Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

Willie Pep

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44. Probably conservative

Sat Feb 17, 2018, 01:03 AM

Feb 2018

Our priest rarely discusses political issues. I think most of the parish members are Republicans, though. My precinct and the surrounding precincts voted for Trump in 2016. There are a lot of union members though so I was tempted to choose moderate but sadly many Catholic union members are conservative.

A lot of people I talk to from my parish say that they can't vote for the Democrats because of abortion even if they agree with some liberal stances like supporting unions and protecting Social Security and Medicare. There are also many police families who think that the Democrats are too soft on crime.

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How are the politics like in your parish [View all] meow2u3 Jun 2012 OP

Generally moderate but, like most organizations, it depends on the topic. rug Jun 2012 #1

From the pulpit - nonexistent tjwmason Jun 2012 #2

My parish is center-left. demosincebirth Jun 2012 #3

Conservative, but not aggressively so. n/t. apocalypsehow Jun 2012 #4

Progressive all the way LeftTurnOnly Jun 2012 #5

That's great IrishAyes Mar 2013 #22

It almost amuses me Advocatus-Diaboli Jul 2012 #6

It's mostly moderate. musical_soul Jul 2012 #7

Controversial? IrishAyes Mar 2013 #23

Many decent rank-and-file priests here (Diocese of Pitt.) Mc Mike Aug 2012 #8

Obedience No Vested Interest Oct 2012 #11

A simple yahoo search 'Catholic Priests Vow of Obedience' will provide some edification. Mc Mike Nov 2012 #14

As I've often said, IrishAyes Mar 2013 #24

Good low level clergy shouldn't have to fight against the hierarchy Mc Mike Mar 2013 #26

Agreed IrishAyes Mar 2013 #27

Sure. But I trust Penny Lernoux's coverage. No text. Mc Mike Mar 2013 #28

I can't tell shenmue Aug 2012 #9

"...but he talks a lot about the soldiers and military". I don't understand the "but". Pterodactyl Aug 2012 #10

Nit-Pick FreedomFighter98201 Nov 2012 #12

War is never good, but we should support our military in war and in peace. Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #17

I waivered between moderate and progressive. hunter Nov 2012 #13

I'm Orthodox (OCA) Don Draper Nov 2012 #15

In our OCA congregation, converts aren't mostly 'non-denominational' or evangelical. mojowork_n Nov 2012 #16

Very interesting thoughts beerandjesus Mar 2016 #40

Mostly moderate or Democrat AProgressiveThinker Jan 2013 #18

My parish is moderately progressive. ColesCountyDem Feb 2013 #19

Fairly progressive TommyCelt Mar 2013 #20

And you're badly needed IrishAyes Mar 2013 #25

Sounds like a good one IrishAyes Mar 2013 #21

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Been away awhile or I would've responded sooner. IrishAyes Dec 2014 #33

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Thanks for the tip. IrishAyes Dec 2014 #35

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Are you following Sinn Fein on FB? (sorry, DU) IrishAyes Dec 2014 #37

I'll PM Sweeney so as not to get too political in this group. IrishAyes Dec 2014 #38

Conservative... blue_roses_lib Apr 2013 #29

Talk is Cheap Lefty Nast Jun 2013 #30

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Greek Orthodoxy boatsnhose Aug 2015 #39

Greek Orthodox here k8conant May 2016 #41

Moderate to right leaning Andrew73 Jul 2016 #42

Post removed Post removed Oct 2017 #43

Probably conservative Willie Pep Feb 2018 #44

Social justice oriented Christopher-81 Jan 2019 #45

In my tiny Orthodox parish VA_Jill Feb 2021 #46

I'm Orthodox Onama Biden Man Aug 2022 #47