AOC future of Catholic church?!

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Her position on issues like abortion is, without doubt, at odds with the Magisterium.

In regards to “socialist programs” condemned by the Church…I’m not seeing it. Based on my experience on this forum, American conservative Catholics like to conflate communism, as condemned by the Church, with social democracy, which the Church does not condemn… and I would argue most bishops likely endorse it… this is a politically motivated conflation, not a theological one. Now if you can demonstrate she actually advocates for totalitarian communism, I’ll agree with you.
 
Dovekin said:
.Will we have a Church filled with those who are zealous for forgiveness, justice and dignity, like AOC?
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Neithan said:
What does that mean without supporting the right to life?
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To understand this one must understand why abortion is wrong. The rhetoric of anti-abortion can be so focused on slogans as to miss that there are two premises that make abortion evil. Life begins at conception is only one premise. The other premise is that human life has a God-given value. This extends well past birth. Focusing only on the nine months in the womb for this value is the great travesty that has robbed a lot of the pro-life movement of the moral high ground. Remember that the Catholic Church has already made it clear that we must maintain a consistent life ethic.

There is nothing to respect about life beginning at conception if life is not respected and valued at all stages, and in all ways. Only then does the importance of protecting the unborn become clear. We will never (now I go into opinion only) significantly slow abortion unless we can gain moral consistency in the way we value children, teens and adults and shed our “pro-birth” hypocrisy.
 
Its the National Catholic Distorter. Pay no attention to it.
 
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www.ncronline.org

AOC is the future of the Catholic Church

NCR Connections: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning 10-minute speech on the House floor last week has been called a lot of things, including "a lesson in sexism and decency." I just call it "truth."
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This one isn’t fake unfortunately. I am surprised.
 
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This one isn’t fake unfortunately. I am surprised.
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Read carefully…the article in no way, shape or form makes the claim that “AOC is the future of the Catholic Church”

What it says is, "But — if there is to be a future for the Catholic Church in the United States — it must also resemble Ocasio-Cortez in her passion for justice and human dignity, and in her courage and integrity, even in the face of vulgar attacks.

A Church resembling her passion for justice and human dignity, and her courage and integrity, even in the face of vulgar attacks is a good thing.

There is a huge difference between claiming she is the future of the Church, and the future of the Church displaying passion for justice, human dignity and having the courage and integrity to face criticism even in the face of vulgar attacks.
 
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I did read it and I felt it was walking a fine line. Granted she did do the right thing with what she said and Yoho was very wrong in his actions. But, being a magazine with a Catholic name I feel like they should have emphasized that she did great with her actions in that moment but not all her beliefs are in line with the Church. I feel like bringing in her Catholic upbringing can lead a door opened to progressive Christianity. Where people have the attitude of only God can judge you and we just need to be tolerant of each other. I felt the article has the potential to be dangerous to a certain group and influence them into wrong thinking in certain areas.
 
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I had no idea about this. That is a shame.
 
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Passion for justice and human dignity? Does that include all humans? Courage and integrity? Even if it’s true why single her out. Millions of people have those qualities. There is nothing special about her.
 
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Zach said:
Millions of people have those qualities. There is nothing special about her.
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How many of those millions of people were elected to the US House of Representatives at the age of 29?
 
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I repeat. There is nothing special about her. My opinion ok? I see where this is going. I’m out. Thread muted.
 
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There is nothing to respect about life beginning at conception if life is not respected and valued at all stages, and in all ways.
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Don’t fall for that convoluted rhetoric. Valuing all life is the whole point. There is a legal battle against abortion and euthanasia. There is no need to dismiss the important focus of those struggles because of some perceived lack of concern for related causes, such as support for single mothers and children or elderly in poverty. All of them work together, and the right to life is the essential foundation.

It’s frustrating to see Catholics co-opt secular strategies to divide the pro-life movement.
 
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Neithan said:
Don’t fall for that convoluted rhetoric.
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Well, you have your opinion. I have mine, and history. We are approaching fifty years since Roe v. Wade. There is no significant legal change since then. Will there be next year? I guess we will see. The Cleveland Browns have been waiting to next year just as long. The difference is the Republicans have seen control of the White House, Senate, and House, and even all three at once.

I am not saying anyone should ever give up. I am only saying that so far what has been done has not changed the law, nor is there any sign it will ever change.

I am sorry if this is too hard to follow. I cannot condense this into a bumper sticker.
 
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