Who is seeking money in this context?
Perhaps they see something that you dont see.
And what context do you seek money?
Whether the opinions expressed in this statement are those of the USCCB or of the two bishops who signed it is irrelevant as in neither case can it be said to represent the Church.
I don’t think a claim of “zero political opinions” can be sustained in light of statements like this:
Show me the Church teaching on foreign aid and I might agree with you.
Our Government spends plenty in trying to help the spread of democracy in the world, why complain about the so called,in comparison,pittance we contribute to world poverty.
Peace, CarlanI didn’t complain about it. I didn’t even say I disagreed with it. What I said was that the document expressed the political opinions of its authors, not the moral teaching of the Church.
What, atheism? (we’re talking about Ayn Rand)
You think a call for developed nations to contribute a large portion their gross domestic to poorer nations is incompatible with Catholicism?
Perhaps the Bishops, know it is possible to walk and chew gum at the same time or perhaps they acknowledge the link between poverty and abortion? At any length, they seem to be saying, quite rightly that care for the poor is to be a priority consideration in formulating government policy, particularly in one of the world’s richest countries…
Maybe because democracy doesn’t fill stomachs or save lives?Our Government spends plenty in trying to help the spread of democracy in the world, why complain about the so called,in comparison,pittance we contribute to world poverty.
Why wasn’t the USCCB this concerned when contributions from Catholic parishes were being given to lefist groups that support such things as contraception and abortion instead of actually helping the less fortunate? How are Catholics guaranteed that such scandals will not happen again when the USCCB is putting faith in government programs?
Why must everything be decided based on abortion? If people were starving in China would you refuse to help based on their abortion policy? There are no guarantees that your banker/broker, your mechanic or local grocery chain do not support groups which promote abortion? Are you prepared to find out and change banks/investment firms/auto shops/supermarkets? Add to that utility companies, other local businesses, neighbors and coworkers? If you’re going to require guarantees (didn’t know real life included those) of the Church, then walk the walk.
What are you talking about? Catholic’s contributions were going to fund organizations known to promote practices opposed to Catholic teaching and the USCCB let it happen!
Still wondering about this …
I was trying to apply your reasoning to your own life but we could try discussing the specific details of your accusations against the USCCB, though I fail to see how that absolves us as a society from our obligation to the poor.
My accusations? You can Google it yourself. The information is there.
They remain accusations unless supported with evidence. If you are going to provide one, it is only fair to provide the other. What if I can’t Google it?
The Church has an a preferential option for the poor, and it includes giving moral guidance to individuals, societies and nations on making sure we do everything possible to help them.
The government is spending billions of dollars in this overated technology. this makes people unemployed and poor. Stop the madness of technology and things will get better for most people.