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US Politicians: [Caritas in Veritate] Encyclical Points to Human Dignity
Zenit.org ^ | July 10, 2009 | Zenit.org

Posted on 07/10/2009 10:22:31 PM PDT by Salvation

US Politicians: Encyclical Points to Human Dignity


Affirm Value of Document for Catholic, Secular World

WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 10, 2009 (Zenit.org).- Two U.S. legislators are underlining the value of Benedict XVI's latest encyclical and are endorsing its study by Catholics and non-Catholics alike, as food for thought in the economic crisis.

The House of Representatives republican leader, John Boehner, and the republican policy committee chairman, Thaddeus McCotter, affirmed this in a joint statement issued today.

The statement pointed out that "Caritas in Veritate" is "neither an indictment of capitalism nor an endorsement of any political or economic agenda."

It added that "ideologues and politicos hoping to spin it" as either of these things are "destined to be unsuccessful."

The legislators agreed that the Pope's central point in the encyclical is that "at times of economic challenge, the inherent dignity of the individual must be preserved and sustained through genuine charity and compassion."

Their statement explained, "This message is clearly distinct from efforts to 'remake' government into a soul-crushing centralized welfare state in which independent citizens are remade into dependent servants."

It noted the Holy Father's emphasis "that the human being must remain as the center of our free-market system."

It underlined the Pontiff's warning that "individuals, families, churches, communities, and businesses must never become subservient to the state."

The politicians highlighted Benedict XVI's point that "the sanctity of all human life must always be protected."

They also noted the encyclical's support of conservation, not "radical environmentalism."

The statement concluded that "Caritas in Veritate is not a political document, but rather a complex work that warrants careful and thoughtful contemplation by American Catholics and non-Catholics alike at this time of economic anxiety."



TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: catholic; catholiclist; prolife
OK, some Republicans on Free Republic have been lambasting Pope Benedict.

They need to read this article! And obviously, they also need to read the ENTIRE encyclical!

1 posted on 07/10/2009 10:22:31 PM PDT by Salvation
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The statement concluded that "Caritas in Veritate is not a political document, but rather a complex work that warrants careful and thoughtful contemplation by American Catholics and non-Catholics alike at this time of economic anxiety."

Ping!

2 posted on 07/10/2009 10:23:12 PM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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To: Salvation

Anti-Catholic, anti-Pope FR Republicans will continue to bash the Pope regardless and not take the time to read this.


3 posted on 07/10/2009 10:28:30 PM PDT by antceecee (Bless us Father.. have mercy on us and protect us from evil.)
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To: Salvation
OK, some virulent, hate-filled protestant Republicans on Free Republic have been attempting to lambaste Pope Benedict, but still keep missing the point.

Unfortunately for their master, the Catholic faith still stands strong.

Remember that no matter what Christian sect you claim, its roots are in the Holy Mother Church. Trying to call down the holder of Roman Catholicism's highest office is not conducive to dialogue and understanding.

Then again, there are those who refuse to listen, and will suffer the consequences. My prayers are ongoing for them, pointless though it may seem.

4 posted on 07/10/2009 10:52:44 PM PDT by Don W (People who think are a threat to socialism)
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**Then again, there are those who refuse to listen, and will suffer the consequences. My prayers are ongoing for them, pointless though it may seem.**

I just told one that I would pray for him because he is concentrating on and judging the entire encyclical on one paragragh.

Seeing your post, was exactly what I needed right now. Thanks.


5 posted on 07/10/2009 11:34:48 PM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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Interesting. Thanks for posting. Thaddeus McCotter represents the district I live in.


6 posted on 07/10/2009 11:46:31 PM PDT by PGalt
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Untwisting words of lies. Good for them.


7 posted on 07/11/2009 1:13:11 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: Salvation
It underlined the Pontiff's warning that "individuals, families, churches, communities, and businesses must never become subservient to the state."

The politicians highlighted Benedict XVI's point that "the sanctity of all human life must always be protected."

They also noted the encyclical's support of conservation, not "radical environmentalism."

Excellent points, all!

8 posted on 07/11/2009 11:00:55 AM PDT by SuziQ
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