Ccc 2241

[billcu1]

Now there are 5 things I guess we must keep in mind when considering candidates for office. In particular in the US the president. I don’t think the above mentioned ¶ 2241 of the Catechism is one. But it is to be considered. So a candidate that does not support illegal immigration, is that out? Here in the US ISIS is wanting to come in via immigration. What should one do?

 

[Tarpeian_Rock]

Now there are 5 things I guess we must keep in mind when considering candidates for office. In particular in the US the president. I don’t think the above mentioned ¶ 2241 of the Catechism is one. But it is to be considered. So a candidate that does not support illegal immigration, is that out? Here in the US ISIS is wanting to come in via immigration. What should one do?

2241 also states “Political authorities . . .may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions . . . immigrants are obliged . . . to obey its laws . . .” I don’t see anything there that morally requires support for either illegal immigration or would forbid support for politicians who oppose illegal immigration.

 

[billcu1]

2241 also states “Political authorities . . .may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions . . . immigrants are obliged . . . to obey its laws . . .” I don’t see anything there that morally requires support for either illegal immigration or would forbid support for politicians who oppose illegal immigration.

Yes I see it does look that way. But I know if a candidate supports abortion and euthanasia among a few other things. I believe we are morally bound to not support them. Is that right?

 

[JerryZ]

Yes I see it does look that way. But I know if a candidate supports abortion and euthanasia among a few other things. I believe we are morally bound to not support them. Is that right?

Those are way more important than immigration legal or otherwise.

Read what the Popes have written on the subject. A person who does NOT protect human life when it is most indefense…
How can he/she claim it will defend life and the other liberties? any one putting his/her trust on that candidate is a fool to say the least.

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[billcu1]

Those are way more important than immigration legal or otherwise.

Read what the Popes have written on the subject. A person who does NOT protect human life when it is most indefense…
How can he/she claim it will defend life and the other liberties? any one putting his/her trust on that candidate is a fool to say the least.

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I have read to on the subject quickly concerning abortion. That Sangler that founded planned parenthood was into Eugenics and wanted to eliminated minorities including blacks and hispanic persons.

 

[TMC]

Yes I see it does look that way. But I know if a candidate supports abortion and euthanasia among a few other things. I believe we are morally bound to not support them. Is that right?

There is no express list of topics. Catholics are to evaluate candidates holistically and come to the best conclusion they can. There are abiding myths that the Church has put out a list of absolutes, but that is not the case.

 

[Elizium23]

There is no express list of topics. Catholics are to evaluate candidates holistically and come to the best conclusion they can. There are abiding myths that the Church has put out a list of absolutes, but that is not the case.

The three non-negotiable principles of the Moral Law according to Pope Benedict XVI

1. Life. The protection and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death. The framework within and against which every other issue must be measured.

1. Marriage & Family. The primacy of the family as the first cell of society. The protection and honor given to the faithful marriage between a man and a woman and the family built upon it.

1. Authentic human freedom. Includes the first freedom, religious freedom. Bound by truth and exercised within a moral framework.

The Moral Theology Tradition on Voting
Since the Church’s moral teaching, like her doctrinal teaching, is simply believed and taught until challenged by erroneous opinions, only over time has the Magisterium explicitly spoken on various aspects of it (e.g. contraception, abortion , euthanasia, etc.). It is normally simply handed on through catechesis, seminary formation, and in particular the common teaching of moral theologians over generations. The following resources represent that consensus.
Moral Duties Concerning Voting, Mr. Colin B. Donovan, STL (may be freely duplicated)

A Brief Catechism for Catholic Voters, Rev. Stephen Torraco (may be freely duplicated)

Where Do The Candidates Stand On Key Issues, Priests for Life

Catholics in the Public Square, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Participation of Catholics in Political Life, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Legal Recognition of Unions Between Homosexual Persons, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Worthiness to Receive Holy Communion, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Prefect of the CDF

Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), Blessed John Paul II (cf. especially para. 73)