[NYer]

"This bill [Union Bill] seems to be one of a series of bills that have been introduced or are about to be introduced in a program of social engineering that can only diminish the Christian values that we hold so dearly," Bishop Browne observed.

Anyone familiar with this bill?

[kjvail]

Anyone familiar with this bill

No, but it didn't take long to look it up

http://www.courts.govt.nz/pubs/reports/2004/civil-union-bill/index-civil-union.html

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

"New Zealand enjoys a proud heritage, steeped in rich cultural diversity, yet like many other countries is today suffering the effects of unrestrained secularism," the Holy Father said at the gathering today in the papal summer residence near Rome. He previously met with each of the bishops privately.

"This radical split between the Gospel and culture is manifested as a crisis of meaning," he said. "The distortion of reason by particular interest groups and exaggerated individualism are examples of this perspective of life which neglects the search for the ultimate goal and meaning of human existence."

"This bill seems to be one of a series of bills that have been introduced or are about to be introduced in a program of social engineering that can only diminish the Christian values that we hold so dearly," Bishop Browne observed.

The Pope is right. The best way to counter "unrestrained secularism" is to strenghten Catholic culture and the coherence of Catholic institutions. We definitely need more of that and less liberal modernism in America.