Posted on 08/18/2020 12:57:52 PM PDT by ebb tide
A host of Catholic anti-abortion leaders are expressing concern about Fr. James Martin's decision to speak at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), because they argue the party has embraced political positions that are antithetical to Church teaching.
"The only reason for a Catholic priest to attend and speak at the DNC is to admonish them," said Abby Johnson, the former Planned Parenthood director who now leads a group supporting ex-abortion clinic workers.
"This is the political party who has removed God from their platform, celebrates homosexuality and promiscuity, and claps and cheers for abortion. The DNC and all they stand for is something that any Catholic should flee from, not speak in favor of. Unfortunately, for James Martin, celebrating values antithetical to Catholic belief is par for the course. His behavior is one of scandal, possibly leading Catholics away from the core teachings of the Church, those that value and love every human life."
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"I would pray the same prayer at the Republican Convention if asked, and neither do they reflect Catholic teaching in several areas," he added, noting that his Jesuit superiors approved of his decision. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment.
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Of course not, the USCCB has nothing to do with Martin, he’s a religious and under authority of his order. However, I agree with you he’s a disgrace.
Keeping with the “pragmatic ‘moderate’” Heels Harris?
I saw Jay Leno finally come out, wonder if Tim Allen knew to expect that.
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Correction:
The source is Fox News, not LifeSite
“Catholic anti-abortion leaders“
They phrased this like these people are just one group within the church. As if you can be okay with the killing of the unborn and still be following Catholic beliefs.
“Catholic anti-abortion leaders“
They phrased this like these people are just one group within the church. As if you can be okay with the killing of the unborn and still be following Catholic beliefs.
The USCCB also has nothing to do with Donald Trump, but it, and several individual bishops such as Gregory and Lori, have attacked him directly, especially on Trump's enforcement of immigration laws.
Gregory was especially perturbed that Trump held a bible and then a day later made an appearance at the JP II Shrine.
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism
James Martin SJ is as queer as a three dollar bill and a heretic to boot. At the same time as the gutless wonders wearing the pointy hats say and do nothing about Martin, Fr. Frank Pavone, the hero of the unborn, is ordered by “church authorities” to remove himself from one of President Trump’s re-election committees.
AGREED.
James Martin SJ is as queer as a three dollar bill and a heretic to boot. At the same time as the gutless wonders wearing the pointy hats say and do nothing about Martin, Fr. Frank Pavone, the hero of the unborn, is ordered by “church authorities” to remove himself from one of President Trump’s re-election committees.
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And Catholics from Frankie to the parish church ushers wonder why the pews are damn near empty in curches all over the world!
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