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Despite Obama Admin Rift, Cardinal Dolan Announces He’ll Now Be Giving Closing Prayer at the DNC

Cardinal Dolan to Deliver Closing Prayer at DNC

Cardinal Timothy Dolan (Photo Credit: FILE)

In a move that some will certainly deem shocking, Cardinal Timothy Dolan says he’ll now be giving the closing prayer at both the Democratic and Republican conventions. The New York Roman Catholic leader made the fascinating announcement Tuesday through his spokesman.

After GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced last week that Dolan would offer the benediction at this week’s Republican Convention (RNC) in Tampa, Florida, some Catholic liberals criticized Dolan’s appearance. In voicing their outrage, they said it gave the impression he was endorsing Romney.

But, according to The New York Post, Dolan had already reached out to Democratic officials weeks ago to let them know about his RNC appearance. This, according to his spokesman, Joseph Zwilling, was done in an effort to show President Barack Obama and the left that his move wasn’t politically-motivated.

“He wanted to make sure that they knew that this was not a partisan act on his part and that he would be just as happy and grateful to accept an invitation from the Democrats as he would to have received one from the Republicans,” Zwilling told The Post.

“He has not been contacted by them [since],” the spokesperson added late last week.

Cardinal Dolan to Deliver Closing Prayer at DNC

Cardinal Dolan (Photo Credit: AP)

The Democratic snub was previously confirmed by Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, last week as well. Donohue, who told The Post that he spoke with Dolan about the lack of an invite, had plenty to say about what he perceived as foolishness for not originally including the Catholic faith leader.

“The Republicans are smart enough to get the ‘pope of America,’ and the Democrats are stupid enough not to invite him,” Donohue said on Thursday. ”The Catholic vote is the most critical vote. They’re the wild card. So, why wouldn’t you ingratiate yourself to the pope of America and send a wink and a nod to Catholics? That’s just good politics.”

Despite this angst, something apparently changed between last week and today, with Dolan now announcing his participation in the DNC. Now, this choice to attend and offer a prayer is a fascinating development for a variety of reasons.

First and foremost, Dolan is the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, so he is in a position of great influence. But secondly — and more importantly — he‘s also an outspoken critic of President Barack Obama’s mandate that employers provide health insurance that covers birth control.

Cardinal Dolan to Deliver Closing Prayer at DNC

Photo Credit: AP

While Dolan had apparently not wanted to appear partisan, his stance against select Obama administration regulations has been clear. Of particular note is the controversial contraceptive mandate. Dolan has made it clear — both rhetorically and through a lawsuit he’s leading against the federal government — that the regulation forces the Catholic Church to violate its conscience on the birth control front.

In addition to calling administration officials out for allegedly lecturing the bishops earlier this year, he dubbed the mandate “morally toxic” and lambasted the president’s attempt to “define ministry.”

However, it seems Dolan is intent on bridging as much of a divide as he possibly can, even in spite of the legal challenge he and other Catholics have waged against Obama (he also recently invited Obama to a charity dinner — another surprising olive branch of sorts).

Prior to Dolan’s DNC announcement, Democratic strategist James Carville quipped that the Democrats should invite Sister Simone Campbell (“Nuns on the Bus”) to the DNC to counter Dolan’s RNC appearance. While there’s no evidence that this was under actual consideration, Dolan’s willingness to work with the Democrats could be an attempt to temper some of the storm surrounding the ideological and theological divide between the bishops and sisters.

Regardless, the new-found news of his participation in the DNC will certainly temper more progressive Catholics who have waged criticism his way.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Comments (133)

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  • gmawsal
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:29pm

    This is blatant hypocrisy. The democratic party hopes to re-elect Mr. Obama and they sanction abortion and gay marriage. By praying at this convention this church leader is committing hypocrisy and a lot of “do as we say and not as we do.“ Atheists are supremely less hypocritical than these ”so-called” Christians. Catholics call themselves Christian. Christian‘s supposedly follow God’s Word. God’s Word speaks against homosexuality and reminds us that God created us in the womb.

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    • SILAS
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:44pm

      Keep your friends close, and your enemies CLOSER you dunce. Think BEFORE you type your little offensive comments….

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    • OldGeek72
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 2:10pm

      Jesus and Paul went into the dens of deep sinners. It’s not our (Christians) place to just hide behind locked doors in a church somewhere but rather to be a light on a hilltop. Hope his prayer is better received at the DNC than the two-hour anti-Christian/Jew/American festival they will be hosting earlier.

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    • JRook
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 2:15pm

      “He has not been contacted by them [since]” If he hadn’t been contacted by them since how was it that the blaze had a report which stated Dolan had been rejected by Obama. Seriously, is there any Truth here or just Agenda. Never mind even the loyal supporters really know the answer. But of course they too are ideologically bound not to admit it. Very sad indeed.

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    • Glynrd Skynrd
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 3:15pm

      “DNC Proceeds With 2-Hour Islamic ‘Jumah’ Prayers After Rejecting Cardinal’s Blessing,“ glad to see Team Obama decided to relent and ”let” the Cardinal show up.

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    • 2gether
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 5:55pm

      He is following God’s word! You on the other hand with your general accusation directed at all Christians is pretty pathetic. You should try praying with your mouth instead of shooting it off to insult other people.

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    • 2gether
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 5:59pm

      Jesus also said “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone” judging by the thoughts you have communicated here it seems to me that you shouldn’t be anywhere near a stone!

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    • v15
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 7:43pm

      There is hypocrisy on both sides. The Blaze does, unfortunately, have a substantial following of close-minded people that claim to be Christians. They reject all of the evidence presented by Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and refuse to even think about it. Darwin wrestled 20+ years on whether to publish his book or not. I don’t see why Christians see this as an attack on their religion. Science is not your enemy. It does get controversial when Atheists like Dawkins take Darwin’s theory and add their own personal spin – that‘s why I don’t take Dawkins seriously. Christians denounce it and rely on “Christian Science” – which is total propaganda – when trying to explain historical events.

      If a Christian follows Jefferson’s advice about “question with boldness even the existence of a God” then they are denounced by their fellow Christians as a heretic. There are so many versions of Christianity and their beliefs conflict with each other. Whether you realize it or not, your parents and peers indoctrinated you with their beliefs (this applies to everyone). I think most people believe what is most convenient for them and that belief dictates their actions.

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    • WhiteHart
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 8:21pm

      while I will never be able to vote for a Democrat candidate ever again in light of how they handled this, in order to convert the sinners, you must sit down with the sinners. Or did Jesus have this wrong.

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    • sdholly5
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 10:55pm

      You are correct. God does speak about homosexuality and condemns it. Many so called Christians and even many Christians get caught up in the social or political correctness of the world and lose focus of Christ and his message. Christ said to be loved by the world was to be at odds with God te Father and that is what happens to so many. There will be a judgement.

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  • v15
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:27pm

    Well, Hopefully Dolan‘s closing prayer isn’t cut short when he prays for God to smite down our communist leader and his family.

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    • FaithfulCitizen
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:53pm

      or cut short by the adhan (call to prayer) from the muezzin who gets 2 hours to pray to Allah.

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  • cemerius
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:26pm

    I can only hope that during the “closing prayer” of the DNC when the hecklers and athiests start to act up it is ALL caught on tape and played in the first post DNC political commercial!! I can not imagine anything but respectful silence from the RNC attendees with a collective amen at the end……

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  • sWamby
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:24pm

    He should have refused to pray at the same event Muslim cult is allowed to participate in, but then again, Catholics have a lot more to do with money changing than religion.

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    • johnjamison
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:29pm

      Some tell the good cardinal that his support or endorcement of Obama via the DNC prayer is an endorsement of abortion. Thanks for showing the world what hypocrit reside at the catholic church

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    • Gr8ful1jim
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 2:48pm

      Catholics are respectful of all religions and harbor ill will against no one. By Cardinal Dolan giving a Benediction, he is not condoning the policies of the democrats or giving an endorsement. The Catholic Church is universal. It welcomes all, and only wants to provide guidance so all of mankind can achieve salvation. Live your faith…Vote your faith.

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  • nostromo
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:22pm

    Got to wonder how the Cardinal will be received by the pro baby killing crowd, not to mention just what words will be in his benediction. This could result in a lot of bitten lips among the dnc folks. I hope the camera pans the crowd as the Cardinal comes on stage.

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    • WrshpMzshn
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 2:02pm

      Any prayer PC enough to be acceptable to the DNC will probably just bounce off the floor of Heaven.

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  • jungle J
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:15pm

    the majority of voting catholics probably support Obama

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    • cemerius
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:24pm

      I am sure the “Nanci Pelosi” Catholics do so with gusto…….

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    • Locked
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:40pm

      “I am sure the “Nanci Pelosi” Catholics do so with gusto…”

      Don’t forget Joe Biden and John Kerry, among others.

      Actually, it seems out of 25 Catholic senators, 16 are Democrats.

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  • JimL
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:07pm

    Centre County, Pa by Nov 7 may well be home to the 2nd Home Rule with a “bill of rights” amendment.
    The generic bill of rights grants to me the same “inalienable rights” as my houseplants (ecosystem) and states that these inalienable rights for man and plant alike originate from people (little g).

    If this person or bag of organic stuff doesn’t soon organize a neighborhood association, a film festival, a block party, a newsletter, my rights will be equal to those of a houseplant.

    Ferguson Township, do not vote your Unalienable Rights away (and stay clear of paying for all the nonsensical lawsuits that will follow). http://celdf.org/

    For the recipe and “bill of rights” see:
    http://www.alternet.org/story/153661/how_activists_can_%27occupy%27_their_cities_with_new_legal_structures_that_empower_communities_over_corporations?page=0%2C2

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  • jackact
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:04pm

    See Mr. President,
    Our God is kind and has no caliphate.

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  • richauthor
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:03pm

    So many Godless liberals… so few Cardinals.

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  • red_white_blue2
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:59pm

    This is pure politic-ing. The Dems invited him in hopes that by doing so the Catholics will be more maliable if they win. Dolan accepted on the premise that if Obama does win another term, that Dolan’s appearance at the convention will somehow buy them leanency on the birth control portion of Obamacare.
    The charade is so clear to see from both their viewpoints. I am ashamed of Dolan for being a sell out. Another person said it well when he spoke to the Dems being the party of genocide, etc. As Dietrich Bonhoffer would certainly have appreciated this viewpoint. We need to stand as a pillar of strength when faced with the hand of evil.

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  • VotersOfNY
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:56pm

    Dolan is a piece of garbage. There won’t be one more cent in donations from me to the Catholic Church from now on. Dolan acts just like a Democrat. He refuses to do the will of the people. Catholics overwhelmingly do not want Dolan associating with Obama as long as he has views and plans that go against the beliefs of the church.

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    • PPMStudios
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:32pm

      He’s the head of the American Catholics. Do you want him to ignore a President? You obviously know nothing about politics or religion.

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    • Locked
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:52pm

      “He refuses to do the will of the people.”

      Uh, well, no kidding? He’s a Catholic Cardinal: he (supposedly) does the will of God first, and the Church second. He isn’t beholden to earthly people as a faith leader.

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    • LadyLibertykicksASS
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 2:16pm

      He is following G-ds command, to turn the other cheek that they might smite it, too.

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    • by faith
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 2:28pm

      Jesus Eats with the Sinners, Publicans, Tax Collectors (Mark 2:13-17)
      The Scribes and Pharisees of those days complained and accused Jesus the same as you do today.

      Your grasp of truth and the love of Jesus are about the same as your knowledge of what it means to be Catholic

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    • 2gether
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 5:52pm

      Wow, are you kidding me with these posts against Dolan? The man only has one individual that he answers to first and formost and that would be God. He doesn’t pander to anyone including the catholic congregation or the POTUS. He answers to his god. I cannot believe the vitriol coming from some of the people who post here. Also if you read the article you’ll see that the Cardinal was NOT asked to attend…even as late as the end of last week. The cardinal is doing what he supposed to do, praying for everyone and putting the rest in God’s hands.

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  • floridareader
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:54pm

    The Republican National Convention started with a short prayer and went to recess. After that tropical storm Isaac spared Tampa from damage. The meeting will end with a prayer and blessing from Catholic cardinal Timothy Dolan.
    Reluctantly, DNC accepted Cardinal Dolan’s offer for a closing prayer, after BHO dismissed it. What they will need is an exorcism.

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  • SubHuman
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:51pm

    Why is Cardinal Dolan praying for the devil? If the Catholic Church won‘t stand for something they’ll fall for anything. Obama represents the antithesis of Christianity. If Dolan and his ilk won‘t stand against the evils of socialism they don’t deserve my patronage.

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    • floridareader
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:08pm

      Catholic church stands for America. that is why Cardinal Dolan will pray.

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  • BeckIgnoresConstitution
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:50pm

    National disgrace! Glenn, Sean, Rush, RNC, etc., aiding and abetting national security threat and vote fraud by colluding in historic cover-up of Obama ineligibility.

    “Obama is ineligible for multiple reasons:
    1. Not a ‘natural born citizen’ as required by Article 2, Section 1.
    2. Born a British citizen pursuant to British Nationality Act of 1948.
    3. Law enforcement has concluded his birth certificate is fraudulent.”[1]

    “We hold these truths to be self-evident, … that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, … Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – Declaration of Independence

    Obama routinely omits ‘Creator’ when speaking of these rights. No ‘Creator’ = no ‘unalienable’ rights! He loathes liberty and our Constitution!

    Don’t omit Art 2, Sec 1, of the Constitution when speaking of Obama. Restore economic sanity, limited government and adherence to our Constitution!

    1. Register & VOTE.

    2. Demand Congress depose and prosecute Obama, along with his co-conspirators! Any politician or judge refusing this duty in violation of their oath of office, should also be regarded as a co-conspirator and similarly deposed or voted out of office.

    3. Boycott complicit mainstream media advertisers and inform them you detest their enabling the worst cover-up in American history!

    1. http://www.ObamaBirthCertificate.net

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    • Locked
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:50pm

      ““Obama is ineligible for multiple reasons:
      1. Not a ‘natural born citizen’ as required by Article 2, Section 1.
      2. Born a British citizen pursuant to British Nationality Act of 1948.
      3. Law enforcement has concluded his birth certificate is fraudulent.””

      Oh, birthers.
      1. Untrue. While the Supreme Court has not ever ruled directly on presidential eligibility and the definition of “natural born,“ it is generally taken to mean ”born on US soil.” If not, it is up to Congress to bring the issue up during session; it has not done so. If you wish to petition your state senators, feel free to do so. I‘m sure they’ll be motivated to act by your evidence.
      2. Has no bearing on whether or not he is natural born. Dual citizenship has absolutely no bearing on disqualification in the Constitution. Ironic you’d claim as much, considering your name.
      3. Assuming you are talking about Arpaio? That’s fantastic and all, except he’s not the one qualified to impeach or declare Obama ineligible. In addition, with the exception of Alan Keyes, not one plaintiff has had the standing to call a trial over the issue.

      As said… oh, birthers. There are plenty of issues to have with Obama; birtherism is not one of them.

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    • sitonmyshamrock
      Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:28am

      Who is a natural-born citizen? Who, in other words, is a citizen at birth, such that that person can be a President someday?

      The 14th Amendment defines citizenship this way: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” But even this does not get specific enough. As usual, the Constitution provides the framework for the law, but it is the law that fills in the gaps. The Constitution authorizes the Congress to do create clarifying legislation in Section 5 of the 14th Amendment; the Constitution, in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4, also allows the Congress to create law regarding naturalization, which includes citizenship.

      Currently, Title 8 of the U.S. Code fills in the gaps left by the Constitution. Section 1401 defines the following as people who are “citizens of the United States at birth:”
      •Anyone born inside the United States *
      •Any Indian or Eskimo born in the United States, provided being a citizen of the U.S. does not impair the person’s status as a citizen of the tribe
      •Any one born outside the United States, both of whose parents are citizens of the U.S., as long as one parent has lived in the U.S.
      •Any one born outside the United States, if one parent is a citizen and lived in the U.S. for at least one year and the other parent is a U.S. national
      •Any one born in a U.S. possession, if one parent is a citizen and lived in

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  • JACKTHETOAD
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:49pm

    Obambam better hope there’s no thunderstorms that day. ‘Gimme a little room there. Got him in My sights. Ready, aim,…’ said The Lord. :)

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  • Expatjames
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:48pm

    I”m trying to understand how people of religious faith, really any religious faith can support the democratic party. One of the main tenants of the Christian faith and it’s various branches including Catholics should be pro-life. If you call yourself a Christian then how can you support a political party the decratic party that is blatantly pro abortion and now pro homosexual marriage. And in my opionion anti-religious freedom on so many levels. I’m wondering how even the “Black Evangelicals” as they are named by the DNC can support Obama when he has been consistently the most Pro-abortion senator and now President. Where are their Morals and what true God do they follow. How can you be an Evangelical Pastor, Catholic Priest and preach the words of Jesus Christ while in the shadows(or in plain sight) support the Democrats. It reminds of the teachings of the False teachers and the Judas’s that will appear as the day gets closer. If you are a Chrisitan and voting for the democrats, you should be ashamed of yourselves and need to check what God you are serving.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:03pm

      @Expatjames
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:48pm
      ‘I”m trying to understand how people of religious faith, really any religious faith can support the democratic party.’
      *************************
      It is because they care about health, education and helping the poor. These are issues the Republican party does not concern itself with.

      When asked what is the most important commandment during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said it is to love one’s neighbour. This why real Christians usually vote Democrat.

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    • Joe Schmuck
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:49pm

      You are right on!

      However, many so-called Christians have gone along with these policies for years. The liberal agenda in either party is evil. It has moved into both parties and the results have been moral decay for decades now.

      I believe the Christian of today has very little knowledge of what the Bible says. They go to Sunday and listen to a preacher rather than check it out for them self. So dangerous. It’s hard to find a truly Bible preaching pastor.

      If we can get Romney in this time, maybe we can get a Tea Party candidate in next time. However, with our liberal media, that will be very hard to do.

      Christians … PRAY about your vote before pulling the lever.

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    • AxelPhantom
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:58pm

      If you see religion as a tool of politics then your viewpoint makes sense.

      The “official” Catholic stance on politics has been to generally stay out of it unless it threatens the ability of The Faithful to live/practice their faith; Be a living example of faith as Jesus was and others will eventually follow with the love and compassion of Jesus in their hearts and do what is right in their lives, no hard sell necessary. They believe that it is not man’s place to sit in judgment of the sins of others, but God’s place alone.

      They recognize the humanity in all (even illegal aliens), as children of God (sinners though they may be) who are loved by Him, that through the grace of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) each can be redeemed (even Democrats). All we can do as Catholics is pray for the intervention of God into the hearts of men (politics is the realm of the man not of God) to turn from the darkness towards the light.

      Naïve perhaps from the political perspective, and it sometimes, yes it ticks me off, but if you understand where they are coming from (the spiritual and not the political) the Cardinal’s actions make sense.

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    • GaChurchLady
      Posted on September 2, 2012 at 9:38pm

      I can shed some light on what’s not being reported in my AA community. The media says Romney has 0% of the black vote one week, and 2% the next. No one know what percentage Romney is to receive, but what is important is PO is not getting what he got in 08.

      Since May 12th announcement and his ‘gay love fest’ since, the black church has been torn between the AAs who heard Obama say he is for gay marriage and let out a collective, southern-drawl laced, . .’AH HELLL NAWWWWL , . . HAS HE LOST HIS D— MIND???!!!; AND the AAs who can’t see themselves having anywhere else to go cause Republicans hate blacks and poor people. 68% of blacks in my church hates what he is doing. But they are crippled by inferiority, the rejection they feel from conservatives and the constant drum of they are ‘racist’. Throwing peanuts at black women is not helpful, at all.

      If Romney offered a plan for AA’s 14% unemployment, he would strip away 12 – 18% from the Dems party. Forcing Christian AAs to support ‘ssm’ is a turning point for ones like me and my family who will vote for Romney just to stop PO from taking bibles out of churches next term. Who knows what “crazy” is coming next with him.

      There are non Christian AAs who are p.o. about gays hijacking the NAACP and PO’s “I’m not the President of black America,” being repeated by him for 3rd/4th time. So very p.o. until they are saying PO has to go. That is staggering for the black community and the media is

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  • NHwinter
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:46pm

    Fighting evil with prayer, brilliant.

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  • Baikonur
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:45pm

    Carville is right–they should have invited the Sisters instead.

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    • Exidor
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:01pm

      LOL! That face! James Carville is proof that Area 51 exists.

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  • muffythetuffy
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:44pm

    Why would a Catholic Bishop or any Catholic want to publicly appear at any Democrat Party Convention. The Democrat Party is out to destroy the Catholic Church, its the party of baby killers, the party of genocide, the party of euthanasia, the party of WAR. This is insane, the Democrats demand that the Catholic Church accept homosexual marriage, birth control and abortion. Only if the Bishop was going to give the Democrats the Last Rights would it make sense.

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    • Expatjames
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:27pm

      Agreed, exactly!! That‘s what I’m saying.

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    • by faith
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 2:33pm

      Because it is what Jesus would do

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    • 2gether
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 6:06pm

      The Cardinal is not concerned about the image it presents to you or anyone else. He is concerned about doing the right thing for his god. Perhaps if there were more politicians and “Christians” such as Cardinal Dolan we wouldn’t have so many evil vitriolic posts about his actions.

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  • carpee
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:43pm

    Why WOULD the Dems invite him? They will be too busy with the radical Imams..

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:43pm

    Of course the Catholics get the closing prayer; the Muslims get two hours in the beginning.

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    • Lee_in_PA
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 1:22pm

      I hope the Cardinal takes a BIG bottle of holy water, he’s going to need it.

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  • toiletclogga
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:43pm

    I’m surprised the Dems allowed him to give the closing prayer. I thought they would have sandwiched him between the Muslim call to prayer, and the Festivus Airing of Grievances!

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  • encinom
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:41pm

    More like the cardinal face a revolt in New York and realized that his political goals where getting the best of him.

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  • IMCHRISTIAN
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:40pm

    Let their be peace on earth and let it begin with me — Yes, that is a great song with a great message.

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    • edmundburk
      Posted on August 28, 2012 at 8:47pm

      As a catholic and christian, I am appalled by this move. the move to invite BHO to the Al Smith dinner
      was bad enough, but now, to go in the belly of the beast and bless this anti-christian platform is too much. With bone headed moves like this, I don’t blame evengelicals for bagging on us.

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  • cookcountypatriot
    Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:39pm

    democrats are fighting for the catholic vote…….i hope catholics who serve jesus christ take a good look at the progressive party and simply ask…what would jesus do…..romney 2012

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