[Apologetics] The Archbishop and the Governor

[Marty Rothwell]

My point is that IF the Archbishop has publicly said the governor is not to
take communion (which he did), then that should have the effect of each
priest in his diocese denying her communion until the ban is lifted.  She
could only take it if she went to another diocese.  

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Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 8:55 AM
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Subject: RE: [Apologetics] The Archbishop and the Governor

On Sun, May 11, 2008, Art Kelly wrote:

> I feel uneasy about making judgements on the state of one's soul at the
> moment someone comes up to receive Holy Communion.

The prohibition was on the very public taking of the Sacrament.
If a politician privately abhorred abortion, I doubt there would be
a problem requesting a private Sacrament minus television cameras
and reporters.  The problem is the public and ostentatious Mass 
attendance despite public rejection of Catholic teaching on serious matters.

Just as a matter of trademark dilution, such politicians would get
sued out the wazoo if they abused a corporate trademark that way.
They show less respect for the Catholic Church than a corporation.

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