Vatican Newspaper says Obama sought 'common ground' at ND

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Vatican newspaper says Obama sought ‘common ground’ at Notre Dame

By John Thavis
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Vatican newspaper said U.S. President Barack Obama sought common ground on the divisive issue of abortion in his commencement address at the University of Notre Dame.

The newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, said the president also confirmed that pushing for a more liberal abortion law would not be a priority of his administration. The comments came in a L’Osservatore report May 18, the day after Obama spoke at the university in Indiana.

“The search for a common ground: This seems to be the path chosen by the president of the United States, Barack Obama, in facing the delicate question of abortion,” the newspaper said.

It said Obama had set aside the “strident tone” of the 2008 political campaign on the abortion issue.*

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I did not watch his speech. Obama has great spinners when it comes to setting an agenda for his public speeches. But he certainly made sure the spin was all on his campaign and presidency rather than offering the new grads advice and encouragement for their future. And actions certainly speak louder than any words he can spout or even what the Vatican newspaper prints. The newspaper is not the word of the Pope or the bishops. Personally, I am still praying for the unborn and all the activists who are working in the trenches daily to help them regain their God-given right to life.
 
As an American president I believe that he should be all about LIFE, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Thats Liberty not licentiousness! We as Americans have allowed our govt too much power. I read the words of our founding fathers and I know that we have lost our way. I believe both Washington and Adams commented on the fact that without religion and morality our union cannot stand.
 
7_Sorrows said:
can there be ‘common ground’ on this issue?
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Sure. When it comes to legislation that will encourage adoption, we should support it. When it comes to a proper “conscience clause” that allows Catholics (and others) to practice medicine without having to participate/recommend abortion, IVF, etc.; we should support that. If Obama happens to agree to limits on abortion (parental notification, first trimester only, etc.), we should support him in those efforts.

Mind you, I don’t think for a moment that he will do any but the adoption part. A liberal’s idea of “common ground” is getting pro-lifers to drop their pro-life views and become pro-choice.
 
Sure. When it comes to legislation that will encourage adoption, we should support it. When it comes to a proper “conscience clause” that allows Catholics (and others) to practice medicine without having to participate/recommend abortion, IVF, etc.; we should support that. If Obama happens to agree to limits on abortion (parental notification, first trimester only, etc.), we should support him in those efforts.
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Couldn’t agree more.
 
rlg94086 said:
Sure. When it comes to legislation that will encourage adoption, we should support it. When it comes to a proper “conscience clause” that allows Catholics (and others) to practice medicine without having to participate/recommend abortion, IVF, etc.; we should support that. If Obama happens to agree to limits on abortion (parental notification, first trimester only, etc.), we should support him in those efforts.

Mind you, I don’t think for a moment that he will do any but the adoption part. A liberal’s idea of “common ground” is getting pro-lifers to drop their pro-life views and become pro-choice.
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that is what i mean? how will the two sides be able to reach common ground? when you have as radical views as obama has on abortion he won’t be willing to find common ground i don’t think.
 
Why does it seem that the Vatican Newspaper personnel have a love affair with Obama? And, why does it seem that much of the Vatican seems to like him as well?

Or am I just wrong?
 
irishpatrick said:
Why does it seem that the Vatican Newspaper personnel have a love affair with Obama? And, why does it seem that much of the Vatican seems to like him as well?

Or am I just wrong?
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Probably because he’s not the anti-Christ that everyone makes him out to be.
  • Terrible views on just about every life issue.
  • Seems to want to help poor folks.
 
irishpatrick said:
Why does it seem that the Vatican Newspaper personnel have a love affair with Obama? And, why does it seem that much of the Vatican seems to like him as well?

Or am I just wrong?
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The Vatican likes many of his social policies: healthcare, distribution of wealth, peace through negotiation, fair treatment of prisoners of war etc.

It does not agree with him on life issues.

The Vatican paper does reflect the thoughts of the Vatican. Contrary to what was said above, it is published by the Vatican press and under the office of the Vatican Press Secretary.

What the paper reported is fact. Obama did say that he wanted to find common ground. This does not mean that the Vatican believes that there is a common ground. Even Obama said that the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice movements were irreconcileable. This too is a fact.

We have to look at the article very carefully. It is not endorsing Mr. Obama’s abortion position. It is reporting what he said.

Fraternally,

JR 🙂
 
At the end of the CNS article it reported the following:
The newspaper noted that Obama had called for reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies, facilitating adoption and supporting women who want to carry their babies to term, and that he had also spoken of drafting a “conscience clause” for medical personnel who are morally opposed to participating in abortions
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If that is true, then why did he strike down conscience protection for health care workers?

While Obama may say that he is for common ground, that doesn’t mean he is and the Vatican should be VERY careful in what it reports.
 
canadianguy1143 said:
At the end of the CNS article it reported the following:

If that is true, then why did he strike down conscience protection for health care workers?

While Obama may say that he is for common ground, that doesn’t mean he is and the Vatican should be VERY careful in what it reports.
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If you read the article carefully, it is reporting what the President said. It is not saying that they believe or not believe.

The one good thing about the Vatican Press Office is that it is probably the only objective press office in the world. It simple states the facts, who said what and when.

Fraternally,

JR 🙂
 
JReducation said:
If you read the article carefully, it is reporting what the President said. It is not saying that they believe or not believe.

The one good thing about the Vatican Press Office is that it is probably the only objective press office in the world. It simple states the facts, who said what and when.

Fraternally,

JR 🙂
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No but its the responsibility of a responsible journalist to investigate that. Otherwise their objectivity is tarnished. The press should be independent of the Government and should not just repeat what the President said and leave it at that. That is misleading.
 
canadianguy1143 said:
No but its the responsibility of a responsible journalist to investigate that. Otherwise their objectivity is tarnished. The press should be independent of the Government and should not just repeat what the President said and leave it at that. That is misleading.
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You’re describing the secular press. The Catholic press does not operate that way. It reports statements and events. It does not pass judgment or offer opinions. The Vatican does not allow this.

Fraternally,

JR 🙂
 
JReducation said:
You’re describing the secular press. The Catholic press does not operate that way. It reports statements and events. It does not pass judgment or offer opinions. The Vatican does not allow this.

Fraternally,

JR 🙂
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Only the secular press has to substantiate the truth? Wow. I thought being Catholic was telling the truth. Certainly the Catholic Press has the responsibility to be Catholic and that is telling the truth. The fact is, Obama doesn’t want any conscience legislation protection and yet the Vatican Newspaper is saying otherwise. Being a Catholic Newspaper doesn’t excuse one from the 10 Commandments.
 
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