Posted on 05/28/2008 3:50:28 PM PDT by tcg
"In this column, I want to provide you with my responses to some of the more common questions and misunderstandings regarding my pastoral action." wrote the Archbishop in the diocesan newspaper The Leaven.
"Governor Sebelius holds the highest elective office in the state of Kansas, making her the most prominent Catholic in public life," responded the archbishop to accusations of "singling out" Sebelius.
"It is a time-intensive process to enter into verbal and written dialogue, as is necessary, to insure a person is aware of the spiritual and moral consequences of their actions, as well as to understand the scandal their actions cause for others."
"It is my intention eventually, as much as the limitations of my own time permit, to have similar pastoral dialogues with other Catholics in elective office who support legalized abortion," added the Archbishop.
Naumann went on to explain why Sebelius' abortion support is particularly scandalous, i.e. capable of leading others to sin through bad example.
"Governor Sebelius' public support for legalized abortion, as a Catholic, naturally leads others to question the moral gravity of abortion. In effect, her actions and advocacy for legalized abortion, coupled with her reception of holy Communion, have said to other Catholics: 'I am a good Catholic and I support legalized abortion. You can be a good Catholic and support legalized abortion.'"
Sebelius is known as an aggressive supporter of radical abortion "rights" and has vetoed a number of pieces of common-sense legislation over the years that would have reigned in an out-of-control abortion industry in Kansas. As a result, abortion mills remain uninspected in spite of documented substandard conditions, and abortion laws meant to protect women and viable babies remain unenforced.
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I don’t mean to sound indiscreet but, on the premise (which I hold) that no legislator or elected official supports abortion without a compelling incentive — which is often an incentive against the will of the electorate — Sibelius must be a whore with her hands in someone’s pockets.
In the past quarter century the number of politicians who have ‘converted’ from pro-life to pro-choice has been remarkable. There was a time that Jesse Jackson and Dick Gephardt were pro-life (before they ran for national office). Typically, it’s a Democrat politician who needs the NOW and other feminist votes and support.
It sounds like at least this Bishop takes his teaching job seriously.
Freegards
***As a result, abortion mills remain uninspected in spite of documented substandard conditions, and abortion laws meant to protect women and viable babies remain unenforced.***
But, but, if we don’t have legal abortions, women will DIE in dirty, substandard back allies.
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Good! I’m glad to hear it. I hope more follow in his footsteps.
Yes, God bless the archbishop!
And thanks to NYer for keeping us all so well informed.
The Catholic “sophisticates” over at the Commonweal blog are apoplectic about this decision. They see it as a direct attack on their holy savior Obama.
Archbishop Naumann has taken the right step in this battle. Please pray for him and other Bishops who have courage to stand up to these baby killers.
The governor’s pockets are lined with Dr. Tillers cash.
Better yet, where is the Pope on this important matter? He should put his foot down and issue a simple decree: any Catholic politican that supports abortion, will be excommunicated immediately, there problem solved. Lets man up and get it done already./Just Asking - seoul62........
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