse June 1, 2004 700+ words
...problem with the Catholic Church. The question...evidence that John Kerry and Teresa Heinz...married in the Catholic Church. "We know that...2004). Senator John Kerry summed up his differences with the Catholic Church over abortion...
- FROM THE PRESIDENT; THE TWO JOHNS COME UP DOUBLE NULL.(John Kerry; John Edwards)
- Magazine article from: National Right to Life News July 1, 2004 700+ words
...and many other things," [John] Kerry saidE. "Vatican II is very...freedom of conscience in the Catholic Church. You have to examine your...freedom of conscience in the Catholic Church," said Kerry, once again...site - NRLC's rating of John Kerry's voting record: 0 - ...
- NEWSWEEK COVER: Teresa - Is John Kerry's Heiress Wife a Loose Cannon-Or Crazy...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 25, 2004 700+ words
...Democratic presidential challenger John Kerry from Chicago to Baltimore, Boston...other hand," wish the Roman Catholic Church would reverse itself on birth...Editor Susannah Meadows profiles John Kerry's first wife Julia Thorne...
- Kerry's abortion problem.(John Kerry)(Catholic politicians)
- Magazine article from: U.S. News & World Report Leo, John June 14, 2004 700+ words
...Catholic bishops want no confrontation with John Kerry over his support of abortion rights...dramatic election-year move against John Kerry, the first Catholic presidential candidate...favor abortion. In addition, the Catholic Church has procedures for denying Communion...
- John Kerry, Paul Martin and the Church.
- Magazine article from: Catholic Insight de Valk, Alphonse September 1, 2004 700+ words
...false title of individual rights and human equality. The Catholic Church is enormously concerned with this mass disobedience of God...cooperation. In brief, it is clear that politicians such as John Kerry in the USA and Paul Martin in Canada should neither present...
- "I oppose abortion, personally," says John Kerry.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: National Review July 26, 2004 700+ words
* "I oppose abortion, personally," says John Kerry. "I don't like abortion. I believe life does begin...their conclusion is rendered suspect by the fact that the Catholic church agrees with it? Kerry wants to say that he agrees with...
- Was the Kerry marriage annulled?(United States)(John Kerry's previous...
- Magazine article from: Catholic Insight March 1, 2005 700+ words
Boston -- Had John Kerry won the 2004 USA presidential election, American Catholics would...married widow Teresa Heinz. As his first marriage took place in a Catholic church, he is not allowed to marry again unless he has been granted...
- The American Catholic church in Neverland: U.S. Catholics require institutional...
- Magazine article from: National Catholic Reporter Feuerherd, Joe January 30, 2004 700+ words
John Kerry's Iowa caucus victory...harsh critique. "The Catholic church in America risks becoming...difficulties that the Catholic church confronts in America...something special about the Catholic church that is unavailable...
Source: HighBeam Research, I Am Catholic vs. I Live the Teachings of My Faith; Sen. John Kerry...