Kerry's impotence on the Catholic vote

[JNB]

 The Catholic church, despite what some liberal and even Neo-Con clergy would have people think, is not universally opposed to the death penalty, despite the current Popes strong personal opposition to it. The Cathechsim states still, again, despite Pope John Paul IIs strong personal opposition to the death penalty says it is within the states power to impose such a punishment if there is no other option avilable. In short, a Catholic can remain within the fold of church doctrines and dogmas even if he/she is for the death penalty.

  As for the Catholic vote, as polster Zogby has stated, there really is no Catholic vote anymore per say. The 65-70% that do not go to mass on a regular basis are little different than other secular groups, and haard to distinguish, the 30% or so that go to mass on a regular basis, are increaseingly Republican based on social issues, though are more populist on economic issues.

   

[JNB]

 I am a Catholic myself, and a Traditional One at that, and here is somthing intresting I have noted. The more Traditional a Catholic, one who tries to follow the teachings and traditions of the church, the less Pro Bush they are. Now this does not mean they are pro Kerry or Democrat by any means, they view the Democratic partys view on culture war issues as an abomination, but they Bush' stand on globalisation(such as trade and immigration) also as rotting society. Also, the more Traditional a Catholic, the less pro "free market" they are.

  None of the active Catholics I know will vote for Kerry, but many with either hold their nose and vote for Bush or vote for other/write in.