Posted on 01/20/2004 8:44:49 AM PST by NYer
Actually, the Schiavo case is quite instructive in this regard.
In this sentence, the editorialist is correct.
Exactly. These are all reasonable things - and, incidentally, reflect positions held by many non-Catholics as well - and none of them conflicts with the Constitution or in any way prevents a Catholic from holding public office.
Well, at least until the time comes when the pro-abortion contingent makes the personal performance of an abortion to be a requirement for anyone who wishes to run for office in the US - something I think they would dearly like to do (if they're Dems, at least).
And that would be who.....???? Please, Bishops have been consulting for years and look where it got them. How about some old fashioned silence and deep prayer and reflection, and why not throw in some commen sense for a change. God Bless Bishop Burke for doing and saying what should have been done years ago! Too many people have run out of patience with so-called Catholic politicians pro-choice views.
Actually, the Schiavo case is quite instructive in this regard.
In this sentence, the editorialist is correct.
What government has commanded the murder of Terri Schiavo?
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