Roman Catholics are not required nor do they ever pledge obedience to
the pope, prelates (bishops) or priests. A basic foundation of the Roman
Catholic Church is the free will of all men and women.
It is the
cleric community, ordained priests, nuns and brothers of the order(s)
who pledge their obedience.
Yet, there would be no scandals if the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience were followed succinctly. It follows that they too, maintain their free will.
Catholic teachings also take comfort in a forgiving God. While the Church remains Pro-Choice, cradle Catholics and others, note that policy is not doctrine.
It follows that one's views on choice can remain a matter of conscience and a subject open to the individual. While some are passionate, one way or the other, there are still those who do not presume to decide matters of passion or parenthood on behalf of others. Their nonjudgmental stance is their right and their choice.
With that in mind, one's actions are to be sorted out with their God and not subject to the judgment of man, no matter their views.
It is the
cleric community, ordained priests, nuns and brothers of the order(s)
who pledge their obedience. Yet, there would be no scandals if the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience were followed succinctly. It follows that they too, maintain their free will.
Catholic teachings also take comfort in a forgiving God. While the Church remains Pro-Choice, cradle Catholics and others, note that policy is not doctrine.
It follows that one's views on choice can remain a matter of conscience and a subject open to the individual. While some are passionate, one way or the other, there are still those who do not presume to decide matters of passion or parenthood on behalf of others. Their nonjudgmental stance is their right and their choice.
With that in mind, one's actions are to be sorted out with their God and not subject to the judgment of man, no matter their views.
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