Catholics at a political impasse for '08

While the religious rhetoric surrounding the 2008 election is not so strong a factor as it was last time around, there still is much to be said about certain groups that always vote a certain way regarding certain issues, such as the Catholics unable to dogmatically budge on abortion.

With respect to those crazy Catholics, the religion of my heritage and upbringing, Reuters has compiled a snapshot of its political situation heading into 2008's showdown on the Potomac.

The main focus of the article, however, is not how the Catholics plan to vote in 2008, but rather on the intra-sect squabbles on how to treat Catholic politicians who support views that are anti-Vatican, i.e., on whether or not to serve Communion to candidates that are pro-choice. Interestingly, though, King Pope Benedict says there are understandable political reasons to vote for a pro-choice candidate, so that's all right for the masses. I think this all makes sense in a roundabout way, but it has to be confusing for the devout Catholic.