text: When certain bishops in subtle and more overt ways try t convince the 'faithful' that damnation awaits for those who vote for democrats the Catholic Church is not a neutral broker or arbitrator in the ensuing debate. The prelates are as responsible as any other influential group in the election of Trump. The repercussions from his future 'mis-administration' will be borne by the people the church purports to embrace; the poor, the immigrant, those who are ill, etc. These will all suffer the consequences as will the credibility of the bishops.