Catholicism is thoroughly codified, and much of the letter of the law would be considered right-wing; left-leaning philosophy within the Church relies on vague

Catholicism is thoroughly codified, and much of the letter of the law would be considered right-wing; left-leaning philosophy within the Church relies on vague "spirit of Vatican II" arguments and appeals for a fundamental return to what is presented as a Christ-like life, but that doesn't sit well with "This is not 'Nam--there are rules" Catholics.