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RZM

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5. I think that's far from true, especially for the Catholic Church

Reply to JFN1 (Reply #4)

Fri Feb 3, 2012, 02:11 PM

Feb 2012

They don't like gays of course. Everybody knows that. But I think the case that they hate the poor is less strong. And the case that they hate foreigners is absolutely false. They are quite fond of Catholics from Latin America, who comprise the bulk of the undocumented population. I think it's widely assumed that the Church views the growing Hispanic share of the population as its key to future viability.

Check out this story from the Bay area:

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/video/6685337-bay-area-catholic-church-leaders-work-to-stop-deportations/

I'm neither Catholic nor trying to stick up for the Church. But I thought I'd note this.

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Right to Life Hates Women [View all] McCamy Taylor Feb 2012 OP

Off to greatest with you. nt raccoon Feb 2012 #1

yep Aerows Feb 2012 #2

Except calling them 'Right to Life' is a farce... LynneSin Feb 2012 #3

They don't hate women... JFN1 Feb 2012 #4

I think that's far from true, especially for the Catholic Church RZM Feb 2012 #5