To: The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark
Tell New Jersey Archbishop: Don't deny communion to those who disagree
Holy Communion is a precious gift from God, not a political weapon to wield against those who disagree. Faithful Catholics shouldn't be denied communion just because they disagree with the bishops' opposition to marriage equality.
Why is this important?
The Archbishop of Newark just sent a pastoral letter, addressed to over 1 million Catholics in his archdiocese, demanding that Catholics who support marriage equality refrain from receiving Holy Communion.
This is a step too far. It's one thing for the bishops to pursue an increasingly conservative political agenda. It's quite another to wield the Blessed Sacrament as a political weapon against anyone who disagrees.
We need a huge public outcry to show Archbishop John Myers that his new position is unacceptable, or we risk other bishops joining him–and millions of faithful Catholics being denied Holy Communion.
This is a step too far. It's one thing for the bishops to pursue an increasingly conservative political agenda. It's quite another to wield the Blessed Sacrament as a political weapon against anyone who disagrees.
We need a huge public outcry to show Archbishop John Myers that his new position is unacceptable, or we risk other bishops joining him–and millions of faithful Catholics being denied Holy Communion.