The President is set to visit another Catholic college. This time to highlight progress being made after the events of Hurricane Katrina. But many Catholics are upset with a secular politician (whose beliefs and policies are in direct opposition to Christian teachings) using a religious (one would think) institution for such functions.
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Some Catholics don't agree with the fact that the president is being allowed to speak at Xavier University, a Catholic institution, because it is giving a platform to someone who is very publicly opposed to the teachings of the Catholic church.
They argue that his positions on issues of life -- abortion and stem cell research specifically -- means that he should not be given the chance to speak so openly at a Catholic university.
It all goes back to a 2004 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) statement on "Catholics in Political Life." It reads in part, "The Catholic community and Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. They should not be given awards, honors or platforms which would suggest support for their actions."
The President will not be using the time to speak about politics. He will instead use the time to congratulate the state / college for its achievements, but is this right? .Has Cat holism become so secular in the US that politicians are comfortable with identifying themselves as Catholic, or participating in functions at “Catholic” colleges? Are the colleges so excited by the potential visit by a secular leader, that it takes precedence over religious belief? What does it take to be a “real” Catholic / Christian today?
Is Obama Violating a Catholic Bishops' Position with Katrina Speech Location? | Foxnews.com
No, it's not, imo.
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