We Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Nazarenes, Baptists, Brethren, Assemblies of God, and other groups, including those who proudly claim no named affiliation, really suffer for lack of leadership in citizenship and the public square. Americans United for the Separation of Church and State has stronger, centralized leadership than we do. Plus it has the voice of the press. I've been reading through some documents prepared by the Catholics, and envy the fact they have something to point to. Even if they loose in court. And please don't be patronizing and say, "But we follow the Bible." They do too. Each church picks and choose what it considers literal--whether baptism or the real presence or speaking in tongues. And they have their squabbles too. Huge numbers of Catholics (like Pelosi, Kerry, Sibelius and a bunch of nuns) supported ObamaCare and helped to get it passed. Now the Bishops have realized how the President lied to them about protecting their interests (I could have told them based on what has happened in the states, but they didn't ask me), and are issuing yet more mandates and advisements and special days for prayer. That said, at least they have a record of speaking out. Other Christians just have a lot of disjointed sermons, random TV preachers, and arguing with each other. To read any of these articles (they are not hot linked) block and click right on your mouse, then click on Google and it will search it. The asterisked articles are not on line.
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Protecting Human Life
Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology, 2009
Married Love and the Gift of Life, 2006
On Embryonic Stem Cell Research, 2008
Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities: A Campaign in Support of Life, 2001
Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics, 1998
Faithful for Life: A Moral Reflection, 1995
A Matter of the Heart: A Statement on the Thirtieth Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, 2002
Resolution on Abortion, 1989
Documentation on the Right to Life and Abortion, 1974, 1976, 1981*
A Call for Bipartisan Cooperation on Responsible Transition in Iraq, 2007
Statement on Iraq, 2002
A Pastoral Message: Living with Faith and Hope After September 11, 2001
Sowing the Weapons of War, 1995
The Harvest of Justice Is Sown in Peace, 1993
A Report on the Challenge of Peace and Policy Developments, 1983-1888, 1989*
The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response, 1983
To Live Each Day with Dignity: A Statement on Physician-Assisted Suicide, 2011
Nutrition and Hydration: Moral and Pastoral Reflections, 1992
Statement on Euthanasia, 1991
Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities, 1999
Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities, 1984
Confronting a Culture of Violence, 1995
A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death, 2005
Statement on Capital Punishment, 1980
Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (Fifth Edition), 2009
Promoting Family Life
National Directory for Catechesis, 2005
Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium, 2005
Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions, 1998
Principles for Educational Reform in the United States, 1995
To Teach as Jesus Did: A Pastoral Message on Catholic Education, 1972*
When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women, 2002
A Family Perspective in Church and Society, 1998
Blessings of Age, 1999
Between Man and Woman: Questions and Answers About Marriage and Same-Sex Unions, 2003
Walk in the Light: A Pastoral Response to Child Sexual Abuse, 1995
Follow the Way of Love: A Pastoral Message to Families, 1993
Putting Children and Families First: A Challenge for Our Church, Nation and World, 1992*
Pursuing Social Justice
Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (Fifth Edition), 2009
"For I Was Hungry and You Gave Me Food": Catholic Reflections on Food, Farmers and Farmworkers, 2003
Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope, 2003
A Place at the Table: A Catholic Recommitment to Overcome Poverty and to Respect the Dignity of All God's Children, 2002
Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence, and the Common Good, 2001
Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice, 2000
A Commitment to All Generations: Social Security and the Common Good, 1999
In All Things Charity: A Pastoral Challenge for the New Millennium, 1999
One Family Under God, 1995*
Confronting a Culture of Violence: A Catholic Framework for Action, 1995
Moral Principles and Policy Priorities for Welfare Reform, 1995*
The Harvest of Justice Is Sown in Peace, 1993
A Framework for Comprehensive Health Care Reform, 1993*
Renewing the Earth: An Invitation to Reflection and Action on the Environment in Light of Catholic Social Teaching, 1992
Putting Children and Families First: A Challenge for Our Church, Nation and World, 1992*
New Slavery, New Freedom: A Pastoral Message on Substance Abuse, 1990*
Brothers and Sisters to Us: Pastoral Letter on Racism in Our Day, 1989
Called to Compassion and Responsibility: A Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis, 1989
Homelessness and Housing: A Human Tragedy, A Moral Challenge, 1988*
Practicing Global Solidarity
A Call for Bipartisan Cooperation on Responsible Transition in Iraq, 2007
A Call to Solidarity with Africa, 2001
A Jubilee Call for Debt Forgiveness, 1999
Called to Global Solidarity: International Challenges for U.S. Parishes, 1998
Sowing the Weapons of War, 1995
One Family Under God, 1995*
The Harvest of Justice Is Sown in Peace, 1993
The New Moment in Eastern and Central Europe, 1990*
Toward Peace in the Middle East, 1989
Statement on Central America, 1987
Sunday, April 22, 2012
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