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In reply to the discussion: Since Catholics don't want their insurance to pay for birth control, does that mean that..... [View all]TexasProgresive
(12,154 posts)13. How do wie know who the good and bad people are???
Your broad brush can cut more ways. The position you take could be considered rank prejudice.
When it comes to money most of it from my parish goes to pay the bills.
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Since Catholics don't want their insurance to pay for birth control, does that mean that..... [View all]
YewNork
Feb 2012
OP
Don't use ALL catholics with that brush. We all don't feel like that.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#3
I don't give to the catholic church or to any church contributions. I give only to indiviuals or
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#10
no, but the ones in charge do--and I don't hear a lot of the faithful challenging the hierarchy
niyad
Feb 2012
#11
I stopped going to organized church long ago. I still believe and will at times watch a mass on tv.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#12
Thanks fine jeff. I don't really need anyones approval to believe in god and the church I grew up
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#15
I see your point. I don't want to change your mind. I feel the same way but I don't feel that way
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#17
I can't explain it to you. I was born and raised in the church. I am not a practicing catholic but
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#23
Good for you. I just can't do it. I am sorry I can't do it. I believe in many of the church's
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#31
Ok. I really have enough of my own worries to worry about. Peace be with you.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#40
You can add "I don't want to pay for the tax benefits the Catholic Church gets"
Larkspur
Feb 2012
#7
I'm sure most Catholics DO want their insurance to cover birth control. It's only
Lil Missy
Feb 2012
#8
Jehovah's Witnesses would be able to insist that insurance not cover blood transfusions
rox63
Feb 2012
#21
... pacifist Quakers don't have to pay the portion of income tax, that supports the Defense Dept.?
Brettongarcia
Feb 2012
#34