{"id":7373,"date":"2004-05-01T21:36:09","date_gmt":"2004-05-01T21:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/viamedia\/2004\/05\/sauce_goose_gander_dept.html"},"modified":"2004-05-01T21:36:09","modified_gmt":"2004-05-01T21:36:09","slug":"sauce_goose_gander_dept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/viamedia\/2004\/05\/sauce_goose_gander_dept.html","title":{"rendered":"Sauce, Goose, Gander Dep’t"},"content":{"rendered":"

Conason isn’t my favorite, but, y’know…<\/a><\/p>\n

….consider the long list of prominent Catholic Republicans who advocate abortion rights and civil equality for homosexuals. Like Mr. Kerry, these churchgoing pols have defied church orthodoxy. But unlike him, the Republicans can worship without interference from sanctified busybodies.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s name a few names, in the spirit of the times. <\/p>\n

Among the rising stars of the Republican Party is Arnold Schwarzenegger, who happens to be a Catholic parishioner as well as an outspoken advocate of abortion rights and gay liberation. Although he briefly endured some criticism from conservatives for his ultraliberal social views, no one has urged church authorities to deny the sacraments to Mr. Schwarzenegger\u2014and it can be predicted with absolute confidence that no one will. <\/p>\n

When the Republicans come to New York for their convention next fall, their hosts will include Governor George Pataki and former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Both are Catholics, and both are strong supporters of abortion rights, gay rights, and other such unholy policies. No one suggests that they should be cast out of the church. In fact, both Mr. Giuliani and Mr. Pataki enjoy the fervent support of Catholic conservative groups and leaders\u2014and the friendship of the “pro-life” President. <\/p>\n

Speaking of Mr. Bush, he evidently sees no problem in appointing Catholics who are guilty of grave sin. Paul Cellucci, his ambassador to Canada, strongly supported abortion rights and gay rights when he served as Governor of Massachusetts. Tom Ridge, his Secretary of Homeland Security, was equally notorious for his social liberalism as the governor of Pennsylvania. <\/p>\n

Presumably, Mr. Ridge and Mr. Cellucci attend church and receive communion as regularly as they wish, without attempted interference from the sanctimonious precincts of National Review or the Weekly Standard. And since they\u2019re both Republicans, why not?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Conason isn’t my favorite, but, y’know… ….consider the long list of prominent Catholic Republicans who advocate abortion rights and civil equality for homosexuals. Like Mr. Kerry, these churchgoing pols have defied church orthodoxy. But unlike him, the Republicans can worship without interference from sanctified busybodies. 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