Bismarck, N.D., Mar 11, 2011 / 01:42 am (CNA).- Catholics and Catholic organizations should not endorse organizations with “morally objectionable” missions, North Dakota’s bishops said, citing Amnesty International, the March of Dimes and Susan G. Komen for the Cure because of their links to abortion or unethical research.
Bishops Paul A. Zipfel of Bismarck and Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo in a March 10 statement called upon pastors, clergy and the lay faithful to be prudent and just in making their charitable decisions, particularly on issues related to human life and marriage.
“All human life is sacred and must be protected,” the bishops said. “This is why we should not support or endorse individuals and organizations that provide, promote, or advocate for abortion, contraception, ‘reproductive rights/family planning,’ or embryonic stem cell research.”
They also noted the foundational nature of marriage to the common good of society. Therefore, Catholics should not support individuals and organizations that “seek to redefine marriage” or devalue its importance, the bishops said.
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