Another Confused "Catholic" Exposes Her Ignorance of the Faith

Catholics being blackmailed by archbishop's threatsI am extremely disappointed in the stance of Archbishop Burke in withholding Communion from politicians and voters who vote for abortion.

I, as a Catholic, am very much against abortion. But, I am also against war, especially this unprovoked, unnecessary war we are in today. Why has this archbishop not come out against this war that is killing so many of our fine young people?

And if the archbishop did come out against this war, who would we Catholics have left to vote for? By doing so, does the archbishop have a political agenda of his own?

In latter years, I have been very disappointed in our priests. First we had the scandalous sexual abuse of young innocents, then we had the huge coverups and payoffs. Now, as Catholics, we are being blackmailed by the archbishop's threats of withholding Communion. I hate to think of what will come next!

Diana Brown
Pacific

Diana would be better served if, rather than listening to sound bites from TV or radio, or reading the local slanted reports in the Post, she were to read the Catechism or talk to an orthodox, faithful Catholic priest about her concerns. Acting as another mouthpiece of support for dissenting politicians and other professed Catholics only exacerbates the rift and division that so many enjoy.

People like this would be well advised to pray for enlightenment. Many may not want to hear what comes after this earthly existence - it isn't necessarily heaven for everyone, contrary to what sometimes passes as Catholic doctrine these days. At some point, all of us will be facing judgement. We should, while on this earthly journey, learn more about our faith, share the truths of the faith with others, learn and practice humility, and in so doing, become more obedient to the teachings of Christ and His Church as presented to us by Archbishop Burke. He is fulfilling his duty and working for the salvation of our souls.

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