On some positions (abortion) the Church aligns with the GOP. On others (death penalty, immigration) it does not. Christianity does not neatly validate either political party in modern American society, which is part of the issue behind Republicans trying to directly link Christian identity with Republican identity.
On some positions (abortion) the Church aligns with the GOP. On others (death penalty, immigration) it does not. Christianity does not neatly validate either political party in modern American society, which is part of the issue behind Republicans trying to directly link Christian identity with Republican identity.
John, both Johns, I’ve spent 12 years being educated by priests , nuns , and brothers since 1965, all outstanding, committed people. We have fed the poor , clothed the homeless and worked in Catholic hospitals. I attend weekly Mass and attend Sunday Mass. Raised my children the same way, though they have graduated from Catholic colleges. I love my faith and my religion.
All these virtues the Catholic faith provides with great commitment, however the pews are filled with Republicans that don’t like democrats. Abortion, homosexuality, divorce, IVF have all overshadowed the “greater good. “In their minds.
I am a democrat and a Catholic and I am in the church. It’s overwhelmingly Republican.
On some positions (abortion) the Church aligns with the GOP. On others (death penalty, immigration) it does not. Christianity does not neatly validate either political party in modern American society, which is part of the issue behind Republicans trying to directly link Christian identity with Republican identity.
John, both Johns, I’ve spent 12 years being educated by priests , nuns , and brothers since 1965, all outstanding, committed people. We have fed the poor , clothed the homeless and worked in Catholic hospitals. I attend weekly Mass and attend Sunday Mass. Raised my children the same way, though they have graduated from Catholic colleges. I love my faith and my religion.
All these virtues the Catholic faith provides with great commitment, however the pews are filled with Republicans that don’t like democrats. Abortion, homosexuality, divorce, IVF have all overshadowed the “greater good. “In their minds.
I am a democrat and a Catholic and I am in the church. It’s overwhelmingly Republican.