It's good to see the church speak out on social issues.
Not for Cardinal O'Brien the pick and mix apostasy of those Christians who think they can keep the faith, but ignore the unpalatable verses - like being a member of the BNP and claiming you're not a racist. No, the Cardinal prays to a vengeful god. He's a woman hating, homophobic bigot, and proud of it.
The equally charming Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has suggested that Catholic MPs who vote the 'wrong' way could be denied communion. With Catholic groups planning to 'out' MPs who vote for abortion.
I certainly think religious affiliation should form part of the declaration of members interests. I like to know which parliamentarians are putting cant before their constituencies.
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then their instinctive feeling about abortion is the same as others might feel about murder. It's a life that's got no say in what becomes of it.