lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Senator who badgered Barrett about Catholicism in 2017 presses her on abortion at confirmation heari

WASHINGTON , D.C. , October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Abortion quickly came up on the second day of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett .
Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein , ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee , directly asked Barrett if the 1973 pro-abortion ruling Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided .
“ I think on that question , you know , I ’ m going to invoke Justice Kagan ’ s description , which I think is perfectly put , ” Barrett began .
“ When she was in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not going to grade precedent or give it a thumbs up or thumbs down.
” “ And I think in an area where precedent continues to be pressed and litigated , as is true of Casey , I would be particularly — it would actually be wrong , and a violation of the canons , for me to do that as a sitting judge.
” Casey refers to another pro-abortion ruling , Planned Parenthood v. Casey , decided by the Supreme Court in 1992 .
“ If I express a view on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether I say I love it or I hate it , it signals to litigants that I might tilt one way or another in a pending case , ” she concluded .
Feinstein pressed Barrett , repeating her question , but Barrett only explained she was not “ going in with some agenda , because I ’ m not .
I don ’ t have any agenda .
I ’ ve no agenda to try to overrule Casey .
I have an agenda to stick to the rule of law and decide cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) whether she would listed to both sides in an abortion case , Barrett simply said , “ Of course .
I will do that in every case.
” Graham also asked her if she could set aside her Catholic faith to rule according to the Constitution in any given case .
“ I can , ” Barrett said .
“ I have done that in my time on the Seventh Circuit .
If I stay on the Seventh Circuit , I will continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed to the Supreme Court , I will do that still.
” “ Judges can ’ t just wake up one day and say , I have an agenda , ” Barrett explained .
“ I like guns , I hate guns , I like abortion , I hate abortion , and walk in like a royal queen and impose their will on the world .
You have to wait for cases and controversies — which is the language of the Constitution — to wind their way through the process.
” When Barrett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court of Appeals , Feinstein famously attacked her Catholic faith and told her , “ the dogma lives loudly within you .
”

‘If I express a view on a precedent one way or another, whether I say I love it or I hate it, it signals to litigants that I might tilt one way or another in a pending case,’ Barrett said.
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 13, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Abortion quickly came up on the second day of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, directly asked Barrett if the 1973 pro-abortion ruling Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided.
“I think on that question, you know, I’m going to invoke Justice Kagan’s description, which I think is perfectly put,” Barrett began. “When she was in her confirmation hearings, she said that she was not going to grade precedent or give it a thumbs up or thumbs down.”
“And I think in an area where precedent continues to be pressed and litigated, as is true of Casey, I would be particularly — it would actually be wrong, and a violation of the canons, for me to do that as a sitting judge.”
Casey refers to another pro-abortion ruling, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, decided by the Supreme Court in 1992.
“If I express a view on a precedent one way or another, whether I say I love it or I hate it, it signals to litigants that I might tilt one way or another in a pending case,” she concluded.
Feinstein pressed Barrett, repeating her question, but Barrett only explained she was not “going in with some agenda, because I’m not. I don’t have any agenda. I’ve no agenda to try to overrule Casey. I have an agenda to stick to the rule of law and decide cases as they come.”
Previously asked by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) whether she would listed to both sides in an abortion case, Barrett simply said, “Of course. I will do that in every case.”
Graham also asked her if she could set aside her Catholic faith to rule according to the Constitution in any given case. “I can,” Barrett said. “I have done that in my time on the Seventh Circuit. If I stay on the Seventh Circuit, I will continue to do that. If I’m confirmed to the Supreme Court, I will do that still.”
— Article continues below Petition — PETITION: Urge the U.S. Senate to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett Show Petition Text 24868 have signed the petition. Let's get to 25000 ! Thank you for signing this petition! Add your signature: Show Petition Text Country... State... Sign this Petition Judge Amy Coney Barrett Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images PETITION UPDATE (10/26//2020) In a resounding victory for supporters of life, family and freedom, the U.S. Senate has just confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States! Justice Barrett was sworn-in by Justice Clarence Thomas and will swiftly fill the vacant seat and immediately begin participating in Supreme Court hearings. The petitions signed by many of you - there are now over 40,000 signatures - supporting Judge Amy Coney Barrett were sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as to the Officers of the USCCB. Thank you for signing these petitions. As you can see, your signature really does make a difference! We also know that many of you also made calls to your U.S. senators to encourage them to vote for Judge Barrett. Thank you! __________________________________________________________________ PETITION UPDATE (10/22/2020) The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee just voted to advance Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate, leaving only one hurdle to go next week. Every Republican on the committee voted for Barrett, President Donald Trump’s selection to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, while every committee Democrat boycotted the vote, CNBC reports. Please READ the latest LifeSite article about the Senate Committee's vote here. As you read above, Judge Barrett has one more hurdle next Monday. Of course, it's the BIGGEST hurdle. So, if you haven't already, could we ask you to please call your U.S. senators to politely voice your support for Judge Barrett? After SIGNING this petition, please scroll down the page, where you will find the list of all U.S. senators' contact details. Let's keep working and praying so that we can see a pro-life judge sit on the Supreme Court. ____________________________________________________ PETITION UPDATE (10/15/20) The fourth day of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Senate confirmation hearing for the open seat on the U.S. Supreme Court is going on now. Please CLICK HERE to go to the livestream of the hearings. Please watch and read EXCLUSIVE LifeSite videos and articles about Judge Amy Coney Barrett's hearings: YouTube Videos: 'We are people of faith, the true body of Christ': Christians pray for SCOTUS confirmation hearings' '"That's your job": Judge Barrett responds to relevance of Obamacare to SCOTUS confirmation' Articles: 'Senator who badgered Barrett about Catholicism in 2017 presses her on abortion at confirmation hearing' 'Hawley, Barrett dismantle religious tests for office at Supreme Court hearing' 'Ted Cruz at Barrett hearing warns Democrats want to ‘erase’ religious liberty' ______________________________________________________________ Conservatives and Christians asked President Trump to deliver a proven constitutional originalist with a solid pro-life background, and he did. Now, let's not be outdone by Leftist organizations which will be mobilizing their forces to write, call and visit their senators' constituency offices. Please SIGN this urgent petition - to Senate Leadership - asking them to quickly confirm Barrett as the next Supreme Court justice. Then, please take a couple of minutes to CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS using their numbers below, and politely urge them to confirm Barrett. When Amy Coney Barrett's senate confirmation hearing begins on Monday, October 12th, the mother of seven and devout Catholic is expected to face fierce opposition. Of course, the anticipated attacks have nothing to do with Barrett's legal credentials, which are uniformly top-notch. Instead, they have to do with her faith in Jesus and with her belief that life begins at conception. This is nothing short of anti-Christian bigotry which cannot be tolerated. The fact is, Amy Coney Barrett is the best candidate for the job, and she urgently needs our support. By signing the petition, we can unite to powerfully speak with one voice. But, by calling your senators, you can ensure that they know their local constituents are concerned and interested enough to telephone their offices. This is our time to get active! We must voice our support for Amy Coney Barrett at this crucial moment in our nation's history. Please SIGN this petition, and then please use the contact details below to CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS right-away! Thank you! U.S. SENATORS' CONTACT DETAILS: SENATORS AND PHONE NUMBERS - https://www.senate.gov/senators/contact ALABAMA SENATORS Doug Jones – (202) 224-4124 Richard C. Shelby – (202) 224-5744 ALASKA SENATORS Lisa Murkowski – (202) 224-6665 Dan Sullivan – (202) 224-3004 ARIZONA SENATORS Martha McSally – (202) 224-2235 Kyrsten Sinema – (202) 224-4521 ARKANSAS SENATORS John Boozman – (202) 224-4843 Tom Cotton – (202) 224-2353 CALIFORNIA SENATORS Dianne Feinstein – (202) 224-3841 Kamala D. Harris – (202) 224-3553 COLORADO SENATORS Michael F. Bennett – (202) 224-5852 Cory Gardner – (202) 224-5941 CONNECTICUT SENATORS Richard Blumenthal – (202) 224-2823 Christopher Murphy – (202) 224-4041 DELAWARE SENATORS Thomas R. Carper – (202) 224-2441 Christopher A. Coons – (202) 224-5042 FLORIDA SENATORS Marco Rubio – (202) 224-3041 Rick Scott – (202) 224-5274 GEORGIA SENATORS Kelly Loeffler – (202) 224-3643 David Perdue – (202) 224-3521 HAWAII SENATORS Mazie K. Hirono – (202) 224-6361 Brian Schatz – (202) 224-3934 IDAHO SENATORS Mike Crapo – (202) 224-6142 James E. Risch – (202) 224-2752 ILLINOIS SENATORS Dick Durbin – (202) 224-2152 Tammy Duckworth – (202) 224-2854 INDIANA SENATORS Mike Braun – (202) 224-4814 Todd Young – (202) 224-5623 IOWA SENATORS Joni Ernst – (202) 224-3254 Chuck Grassley – (202) 224-3774 KANSAS SENATORS Jerry Moran – (202) 224-6521 Pat Roberts – (202) 224-4744 KENTUCKY SENATORS Mitch McConnell – (202) 224-2541 Rand Paul – (202) 224-4343 LOUISIANA SENATORS Bill Cassidy – (202) 224-5824 John Kennedy – (202) 224-4623 MAINE SENATORS Susan M. Collins – (202) 224-2523 Angus S. King – (202) 224-5344 MARYLAND SENATORS Benjamin L. Cardin – (202) 224-4524 Chris Van Hollen – (202) 224-4654 MASSACHUSETS SENATORS Edward J. Markey – (202) 224-2742 Elizabeth Warren – (202) 224-4543 MICHIGAN Gary C. Peters – (202) 224-6221 Debbie Stabenow – (202) 224-4822 MINNESOTA Amy Klobuchar – (202) 224-3244 Tina Smith – (202) 224-5641 MISSISSIPPI Cindy Hyde-Smith – (202) 224-5054 Roger F. Wicker – (202) 224-6253 MISSOURI Roy Blunt – (202) 224-5721 Josh Hawley – (202) 224-6154 MONTANA Steve Daines – (202) 224-2651 Jon Tester – (202) 224-2644 NEBRASKA Deb Fischer – (202) 224-6551 Ben Sasse – (202) 224-4224 NEVADA Catherine Cortez Masto – (202) 224-3542 Jacky Rosen – (202) 224-6244 NEW HAMPSHIRE Margaret Wood Hassan – (202) 224-3324 Jeanne Shaheen – (202) 224-2841 NEW JERSEY Cory A. Booker – (202) 224-3224 Robert Menendez – (202) 224-4744 NEW MEXICO Martin Heinrich – (202) 224-5521 Tom Udall – (202) 224-6621 NEW YORK Kirsten E. Gillibrand – (202) 224-4451 Charles E. Schumer – (202) 224-6542 NORTH CAROLINA Richard Burr – (202) 224-3154 Thom Tillis – (202) 224-6342 NORTH DAKOTA Kevin Cramer – (202) 224-2043 John Hoeven – (202) 224-2551 OHIO Sherrod Brown – (202) 224-2315 Rob Portman – (202) 224-3353 OKLAHOMA James M. Inhofe – (202) 224-4721 James Lankford – (202) 224-5754 OREGON Jeff Merkley – (202) 224-3753 Ron Wyden – (202) 224-5244 PENNSYLVANIA Robert P. Casey, Jr. – (202) 224-6324 Patrick J. Toomey, Jr. – (202) 224-4254 RHODE ISLAND Jack Reed – (202) 224-4642 Sheldon Whitehouse – (202) 224-2921 SOUTH CAROLINA Lindsey Graham – (202) 224-5972 Tim Scott – (202) 224-6121 SOUTH DAKOTA Mike Rounds – (202) 224-5842 John Thune – (202) 224-2321 TENNESSEE Lamar Alexander – (202) 224-4944 Marsha Blackburn – (202) 224-3344 TEXAS John Cornyn – (202) 224-2934 Ted Cruz – (202) 224-5922 UTAH Mike Lee – (202) 224-5444 Mitt Romney – (202) 224-5251 VERMONT Patrick J. Leahy – (202) 224-4242 Bernard Sanders – (202) 224-5141 VIRGINIA Tim Kaine – (202) 224-4024 Mark R. Warner – (202) 224-2023 WASHINGTON Maria Cantwell – (202) 224-3441 Patty Murray – (202) 224-2621 WEST VIRGINIA Shelley Moore Capito – (202) 224-6472 Joe Manchin III – (202) 224-3954 WISCONSIN Tammy Baldwin – (202) 224-5653 Ron Johnson – (202) 224-5323 WYOMING John Barrasso – (202) 224-6441 Michael B. Enzi – (202) 224-3424 Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition
“Judges can’t just wake up one day and say, I have an agenda,” Barrett explained. “I like guns, I hate guns, I like abortion, I hate abortion, and walk in like a royal queen and impose their will on the world. You have to wait for cases and controversies — which is the language of the Constitution — to wind their way through the process.”
When Barrett was being confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Feinstein famously attacked her Catholic faith and told her, “the dogma lives loudly within you.”
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Voice of the Family launch new, free, online Catholic catechism course

October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Voice of the Family is delighted to present Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism , an entire online video catechism course which provides children and their families , completely free of charge , with the unique opportunity to learn the timeless truths of the Catholic Faith according to the classic Baltimore Catechism .
The easily accessible lessons of Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism are presented by Fr .
Anthony Pillari JCL , MCL , STB with the view that all children and families commit the Baltimore Catechism to memory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do in order to really know and love our faith .
By taking up this delightful challenge , we are invited to join the mission given by Our Lady at Fatima : to work for the salvation of souls by striving for holiness in our daily lives .
You can sign up for the course today !
“ The truths of Catholic teaching are simply presented by a priest whose words and delivery exude the love of God .
Fr Pillari ’ s crystal clear teaching is reinforced with wonderfully well-chosen sacred images @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all ages – from young children to mature adults who may be struggling to believe – will feel greatly empowered by this series of short videos which , with all the arts of the gifted film-maker , capture the viewers ’ imagination , increase their knowledge , and deepen their faith in Catholic truth.
” The deep crisis in the Church and in the world today can only be overcome by a renewed commitment to our Catholic Faith , in its full integrity .
Knowing the catechism well will lead the faithful to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christian society .
We particularly hope that this programme will be a real asset to Catholic parents , called to be the primary educators of their children , especially in the most important area of education , namely , forming their children in the Faith .
“ I ’ m looking forward to guiding you through your study of the entire Baltimore Catechism .
I would strongly urge you to join the Catechism Crusade and to log weekly there the progress of each of your children , as well as your own !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ teenagers , and adults , I have found that it makes a great difference in one ’ s spiritual life or in one ’ s study of the faith , if one has weekly accountability .
Without that , very few persevere in studying the faith well or in key aspects of their spiritual life .
But with that accountability , and with the recognition and levels that are thereby attained at appropriate times , even those who are usually undisciplined can make great progress .
Furthermore , by logging your progress weekly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families throughout the world , because they will know that they are not alone in this effort.
” The key teaching of the programme takes the form of 41 online videos ; 3 introductory videos , 37 videos of lesson content and 1 closing video .
The content for the 37 lessons follows the structure of the Baltimore Catechism , which has been covered in its entirety .
The videos will be released on a weekly basis , starting from 20 October .
Each video lesson begins with the prayer taught by Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brief Bible story , normally taken from the Gospel .
This is followed by presenting the questions and answers from Baltimore Catechism 1 and 2 , drawing also on the teaching provided in Baltimore Catechism 4 .
Each lesson finishes by introducing the children to the life of a saint or another miracle from the history of the Catholic Church , such as a Eucharistic miracle .
Drawing on the message of Our Blessed Mother and following the example of the three children at Fatima , Our Lady of the Rosary Family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic Faith and encourage the daily living of the truths of our faith .
Filled with beautiful sacred art and music , as well as the stories of countless miracles from the lives of the saints , we hope this online video course will enable your family to learn more fully , and to internalise , the truths of the Catholic Faith , and help you in living more deeply the unchanging truths that God has revealed .
For “ Jesus Christ is the same yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heb .
13:8 ) “ I am so excited about the Catechism series with Fr .
Pillari giving our children the treasure of the Baltimore Catechism in a format suited to busy parents and a method designed to ingrain the teachings of the Church in the minds and hearts of our little ones .
What greater gift can there be in these days when the Faith is so little known and loved ?
May this offering of love , given freely and without cost , spark a renewal of the faith making soldiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This effort has been a work in honour of and in union with Our Lady of Fatima , and we pray that She may keep all these children and families brought to Her in Her Immaculate Heart.
” “ In our society where children , in most cases , receive only disinformation , where their minds and hearts are easily corrupted by the internet and social media networks , Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism produced by Voice of the Family must be welcomed with great joy .
Our Lord taught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throne of God because of their innocence and simplicity .
However , these gifts must be safeguarded ; children must be protected from what could corrupt them and encouraged to grow in virtue by showing them the beauty of Truth and the strength of Good .
This is what Fr Anthony Pillari does in this catechism course , making it a great gift for all souls but especially for children and their families.
” Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism is offered completely free of charge to families and children all over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant costs involved in the production of the course , including the creation of the videos and the ongoing maintenance of the programme .
If you would like to make a gift to support this initiative , you can do so via this donate page .
We are deeply grateful for whatever you can give .
May God reward your generosity !

The easily accessible lessons of Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism are presented by Fr. Anthony Pillari with the view that all children and families commit the Baltimore Catechism to memory, as generations of Catholics used to do in order to really know and love our faith.
October 13, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Voice of the Family is delighted to present Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism, an entire online video catechism course which provides children and their families, completely free of charge, with the unique opportunity to learn the timeless truths of the Catholic Faith according to the classic Baltimore Catechism.
The easily accessible lessons of Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism are presented by Fr. Anthony Pillari JCL, MCL, STB with the view that all children and families commit the Baltimore Catechism to memory, as generations of Catholics used to do in order to really know and love our faith.
By taking up this delightful challenge, we are invited to join the mission given by Our Lady at Fatima: to work for the salvation of souls by striving for holiness in our daily lives. You can sign up for the course today!
Launching this Catechism programme, John Smeaton, the co-founder of Voice of the Family, said:
“The truths of Catholic teaching are simply presented by a priest whose words and delivery exude the love of God. Fr Pillari’s crystal clear teaching is reinforced with wonderfully well-chosen sacred images and music. Parents with children of all ages – from young children to mature adults who may be struggling to believe – will feel greatly empowered by this series of short videos which, with all the arts of the gifted film-maker, capture the viewers’ imagination, increase their knowledge, and deepen their faith in Catholic truth.”
The deep crisis in the Church and in the world today can only be overcome by a renewed commitment to our Catholic Faith, in its full integrity. Knowing the catechism well will lead the faithful to truly live the Faith and rebuild our Christian society. We particularly hope that this programme will be a real asset to Catholic parents, called to be the primary educators of their children, especially in the most important area of education, namely, forming their children in the Faith.
Fr Pillari explains:
“I’m looking forward to guiding you through your study of the entire Baltimore Catechism. I would strongly urge you to join the Catechism Crusade and to log weekly there the progress of each of your children, as well as your own! From years of working with children, teenagers, and adults, I have found that it makes a great difference in one’s spiritual life or in one’s study of the faith, if one has weekly accountability. Without that, very few persevere in studying the faith well or in key aspects of their spiritual life. But with that accountability, and with the recognition and levels that are thereby attained at appropriate times, even those who are usually undisciplined can make great progress. Furthermore, by logging your progress weekly you will be encouraging other children and families throughout the world, because they will know that they are not alone in this effort.”
T he Programme
The key teaching of the programme takes the form of 41 online videos; 3 introductory videos, 37 videos of lesson content and 1 closing video. The content for the 37 lessons follows the structure of the Baltimore Catechism, which has been covered in its entirety. The videos will be released on a weekly basis, starting from 20 October.
Each video lesson begins with the prayer taught by Our Lady to the children of Fatima and a brief Bible story, normally taken from the Gospel. This is followed by presenting the questions and answers from Baltimore Catechism 1 and 2, drawing also on the teaching provided in Baltimore Catechism 4. Each lesson finishes by introducing the children to the life of a saint or another miracle from the history of the Catholic Church, such as a Eucharistic miracle.
Drawing on the message of Our Blessed Mother and following the example of the three children at Fatima, Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism has been created for the whole family to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic Faith and encourage the daily living of the truths of our faith.
All children, younger and older, are encouraged to participate in the course. Adults, who may wish to learn the basic teachings of the Catholic Faith, are also invited to follow the course.
This course is truly a crusade of learning thoroughly the essentials of the Catholic Faith.
Filled with beautiful sacred art and music, as well as the stories of countless miracles from the lives of the saints, we hope this online video course will enable your family to learn more fully, and to internalise, the truths of the Catholic Faith, and help you in living more deeply the unchanging truths that God has revealed. For “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Heb. 13:8)
We are most grateful to H.E. Bishop Athanasius Schneider, who has graciously recommended the programme.
John-Henry Westen, co-founder and editor-in-chief of LifeSiteNews.com, has said:
“I am so excited about the Catechism series with Fr. Pillari giving our children the treasure of the Baltimore Catechism in a format suited to busy parents and a method designed to ingrain the teachings of the Church in the minds and hearts of our little ones. What greater gift can there be in these days when the Faith is so little known and loved? May this offering of love, given freely and without cost, spark a renewal of the faith making soldiers for Christ in the years to come. This effort has been a work in honour of and in union with Our Lady of Fatima, and we pray that She may keep all these children and families brought to Her in Her Immaculate Heart.”
And Virginia Coda Nunziante, President for the Italian March for Life, added:
“In our society where children, in most cases, receive only disinformation, where their minds and hearts are easily corrupted by the internet and social media networks, Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism produced by Voice of the Family must be welcomed with great joy. Our Lord taught that children are the closest to the throne of God because of their innocence and simplicity. However, these gifts must be safeguarded; children must be protected from what could corrupt them and encouraged to grow in virtue by showing them the beauty of Truth and the strength of Good. This is what Fr Anthony Pillari does in this catechism course, making it a great gift for all souls but especially for children and their families.”
Our Lady of the Rosary Family Catechism is offered completely free of charge to families and children all over the world. However, there are significant costs involved in the production of the course, including the creation of the videos and the ongoing maintenance of the programme. If you would like to make a gift to support this initiative, you can do so via this donate page. We are deeply grateful for whatever you can give. May God reward your generosity!
What greater gift there is than our Catholic faith? Sign up today!
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Watch Day 2 of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings live HERE

WASHINGTON , D.C. , October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Today is the second day of Judge Amy @ @ @ @ @ confirmation hearing for the open seat on the U.S. Supreme Court .
Below is a @ @

Judge Amy Coney Barrett Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images
PETITION UPDATE (10/26//2020)
In a resounding victory for supporters of life, family and freedom, the U.S. Senate has just confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States!
Justice Barrett was sworn-in by Justice Clarence Thomas and will swiftly fill the vacant seat and immediately begin participating in Supreme Court hearings.
The petitions signed by many of you - there are now over 40,000 signatures - supporting Judge Amy Coney Barrett were sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as to the Officers of the USCCB.
Thank you for signing these petitions. As you can see, your signature really does make a difference!
We also know that many of you also made calls to your U.S. senators to encourage them to vote for Judge Barrett. Thank you!
__________________________________________________________________
PETITION UPDATE (10/22/2020)
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee just voted to advance Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate, leaving only one hurdle to go next week.
Every Republican on the committee voted for Barrett, President Donald Trump’s selection to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, while every committee Democrat boycotted the vote, CNBC reports.
Please READ the latest LifeSite article about the Senate Committee's vote here.
As you read above, Judge Barrett has one more hurdle next Monday. Of course, it's the BIGGEST hurdle.
So, if you haven't already, could we ask you to please call your U.S. senators to politely voice your support for Judge Barrett?
After SIGNING this petition, please scroll down the page, where you will find the list of all U.S. senators' contact details.
Let's keep working and praying so that we can see a pro-life judge sit on the Supreme Court.
____________________________________________________
PETITION UPDATE (10/15/20)
The fourth day of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Senate confirmation hearing for the open seat on the U.S. Supreme Court is going on now.
Please CLICK HERE to go to the livestream of the hearings.
Please watch and read EXCLUSIVE LifeSite videos and articles about Judge Amy Coney Barrett's hearings:
YouTube Videos:
'We are people of faith, the true body of Christ': Christians pray for SCOTUS confirmation hearings'
'"That's your job": Judge Barrett responds to relevance of Obamacare to SCOTUS confirmation'
Articles:
'Senator who badgered Barrett about Catholicism in 2017 presses her on abortion at confirmation hearing'
'Hawley, Barrett dismantle religious tests for office at Supreme Court hearing'
'Ted Cruz at Barrett hearing warns Democrats want to ‘erase’ religious liberty'
______________________________________________________________
Conservatives and Christians asked President Trump to deliver a proven constitutional originalist with a solid pro-life background, and he did.
Now, let's not be outdone by Leftist organizations which will be mobilizing their forces to write, call and visit their senators' constituency offices.
Please SIGN this urgent petition - to Senate Leadership - asking them to quickly confirm Barrett as the next Supreme Court justice.
Then, please take a couple of minutes to CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS using their numbers below, and politely urge them to confirm Barrett.
When Amy Coney Barrett's senate confirmation hearing begins on Monday, October 12th, the mother of seven and devout Catholic is expected to face fierce opposition.
Of course, the anticipated attacks have nothing to do with Barrett's legal credentials, which are uniformly top-notch.
Instead, they have to do with her faith in Jesus and with her belief that life begins at conception.
This is nothing short of anti-Christian bigotry which cannot be tolerated.
The fact is, Amy Coney Barrett is the best candidate for the job, and she urgently needs our support.
By signing the petition, we can unite to powerfully speak with one voice. But, by calling your senators, you can ensure that they know their local constituents are concerned and interested enough to telephone their offices.
This is our time to get active! We must voice our support for Amy Coney Barrett at this crucial moment in our nation's history.
Please SIGN this petition, and then please use the contact details below to CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS right-away! Thank you!
U.S. SENATORS' CONTACT DETAILS:
SENATORS AND PHONE NUMBERS - https://www.senate.gov/senators/contact
ALABAMA SENATORS
Doug Jones – (202) 224-4124
Richard C. Shelby – (202) 224-5744
ALASKA SENATORS
Lisa Murkowski – (202) 224-6665
Dan Sullivan – (202) 224-3004
ARIZONA SENATORS
Martha McSally – (202) 224-2235
Kyrsten Sinema – (202) 224-4521
ARKANSAS SENATORS
John Boozman – (202) 224-4843
Tom Cotton – (202) 224-2353
CALIFORNIA SENATORS
Dianne Feinstein – (202) 224-3841
Kamala D. Harris – (202) 224-3553
COLORADO SENATORS
Michael F. Bennett – (202) 224-5852
Cory Gardner – (202) 224-5941
CONNECTICUT SENATORS
Richard Blumenthal – (202) 224-2823
Christopher Murphy – (202) 224-4041
DELAWARE SENATORS
Thomas R. Carper – (202) 224-2441
Christopher A. Coons – (202) 224-5042
FLORIDA SENATORS
Marco Rubio – (202) 224-3041
Rick Scott – (202) 224-5274
GEORGIA SENATORS
Kelly Loeffler – (202) 224-3643
David Perdue – (202) 224-3521
HAWAII SENATORS
Mazie K. Hirono – (202) 224-6361
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--NY Times laments ‘unfairness’ of maskless Trump, forgets about maskless rioters

October 13 , 2020 ( NewsBusters ) — Now they notice .
The New York Times efficiently channeled the hypocritical left-wing rage over President Trump ’ s late-September Rose Garden ceremony introducing his Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett , which may have helped spread coronavirus among White House staff and others who have since tested positive .
Tuesday ’ s edition of “ The Interpreter , ” a column and newsletter from Max Fisher and Amanda Taub , quoted aggrieved leftists on how they have had to cancel weddings and funeral services while the president holds White House functions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The “ Interpreter ” certainly wins points for audacity .
Ever since the protests against police brutality and racism began after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May , conservatives have pointed out the unfairness of lockdown restrictions being utterly ignored when masses gathered in the streets to protest and often riot .
Meanwhile , people who actually followed the rules were unable to visit their dying relatives or attend funerals or weddings , church services or graduation ceremonies , any of the rituals of ordinary life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ angle for months .
But now that the shoe is on the other foot and it ’ s the left complaining about Trumpian carelessness regarding virus prevention , the issue of unfairness is suddenly resonant .
The piece began with quotes of liberal Twitter outrage after the White House marked the president ’ s Supreme Court nomination with a Rose Garden ceremony , under the heading “ What Do You Think When You See This ?
” “ I had to have a Zoom memorial for my son.
” “ I had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I think about my autistic cousin who died alone in his apartment of covid a few days before Passover.
” “ My ten-year-old niece broke down crying this summer , asking whether she could please hug my mom , her grandmom , if they both wore trash bags over their heads.
” These are some of the hundreds of Twitter responses to a video of maskless administration officials embracing at a White House celebration that is thought to have spread Covid-19 to President Trump and others .
Many of the stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Georgetown University political scientist Don Moynihan , “ What do you think when you see this ?
” Public outrage has channeled not just a sense of loss but , tellingly , of unfairness .
Where were those voices shouting “ unfairness ” when it was conservatives seething of being locked away while protestors and rioters were free to roam in mass packs , often maskless ?
One could say the exact same thing about the protestors and rioters who took to the streets this summer after George Floyd .
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One-size-fits-all oppressive government mask mandates must stop!
Healthy adults and children should not be forced - by the state - to wear masks when the risk of infection is low and the benefit of wearing a mask is highly questionable.
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PETITION UPDATE (8/25/2020)
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How anyone could find alternate facts about oppressive mask mandates 'abusive' is incredible...that is, impossible to believe.
This is exactly the kind of censorship which Big Tech is getting a bad reputation for.
The fact that Facebook calls differing opinion and objective reality "abusive" says a lot about Facebook and their agenda to silence reason and logic, not just conservatives and Christians.
But, people are more intelligent than Facebook give them credit for.
And, the more this continues, the more reasonable people will look alternate platforms to share their thoughts and connect with their friends and family. The more that happens, the less revenue Facebook will generate.
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One-size-fits-all oppressive government mask mandates must stop!
Healthy adults and children should not be forced - by the state - to wear masks when the risk of infection is low and the benefit of wearing a mask is highly questionable.
Please SIGN this petition which asks policymakers at all levels of government to reverse mandatory mask mandates within their borders.
Public health policies should be based on science and logic, not on the type of political posturing and virtue-signaling which led Joe Biden to recently call for a national mask mandate.
And, public health policies certainly shouldn't lead to a situation where more people could become sick.
But, that is exactly what these mandatory mask mandates are doing.
Here are four inconvenient facts about masks:
1) Masks** are largely ineffective at stopping the transmission of viruses.
The vast majority of masks worn by the public are made from material which cannot filter-out viruses because virus particles are too small to catch or obstruct. Wearing cloth masks to stop a virus is like putting a bee in a bird cage to keep it from flying away.
Wearing a mask for long periods of time ensures that the wearer has a warm and moist receptacle around his or her mouth, on which viruses and bacteria can land and accumulate.
Thus, masks are actually likely to have little effect in stopping the spread of COVID-19 acting as a barrier, but could actually make things worse acting as a receptacle.
2) Mandates which call for masks to be worn outdoors are both absurd and oppressive.
3) There are clearly documented hazards of wearing masks for long periods of time.
4) And, since school is on everyone's mind...
Notwithstanding the above information on the ineffectiveness of most masks against viruses, we don't know if asymptomatic children can even transmit the virus.
But, it was a reported in an article in the July 21, 2020 Uk Times that: "There has been no recorded case of a teacher catching the coronavirus from a pupil anywhere in the world, according to one of the UK government's leading scientific advisers."
And, we also know that children are extremely unlikely to get seriously ill or die from COVID infections. In any case, children cannot possibly be expected to wear a mask properly in a way that would cut transmission.
There are still a lot of unknowns about COVID-19, but we have grown in our understanding of this disease since the beginning of the crisis.
The knowledge we have gained should allow government and health authorities to make more nuanced policies than the current one-size-fits-all mask mandates.
Where are the legislative hearings in county commissions, and state, provincial or federal legislatures before these drastic actions are mandated? Where are the open and transparent debates among experts that provide our representatives with the necessary information to make good policy decisions?
The real pandemic is the panic and the resulting tyranny that is being caused by dictatorial governors, corporate media and the monopolistic Big Tech.
The truth is that COVID-19 is like a bad cold for most people; this is not ebola or the plague.
Of course, the very elderly and those with serious health conditions should take precautions or be quarantined, but the rest of society should begin the long process of returning to normality.
The frenzy to force everyone to wear a mask, at all times, has gone beyond all comprehension, and goes against science and logic.
Please SIGN this petition which asks policymakers at all levels of government to reverse any mandatory mask order within the borders of their county, state, province, or country.
Thank you!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
'Explosion in mandatory masking isn’t driven by science, but fear', PART I - https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/explosion-in-mandatory-masking-isnt-driven-by-science-but-fear
'Explosion in mandatory masking isn’t driven by science, but fear', PART II - https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/explosion-in-mandatory-masking-isnt-driven-by-science-but-fear-part-ii
OSHA Document on Surgical Masks and Respirators stating that surgical masks do NOT prevent airborne particles (e.g. viruses) from being inhaled - https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3219.pdf
'PETER HITCHENS: Face masks turn us into voiceless submissives - and it’s not science forcing us to wear them, it’s politics' - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-8537489/PETER-HITCHENS-Face-masks-turn-voiceless-submissives.html
**Here, we are referring to the masks worn by the vast majority of the public, not to specialist masks or respirator-type masks.
***Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com


lifesitenews--2020-10-14--Mainstream media stoke COVID fear by confusing case counts, positive tests

October 14 , 2020 ( American Thinker ) — COVID cases are on the rise , or so we are told daily by a hysterical media establishment .
Newspaper headlines scream panic , as this recent USAToday article proclaimed : `` COVID-19 cases rising in 39 states — 9 months into the pandemic : We are overwhelmed . ''
It 's the American people who are overwhelmed — nine months into masks and lockdowns , with a presidential election just weeks away , facing a daily barrage of doom and gloom from the media .
Are cases really on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests ?
The above article , one of many , warns , `` A startling nine states setting ominous , seven-day records for infections . ''
Thirty-nine states reported more cases in the last week than they had in the week before .
What exactly is a `` case '' ?
The USAToday article does n't say .
Neither do other articles or cable news doctors and other `` experts . ''
Is a `` case '' simply a positive test ?
The CDC answers this question with a `` case definition .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive test .
Instead , what is needed is `` [ p ] resumptive laboratory evidence AND either clinical criteria OR epidemiologic evidence . ''
Notice the AND , meaning not simply a positive test .
Yet what the media trumpet as `` surging cases '' are only positive tests .
There is no discussion of whether or not any of the individuals with positive tests are showing symptoms or are actually sick with the Chinese flu — or if they are contagious and needing to be quarantined .
As an analogy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sugar or blood pressure and called any single high reading diabetes or hypertension .
Imagine testing everyone 's blood sugar after lunch , when it naturally rises , and calling anyone with a reading over 140 a diabetic .
We would have a surge in diabetes , yet the vast majority of these individuals are not actually diabetic .
The COVID PCR test is quite sensitive , amplifying any viral particles found in the nose , whether dead or alive , repeatedly until the test is positive .
Most of these positive `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as even the New York Times acknowledged .
The more people we test , the more positive tests will result .
Nancy Pelosi called for `` testing , testing , testing , '' and that is exactly what we now have .
The U.S. is currently performing over a million tests per day , with just under 5 percent coming back positive .
The U.S. is performing 2.87 daily tests per thousand people , far more than most countries .
For comparison , Canada is a third lower at 2.09 tests per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Australia 1.21 , and India 0.82 .
More tests mean more positive results , but not necessarily cases of COVID .
For example , the U.S. performing 2.87 tests per thousand people compared with Mexico performing 0.08 tests per thousand will yield dramatically different results , showing the U.S. `` surging '' in cases as the media describe .
This then fuels the false narrative that the U.S. has so many cases of COVID due to the orange man 's ineptitude rather than the orange man ramping up testing , as everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by any major country .
Hospitalizations , a measure of disease severity , have been steadily declining since March , with a small bump in mid-summer .
They 've gone from a high of over 3,000 hospitalizations per week last spring to fewer than 700 per week now , according to the CDC .
Fears of a surge early last spring led to only the sickest patients being admitted to the hospital at that time .
There are no such concerns now , and those hospitalized presently are not as sick , receiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
President Trump 's recent hospitalization with only mild symptoms is an example .
Yet these so-called case surges , in actuality only positive tests , are driving societal policy decisions .
New York City is shutting down nine neighborhoods based on a positive test rate of over 3 percent for seven straight days .
Yet the country as a whole has a higher test positive rate of 4.9 percent currently .
There is no mention of how many New Yorkers are actually sick or hospitalized — simply positive tests , as New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of `` testing , testing , testing . ''
In fact , back in July , New York had likely achieved herd immunity based on getting hit hard early in the course of the pandemic .
Yet for inexplicable reasons , New York is closing down again .
In my state of Colorado , Governor Jared Polis extended the mask mandate for another 30 days due to `` a rise in hospitalizations '' for the Chinese virus .
This extension conveniently goes just past the election .
As Coloradans have been wearing masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of whether masks are doing anything if hospitalizations are increasing .
Unknown is whether patients are being hospitalized earlier in the disease course , given excess hospital capacity compared to last spring .
Colorado reports only a third of critical care ventilators in use , hardly a shortage , and it 's unknown how many of those ventilators are for COVID patients versus the myriad of other conditions requiring ventilator support .
Many schools and businesses remain closed based on positive test numbers .
The personal and societal costs mount , as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shutdown orders in place long after they have served their purpose of `` flattening the curve . ''
How many cancer screenings , vaccinations , and other preventative care measures have been delayed over lockdowns , with consequences of undetected disease becoming manifest in years ahead ?
Death counts were the metric of choice last April , a constant ticker on cable news shows .
Now it 's cases , with no context between positive tests and actual cases .
Democrats then blame Trump for not having a `` national plan , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of control . ''
The only plan is to make Americans miserable ahead of the election , hoping voters choose a new leader , one whose COVID plan is virtually identical to the existing president 's plan .
What 's shameful is that the media , ignorant or uninterested in the facts , deliberately present a false equivalence between positive tests and cases , all to push a gloom-and-doom narrative to influence the upcoming election .
President Trump was right when he said , after returning from Walter Reed to the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
Do n't be afraid of it . ''
`` We 're going back , we 're going back to work .
We 're going to be out front .
... Do n't let it dominate your lives .
Get out there , be careful . ''
Brian C. Joondeph , M.D .
is a Denver-based physician and freelance writer whose pieces have appeared in American Thinker , Daily Caller , Rasmussen Reports , and other publications .
Follow him on Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter , Parler , and QuodVerum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Are cases really on the rise, or are these simply positive tests? You won't know from watching TV.
October 14, 2020 (American Thinker) — COVID cases are on the rise, or so we are told daily by a hysterical media establishment. Newspaper headlines scream panic, as this recent USAToday article proclaimed: “COVID-19 cases rising in 39 states — 9 months into the pandemic: We are overwhelmed.”
It's the American people who are overwhelmed — nine months into masks and lockdowns, with a presidential election just weeks away, facing a daily barrage of doom and gloom from the media. Are cases really on the rise, or are these simply positive tests?
The above article, one of many, warns, “A startling nine states setting ominous, seven-day records for infections.” Thirty-nine states reported more cases in the last week than they had in the week before.
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What exactly is a “case”? The USAToday article doesn't say. Neither do other articles or cable news doctors and other “experts.” Is a “case” simply a positive test?
The CDC answers this question with a “case definition.” A case is not just a positive test. Instead, what is needed is “[p]resumptive laboratory evidence AND either clinical criteria OR epidemiologic evidence.” Notice the AND, meaning not simply a positive test.
Yet what the media trumpet as “surging cases” are only positive tests. There is no discussion of whether or not any of the individuals with positive tests are showing symptoms or are actually sick with the Chinese flu — or if they are contagious and needing to be quarantined.
— Article continues below Petition — PETITION: No to government and corporate penalties for refusing COVID-19 vaccine Show Petition Text 103183 have signed the petition. Let's get to 125000 ! Thank you for signing this petition! Add your signature: Show Petition Text Country... State... Sign this Petition **Photo credit: Shutterstock.com Mainstream media sources are promoting offensive suggestions by some doctors that people who refuse a vaccine for COVID-19 should be "punished" by the government and by business - effectively coercing them into taking the vaccine. One group of doctors writing in 'USA Today' suggested that the government impose special taxes (i.e., fines) on people who refuse the vaccination and that business simply refuse to serve them. [see story below]
Another doctor writing in an online publication called 'The Conversation' shamelessly suggested that people who refuse a vaccine should be given a psychoactive drug to induce compliance. [see story below] But, these suggestions are plain political posturing, and have nothing to do with science or with the recent trends of the disease. And, in case they haven't noticed, we live in a democracy not a medical dictatorship! Please SIGN this urgent petition which asks policy-makers and business people, at all levels, to pledge to respect the rights of those who, in good conscience, decide not to vaccinate themselves or their children. People should not have to live in fear of governmental or corporate retribution for refusing a vaccine which is being rushed to market by Big Pharma and their fellow-travelers in NGOs, like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It would be intolerable and immoral for the government or business to coerce someone, and their family, to take a COVID vaccine against their will to avoid a fine, or just so they can do their weekly grocery shopping. Medical freedom must be respected in principle and also in practice. So, it is now time that our policy-makers listen to all voices involved in this vital conversation, and start to represent those who will not tolerate being punished for refusing a vaccine. Simply put, legislatures must begin to act as legislatures again. Questions must be asked. Hearings and investigations must be held. And, the legislatures of each state and country must return to the business of representing the people who voted for them, assuming their rightful place as the originator of legislation. We can no longer accept the dictates of executive branches without question, especially now that, statistically speaking, the initial brunt of the COVID crisis has passed. Neither can we accept the dictates of doctors who seem detached from reality and from science, and who only seem to be attached to the idea of promoting ideas which contribute to the agrandizement of power and control of political interests, and wealth of those who stand to make a lot of money from the sale of a COVID vaccine. Please SIGN this urgent petition which asks government and business leaders to pledge to respect the rights of those who refuse a COVID vaccine, and not seek to punish them for doing so. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 'Doctors lay out plan to ‘punish’ people who refuse coronavirus vaccine: ‘There is no alternative’' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/doctors-lay-out-plan-to-punish-people-who-refuse-coronavirus-vaccine-there-is-no-alternative 'US professor: ‘Psychoactive pill’ should be covertly administered to ensure lockdown compliance' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-professor-ensure-lockdown-compliance-by-drugging-dissenters-with-psychoactive-pill Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition
As an analogy, suppose we routinely checked people's blood sugar or blood pressure and called any single high reading diabetes or hypertension. Imagine testing everyone's blood sugar after lunch, when it naturally rises, and calling anyone with a reading over 140 a diabetic. We would have a surge in diabetes, yet the vast majority of these individuals are not actually diabetic.
The COVID PCR test is quite sensitive, amplifying any viral particles found in the nose, whether dead or alive, repeatedly until the test is positive. Most of these positive “cases” are neither contagious nor symptomatic, as even the New York Times acknowledged.
The more people we test, the more positive tests will result. Nancy Pelosi called for “testing, testing, testing,” and that is exactly what we now have. The U.S. is currently performing over a million tests per day, with just under 5 percent coming back positive.
The U.S. is performing 2.87 daily tests per thousand people, far more than most countries. For comparison, Canada is a third lower at 2.09 tests per thousand, France 1.9, Germany 1.87, Australia 1.21, and India 0.82.
More tests mean more positive results, but not necessarily cases of COVID. For example, the U.S. performing 2.87 tests per thousand people compared with Mexico performing 0.08 tests per thousand will yield dramatically different results, showing the U.S. “surging” in cases as the media describe.
This then fuels the false narrative that the U.S. has so many cases of COVID due to the orange man's ineptitude rather than the orange man ramping up testing, as everyone called for, to a level unmatched by any major country.
Hospitalizations, a measure of disease severity, have been steadily declining since March, with a small bump in mid-summer. They've gone from a high of over 3,000 hospitalizations per week last spring to fewer than 700 per week now, according to the CDC.
Fears of a surge early last spring led to only the sickest patients being admitted to the hospital at that time. There are no such concerns now, and those hospitalized presently are not as sick, receiving hospital care much earlier in their illness. President Trump's recent hospitalization with only mild symptoms is an example.
Yet these so-called case surges, in actuality only positive tests, are driving societal policy decisions. New York City is shutting down nine neighborhoods based on a positive test rate of over 3 percent for seven straight days. Yet the country as a whole has a higher test positive rate of 4.9 percent currently.
There is no mention of how many New Yorkers are actually sick or hospitalized — simply positive tests, as New York is following Nancy Pelosi's recommendation of “testing, testing, testing.” In fact, back in July, New York had likely achieved herd immunity based on getting hit hard early in the course of the pandemic. Yet for inexplicable reasons, New York is closing down again.
In my state of Colorado, Governor Jared Polis extended the mask mandate for another 30 days due to “a rise in hospitalizations” for the Chinese virus. This extension conveniently goes just past the election.
As Coloradans have been wearing masks for months, it raises the question of whether masks are doing anything if hospitalizations are increasing. Unknown is whether patients are being hospitalized earlier in the disease course, given excess hospital capacity compared to last spring.
Colorado reports only a third of critical care ventilators in use, hardly a shortage, and it's unknown how many of those ventilators are for COVID patients versus the myriad of other conditions requiring ventilator support.
Many schools and businesses remain closed based on positive test numbers. The personal and societal costs mount, as many states and cities prefer to keep draconian shutdown orders in place long after they have served their purpose of “flattening the curve.”
How many cancer screenings, vaccinations, and other preventative care measures have been delayed over lockdowns, with consequences of undetected disease becoming manifest in years ahead?
Death counts were the metric of choice last April, a constant ticker on cable news shows. Now it's cases, with no context between positive tests and actual cases. Democrats then blame Trump for not having a “national plan,” allowing the virus to remain “out of control.”
The only plan is to make Americans miserable ahead of the election, hoping voters choose a new leader, one whose COVID plan is virtually identical to the existing president's plan.
What's shameful is that the media, ignorant or uninterested in the facts, deliberately present a false equivalence between positive tests and cases, all to push a gloom-and-doom narrative to influence the upcoming election.
President Trump was right when he said, after returning from Walter Reed to the White House, “Don't let it dominate you. Don't be afraid of it.” “We're going back, we're going back to work. We're going to be out front. … Don't let it dominate your lives. Get out there, be careful.”
Brian C. Joondeph, M.D. is a Denver-based physician and freelance writer whose pieces have appeared in American Thinker, Daily Caller, Rasmussen Reports, and other publications. Follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Parler, and QuodVerum.
Published with permission from the American Thinker.
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lifesitenews--2020-10-14--Ontario shuts down businesses again for COVID, spurring outrage

ONTARIO , October 14 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Two Canadians — a doctor and a politician — critical of government-imposed coronavirus lockdowns in their province have blasted new measures that effectively shutter “ high contact locations ” such as restaurants , gyms , and cinemas in Toronto , Ottawa , and the Peel region in Ontario .
“ @ fordnation @ celliottabilityWHY are you doing this ?
Do you realize the immense & irreparable harm , suffering & deaths your illogical lockdowns/restrictions are causing ?
Pls govern with # humanity .
There ’ s another way—the saner approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” wrote Ontario doctor Kulvinder Gill on Twitter Friday , in opposition to the measures , which effectively once again lock down the three most populous regions of the province .
This past Friday , the Ontario provincial government under Premier Doug Ford announced “ additional health measures ” in modified Stage 2 reopening protocols for Toronto , Ottawa , and the Peel region , due to an apparent increase in new COVID-19 cases in those areas .
Under the new restrictions , restaurants , bars , movie theaters , fitness clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and venues , museums , zoos , and conventions centers have been ordered closed .
The restrictions will be in place for at least 28 days and went into effect this past Saturday .
Schools and churches are not affected by the new lockdown measures , and restaurants are still allowed to sell take-out meals .
Gill is president and co-founder of Concerned Ontario Doctors .
She and her group have been critical opponents of the COVID-19-imposed lockdown measures in Ontario and Canada-wide .
She has said the “ smears against hydroxychloroquine ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop .
She has advocated for natural immunity as a defense against the virus and is opposed to rushing in a COVID-19 vaccine .
Gill has touted Sweden , which did not impose massive lockdown measures , as a model to follow in how to combat the coronavirus .
As she did on Friday , Gill again called out Ford on Twitter over his government ’ s lockdown measures .
“ Premier @ fordnation , you have grossly abused your powers with catastrophic lockdowns & restrictions causing immense harm to innocent citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public office you hold by gaslighting innocent citizens daily .
The science and the law are NOT on your side , ” wrote Gill on Twitter later in the day .
Independent Ontario MPP Randy Hillier , who has called out Ford ’ s coronavirus lockdown measures repeatedly , blasted the new measures on Twitter late last week .
“ So there was little difference between covid and a bad flu season .
But we will destroy our economy , diminish assess to family doctors and healthcare and teach our kids that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one another .
# FordFailedThePeople , ” wrote Hillier on Twitter Friday .
Yesterday , Hillier shared on Twitter a letter he received from an Ottawa resident who expressed his dissatisfaction with lockdowns and the harms they can cause .
“ More and more health experts confirm that lockdowns will not make the virus go away , and that we have to learn to live with this as part of our normal baggage of natural viruses and illnesses , and that like other coronaviruses in the past , we have evolved to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as always , adapt and become stronger in overcoming symptoms caused by COVID-19 , ” wrote a person named “ Andre ” in a letter to Hillier .
“ We continue to live in fear and allow our governments to slowly destroy the livelihood , wellbeing , and safety of a manually selected minority .
We are not all in this together.
” Hillier recently raised the alarm over the Trudeau Liberal government ’ s plan to expand COVID isolation/quarantine facilities coast to coast .
Ford had earlier said he was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses .
He later revealed that his health advisers had convinced him to “ change his mind ” because of new modeling presented to him last Thursday , which showed continued high case counts .
“ I stood up here for days , fighting , saying we 've got to keep [ businesses ] going , but after the numbers I saw yesterday ... if I did n't make this decision now , I 'd be negligent , ” Ford said to reporters last Friday .
Toronto mayor John Tory and the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa , had been lobbying the Ford government to impose another lockdown in high population areas of the province , to “ slow the spread.
” Tory , de Villa , and Ford went as far as to “ urge ” families to not gather over the weekend to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving , with Tory saying the safest option for those who live alone is to “ join with others virtually.
” On Friday , Ford said his government would provide $ 300 million in funding for restaurants and other businesses that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the form of funds for helping with fixed business costs .
Friday ’ s new restrictions come on the heels of earlier curbs introduced in mid-September , when Ford imposed “ severe fines ” for those who break physical distancing health rules put in place due to the coronavirus .
Along with the fines , Ford instituted a province-wide reduction in gathering limit size , allowing for only 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors , down from 50 inside and 100 outside .
Crowd size limits were not affected by Friday ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shuts down many parts of its economy again , some provinces , such as Alberta , do not appear to want to go in that direction .
In speaking with reporters last week , Alberta premier Jason Kenney said new lockdowns would devastate small businesses , adding that “ we ’ re not gon na enforce our way out of this.
” “ Alberta has done extremely well on a global scale by taking a lighter approach to restrictions than many other jurisdictions that had vast lockdowns and aggressive enforcement and micromanaging people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters .
Kenney also said he does not believe that “ hypothetical numbers ” in new modeling , as Ontario used to justify new lockdowns , will “ help.
” “ At this point , we don ’ t believe that creating hypothetical numbers is going to improve our COVID response , ” Kenney said to reporters .
The timing of Ontario ’ s new COVID-19 lockdowns comes around the same time the World Health Organization ( WHO ) changed course , saying over the weekend that world leaders should stop lockdowns .

A prominent doctor and a politician critical of government-imposed coronavirus lockdowns in their province blasted the new measures.
ONTARIO, October 14, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Two Canadians — a doctor and a politician — critical of government-imposed coronavirus lockdowns in their province have blasted new measures that effectively shutter “high contact locations” such as restaurants, gyms, and cinemas in Toronto, Ottawa, and the Peel region in Ontario.
“@fordnation @celliottabilityWHY are you doing this? Do you realize the immense & irreparable harm, suffering & deaths your illogical lockdowns/restrictions are causing? Pls govern with #humanity. There’s another way—the saner approach, more moral approach & scientific approach,” wrote Ontario doctor Kulvinder Gill on Twitter Friday, in opposition to the measures, which effectively once again lock down the three most populous regions of the province.
This past Friday, the Ontario provincial government under Premier Doug Ford announced “additional health measures” in modified Stage 2 reopening protocols for Toronto, Ottawa, and the Peel region, due to an apparent increase in new COVID-19 cases in those areas.
Under the new restrictions, restaurants, bars, movie theaters, fitness clubs, team sports, performing arts centers and venues, museums, zoos, and conventions centers have been ordered closed.
The restrictions will be in place for at least 28 days and went into effect this past Saturday.
Schools and churches are not affected by the new lockdown measures, and restaurants are still allowed to sell take-out meals.
Gill is president and co-founder of Concerned Ontario Doctors. She and her group have been critical opponents of the COVID-19-imposed lockdown measures in Ontario and Canada-wide.
She has said the “smears against hydroxychloroquine” as an effective treatment for COVID-19 need to stop. She has advocated for natural immunity as a defense against the virus and is opposed to rushing in a COVID-19 vaccine.
Gill has touted Sweden, which did not impose massive lockdown measures, as a model to follow in how to combat the coronavirus. As she did on Friday, Gill again called out Ford on Twitter over his government’s lockdown measures.
“Premier @fordnation, you have grossly abused your powers with catastrophic lockdowns & restrictions causing immense harm to innocent citizens. Now you’re disrespecting the public office you hold by gaslighting innocent citizens daily. The science and the law are NOT on your side,” wrote Gill on Twitter later in the day.
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One-size-fits-all oppressive government mask mandates must stop! Healthy adults and children should not be forced - by the state - to wear masks when the risk of infection is low and the benefit of wearing a mask is highly questionable. ________________________________________________________________________________________ PETITION UPDATE (8/25/2020) Facebook is actively censoring this petition, saying that some people find it 'abusive.' How anyone could find alternate facts about oppressive mask mandates 'abusive' is incredible...that is, impossible to believe. This is exactly the kind of censorship which Big Tech is getting a bad reputation for. The fact that Facebook calls differing opinion and objective reality "abusive" says a lot about Facebook and their agenda to silence reason and logic, not just conservatives and Christians. But, people are more intelligent than Facebook give them credit for. And, the more this continues, the more reasonable people will look alternate platforms to share their thoughts and connect with their friends and family. The more that happens, the less revenue Facebook will generate. All of us have a decision to make, and the time is coming where we might have to tell our Facebook friends that we are moving to another platform. We are encouraging people to continue SIGNING this petition and SHARING it via other platforms such as Parler and Gab, and to share the link below with your family and friends on Whatsapp, Telegram, Threema and Signal. Thank you! ________________________________________________________________________________________ One-size-fits-all oppressive government mask mandates must stop! Healthy adults and children should not be forced - by the state - to wear masks when the risk of infection is low and the benefit of wearing a mask is highly questionable. Please SIGN this petition which asks policymakers at all levels of government to reverse mandatory mask mandates within their borders. Public health policies should be based on science and logic, not on the type of political posturing and virtue-signaling which led Joe Biden to recently call for a national mask mandate. And, public health policies certainly shouldn't lead to a situation where more people could become sick. But, that is exactly what these mandatory mask mandates are doing. Here are four inconvenient facts about masks: 1) Masks** are largely ineffective at stopping the transmission of viruses. The vast majority of masks worn by the public are made from material which cannot filter-out viruses because virus particles are too small to catch or obstruct. Wearing cloth masks to stop a virus is like putting a bee in a bird cage to keep it from flying away. Wearing a mask for long periods of time ensures that the wearer has a warm and moist receptacle around his or her mouth, on which viruses and bacteria can land and accumulate. Thus, masks are actually likely to have little effect in stopping the spread of COVID-19 acting as a barrier, but could actually make things worse acting as a receptacle. 2) Mandates which call for masks to be worn outdoors are both absurd and oppressive. 3) There are clearly documented hazards of wearing masks for long periods of time. 4) And, since school is on everyone's mind... Notwithstanding the above information on the ineffectiveness of most masks against viruses, we don't know if asymptomatic children can even transmit the virus. But, it was a reported in an article in the July 21, 2020 Uk Times that: "There has been no recorded case of a teacher catching the coronavirus from a pupil anywhere in the world, according to one of the UK government's leading scientific advisers." And, we also know that children are extremely unlikely to get seriously ill or die from COVID infections. In any case, children cannot possibly be expected to wear a mask properly in a way that would cut transmission. There are still a lot of unknowns about COVID-19, but we have grown in our understanding of this disease since the beginning of the crisis. The knowledge we have gained should allow government and health authorities to make more nuanced policies than the current one-size-fits-all mask mandates. Where are the legislative hearings in county commissions, and state, provincial or federal legislatures before these drastic actions are mandated? Where are the open and transparent debates among experts that provide our representatives with the necessary information to make good policy decisions? The real pandemic is the panic and the resulting tyranny that is being caused by dictatorial governors, corporate media and the monopolistic Big Tech. The truth is that COVID-19 is like a bad cold for most people; this is not ebola or the plague. Of course, the very elderly and those with serious health conditions should take precautions or be quarantined, but the rest of society should begin the long process of returning to normality. The frenzy to force everyone to wear a mask, at all times, has gone beyond all comprehension, and goes against science and logic. Please SIGN this petition which asks policymakers at all levels of government to reverse any mandatory mask order within the borders of their county, state, province, or country. Thank you! FOR MORE INFORMATION: 'Explosion in mandatory masking isn’t driven by science, but fear', PART I - https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/explosion-in-mandatory-masking-isnt-driven-by-science-but-fear 'Explosion in mandatory masking isn’t driven by science, but fear', PART II - https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/explosion-in-mandatory-masking-isnt-driven-by-science-but-fear-part-ii OSHA Document on Surgical Masks and Respirators stating that surgical masks do NOT prevent airborne particles (e.g. viruses) from being inhaled - https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3219.pdf 'PETER HITCHENS: Face masks turn us into voiceless submissives - and it’s not science forcing us to wear them, it’s politics' - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-8537489/PETER-HITCHENS-Face-masks-turn-voiceless-submissives.html **Here, we are referring to the masks worn by the vast majority of the public, not to specialist masks or respirator-type masks. ***Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition
Independent Ontario MPP Randy Hillier, who has called out Ford’s coronavirus lockdown measures repeatedly, blasted the new measures on Twitter late last week.
“So there was little difference between covid and a bad flu season. But we will destroy our economy, diminish assess to family doctors and healthcare and teach our kids that there classmates are dangerous and kept away from one another. #FordFailedThePeople,” wrote Hillier on Twitter Friday.
Yesterday, Hillier shared on Twitter a letter he received from an Ottawa resident who expressed his dissatisfaction with lockdowns and the harms they can cause.
“More and more health experts confirm that lockdowns will not make the virus go away, and that we have to learn to live with this as part of our normal baggage of natural viruses and illnesses, and that like other coronaviruses in the past, we have evolved to build growing immunity to such viruses and will, as always, adapt and become stronger in overcoming symptoms caused by COVID-19,” wrote a person named “Andre” in a letter to Hillier.
“We continue to live in fear and allow our governments to slowly destroy the livelihood, wellbeing, and safety of a manually selected minority. We are not all in this together.”
Hillier recently raised the alarm over the Trudeau Liberal government’s plan to expand COVID isolation/quarantine facilities coast to coast.
Ford had earlier said he was not in favor of imposing new restrictions on businesses. He later revealed that his health advisers had convinced him to “change his mind” because of new modeling presented to him last Thursday, which showed continued high case counts.
“I stood up here for days, fighting, saying we've got to keep [businesses] going, but after the numbers I saw yesterday … if I didn't make this decision now, I'd be negligent,” Ford said to reporters last Friday.
Toronto mayor John Tory and the city’s top doctor, Eileen de Villa, had been lobbying the Ford government to impose another lockdown in high population areas of the province, to “slow the spread.”
Tory, de Villa, and Ford went as far as to “urge” families to not gather over the weekend to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving, with Tory saying the safest option for those who live alone is to “join with others virtually.”
On Friday, Ford said his government would provide $300 million in funding for restaurants and other businesses that are directly impacted by the new restrictions, in the form of funds for helping with fixed business costs.
Friday’s new restrictions come on the heels of earlier curbs introduced in mid-September, when Ford imposed “severe fines” for those who break physical distancing health rules put in place due to the coronavirus.
Along with the fines, Ford instituted a province-wide reduction in gathering limit size, allowing for only 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors, down from 50 inside and 100 outside.
Crowd size limits were not affected by Friday’s new lockdown measures.
As Ontario shuts down many parts of its economy again, some provinces, such as Alberta, do not appear to want to go in that direction.
In speaking with reporters last week, Alberta premier Jason Kenney said new lockdowns would devastate small businesses, adding that “we’re not gonna enforce our way out of this.”
“Alberta has done extremely well on a global scale by taking a lighter approach to restrictions than many other jurisdictions that had vast lockdowns and aggressive enforcement and micromanaging people’s lives,” Kenney told reporters.
Kenney also said he does not believe that “hypothetical numbers” in new modeling, as Ontario used to justify new lockdowns, will “help.”
“At this point, we don’t believe that creating hypothetical numbers is going to improve our COVID response,” Kenney said to reporters.
The timing of Ontario’s new COVID-19 lockdowns comes around the same time the World Health Organization (WHO) changed course, saying over the weekend that world leaders should stop lockdowns.
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lifesitenews--2020-10-15--Webster’s Dictionary alters word’s definition to match senator’s pro-LGBT diatribe

October 14 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — After Hawaii ’ s Sen. Mazie Hirono ( D ) attacked Judge Amy Coney Barrett for using use the term “ sexual preference ” to reference homosexuality , claiming that it was “ offensive ” and “ outdated , ” Webster ’ s Dictionary quickly changed the online definition of the word .
“ Not once but twice you used the term ‘ sexual preference ’ to describe those in the LGBTQ community , ” she said .
“ And let me make clear : ‘ sexual preference ’ is an offensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by anti-LGBTQ activists to suggest that sexual orientation is a choice .
It is not .
Sexual orientation is a key part of a person ’ s identity .
That sexual orientation is both a normal expression of human sexuality and immutable was a key part of the majority ’ s opinion in Obergefell , which , by the way , Scalia did not agree with.
” “ With just two words , Amy Coney Barrett revealed how biased she is against LGBTQ people , ” blared an LGBTQNation headline , which suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ sexual preference , ’ a right-wing dog-whistle that suggests that LGBTQ people can be cured.
” Later in the day , Webster ’ s Dictionary tweaked its definition of “ preference ” to indicate that the term is “ offensive ” when used to refer to sexual orientation .
The change — and its timing — did not go unnoticed for long .
“ As recently as last month , Webster ’ s Dictionary included a definition of ‘ preference ’ as ‘ orientation ’ or ‘ sexual preference , ’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed it and added the word ‘ offensive.
’ ” “ Insane — I just checked through Wayback Machine and it ’ s real , ” he added .
Webster ’ s Dictionary definition earlier in the day yesterday ( left ) , and after the change last night ( right ) .
Evidently , until yesterday , only Sen. Hirono had thought that “ preference ” was an offensive term .
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden recently uttered the words “ sexual preference.
” “ Biden used the term in May of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AG ) .
“ According to some Democrats today , that should disqualify him from public office.
” “ Anyone going to ask Mazie Hirono about this ?
” “ Hilarious , ” exclaimed AG in a subsequent tweet .
“ Here is The Advocate Magazine using the term ‘ sexual preference ’ 3 weeks ago .
Right before it became offensive.
” “ To come from that history to be able to now , as a director , be telling these stories ... about young people who are just comfortable with who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual preference is , ” tweeted The Advocate , the nation ’ s premier LGBT publication .
“ It 's just glorious and so satisfying .
”

PETITION UPDATE (7/9/2021) -
Father James Altman was informed late last week that he has been removed as pastor of St. James the Less parish, and that his priestly faculties have been suspended indefinitely.
Please Click Here to WATCH LifeSite's exclusive interview with Fr. Altman, and Click Here to READ more about this turn of events.
As Bishop William J. Callahan’s decree explains, this means he is forbidden from celebrating “The Holy Eucharist” with any members of the faithful present, except for his elderly parents. He is also “no longer allowed to preach,” administer baptism, or assist at marriages.
Altman said that he wasn’t issued restrictions from hearing Confessions or Anointing of the Sick.
The decree also states that he is to continue to live within the Diocese of LaCrosse, where he has been instructed to meet with the Vicar for Clergy at least once a month, and has been “invited to begin” a month-long “spiritual retreat” to help him to “spiritually heal” and “address the issues that caused the issuance of this decree.”
The order states it is in effect as long as “cause” is present, but it does not specify what the cause is. Callahan said he asked Altman to resign on May 23 for being “divisive and ineffective.”
Altman first triggered backlash from his bishop when his video “You cannot be a Catholic and a Democrat. Period” went viral last year. Altman shared that in response to this, his office “got the most vile, despicable phone calls, letters” and “some terrible, really foul messages.”
Callahan criticized Altman at the time for his “manner and tone,” to which Altman countered, “what about the manner and tone of the 10,000 babies that are chopped up last Saturday?”
“What I would hope would always come through no matter what people think about my manner and tone, is that they would recognize that what’s coming through there is God’s love,” Altman told LifeSiteNews. “A love that I recognize because He’s loved me, and I didn’t deserve that.”
“If I seem angry at times, it has nothing to do with me, it has to do with the people. And I asked the question recently, how can they love? If you love, how can you not feed your children?”
In late April, Altman chided the U.S. bishops for needlessly shutting churches and denying the faithful sacraments during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the hierarchy showed “an abundance of cowardice.”
In his interview with LifeSite, Altman alluded to the fact that some don’t like seeing him “upset.”
“I’m thinking well, if you’re denying my child food, the Bread of Life – [Bishop Fulton J. Sheen] said, if you can’t get angry about stuff like that then you can’t love either. Because greater love has greater anger towards those things that are contrary to the salvation of eternal souls, which is the only thing that matters in the end,” said Altman.
"I don’t care what they do to me, honestly, in the end… what troubles me is the interference with the feeding of God’s children, which is through word and through the sacrament. Both of which were denied to people over the past 15 months."
Please continue to SIGN and SHARE this petition, and to continue to contact the Diocese of LaCrosse's Chancery Office, to politely voice your opposition to the removal of Fr. Altman from his parish. The Chancery's phone number is: 608-788-7700.
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PETITION UPDATE (5/24/2021) -
Father James Altman, the Wisconsin priest whose video message last fall "You can’t be a Catholic and a Democrat" went viral and who has fearlessly admonished the U.S. bishops for shutting churches and denying the faithful Sacraments during the COVID-19 crisis, announced on Pentecost Sunday that his bishop has asked him to resign for being "divisive and ineffective."
Please CLICK HERE to READ LifeSiteNews' latest article related to Fr. Altman's ongoing persecution, just to continue shepherding his flock.
Bishop William P. Callahan began threatening the outspoken priest with "canonical penalties" in September, even as public support for the priest surged among rank-and-file Catholics around the country and the world.
And now, a group called 'Faithful America' is proudly boasting responsibility for taking down Fr. Altman, but Faithful America are not even a Catholic organization!
Thankfully, Fr. Altman says he is working with a canon lawyer to resolve this matter.
WATCH Fr. Altman's Sunday sermon in which he announces the bishop's decision to ask for his resignation.
"In response my canon lawyer asked for clarification – asked for the justification and a chance to review what was in my file that suggested I was so divisive and ineffective,” explained Altman. “And I say all this only because, I'm no expert on canon law, but understand only that while we are contesting bishop's request — and we are — he could in theory appoint a parish administrator whilst I remain a pastor without duties until the appeal goes through Rome, which could take up to a year or more."
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, offered his support for Altman via Twitter.
Please continue to SIGN and SHARE this petition with your like-minded family and friends.
And, after signing and sharing, please take a minute to contact the LaCrosse Diocese to politely voice your support for Fr. Altman, and against leftist pressure groups like 'Faithful America.' Please ask Bishop Callahan to prayerfully reconsider his decision and allow Fr. Altman to remain as pastor of St. James the Less parish.
The phone number for the diocese office is: 608.788.7700
Thank you!
PETITION UPDATE (9/15/2020) -
Just this past weekend a prayer vigil was held outside the Cathedral in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on behalf of Fr. James Altman, the priest facing Church penalties for saying that you cannot be a Catholic and a Democrat in 2020.
Hundreds of faithful Catholics turn out to pray for Fr. Altman. Though Fr. Altman did use strong language to warn his flock against spiritual perils, what he said about the Democratic Party's platform is true!
Motivated by a deep sense of justice, supporters gathered at the Cathedral to pray for the priest, and for Bishop Callahan to stand by his priest rather than punish him.
"Fr. Altman is a rare breed. He’s a modern-day St. John the Baptist," declared one woman who attended the prayer vigil. "He’s really changed my life and so many others he’s had that impact on. We need more priests who are true shepherds."
Fr. Richard Heilman, who is the founder of the U.S. Grace Force and who was also present to help lead people in prayer during the vigil, had this to say about Fr. Altman: "Bottom line: he loves, loves, loves his flock. And so, like a good shepherd, if he sees the wolves invading, he sounds the warning alarm."
Please consider SIGNING this petition if you have not already signed. And, please SHARE this petition and video with your family, friends and colleagues. Thank you!
If after signing and sharing you wish to make an even greater impact, we encourage you to contact the Diocese of LaCrosse's Chancery Offices to politely let them know that you support Fr. Altman and want to see him continue in his essential ministry.
Diocese of LaCrosse's Chancery Office phone number: 608-788-7700.
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ORIGINAL PETITION TEXT:
Father James Altman, pastor of St. James the Less parish in the Wisconsin Diocese of LaCrosse, has been threatened with canonical punishment by his Bishop, Most Rev. William Patrick Callahan.
Fr. Altman's alleged "offense"?
Stating what every faithful Catholic knows to be true in 2020: "You cannot be a Catholic and a Democrat."
Please SIGN this petition which will go to Bishop Callahan and ask him to stop any canonical proceedings against Fr. Altman.
In a strongly-worded YouTube video, designed to shepherd the faithful out of harm's way (supporting the Democratic Party's evil platform), Fr. Altman states the following:
"Here's a memo to clueless, baptized Catholics out there: You cannot be Catholic and be a Democrat. Period. Their party platform absolutely is against everything the Catholic Church teaches. So, just quit pretending that you're Catholic and vote Democrat. Repent of your support of that party and its platform, or face the fires of Hell..."
Strong stuff to be sure, but Fr. Altman was taking his cue from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (whom he quotes) – the Church has a "duty and obligation" to speak up when politicians act in an immoral way.
In other words, a pastor must give strong warnings, at times, to guide souls away from grave danger, even when the dangers come from politicians or a political party.
When your house is burning down...or, more appropriately, when someone is attempting to burn your house down, it's time to dispense with the niceties of politically correct language.
And, as Fr. Altman suggests, the Democratic Party's evil platform which promotes the desecration of God's plan for humanity is, in effect, trying to burn down our house (i.e., the Church).
Not only do the Democrats openly advocate for abortion (i.e., killing innocent human beings), but they also promote the destruction of the natural family and the desecration of human nature in support of the homosexual and transgender agendas.
Remember the following:
The Obama-Biden Administration attempted to force the Little Sisters of the Poor to participate in the provision of abortion-inducing drugs and contraception and threatened schools with the loss of federal funding if they wouldn’t let boys in girls’ bathrooms and vice versa.
Democratic Senators Kamala Harris and Mazie Hirono grilled a judge, who is a Knight of Columbus, on his membership in the Knights, absurdly suggesting that membership in the Catholic mens' fraternal organization should disqualify someone from sitting on the bench.
And, in 2017, the DNC Chairman said that pro-lifers were not welcome in the party.
No faithful Catholic should even think about voting for such a platform. And, the bishops should be on the frontlines, speaking this truth to power.
Thankfully, the Bishop of Tyler, Texas, Most Rev. Joseph Strickland, has come out in support of Fr. Altman's statement, tweeting:
"As the Bishop of Tyler I endorse Fr. Altman’s statement in this video. My shame is that it has taken me so long. Thank you Fr Altman for your COURAGE. If you love Jesus & His Church & this nation...please HEED THIS MESSAGE.”
With this petition, we now ask that Fr. Altman's own bishop, Most. Rev. Callahan, likewise support his priest and stop any canonical proceedings against him.
Devoid of united leadership from the Hierarchy, individual priests must do their best to inform the laity of the mortal dangers on full view in the Democrats' platform.
And, threatening to silence priests for strongly speaking the truth only plays into the hand of those who actually hate what the Church stands for...and who will, if elected, most likely seek to injure, or even eradicate, the Church.
The bishops should know that the legacy of the Democratic Party being the party of the small man and of the Catholic immigrant is now over.
The Democratic Party of today is the party of radical individualism, not the common good. And, rabid support for abortion and the homosexual agenda are practically obligatory.
As such, the Democratic Party is not a friend of the Church and any priest or bishop who thinks otherwise is being deceived, or allowing himself to be deceived or bullied.
This is not just an abstraction! This is a serious threat to Christianity and their party's platform needs to be met with strong opposition.
Thank you for SIGNING this petition to the bishop of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Bishop Callahan, asking him to support Fr. Altman rather than bringing any canonical proceedings against him.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
'Bishop threatens ‘canonical penalties’ for priest whose viral video warned Catholics can’t be Democrats': https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bishop-threatens-canonical-penalties-for-fr-altman
YouTube Video - 'Fr. James Altman: You cannot be Catholic & a Democrat. Period.': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-7eoTN2vNM
Statement regarding Fr. James Altman from Bishop Callahan: https://diolc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Statement-Father-James-Altman-090920.pdf
'Bishop Strickland echoes priest: ‘You cannot be Catholic and be a Democrat’': https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bishop-strickland-echoes-priest-you-cannot-be-catholic-and-be-a-democrat
**Photo Credit: Screen capture from Fr. James Altman's YouTube video on Alpha News MN