Obama supporters told not to take Holy Communion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A priest at a South Carolina Roman Catholic church says his parishioners shouldn't take Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because of the Democrat's stance on abortion. The Rev. Jay Scott Newman said Thursday church law doesn't allow But he said his congregants shouldn't take Communion until they do penance for supporting ``the most radical pro-abortion politician ever to serve in the United States Senate or to run for president.'' Newman's decision was first reported by The Greenville News. In their annual meeting, the nation's Roman Catholic bishops (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Saturday, Nov 15 at 12:54 PM JJ wrote ...I voted for Obama, and I do not agree with abortion as a form of birth control. My decision to vote for Obama does not influence my religious belief. The priest is judgemental and was totally out of line to make such a request. Should we also outlaw the constitution and replace it with law from the old testiment? Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Nov 15 at 1:23 AM Mitch wrote ...I agree with troy,you can't be a Christian and vote for a democrat.If I were a priest or pastor I would refuse them communion to.They should be ashamed of themselves.The whole country is full of stupid people,to have elected Obama. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Nov 14 at 11:50 PM Nancy wrote ...That's spiritual blackmail. Who do they think they are? Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Nov 14 at 11:13 PM Troy I. wrote ...Thou shall not kill (babies), thou shall not covet (the others guy's stuff/money), shall not steal (votes from ACORN), shall not worship false gods (Obama). It is my opinion that one cannot be a Democrat with good conscience AND a good Christain. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Nov 14 at 11:03 PM debby wrote ...'comments are moderated...' you say. given that is hypocritical and policing speech/though, you actually mean you post what YOU want to hear. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Nov 14 at 10:07 PM rapid richard wrote ...i voted for mr obama..i do not believe in abortions..i shall receive communion...its about the usa,,not church...the priest will be gone very soon...amen Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Nov 14 at 9:50 PM eX-hIPPIE wrote ...To say NOTHING of preparing to shred the costitution!!!! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Nov 14 at 8:13 AM Anne wrote ...I'm Catholic and I voted for Obama. Whether or not I agree with abortion should in no way dictate if I should be able to receive the sacrament. Bishops, priests or any other part of the clergy are NOT God. All of us were given free will and it is up to each individual to decide for themselves what is right or wrong for them. Because of this type of thinking I left the church and will NEVER be a part of organized religion again. It often times causes more judgement and alienation than unity. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Add a commentMost PopularMore Good Stuff |
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