tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post3316818460360840124..comments2024-03-01T21:01:15.174-06:00Comments on Biblical Christianity: Hither and thither: 11/14/08DJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-36956074440502547772008-11-14T14:28:00.000-06:002008-11-14T14:28:00.000-06:00Before I read any further, I had to say 'Spooky, I...Before I read any further, I had to say 'Spooky, I was listening to 'I'd do anything' just as I read that line in your post, and I had a vision of Tony Campolo singing it...'Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873728356115837593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-66658960883707197412008-11-14T10:56:00.000-06:002008-11-14T10:56:00.000-06:00Dan,I'm not sure Billy Graham said that he wouldn'...Dan,<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure Billy Graham said that he wouldn't consult with Barack Obama because of what he believes in. Billy is not in good health, and while his son is against his stance on abortion for obvious reasons, I didn't see where Franklin Graham said he wouldn't provide advice if needed, and in fact, is praying that he will repent of what he thinks (knows?) he is about to do.<BR/><BR/>Also, in your list of good cartoons, the "Potatoe" one is shown twice. Ore wase thate intentionale?<BR/><BR/>The linked article to the Philly family newspaper that your son provided already has some deeply disturbing comments from those that oppose God. Moral restraint is just being thrown away and has been rejected by America. How scary is this, what is coming?<BR/><BR/>Yeah, good morning to you, too.Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267525662313103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-40752805838602966122008-11-14T10:55:00.000-06:002008-11-14T10:55:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267525662313103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-60690997104817325112008-11-14T08:16:00.000-06:002008-11-14T08:16:00.000-06:00Good collection of posts.On a sidenote, although I...Good collection of posts.<BR/><BR/>On a sidenote, although I'm not Catholic, I don't object to this priest's guidance of his parishioners:<BR/><BR/>"A priest at St. Mary's Catholic Church in downtown Greenville has told parishioners that those who voted for Barack Obama placed themselves under divine judgment because of his stance on abortion and should not receive Holy Communion until they've done penance. <BR/><BR/>The Rev. Jay Scott Newman told The Greenville News on Wednesday that church teaching doesn't allow him to refuse Holy Communion to anyone based on political choices, but that he'll continue to deliver the church's strong teaching on the "intrinsic and grave evil of abortion" as a hidden form of murder. <BR/><BR/>Both Democratic president-elect Obama and Joe Biden, the vice president-elect, support legal abortions. Obama has called it a "divisive issue" with a "moral dimension," and has pledged to make women's rights under Roe v. Wade a "priority" as president. He opposes a constitutional amendment overturning the Supreme Court decision. <BR/><BR/>At issue for the church locally and nationwide are exit polls showing that 54% of self-described Catholics voted for Obama, as well as a growing rift in the lifestyle and voting patterns between practicing and non-practicing Catholics. <BR/><BR/>In a letter posted on St. Mary's website, Newman wrote that "voting for a pro-abortion politician when a plausible pro-life alternative exists constitutes material cooperation with intrinsic evil." <BR/><BR/>Catholics who did so should be reconciled to God through penance before receiving communion, "lest they eat and drink their own condemnation," Newman wrote, echoing a I Corinthians admonition for anyone who partakes "without recognizing the body of the Lord." <BR/><BR/>The response from parishioners has been supportive by a margin of 9 to 1, Newman said. He also cited Scripture in urging parishioners to pray for Obama and cooperate with him wherever conscience permits. <BR/><BR/>Stephen Gajdosik, spokesman for the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, told The News that calling parishioners who voted for a candidate who supports legalized abortions to penance is a question of how best to deepen a flock's relationship to God and a move left up to local priests. He said such a move is appropriate and in line with church teaching."<BR/><BR/>Excerpted from <A HREF="http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2008-11-13-priest-obama_N.htm" REL="nofollow"> Priest urges penance for Obama voters over abortion </A>Truth Unites... and Divideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891402278361538353noreply@blogger.com