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Entry: Who's Infallible Here, Anyway? The Human Life Review Chooses Party Over Church Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/wars_and_rumors_of_war#5571 Post contents: Well, something I should have added: According to my understanding of Catholic morality, Mr Richert's article is spot on. But personally I think it's best for me to refrain from the Roman Catholic sacraments, out of respect for those who - unlike me - believe in ALL Catholic doctrine unreservedly. And Mr Richert raises a vital and sorely neglected point about how so many American Catholics are "cafeteria Catholics" who pick and choose. (And I admit I do the same in some ways, which is why I ought to refrain from the Catholic sacraments.) But I agree with Pope Benedict's and John Paul's condemnations of the war in Iraq, and their categorical condemnations of racism and antisemitism AND the fever swamp of nationalism; alas, all too many nominal Catholics don't. So now here's a provocative question: Who is the real schismatic? An Anglican who opposes the Iraq war on the grounds that it violates St Augustine's criteria of "just war"? Or a Catholic who repudiates the Popes' admonitions and advocates an illegal and immoral war? Sent at: 2008 10 07