Being a good Catholic and liking it, but having Liberal or Democratic views? Is that really possible? What do you think?
2007-09-30 15:49:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
ahhaa I get it. lol thanks.
2007-09-30 15:53:48 · update #1
I think that there are many liberal Catholics (maybe close to 45%?) because in Catholicism its OK to sin as long as you repent.
And those that say most Catholics are liberal are just flat out wrong, and those that don't know that Catholics ARE Christians should not even be answering this question.
2007-09-30 15:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
I'm Catholic, and I don't forget myself to be reasonably liberal. By that, I imply I do not get my knickers in a knot over evolution and one of the most different "push button" problems that get each person so disappointed. But very liberal -- no, I do not even believe that is viable and nonetheless be inside the limitations of what the Church teaches. If you receive the management of the Magisterium (and I do), there are plenty of locations in which you quite could not have liberal perspectives. I understand that is approximately as transparent as dust, however it is the nice I can do to give an explanation for why I do not believe a "very liberal" Catholic might, strictly speakme, be viable. You're both trustworthy to the lessons of the Church in any other case you maintain very liberal perspectives. The 2 matters simply do not appear suitable to me.
2016-09-05 13:10:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your religion does not determine your party, even though the implied ideologies may play a big part in shaping your religion.
The Democratic party emphasizes freedom of religion, free speech and diversity. No religion is better than any other. Republicans tend to favor traditional American values that are often dictated by Christian Protestant ideologies.
There are plenty of Catholic Democrats as there are Atheist Republicans.
2007-09-30 16:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by xmooth 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good Lord yes. I was raised Catholic, went to Catholic grade school, and was surrounded by Catholics most of my young adult life as well. There are some serious liberals who are Catholic. I know a boatload of them. They were some of the first people to have what they called "guitar masses" back in the 60's and 70's - embracing the music/hippies of the day. Liberal priests were a dime a dozen in big cities like Chicago and Los Angeles. That lighter attitude stuck with a lot of Catholics from that generation. If they're conflicted, they deal with it privately in confession.
2007-09-30 15:58:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Why not? I'm a conservative who is a Progressive Catholic. I'm also pro-choice NOT pro-abortion. I just think I should be making the decisions that are best for my family not the government or a religion. I also think that stem cell research with those fetuses that would otherwise be thrown away is a good thing! Frankly, I don't see how supposedly religious people don't. To me, it gives meaning to those young lives.
My aunt, who's been a sister for over 50 years, is very liberal! I'm sure there are lots of people like that. Of course, you have to make up your own mind about whether or not you can be both, but I don't see why not.
2007-09-30 15:56:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Outside of the abortion issue, I would argue that most catholics are liberal. Ignore the Catholic League, because most of their political opinions go against that of the church.
2007-10-01 02:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by the_end_of_the_cons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both Bob Caseys. The senior was Governor of Pennsylvania and his son, Bob Jr., was the Auditor General, now Senator from Pennsylvania. Both upstanding Catholics and life long Democrats. Decent respectable men, both of them. A number of decent men/women have been Catholic and/or devout Christian AND Democrat. I don't think they are mutually exclusive.
2007-09-30 16:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by momatad 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on how you define liberal.
Unfortunately no political party has a platform in line with Catholic social teaching.
The Catholic Church is pro-life in the widest sense. This is often called a "Consistent Ethic of Life."
This pro-life stance stresses the highest regard for dignity of human life including that of:
+ All people in objecting to unjust war and nuclear arms. (closer to Democratic platform)
+ The unborn in objecting to to abortion, in vitro fertilization, frozen embryos, embryonic stem cell research, and cloning (closer to Republican platform)
+ The elderly, sick and dying in objecting to assisted suicide and euthanasia (closer to Republican platform)
+ Prisoners in objecting to the death penalty (closer to Democratic platform)
+ The poor and minorities in supporting social justice issues (closer to Democratic platform)
Some Catholics are enthusiastically anti-abortion and align themselves with the Republican party.
When you look at the big picture, the Democratic party supports more "Catholic" issues so some Catholics are Democrats.
Neither party follows all Catholic teachings.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 2259 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art5.htm#2259
With love in Christ.
2007-09-30 16:25:30 · answer #8 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
John Kerry is a dem and catholic!Isn't it ironic that the pope endorsed Bush?Basically because Kerry is pro-choice!Catholics seem to think pro-choice means pro-abortion.When realistically it means a woman should have a choice!
2007-09-30 15:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by honestamerican 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, before 1980s.
2007-09-30 16:09:53 · answer #10 · answered by bobanalyst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋