As I understand it, a conscience is not an autonomous filter for determining moral truth. It must be formed by right reason that is imparted by virtue of natural law.
Furthermore, as we know faith and reason are not in conflict. Therefore if someone takes an unfaithful position according to the teachings of the Church it is by definition unreasonable and God is not unreasonable.
Which is why all of the torturous mental gymnastics by supposedly Catholic politicians to support morally reprehensible policies are ridiculous on their face. Not to mention blasphemous (in my mind) for they seek to use autonomy of conscience as cover.
As for the pols, they are sophists, like Isocrates and others despised by Plato for their mercenary spirit.
Furthermore, as we know faith and reason are not in conflict. Therefore if someone takes an unfaithful position according to the teachings of the Church it is by definition unreasonable and God is not unreasonable.
Which is why all of the torturous mental gymnastics by supposedly Catholic politicians to support morally reprehensible policies are ridiculous on their face. Not to mention blasphemous (in my mind) for they seek to use autonomy of conscience as cover.
Almoszt word for word what I was going to say.