“Casey, Nelson and other lawmakers worked closely with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to come up with language that would meet the church’s requirements. In a letter sent to all 100 senators Monday, the bishops endorse the Nelson amendment. The Nelson amendment is based on language authored by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and attached to the House-passed healthcare reform bill. Most American Catholics ignore their bishop.
Most Catholics around the world ignore their bishops. Yet, members of Congress kowtow to them. Amazing.”
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AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: Catholic Bishops had sign-off on Senate abortion amendment (via tennroof)
Of course they would. The Catholic Church runs most of the health care in this country. They also happen to treat a great number of the poor for free. If forced to do something against their faith, they will shut down the hospitals.
Damn straight you consult the Bishops.
