Posted on 10/26/2009 7:24:55 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o
[Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I) told CNSNews.com that the Catholic Church is doing nothing but fanning “the flames of dissent and discord” by taking the position that it will oppose the health-care reform bill under consideration in Congress unless it is amended to explicitly prohibit funding of abortion.]
Bishop Tobin's rejoinder:
“Congressman Patrick Kennedy’s statement about the Catholic Church’s position on health care reform is irresponsible and ignorant of the facts. But the Congressman is correct in stating that “he can’t understand.” He got that part right.
As I wrote to Congressman Kennedy and other members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation recently, the Bishops of the United States are indeed in favor of comprehensive health care reform and have been for many years. But we are adamantly opposed to health care legislation that threatens the life of unborn children, requires taxpayers to pay for abortion, rations health care, or compromises the conscience of individuals.
Congressman Kennedy continues to be a disappointment to the Catholic Church and to the citizens of the State of Rhode Island. I believe the Congressman owes us an apology for his irresponsible comments. It is my fervent hope and prayer that he will find a way to provide more effective and morally responsible leadership for our state.”
Cybercast News Service Article and Video of Interview with Congressman Kennedy
And yet more: RI Catholic bishop faults Rep. Kennedy on abortion(The Associated Press)
Bishop Assails Pat Kennedy on abortions(Boston Herald)
Kennedy Under Fire for Healthcare Support(United Press International)
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Action Recommendation: Send a copy of this to your bishop, if you have one. Believers of all denominations, get your guys on board. Let's help this infectious "Stop it Right There, Congressman" response become pandemic from sea to shining sea.
See action, above.
Forwarded to my priest.
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Incredible. A growing minority of Catholic bishops appear to be pro-life. Someday they will be in the majority—and then it’s hard to imagine what might happen.
Just saw this - it’s about time the Kennedys get some come-uppance. Think the Bish needs to kick his comments up the chain so the rest of ‘em can see what true belief in orthodoxy is... he needs to start with the clergy in Boston.
Awesome news. Thanks for the ping.
It’s too bad we have so many self-serving, self-absorbed “Catholic” politicians (hello Nancy) trying to teach their shepherds how they ought to lead the Church. It’s as if they can’t get over the fact that abortion is a non-negotiable intrinsic evil. Cheers to you, Bishop Tobin.
OUCH! When you make a jerk of yourself so publicly, you deserve such a reprimand. Had he talked to the bishop in private, I am sure the bishop would have explained. But, looking for publicity, he decided to take it public. Got what he deserved.
Of course, the libs will call the bishop “judgmental.”
he cannot understand why anyone wouldn’t want to give him absolute power over the serfs and their children.
Finally.
BTTT
Good.
Good for him — he certainly didn’t mince words! :)
Current Health Care Proposal...
1. Requires taxpayer funded abortion...check
2. Rations health care...check
3. No protection for conscience objections...check
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for how much longer with the American Bishops permit the Kennedy family to treat them like used Kleenex?
What happened to the Kennedy family Automatic Indulgence?
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