td's wont be allowed to take communion if they vote for abortion.

greenpilot · 03-05-2013 01:19PM #1

Just heard this on RTE. Is this the last gasp of a dying church?

Crann na Beatha · 03-05-2013 01:20PM

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Boombastic · 03-05-2013 01:21PM

Who cares?

gramar · 03-05-2013 01:22PM

greenpilot wrote: »

Just heard this on RTE. Is this the last gasp of a dying church?

It sounds like an empty threat to me.

Taxburden carrier · 03-05-2013 01:23PM

Are they not taking enough already ?:rolleyes:

mailforkev · 03-05-2013 01:25PM

I heard the tooth fairy won't leave 50c under their pillows anymore either.

Mrs Garth Brooks · 03-05-2013 01:25PM

Ah sure il become a TD. I'd love the money and I dont get communion. I dont even go to mass.

03-05-2013 01:26PM

This is ridiculous, if true.

Cantona's Collars · 03-05-2013 01:28PM

Welcome back 1950.

Sarky · 03-05-2013 01:28PM

All it'll take is one pub offering TDs a free pint if they vote yes, and the bill will pass by a landslide.

jmayo · 03-05-2013 01:29PM

What arre they threatening shatter with ?
Perhaps they would turn a blind eye to him being gassed ?

Chucken · 03-05-2013 01:30PM

greenpilot wrote: »

Just heard this on RTE. Is this the last gasp of a dying church?

They're the rules!

There are other instances where you cant receive communion too.

Its not a 'last gasp', the Church are just reminding them of the rules.

o1s1n · 03-05-2013 01:30PM

Wow, you think the catholic church can't stoop any lower and then you hear something like this.

Talk about disgusting meddling behaviour. I really wish they'd just **** off.

EuskalHerria · 03-05-2013 01:30PM

Spitting their dummies out on what should be a completely secular issue.

Catholic Church to TD's - Your not allowed play with our toys!"

Some day in the, hopefully close, future we'll be able to laugh at this nonsense. A day when Fr Ted will appear to be a documentary.

Pherekydes · 03-05-2013 01:30PM

Sacramento wrote: »

This is ridiculous, if true.

The sad thing is some will actually be influenced by it.

Freddy Smelly · 03-05-2013 01:31PM

greenpilot wrote: »

Just heard this on RTE. Is this the last gasp of a dying church?

votes are secret. the church would have no way to tell who voted for it

awec · 03-05-2013 01:32PM

In response the TDs should threaten to remove the tax loopholes that allow the churches to get away with contributing nothing to society despite raking in the cash

If they want to stoop to such levels and get involved in politics then hit them where it will hurt them the most, in their pocket. Tax them with every tax imaginable.

Dr. Nooooo! · 03-05-2013 01:32PM

Fair enough I think, can't expect to be a catholic if you don't follow the rules but in fact blatantly contradicting a core piece of catholic ideology re human life is a step further than the usual breaches of using contraception etc

Not that I agree with the churchs pov btw

Dr. Nooooo! · 03-05-2013 01:33PM

Freddy Smelly wrote: »

votes are secret. the church would have no way to tell who voted for it

Where you getting that from?

seamus · 03-05-2013 01:33PM

A priest can only refuse communion to someone they know to be living in grave sin. All the TDs have to do is go to confession after they've voted, bingo-bango the curse is lifted.

Or, you know, they could grow up and stop with the make-believe.

o1s1n · 03-05-2013 01:33PM

Chucken wrote: »

They're the rules!

There are other instances where you cant receive communion too.

Its not a 'last gasp', the Church are just reminding them of the rules.

Isn't it amazing how they are 'reminding' TDs of the rules coincidentally at the exact same time the issue is being discussed politically?

They're trying to sway how the TDs vote, simple as really. Meddling in politics as usual.

Boombastic · 03-05-2013 01:33PM

You'd think they make them burst in to flames on entering a church.

awec · 03-05-2013 01:35PM

It's also pretty hilarious that an organisation like the church is trying to take the moral high ground on this issue.

Is Sean Brady allowed to take communion?

They have "morals" when it suits.

hardCopy · 03-05-2013 01:35PM

They'll starve Joe!

Gorilla Rising · 03-05-2013 01:37PM

Oh no! No more magic bread!

It's telling them Santa won't leave them any presents under the tree next Christmas if they vote for abortion.

My name is URL · 03-05-2013 01:37PM

Pherekydes wrote: »

The sad thing is some will actually be influenced by it.

Well.. if they allow themselves to be influenced by it then they'll be showing themselves for what they are.

They've a choice here after all. They can act on behalf of their constituents and the interest of society or they base their decision on bull****.

JRant · 03-05-2013 01:39PM

Does this mean it'll be extra communion for the ones who vote against the bill?

Giblet · 03-05-2013 01:39PM

Surely any smart person doesn't believe in sky ghosts and as such, doesn't go to mass right?

padd b1975 · 03-05-2013 01:39PM

greenpilot wrote: »

Just heard this on RTE. Is this the last gasp of a dying church?

Link to offical Church statement?

WayneMolloy · 03-05-2013 01:41PM

Pherekydes wrote: »

The sad thing is some will actually be influenced by it.

Bill them for payouts the victims of clerical child abuse received - that will soften their cough.

The church should realise its on thin ice and avoid political discourse.

super_furry · 03-05-2013 01:42PM

Can paedophile priests still get communion?

td's wont be allowed to take communion if they vote for abortion.

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