Socially Conservative Catholics

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In this article, the writer notes that many Catholic churches in modern society offer anyone that wants to worship an opportunity to do so, regardless of their lifestyle or former habits. There are many Catholics that live their lives outside of the boundaries of what conservative Catholics would consider acceptable. However, the writer points out that at the same time there are Catholics that believe the conservative church is far too restrictive in its regulation of church practices and practitioner's lives. The writer maintains that it seems that within the Catholic Church today, a middle ground must be found, one that will accommodate the needs of everyone.

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" Many devout Catholics suggest that the conservative approach is much better than the liberal approach quotes Amy, because it is impossible to label a Catholic church as tolerant or intolerant. It is also according to the interviewee, impossible to believe in such liberal ways as the California St. Francis Church, because it seems like the priest is making up his own rules and interpreting the bible as he sees fit, which is not an acceptable practice among most Catholics, even if they are not conservative in their beliefs. Many Catholics, according to Amy, would rather attend a devout service at a conservative church of Catholicism than at a "tolerant" or liberal Catholic Church where women are allowed to be priests and where gays and lesbians are allowed to participate in the holy sacraments."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Amy A. (2007) Personal Interview, 17, December 2007, 5:00 p.m.
• Vigil Studios (2007 Oct 11) "Not the conservative Catholic Church" California Catholic Daily, Accessed 18, December 2007: http://www.calcatholic.com/news

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