Archbishop Resigns from Charity Board After Pro-Abortion Sheryl Crow Booked to Perform

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By Gudrun Schultz ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 26, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - St. Louis Archbishop Raymond Burke took a strong stand this week against a Catholic charity’s decision to book singer Sheryl Crow for a benefit concert, publicly condemning the move and withdrawing from his position on…

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This is excellent! It is the very kind of leadership and witness that is so urgently needed by our Bishops. Thank God for Archbishop Burke! Let’s pray that other Bishops imitate his example. And let’s all write to Archbishop Burke to show him our support!
 
Archbishop Burke is AWESOME!. :extrahappy:

I wish he was the bishop of the Washington DC diocese. :coffeeread:
 
It’s one of those situations where one is overjoyed that a bishop took a courageous stance, but discouraged because he had to take it against an organization claiming to be a Catholic charity. :clapping: and :eek:
 
I was on a vocation retreat with His Excellency and he is a remarkable man. He has this amazing presence and he is so gentle in demeanor. He is a true shepard and we are lucky to have him in our diocese.
 
Am I the only one here to see a disconnect with Abp. Burke and the supposedly pro-life stance he took? Do we really need to only care about the healthcare of unborn babies to be truly Catholic? If so, I am on my way out.

I agree to making his making a statement. But one that harms children who are already born and in need of medical care can’t possibly be right.

Is this forum only open to the “anti-abortion” pro lifers or are those of us who wish to protect all of the most fragile in our society welcome here as well?

I say good for Cardinal Glennon Hospital for going ahead with the fundraiser on behalf of children already born. And good for Abp. Burke to resign. He is not my spiritual leader, even though I live in Saint Louis and am considered by most people who know me to be a pretty traditional Catholic.

Though I did not buy a ticket, I immediately sent the hospital a donation incase the Archbishop’s statement adversely affected the fund drive. The kids in my neighborhood depend on Cardinal Glennon Hospital. I may ask the hospital board if they would like for me to replace His Excellency.
 
stlouismb said:
Am I the only one here to see a disconnect with Abp. Burke and the supposedly pro-life stance he took? Do we really need to only care about the healthcare of unborn babies to be truly Catholic? If so, I am on my way out. . .
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The Archbishop has stated that he will continue to monetarily support the hospital directly. His objection to the appearance of Sheryl Crow was correct and his withdrawal was entirely appropriate.
 
Am I the only one here to see a disconnect with Abp. Burke and the supposedly pro-life stance he took? Do we really need to only care about the healthcare of unborn babies to be truly Catholic? If so, I am on my way out.
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So you think it OK to kill one baby when it might benefit another baby?
 
Black_Jaque said:
So you think it OK to kill one baby when it might benefit another baby?
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I’m guessing you do? Is that what you really think I am suggesting? Or do you just want to incite?

Cardinal Glennon Hospital doesn’t kill any babies in order to benefit other babies, that I know of. I would certainly not support that.
 
FCEGM said:
It’s one of those situations where one is overjoyed that a bishop took a courageous stance, but discouraged because he had to take it against an organization claiming to be a Catholic charity. :clapping: and :eek:
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Claiming? Come see for yourself.

I know Abp. Burke has mad a stand on what he considers to be the “preminent pro-life issues”. I simply disagree and think all pro-life issues must be considred together. But of course I thought this was a social justice thread not another one of the 45,000 anti-abortion threads on this forum.

I will read other stuff here if I can find it and leave you to your singular discussion.

Thank you for your opinions and comments.

Peace,
Mike
 
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This is excellent! It is the very kind of leadership and witness that is so urgently needed by our Bishops. Thank God for Archbishop Burke! Let’s pray that other Bishops imitate his example. And let’s all write to Archbishop Burke to show him our support!
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Unfortunately Sheryl Crow and Bob Costas raise money for a few kids yet support the killing of millions more through abortion. A bit of a disconnect there with reality.
 
FCEGM said:
The Archbishop has stated that he will continue to monetarily support the hospital directly. His objection to the appearance of Sheryl Crow was correct and his withdrawal was entirely appropriate.
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I think your response was the most level-headed I have read.

Abp. Burke did more than resign, however, he encouraged others to not support the fundraiser. In that, he did some damage to his reputation, not the Hospital’s. People in Saint Louis revere the institution, after all it has been around a lot longer than our current Archbishop, and will likely be around after he has been “elevated” somewhere else, for this stand and others he has taken. (Did I hear a trade in the offing with DC from another poster?😉 ) On the other hand, we are somewhat divided about His Grace.

Taking a cue from His Grace I have done likewise with Annual Catholic Appeal, Catholic Charities etc. I have quit giving to these funds and instead support those Catholic charities and institutions I wish with Time and Money.
 
M-Dent said:
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Unfortunately Sheryl Crow and Bob Costas raise money for a few kids yet support the killing of millions more through abortion. A bit of a disconnect there with reality.
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Do you have a citation that shows Bob Costas supports the killing of millions through abortion? In what way does he support it, is he giving fundraisers for some abortionist somewhere?
 
Do you have the same litmus test for all entertainment you enjoy? In other words, must all of the sports figures you watch on TV or in the stands, who benefit from your $$, all sign a statement that they are opposed to abortion?

Do all of the actors and actresses in all of the movies you watch, which you support with your $$, give you their personal assurance that they are opposed to abortion?

These people are free to support anything they wish with the money generated from us consumers. Do you check their tax returns for donations to groups you oppose?

This event was an entertainment fundraiser, not a pro-abortion awareness rally. The money generated supported health care for kids.
 
stlouismb said:
Do you have the same litmus test for all entertainment you enjoy? In other words, must all of the sports figures you watch on TV or in the stands, who benefit from your $$, all sign a statement that they are opposed to abortion?

Do all of the actors and actresses in all of the movies you watch, which you support with your $$, give you their personal assurance that they are opposed to abortion?

These people are free to support anything they wish with the money generated from us consumers. Do you check their tax returns for donations to groups you oppose?

This event was an entertainment fundraiser, not a pro-abortion awareness rally. The money generated supported health care for kids.
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Yes, I agree that all are free to support what they wish. I personal don’t believe those who support planned parent hood have any idea who or what they are supporting. And those who support right to choose have no idea of the mass murder that they are supporting.

I think that that what we do not and what the Abp is standing up to is the idea that Miss Crow is an active supporter of abortion, (which is the mass murder of children). The good thing of his resignation might make those who aren’t sure why it is bad to support abortion stop and think. I agree it might not help all but even if helps one person it is a good thing.

As for supporting companies or organization who support murder, you can be sure me and my family will make sure to never give any money to these groups and companies.
 
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is a Catholic organization. It should not be linked so publicly with a pro-abortion, pro-embryonic stem cell research figure like Sheryl Crow. I support His Excellency’s stance completely. I do think he could have made the stance sooner. Sheryl Crow was booked for months. If he would have threatened to step down sooner, perhaps they could have found someone who is not so involved in the pro-abortion cause. As Catholics we have much freedom to support different causes. There is no room for dissent among Catholics when it comes to abortion and embryonic stem cell research.
 
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