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pastorial Wrote: Oct 21, 2012 2:15 PM
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In the vice presidential debate, the two candidates, both Roman Catholics, were asked about their religious beliefs, how they impact the candidates' political positions and specifically about abortion. This was the response of Vice President Joe Biden:
"My religion defines who I am. And I've been a practicing Catholic my whole life. And it has particularly informed my social doctrine. Catholic social doctrine talks about taking care of those who -- who can't take care of themselves, people who need help.
"With regard to abortion, I accept my church's position on abortion as a -- what we call de fide doctrine. Life begins...
Joe Biden's Religion: Catholicism or Leftism?