Here are the stories making headlines on CatholicAdvocate.com this week:
From Deal Hudson of Catholic Advocate:
Many Catholics I have talked to assume they're obliged to support the legislative recommendations of the USCCB whether they agree with them or not. For some reason many Catholics do not realize these recommendations – with the exception of those on non-negotiable life issues – require respectful consideration rather than obedient acceptance. Frustration, even consternation, follows for Catholics who don't realize they are free to differ, and to say so...Read More
Catholic Advocate launches "Health Care Reform Central"
Catholic Advocate has created "Health Care Reform Central" for our community to have the latest information, along with previous materials, of importance to American Catholics when it comes to the health care reform legislation. There you will find commentaries giving you a Catholic perspective on the health care reform debate. Visit "Health Care Reform Central" today."Nobody's Pro-Abortion"…well except you Mr. President
From Matt Smith of Catholic Advocate:
Catholic Advocate believes it is important to share with our community a recent compilation of pro-abortion activities in our Nation's capital. We want to inform you about how many different ways the abortion lobby can have influence on policy through appointments, executive orders, and passing legislation in Washington D.C. The information provided highlights the importance of American Catholics to hold fire to the feet of those who consistently support policies or vote against the Sanctity of Life...Read More
Catholic Advocate assesses recent polling on abortion funding in the health care reform legislation. The research includes seven Congressional districts being served by Catholic Members of Congress...Read More