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

  • 03-05-2013 01:19PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭


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


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


    This post has been deleted.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,496 ✭✭✭Boombastic


    Who cares?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,045 ✭✭✭✭gramar


    greenpilot wrote: »
    Just heard this on RTE. Is this the last gasp of a dying church?

    It sounds like an empty threat to me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 580 ✭✭✭Taxburden carrier


    Are they not taking enough already ?:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,827 ✭✭✭mailforkev


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


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,865 ✭✭✭Mrs Garth Brooks


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


  • Posts: 5,172 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    This is ridiculous, if true.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Welcome back 1950.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 31,967 ✭✭✭✭Sarky


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,227 ✭✭✭✭jmayo


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

    I am not allowed discuss …



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,790 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    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.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭EuskalHerria


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,252 ✭✭✭✭Pherekydes


    Sacramento wrote: »
    This is ridiculous, if true.

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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 980 ✭✭✭Freddy Smelly


    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


  • Administrators Posts: 55,189 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 Dr. Nooooo!


    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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 Dr. Nooooo!


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

    Where you getting that from?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,173 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,790 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    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.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,496 ✭✭✭Boombastic


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


  • Administrators Posts: 55,189 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    They'll starve Joe!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 381 ✭✭Gorilla Rising


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,377 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    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****.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,273 ✭✭✭✭JRant


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

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,012 ✭✭✭✭Giblet


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,859 ✭✭✭✭padd b1975


    greenpilot wrote: »
    Just heard this on RTE. Is this the last gasp of a dying church?
    Link to offical Church statement?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 713 ✭✭✭WayneMolloy


    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.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,365 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Can paedophile priests still get communion?


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