Amen, Father Newman!
Obama voters' souls at risk, priest tells parish
COLUMBIA --- A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because the Democratic president-elect supports abortion, and supporting him "constitutes material cooperation with intrinsic evil."
The Rev. Jay Scott Newman said in a letter distributed Sunday to parishioners at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville that they are putting their souls at risk if they take Holy Communion before doing penance for their vote.
"Our nation has chosen for its chief executive the most radical pro-abortion politician ever to serve in the United States Senate or to run for president," he wrote, referring to Mr. Obama by his full name, including his middle name of Hussein.
Prison cell phone jam illegal, regulators say
COLUMBIA --- South Carolina's proposal to jam cell phone signals in prisons violates federal law, but regulators said Thursday they are willing to work with officials in their efforts to keep inmates from making calls using the contraband devices.
State prisons chief Jon Ozmint wants to demonstrate how the jamming technology would work. Federal Communications Commission spokesman Robert Kenny said the agency recognizes officials' distress about contraband cell phones, which some say have become a new form of cash.
"We understand public safety's concerns and are willing to work with them going forward," Mr. Kenny said.
Despite tough times, lottery ticket sales up
COLUMBIA --- South Carolina lottery officials say sales are up in the state despite the economic downturn.
The State of Columbia reports sales since July are up $6 million from the same period last year.
Lottery officials say profits should reach the $252 million goal needed to pay for college scholarships.
Lottery executive director Ernie Passailaigue says people continue to play the games even in bad economic times.
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Amen, Father Newman!
My God is a loving, forgiving God. I don't agree with abortion or O, but voting for him won't send them to hell! Good grief!!
Priests should stay out of politics and stick to sodomizing altar boys...
I don't think a true man of God would say something like this. This ain't nothing but the devil.
Abortion is a phony issue!
Oh my God!! Are you people for real?!! This Priest is doing his job and that faithless American hating so called minister of barry's can say God D### America and it's ok...barry the baby killer will go down in History as a mass murderer.........................
The entire Catholic Church, not just this individual priest, is having serious concerns with Obama. Apparently, the reason is he's a Democrat and Dems (traditionally) have supported abortion; however, I don't recall this type of backlash against former Dem Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. Also, I don't recall the Church condemning local, state, or federal representatives or senators. If the Church is going to oppose this man more than opposing others, His Pope-ness should offer more supportive reasons. (No, I'm not an Obama supporter and did not vote for him, if it matters..)
I think the church (at least that parish) has just disqualified itself for tax-exempt status. Pretty dumb thing for a priest to do in my opinion.
fht610.......you know you were wrong in what you posted. You can't label ALL priests for what a HANDFUL of them have done. As far as them staying out of politics, if you have a strong religious belief and a politician crosses that line, you stand for what you believe in no matter the consequences. The priest should not have told them that I don't believe. He should let them decide whether they are worthy to take Communion and let God have the final judgment. Religion and politics are touchy subjects for sure. You were still wrong in what you said. I will pray for God to bless you and your family.
well i guess he can say that but my question is did the priest tell his chuurch goers to stop going to the catholic church because of the many priests who preyed upon little boys in the past, currently or in the future
you nguys are just hating because barack is black. u try to find any excuse that u can just to be a racist. GET OVER IT!!!!
takeme2- I don't have a clue what you are talking about. We were discussing the priest and you bring up race????? Stop causing trouble.
Newman is a typical right wing southern fruit cake -- this time disguised as a priest. *sigh* (And yeah...I'm from the south). Go Obama!
I'm so glad that there is not anyone between me and God but Jesus Christ, My Lord and Savior.
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