Ted Kennedy's Catholicism

Ted Kennedy's Mixed Catholicism

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Like many American Catholics, Kennedy differed significantly from Catholic teachings in crucial areas: embryonic stem-cell research, contraception, same-sex marriage and abortion. Indeed, he had a 100 percent score from the abortion-rights group NARAL on abortions and 0 percent from the National Right to Life Committee.

Yet his supporters would argue that he lived out his faith by championing causes long embraced by Catholicism--compassion for the poor and vulnerable, support for arms control, suspicion of war, the right to health care, the rights of workers.

Kennedy worked with Catholic bishops and Catholic Charities officials on issues like immigration, the federal minimum wage and health coverage. But he earned plenty of criticism from Catholic leaders for his support for legalized abortion and embryonic stem-cell research.

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Abortion is clearly prohibited by the RCC, but Pelosi, Biden, kennedy and the other Dem politicos keep talking quickly and hoping that no one actually pins them to the wall. And lets remember how Kennedy was able to annul his first marriage of 24 years, throwing his wife and children under the bus so he could have a second church-based wedding. It was the purchase of an indulgence, just like the good old days of the 10th century.

Comment: When is a Catholic not a Catholic? When he denies the church's core teachings on life!

Kennedy finally faces justice!

Chappaquiddick incident

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Kennedy: If at any time, the citizens of Massachusetts should lack confidence in their Senator’s character or his ability, with or without justification, he could not in my opinion adequately perform his duties, and should not continue in office. The opportunity to work with you and serve Massachusetts has made my life worthwhile. So I ask you tonight, the people of Massachusetts, to think this through with me. In facing this decision, I seek your advice and opinion. In making it I seek your prayers. For this is a decision that I will have finally to make on my own.

Comment: I know this post is harsh, but I remember the events of 1969 and his culpability in the death (and subsequent coverup) of young Mary Jo Kopechne.