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U.S. Bishops Issue Statement of Solidarity Around Criticism of Notre Dame

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Then you are not a true saved soul.
It is a part of you.
He lives in your heart and every decision and choice you make should reflect that.

morganl of VA 3:19PM June 24, 2009

One reading of that statement is that it is damning with faint praise. Note that it came from the executive committee, not the whole body; that executive is chaired by Chicago's Francis George, an ND critic. Though I doubt there was a majority who "supported" the ND invitation, I think there was a significant number of bishops who were embarrassed by the ill-considered rhetoric of some of the most vocal bishops. http://tinyurl.com/ltjcoy

Bryan Cones of IL 9:50AM June 24, 2009

MODERNISM LEADS TO HERESY
"The good pastors of My Son's House have always warned of the danger of modernization and modernism, for modernism shall always lead to heresy. Modernism shall cause the Faith to darken and be lost in the hearts of many. And modernism shall lead to atheism,

DC 9:09PM June 23, 2009

How about if a binch of us believe in neither and are yet patriotic Americans? Does R.L. Schaefer want to shove his perception of reality (i.e., his own religion) down the throats of the rest of his fellow citizens who believe differently or not at all?
As to his statement, "Abortion is killing unborn humans," can't he distinguish between developing human life and a real human person?
Perhpas, if he thinks all abortion is "...killing unborn humans," then he can at least tell us what he thinks the punishment should be for a woman who procues an abortion for herself? I'll bet he won't want to answer that.
I imagine he holds to the Roman Catholic Church's teaching that contraceptives should not be used to prevent conception. As far as I know, the church's prohibition on contraceptives is (n the chursh's view) a universal moral imperative, binding on all human beings and not only those of the faith. Would he deny their use to his fellow citizens who believe differently or not at all?

Rob Winslow of FL 4:18PM June 23, 2009

This is a secular country. Sending representatives to the capital to enact laws based on their religious beliefs is unAmerican. Proprosing law in the 21st century that is based on ancient outdated primitive beliefs halts political progress.
Religion has no place in politics. The mixture of the two creates an exclusionary run society with primitive laws (see the Islamic run Saudi Arabia).
If you agree with particular beliefs and values of a candidate, then of course I support your point. If you vote just because they are of the same religious group, it seems a little generalized and narrow minded to me.
Just my opinion. I understand the freedom to vote for someone for any reason you like. I knew a girl in college who voted for a candidate because she liked the suit he was wearing at one of the debates....
I suppose it's wrong for me to say that someone is WRONG for how they rationalize who to vote for, but I'm just posting my feelings. I believe religion in politics goes against everything our constitution and founding fathers set out to accomplish.

Rob of CA 12:44PM June 23, 2009

seems that the Vatican had other ideas

stan szczapa of CT 12:15PM June 23, 2009

Abortion is killing unborn humans. No logical person - let alone Catholics - can think Christ is “ok” with the destruction of unborn babies for the sake of persomal convenience.
If things unborn have no right to exist then why is it illegal to even touch an eagle or tortoise egg? What connection do these eggs have to the “born” animal?
If a woman’s baby is killed in her womb by an attacker it is murder - If it is done by an abortionist it is a “choice” or “women’s health” issue. Have we reduced the meaning of humanity to the “wanting” of it? If so, then pray for the sick, aged and lame among us.
If 99% of Catholics left the Church would that change the Absolute Truth and Teachings of God? God is not about subjectivity and opinion polls. He is the eternal source of truth, objectivity, morality and justice. And, most importantly, He can be known. We only need not turn away from His logic, truth and light.
These erstwhile Catholics need to leave the Church and search for a church which reflects their perception of God. No mater if their departure leaves only a vestige of the Church intact. From that remnant Truth will spring forth again to bring light to the darkness - That is the power and the glory of orthodox Catholicism.

R.L. Schaefer of CA 12:01PM June 23, 2009

we have once again (twice this time!)a screed identical (or nearly so) to his earlier fulminations against Obama and in favor of Romney. It doesn't matter what the subject of Gilgoff's posting is, Warren spews out his "campaign" line. I suggest removal of his repetitious remarks. He is an annoyance without the capacity for thought or relevance.

Rob Winslow of FL 10:36AM June 23, 2009

Voting for somebody based on their religion is anti-american?? Since when???
Voting for people who actually share our values (and for many of us these are based on our religion) is what ENSURES that we live in a truly pluralistic society. True pluralism, and true democracy, is about everyone vehemently yet peaceably expressing their beliefs. One of the best fora we have to do this is through elections. If we wanted everyone to ignore their personal beliefs in the voting booth, we would have no need for democracy: a tyranny would suffice. Thank God for those Americans still brave enough to vote according to their own convictions and ensure that democracy can thrive!

Caitlin of MD 8:19PM June 22, 2009

This is not a statement of support. It is an after thought. Clearly the Bishops are divided on this matter. This matter will pass as quickly as Cardinal Francis George's influence over the US Council of Catholic Bishops.
Once the Council has a new president in the fall we will return to business as usual. It is time to address the real issues facing the Church in this country, and the liturgy is one of those problems.
Joe Murray
www.rainbowsashmovement.com

Joe Murray of IL 8:19PM June 22, 2009