REPENTIGNY, Que. (CP) - A controversial priest running for the Bloc Quebecois in a byelection says he will abstain from voting in the Commons on social issues that clash with Roman Catholic ideology.
Unlike the church, Rev. Raymond Gravel favours same-sex marriage and opposes the recriminalization of abortion. The 53-year-old priest, who is seeking election in the Montreal-area riding of Repentigny next Monday, said reopening the divisive gay marriage debate would be pointless.
"If the question was directly asked: 'Are you for or against same-sex marriage,' as a Catholic priest I would simply abstain," he told a news conference as he campaigned with Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe on Monday.
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What the hell would be the point of voting for him if he's going to not vote ahead of time?
What a stupid position!
So he's a Catholic, but he won't behave like one in the Commons? What kind of integrity is that? How is that serving Truth and Justice?
What if the people want him to vote a certain way?
This is positively insane.
When you elect someone, it's because you believe in what he represents, at least to a degree. What if you WANT the priest to vote against SSM?
The contradictions here are amazing.
I hope the voters of Repentigny show some common sense and not vote for this guy.
