In Isaiah 4:8 God’s Word says, “The grass withers, but the Word of God stands forever.” God’s law has no room for compromise, while man-made laws (religion) leave room for different views.
It was evident, recently, after the death of Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts. The former archbishop of St. Louis, Raymond Burke, charged Cardinal Sean O’Malley
|
|
The archbishop’s remarks came after Cardinal O’Malley’s decision to permit and preside over a funeral Mass for the late pro-choice senator. Cardinal O’Malley made this statement, “In the strongest terms I disagree with those who believe that Kennedy did not deserve a funeral Mass.” He added, “We will not change hearts by turning away from people in their time of need and when they are experiencing grief.”
A news article in the Nov. 16, 2009, issue of TIME magazine by Amy Sullivan, stated that the dispute between the two priests threatens to split American Catholics.
Archbishop Burke, a staunch pro-life Catholic leader in 2004, first made national headlines when he said he would deny Communion to pro-choice Democratic presidential candidate, John Kerry.
In June 2008, Burke was unexpectedly transferred to the Vatican. Removed from the political scene in America did not stop him from saying that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was responsible for pro-choice Obama’s victory because it voted to approve a document suggesting that Catholics could consider issues besides abortion when deciding to vote.
I agree with the archbishop about his stand on abortion; however, I disagree that anyone should be deprived of a religious ceremony before burial. Nothing we do after a person’s death will determine where they spend eternity. Religion can’t save anyone. Only Christianity (a personal relationship with Jesus) can.
If you have any questions or comments, please write to Get High on Life, P.O. Drawer U, Reserve, LA 70084, call (985) 652-8477, or e-mail: hkeller@comcast.net.
Comments
Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All readers comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The L'Observateur is not liable for messages from third parties.
DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity.
* Comments unrelated to the story.
Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in The L'Observateur reader comments represent the individual's own views and not necessarily those of L'Observateur. L'Observateur does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than authorized L'Observateur spokespersons.
Thank you for your comments!
Christian One wrote on Jan 30, 2010 5:45 AM:
Lauren wrote on Nov 28, 2009 11:53 PM:
Deb wrote on Nov 19, 2009 9:28 AM:
A Christian wrote on Nov 17, 2009 7:28 PM:
Believe in Him and you shall be saved "