Posted on 07/07/2009 9:10:12 PM PDT by TaraP
President Obama said the Catholic Church's long tradition of social justice has had a "profound influence" on him -- just days before he is to meet with Pope Benedict XVI on his first trip to Italy.
Obama told FOX News that he looks forward to reading the encyclical, a "circular letter" titled "Charity in Truth," published by the Vatican.
The encyclical -- set to be published on the eve of the G8 summit -- has been seen as a message from the pope to leaders of advanced nations who will convene in L'Aquila, Italy,on Wednesday.
"Specifically, I think that social justice derives from individuals having the freedom to pursue their own ideas of happiness and pursue prosperity using their blood, sweat, and tears," Obama told FOX News on Tuesday. "I also think that opportunities are provided to individuals through civic institutions like religious organizations. And I also (think) the government plays an important role
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Nobama, please stop lying. The Catholic Church has not had a profound influence on you. You’re so full of s***!!
No doubt he enjoys reading all about it in the original Latin.
So has the Koran, Rev. Wright and his socialistic education.
This is like a slap in the face after the encyclical today.
Is that the language they speak in Austria?
He means the ‘social justice’ as taught by the frickin worthless commie bastard named Father Pfleger.
You said what I was thinking!
What else is there to think? LOL. Simple rule to follow: he opens his mouth, it’s a lie. The new 11th Commandment.
He does seem to have a problem with that “Thou shalt not covet” thing though.
The man is pure evil. Plain and simple.
Exactly! You nailed it.
That's the way I figured it also. And I'm sure he was also a fan of those marxist Jesuits who supported havoc in Latin America...
But regarding the doctrines of a Triune God; a Risen Saviour; and the sanctity of the life of unborn children -- Mr. Obama took a pass on those 'minor points'...
Both are enemies of liberty and the American people.
Who, Obama or the Pope? Both?
I will not speak out against this Pope.
Yes, it’s called liberation theology. The attempt by Latin American communists to gain a foothold with the people they’re trying to enslave in deeply catholic countries.
Looks like the Pope is just another limousine liberal.
Social justice is socialism - liberation theology words. The Catholic church promotes social justice all the time. Every priest I have known supports wealth redistribution “for the poor.” The priests I have known also don’t think much of the rule of law when it comes to illegals and crime and punishment.
The only problem is the party of socialism is the party of evil. So...Catholics can’t go wrong and can’t go right in politics. Vote for killing the old, handicapped and unborn but for social justice or vote for social injustice and for human life. This is the life and wisdom of my church.
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