crusader1234 Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I think that not voting is the only option I would choose in the States. I wouldn't want my vote to support either candidate. Neither exemplifies what is in my opinion, Catholic Social Teaching. Regarding Abortion, Kerry is vetoed. However, right above Abortion in the CCC is this (under 2269 regarding Intentional Homicide) [quote] The acceptance by human society of murderous famines, without efforts to remedy them, is a scandalous injustice and a grave offense. Those whose usurious and avaricious dealings lead to the hunger and death of their brethren in the human family indirectly commit homicide, which is imputable to them. [Cf. Am 8:4-10] [/quote] Bush (and most other world leaders) accepts the murderous famines (along with a lot of other crimes against humanity) and that just doesn't cut it for me. I can't say I'd vote for either major candidate - so I wouldn't vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marielapin Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I voted last Friday along with my husband and my son Dominic. He is only four months old and he has been to vote two times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZEr Posted October 29, 2004 Author Share Posted October 29, 2004 [quote name='crusader1234' date='Oct 28 2004, 10:20 PM'] The acceptance by human society of murderous famines, without efforts to remedy them, is a scandalous injustice and a grave offense. Those whose usurious and avaricious dealings lead to the hunger and death of their brethren in the human family indirectly commit homicide, which is imputable to them. [Cf. Am 8:4-10] [/quote] Umm the CCC is talking about FAMINE here. That is, when entire societies are starving to death and nothing is being done to help give them aid. He is condemnding those who through usury (lending money at high interest rates) and avarice (greed) lead to the HUNGER and death (through starvation) of the human family are guilty of indirect homicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-ster Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 "Non-voting felon" --Bender Actually, I'm underage, so I can't vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qfnol31 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I voted at 5:00 pm today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader1234 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 [quote name='BLAZEr' date='Oct 28 2004, 11:26 PM'] Umm the CCC is talking about FAMINE here. That is, when entire societies are starving to death and nothing is being done to help give them aid. He is condemnding those who through usury (lending money at high interest rates) and avarice (greed) lead to the HUNGER and death (through starvation) of the human family are guilty of indirect homicide. [/quote] So President Bush being able to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on war alone and ignoring famine around the world isn't a sin because.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qfnol31 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 This is debate table stuff, but it's not necessarily a sin because the war could have been just and he can't do anything about world hunger, and he may be helping it with those in Iraq, and most people don't want US aid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHimAlone Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Good for all you voters! Truly, it's so important to cast a vote. I'm just disappointed that I'm too young to vote in this election. Now all we have to do is pray.... and pray hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelly_freak Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 [quote name='qfnol31' date='Oct 30 2004, 02:58 AM'] he can't do anything about world hunger [/quote] There is enough food on this earth to keep every human being nourished, Bush can soooooooooooooooooooo do something about world hunger he's just too lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 You don't quite understand what a President can and cannot do. If you knew how much a President did in one day, you'd be exhausted just hearing about it. They've got agendas based on what those who have elected them in office want. They are in constant touch with other nation's leaders. Remember, America is not the only ones that can help. In fact, America couldn't feed the world's hungry people by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duc_In_Altum Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Absentee ballot last week, baby. Go Bush. -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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