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Over 80 Bishops Say Abortion/Life Issues Defining Issues of Election
LifeSiteNews ^ | October 27, 2008 | Tim Waggoner

Posted on 10/27/2008 10:29:15 PM PDT by MountainLoop

WASHINGTON, October 27, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A comprehensive list compiled by InsideCatholic.com reveals that more than 80 U.S. bishops have proclaimed abortion and the life issues to be the defining issues in the upcoming election, including 22 bishops who signed on to a joint statement by the New York bishops, and another 10 bishops who signed on to a Pennsylvania joint statement.

Just three days ago, LifeSiteNews.com reported that popular Catholic writer and blogger Rocco Palmo had calculated that approximately 50 bishops have proclaimed abortion and the life issues to be the defining issues in the election; but according to InsideCatholic the number is significantly greater than that.

Increasingly, and with increasing urgency, the shepherds of the U.S. Church are encouraging their flock to see the gift of life as the most important election issue – even in the midst of a war and a struggling economy. As the New York bishops write, "The inalienable right to life of every innocent human person outweighs other concerns where Catholics may use prudential judgment, such as how best to meet the needs of the poor or to increase access to health care for all."

Many of the bishops have also observed that abortion is not the only violation against the right to life that voters must consider, but have urged Catholics to consider the candidate's positions on euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, and other violations against the human embryo.

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TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Moral Issues; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: cultureoflife; election; prolife; usbishops
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To: La Enchiladita

That is wonderful of you to do that. Blessings!


21 posted on 10/28/2008 2:39:45 PM PDT by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: nufsed

Kmiec is a Catholic in Name Only CINO — just like I bet he is a dimocrat.

Don’t bother with him, other than praying for his soul, because right now he’s heading in a downward spiral.


22 posted on 10/28/2008 2:41:25 PM PDT by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Sun
There are several threads on FR about Soros giving the dissident Catholics money.

Billionaire leftist [Soros] funds liberal Catholics
George Soros Funding Catholic "groups" making Obama Seem Pro-life on Abortion
Catholic League claims Catholic political groups are financed by George Soros
Soros Funds Catholic Groups Making Obama Seem Pro-Life Catholic League Alleges that George Soros Funds 'Catholic Left'

23 posted on 10/28/2008 2:47:39 PM PDT by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Salvation

I’m not involved with anyone. I’m quite the heathen. I oppose abortion and I was interested to see an old friend, a priest, try to justify Obama’s position on abortion as moral.


24 posted on 10/28/2008 3:04:41 PM PDT by nufsed
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To: Salvation

Is there some info on this Kmiec I can use as a comback if the priest replies to my e-mail?


25 posted on 10/28/2008 3:06:10 PM PDT by nufsed
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To: Salvation

I’m surprised I don’t see Archbishop Meyer from Newark NJ on the list. I could have sworn he made a good pro-life statement. I’ll have to do some digging...


26 posted on 10/28/2008 3:37:16 PM PDT by CatQuilt (Lover of cats =^..^= and quilts)
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To: Salvation

Thanks very much for the ping and post, Salvation.

life BUMP!


27 posted on 10/28/2008 4:20:09 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: nufsed
Hang on here................

Hang on here................

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28 posted on 10/28/2008 4:36:05 PM PDT by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Salvation

Thanx


29 posted on 10/28/2008 4:39:46 PM PDT by nufsed
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To: CatQuilt
Archdiocese of Newark
Most Reverend John J. Myers
171 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104-0500
 
http://www.rcan.org/index.cfm

30 posted on 10/28/2008 4:40:55 PM PDT by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Salvation

I know why my Archbishop, Mahoney, is not on the list. He’s light in the loafers. He does put up a cheery, designer Christmas tree at his “cathedral”, however. God bless the bishops who are willing to speak out and guide their flocks. In California, we are in a spiritual desert with no one to guide us. May God hold our California church leadership accountable for being weak, fearful, tepid, and anti-family.

I am so tired of seeing a wimpy little man on the altar whose homily is full of platitudes. What kind of example is that to little boys with vocations? Who would want to grow up to be a priest, if that was the only type of priest they saw?

Sorry, just fed up today... They should all be vocal that Catholics must vote for our viable, pro-life candidate.


31 posted on 10/28/2008 6:04:17 PM PDT by Melian
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To: Melian

**They should all be vocal that Catholics must vote for our viable, pro-life candidate.**

I thought of this today also when I posted it. Why aren’t all 197 (I think) bishops on this list?


32 posted on 10/28/2008 9:22:37 PM PDT by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Melian
For you and other people from Los Angeles to ask why their names aren't on this list.

Archdiocese of Los Angeles
His Eminence Roger Cardinal Mahony
3424 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2241

Most Reverend Edward W. Clark
Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral
5835 W. Slauson Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230

Most Reverend Thomas J. Curry
Santa Barbara Pastoral Region
3240 Calle Pinon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Most Reverend Alexander Salazar
San Pedro Pastoral Region
3555 St. Pancratius Place
Lakewood, Ca 90712-1416

Most Reverend Oscar A. Solis
3424 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2241

Most Reverend Gerald E. Wilkerson
P.O. Box 7608
Mission Hills, CA 91346-7608

Most Reverend Gabino Zavala
San Gabriel Pastoral Region
16009 East Cypress Avenue
Irwindale, CA 91706-2122

Most Reverend Juan A. Arzube
Former Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

Most Reverend Joseph M. Sartoris
Former Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

Most Reverend John J. Ward
Former Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles


33 posted on 10/28/2008 9:27:12 PM PDT by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Salvation

Thank you so much!


34 posted on 10/29/2008 7:08:01 AM PDT by Melian
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To: Salvation

No response!!!

Kind of frustrating!!!!!!!!


35 posted on 10/30/2008 5:12:11 AM PDT by ethics
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