And the Poll says ...

82% of catholics say birth control is morally acceptable

That means the catholic church doesn't speak for most catholics on a key doctrine of modern-day catholicism.

The catholic church doesn't represent a majority of catholics on issue after issue.  At some point, someone is going to wise up and realize that if the church doesn't even represent a majority of its own faithful, then who exactly is it speaking on behalf of when it keeps throwing its weight around on issue after issue in American politics?

Answer: The repugican party.

The serial rape of children really does take it toll on one's moral authority.