The response is baffling. It's my understanding that although the RCC -- like many major religions -- opposes abortion, they still recognize exceptions, such as when the mother's life is clearly in danger. And in this case, Mom's life was clearly in danger. Nothing was done outside of Church rules. So, why the ex-communication?

May 21, 2010 -- 7:17AM, Lovey-Dovey wrote:

I appreciate all your knowlegeable and thoughtful responses to my query.  It's sooooo refreshing to find some thinking people (and especially Christians!) out there who don't just knuckle under to whatever the hierarchy dictates.  And thanks also, Mountain Man, for your reminder, of course you are right.  It's just that....you'd think the church would be the one place where women are no longer beaten down.....or anyone else for that matter.  Blessings all,

Many men are guilty of what you've said. That pisses off the rest of us.

Not just the various versions of the Christian religion, but others as well do  not treat women with much respect. The more liberal versions, they do alright, but I cannot think of one fundamentalist version of any religion (except maybe some Earth religions) that treat women very well. We have seen proof that at least one bishop believes it is more important for women to give birth than to live.

May 21, 2010 -- 1:02PM, REteach wrote:

Good for Sr. McBride!  Catholic sisters are often a lot more in touch with reality than some of their priestly counterparts, probably because they live more in the real world--which is why the Vatican is auditing them. 

Amen, RE............

May 22, 2010 -- 4:59PM, Lovey-Dovey wrote:

... I will review your guidelines to see what is considered to be 'hot' or not...

I believe that is something you should've done BEFORE creating your thread.  That's why those Local Guidelines were put there in the first place.  The move stands.