Abortion and health care lead to a dispute between a Bishop and a representative. A Roman Catholic bishop of Providence had instructed the representative to refrain from receiving communion because of his stance on abortion. He had stated that the bishop also told the priests not to give him communion. A letter was also involved saying "I believe it is inappropriate for you to be receiving holy communion and I now ask respectfully that you refrain from doing so". The representative opposed the strengthening of anti-abortion language in the House health care bill. The Bishop stated that he will respond publicly and strongly if the representative ever attacks the church or misrepresents the teachings of the church. I think that the Bishop has a good point and I support his actions. I would do the same thing, I would not be able to allow him receive communion after what he is believing in and supporting.
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