Wolf Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Does our faith align itself more closely with right or left politics? Just wondering. Edited February 1, 2009 by Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 [quote name='Wolf' post='1768723' date='Feb 1 2009, 05:46 PM']Does our faith align itself more closely with right or left politics? Just wondering.[/quote] I think the Church transcends politics. In my opinion, the left is right on some issues, the right on others. It's not about left or right, it's about what is moral. -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 I understand. Tried to add a poll to this, but it wouldn't work for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 [quote name='Wolf' post='1768730' date='Feb 1 2009, 05:50 PM']I understand. Tried to add a poll to this, but it wouldn't work for some reason.[/quote] Hmmm I'm not sure how to do that either but I bet someone will come along soon who does! -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apotheoun Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Tinkerlina' post='1768726' date='Feb 1 2009, 02:49 PM']I think the Church transcends politics.[/quote] I agree. I don't think that people should apply political terms (right / left, conservative / liberal) to the Church. Edited February 1, 2009 by Apotheoun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 The Church does, but the people who make up the Church do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 [quote name='Tinkerlina' post='1768726' date='Feb 1 2009, 05:49 PM']I think the Church transcends politics. In my opinion, the left is right on some issues, the right on others. It's not about left or right, it's about what is moral. -Katie[/quote] Agree. For instance, the GOP is more-or-less in line with the Church on the issue of Abortion, but may be more inline with the Democratic Party on the issues of the death penalty or aid of the poor. It's my humble opinion that both parties stink, but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 [quote name='Wolf' post='1768723' date='Feb 1 2009, 05:46 PM']Does our faith align itself more closely with right or left politics? Just wondering.[/quote] Neither, we align ourselves with the Magisterium of the Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yes, I understand. It's a sweeping topic - but I do agree that politics shouldn't be at the forefront of our lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 My husband is a Conservative. I'm not. I can't wait to become a citizen so that I can cancel out his votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Daddy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Father Sirico of The Acton Institute mentioned in an interview when the question of labels came up that The Church isn't interested in "liberal" or "conservative," but is rather interested in "orthodoxy" or "heterodoxy." And Father Corapi points out during his talks that "you can fall of the boat port or staboard... left or right. And either way you're going to be in the water with the sharks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses' Alt Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 The Church is not political, however I have been driven into Conservative waters politically, (and socially), because of her Teachings. But I guess thats circumstantial with the country and society I live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 As far as economics go, both the right and left could be considered in line with our faith. Within reason, of course. Within reason though, it's up to personal opinion. Personally I'm fairly 'classical liberal' free market type. Social issues are trickier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytherese Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 [quote name='Lounge Daddy' post='1768915' date='Feb 1 2009, 08:16 PM']And Father Corapi points out during his talks that "you can fall of the boat port or staboard... left or right. And either way you're going to be in the water with the sharks."[/quote] Rock on Fr. Corapi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giolla Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm Catholic, I'm the Anti-Obama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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