Catholic voting guide indicates that it is a sin to vote for President Obama

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A video outlining the "Voter's Guide for Serious Catholics" indicates that Catholics will be guilty of "serious sin" if they endorse or vote for political candidates who do not support five non-negotiable moral principles on abortion, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, cloning and same sex marriage. The video, which was posted on the Rosary Films YouTube channel, is based on a printed voter's guide created by Catholic Answers, self-described as "one of the nation’s largest lay-run apostolates of Catholic apologetics and evangelization."

Rosary Films, in describing the video (which is posted and transcribed below), declares that "Barack Obama is at odds with every one of them {referring to the five non-negotiable principles}. Barack Obama is at odds with these key elements of The Roman Catholic Faith. No faithful Catholic in good conscience can vote or support this presidential candidate. The teachings of the Magisterium show why it would be gravely sinful to vote for him."

Here is a transcript of the video (the video is embedded at the end of the transcript):

This video version of the "Voter's Guide for Serious Catholics" is intended to help you cast your vote in an informed manner consistent with Catholic moral teaching.

On most issues that come before voters or legislators, a Catholic can take one side or the other and not act contrary to the faith. But some issues, particularly those concerning non-negotiable moral principles, are so key and fundamental that no one endorsing the wrong side of these issues would be acting consistent with the Church's moral norms. This video addresses your role as a Catholic voter, identifies five issues involving non-negotiable moral values in current politics, and offers practical advice on how to identify acceptable candidates for national, state and local offices.

First, let's discuss your role as a Catholic voter.

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Sigh.