2/2 (Bishop McElroy, cont'd.)

This duty has been violated by one of our parishes, and thus it is essential to make clear: 

It is contrary to Catholic teaching to state that voting for a Democrat or Republican automatically condemns the voter to hell;

It is contrary to Catholic faith to state that gun control legislation is a form of slavery;

It is contrary to Catholic faith to fan the flames of hatred against Muslims or any religious group.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a comprehensive statement on the substantive implications of Catholic faith for the current election.

It can be accessed at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/index.cfm.  I urge all Catholics to consult these teachings, pray about the vote that you are going to make, and then in conscience select the candidates whom you are going to vote for in this very difficult year.​