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You missed the point of my earlier reply to you. If a catholic politician has a conflict between his beliefs (whether based on old or a newer definition), and what is his legal obligation to do as an official (i.e. it is not a judgement call which might take into account his personal beliefs of whatever source), then he should recuse himself or find another job. But if it is legally allowed to make a "judgement call", then his values whether religious based or not, can be fairly used in making such a decision. Voters know this and if they don't like a politician's values then they can always elect a different one. This is also no different from other religious denominations and sects, or for those who profess to be non-religious. Values are values wherever they come from.