Biden : The Vatican II candidates reflect divide between liberal and conservative Catholicism . He says Biden is a post- VP Christian aimed at social justice and accessible faith . But precisely because his appeal is n't strictly religious , it may fail to stir excitement on the campaign trail . He says Ryan hews to traditional Catholicism ; record is anti-abortion , anti-gay marriage . Stanley : Tim Stanley will have to show social compassion with fiscal conservatism .
Biden : The Vatican II candidates reflect divide between liberal and conservative Catholicism . He says Biden is a post- VP Christian aimed at social justice and accessible faith . He says Ryan hews to traditional Catholicism ; record is anti-abortion , anti-gay marriage . Stanley : Tim Stanley will have to show social compassion with fiscal conservatism .