Catholic priest says Democrats are going to hell — and Texas bishop backs him up
By Mike Stunson September 08, 2020 11:20 AM, Updated September 08, 2020 10:28 AM
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A Wisconsin priest who condemned Catholic Democrats has the support of a Texas bishop.
Father James Altman, pastor of St. James the Less Catholic Church, lashed out at Father James Martin, who participated in the Democratic National Convention. In a 10-minute video posted to YouTube, Altman called the priest a “hyper, confusing spreading heretic .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-7eoTN2vNM&feature=youtu.be ” and had harsh words toward Democrats.
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“Here is a memo to clueless baptized Catholics out there: You cannot be Catholic and be a Democrat. Period,” Altman said in the video posted Aug. 30. “The party platform absolutely is against everything the Catholic Church teaches, so just quit pretending that you’re Catholic and vote Democrat. Repent of your support of that party and its platform or face the fires of hell.”
Tyler, Texas, Bishop Joseph Strickland ..
As the Bishop of Tyler I endorse Fr Altman’s statement in this video. My shame is that it has taken me so long. Thank you Fr Altman for your COURAGE. If you love Jesus & His Church & this nation...pleases HEED THIS MESSAGE https://t.co/D413G0lfQV
Martin, a Vatican consultant, said on Twitter last week he overheard priests saying voting for Biden is a “mortal sin.” He rebuked that claim .. https://tinyurl.com/y4go6jsn .. and urged priests to stop using such language.
“It is not a sin to vote for either Mr. Biden or Mr. Trump,” Martin said. “Nor is it a sin to be Democrat or Republican.”
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