Published July 16, 2004, on AmericanDaily.com
John Kerry and John Edwards were dished another setback last month in their quest to appear as men of deep abiding Faith. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who serves as the Pope’s doctrinal adviser, sent a memo to the U.S. Catholic Bishop’s conference asking priests to warn pro-abortion politicians that, unless they change their position, they are ineligible to receive Communion. Although the memo never specifically mentioned John Kerry, many portions could have easily been written directly to the Massachusetts Senator.
Maintaining a moral, church-going image is a growing challenge for the two Johns. In fact, it’s long been an issue for the entire Democratic Party. How can they appeal to down-to-earth Christian Americans in a way that looks genuine? It’s not easy, especially when you’re talking about two of the most liberal members of the United States Senate. Read the rest of this entry »