Do Cloistered Nuns Vote?
You better believe it! We take this civil duty seriously. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states in paragraph #2240 "Submission to authority and co-responsibility for the common good make it morally obligatory to pay taxes, to exercise the right to vote, and to defend one's country..."
When I was young (not too long ago!) and before entering the monastery I was very confused on this issue. I felt that the candidate had to have the right position on all moral principles and if he did not then I could not, in good conscience, vote for him. (I was really looking for a political messiah!) Since then I have come to understand the concept that if there is not a "perfect" candidate then I must vote for the person who will most likely limit evil. Please see Fr. Frank Pavone's website to learn more about voting with Catholic Christian principles.
I have a feeling that many of you might also be unsure of what to do in this year's upcoming election. I encourage you to get registered and vote! Again, see Fr. Pavone's site to find the registration deadline in your state. Going to college out-of-state? Make sure you get an absentee ballot.
