lifesitenews--2020-10-07--Cdl. Dolan defends Amy Coney Barrett: She ‘takes her Catholic faith seriously’

NEW YORK , October 7 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan of New York defended Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett as a woman of faith on a September 29 segment of his Conversations with Cardinal Dolan program .
Referring to the 2017 hearings for her confirmation as a federal appeals judge , Dolan said : “ There were some nasty comments : ‘ We hear you take your faith seriously .
We hear you really believe.
’ ” “ When you look at some of that grilling in the past , it was like they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well , that ’ s just out of bounds , folks.
” One of the most direct recent criticisms of Barrett ’ s Catholicism has come from a N.Y. Times opinion piece titled “ Amy Coney Barrett and the New , Old Anti-Catholicism , ” published the same day as Barrett ’ s nomination .
The article made the claim that “ pious Catholics are a problem for liberalism , ” pointing out that John Locke “ notably excluded Catholics from the religions meriting toleration because he suspected they could not be trusted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sphere.
” Dolan himself has recently garnered criticism from liberal Catholics for his praise of President Trump and his offering of prayer at this year ’ s National Republican Convention .
Dolan maintained that his offering of prayer is not an endorsement of a party or candidate and that he would have “ happily accepted ” an invitation to offer prayer at the Democratic National Convention , as he did in 2012 .
However , according to Ginsburg ’ s biographer , Ginsburg ’ s connection to her Jewish faith was tenuous at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professor emerita of history at the University of California and biographer of Ginsburg , described a moment that “ forever marked her relationship with religious Judaism.
” Following the death of her mother , Ginsburg , who was 17 at the time , was not allowed as a woman to say the traditional Jewish mourner ’ s prayer .
“ She was extremely indignant about it , ” De Hart said .
“ She felt it was an affront to her mother , and there was nothing she could do about it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the religious dimension of Judaism.
” This becomes more apparent when one considers that in contradiction to Jewish law , Ginsburg was consistently pro-abortion during her term as a Supreme Court justice .
For example , Ginsburg joined in the court ’ s 2000 Stenberg v. Carhart decision , which struck down Nebraska ’ s law prohibiting partial-birth abortion .
Barrett , by contrast , not only is actively involved in her religious community , but lives a life shaped by her faith .
“ If Amy Coney Barrett ’ s religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmation hearings , it would presumably be because her Catholic faith appears to be of unusual intensity and character , ” reported NPR .
NPR cited advice Barrett addressed to her graduate students at Notre Dame Law School : that they should view their future legal profession “ as but a means to an end ... and that end is building the Kingdom of God . ''
Barrett also took fire from then-senator Al Franken during her 2017 court of appeals confirmation hearing for teaching constitutional law at the Blackstone Legal Fellowship , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Christian worldview appears to be an integral part of the program ’ s formation , as shown by its website .
It states that faculty engage in discussion with interns “ while promoting a robust view of universal moral truths ” and that “ the curriculum also incorporates daily worship and a devotional series.
” Barrett is perhaps most known — and most disparaged — for her involvement in the religious group People of Praise , which functions as a guiding influence in the lives of those who choose to take its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t been confirmed whether Barrett took the pledge , according to the Denver Post , “ descriptions of its hierarchy show that members almost invariably join the covenant after three to six years of religious study or they leave , so it would be very unusual for Barrett to continue to be involved for so many years without having done so.
” For various reasons , commentators have argued that the prominent role that faith takes in Barrett ’ s life shouldn ’ t be considered an issue to begin with .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religion “ totally irrelevant ” to evaluating what kind of judge she will be , Attorney General William Barr makes another point altogether .
“ In American public discourse , perhaps no concept is more misunderstood than the notion of separation of church and state , ” he said at this September ’ s National Catholic Prayer Breakfast .
“ Militant secularists have long seized on that slogan as a facile justification for attempting to drive religion from the public square , ” Barr said , “ and to exclude religious people from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversations about the common good.
” Janet Denison , a Christian blogger , views Barrett ’ s faith as a direct influence on her character , particularly now , when Barrett is taking so much heat : “ It occurred to me that , in an ocean of vitriol , she is quietly confident .
Surrounded by words of slander , she allows her life to be her defense .
She doesn ’ t just believe her opinions , she lives them .
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PETITION UPDATE (3/15/21) -
Reports suggest that the U.S. Catholic Bishops' Conference (USCCB) is preparing a vote on what to do about pro-abortion Joe Biden (and, presumably, other abortion-promoting politicians) who continues to present himself (themselves) for Holy Communion.
Public excommunication would be a suitable response for Biden's obstinate, public and grave sin of scandalously promoting abortion.
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PETITION UPDATE (2/4/20)
Since Joe Biden was sworn-in on the 20th of January, he has wasted no time in signing Executive Orders to destroy the protections which former President Trump offered to the unborn and to the innocence and modesty of children of the United States.
In one executive order, Biden rescinded the Mexico City Policy prohibiting the federal government from spending taxpayer monies on abortion and the promotion of abortion.
And, in another executive order, Biden seeks to force girls' athletic programs, restrooms, and locker rooms to accept gender-confused males.
Since the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was shamefully silent throughout the presidential campaign on the pre-eminent issues of abortion and gender ideology, and what Biden vowed he would do as president, it is cold comfort that their pro-life office is now speaking up about this Administration's wilful disregard for human life and for God's design of human nature (i.e., two biological sexes).
Stated plainly, Joe Biden is as bad as he said he would be, and the bishop, acting in unison (as the USCCB) have an obligation to the Lord (first) and to the faithful (second) to refuse Holy Communion to this grave public sinner.
With all due respect to these bishops, they diminish the Holy Eucharist and their high office, as well as cause grave scandal to the faithful, by dialoguing with a man who is promoting mass murder of the unborn against the constant teaching of the Church.
A man who continues to use the church as a backdrop for statements about how "Catholic/religious" he is, but, at the same time, is now doing everything in his power to protect the murder of the innocent, needs to publicly repent before dialogue can begin.
The bishops should not dialogue with or congratulate someone who has publicly betrayed the Church's teaching and who is leading others astray.
It's an embarrassment and a scandal for the bishops to continue to allow him to receive Holy Communion.
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PETITION UPDATE (12/10/20)
Prior to the election on November 3, the U.S. bishops did not address Joe Biden’s anti-Catholic position regarding faith and morals as a unified body.
The USCCB, the organization to which every U.S. bishop belongs and which is staffed and led by bishops, remained disgracefully silent in the run-up to the election.
What were the bishops afraid of, losing their charitable tax status with the IRS, or being deprived of fat checks from the HHS (immigration programs) and USAID (foreign aid programs)?
Or, were they just too cowardly to clearly declare Christ's law to be above man's law and risk the ire of a Joe Biden as president?
Either way, the bishops’ lack of clarity in this regard is a terrible scandal in itself and probably greatly contributed to the possible election of a pro-abortion, anti-Catholic Catholic to the presidency.
Given the fact that exit polling shows Catholics split their vote 50-50 for Trump and Biden, even a slight deviation in the heavily-Catholic swing-states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania could have produced different results.
The bishops could have spoken out against Biden’s pro-abortion stance collectively, but, again, they were overwhelmingly and shamefully silent.
Because of this, they will be at least partly responsible for the policies advanced by a Biden administration, in the event that Biden is sworn into office.
However, the bishops can, even now, mitigate the damage done by their inaction by taking the following steps: 1) Speak with one voice, as the USCCB, and plainly condemn Biden's pro-abortion stance; 2) Publicly advise Biden not to present himself for Holy Communion because of his scandalous position on abortion and homosexual "marriage;" and, 3) Tell Biden to publicly repent of publicly promoting the wilfull murder of the preborn, sins against nature, and diminishing the natural family.
Thankfully, some individual bishops have spoken out forcefully on Biden's scandalous behavior, and his standing in the Church.
On November 9, Archbishop Strickland of Tyler, Texas tweeted: “A dark cloud has descended on this nation when the USCCB and Planned Parenthood speak in unison in support of a Biden-Harris administration that supports the slaughter of innocents by abortion for all 9 months of pregnancy.”
Additionally, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, Colorado and Archbishop Charles Chaput have both declared publicly that Joe Biden “should not receive Holy Communion."
But, to add insult to injury, Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C. has said that he will give Holy Communion to Biden because “it’s a matter of the responsibility that I have as the archbishop to be engaged and to be in dialogue with him, even in those areas where we obviously have some differences.”
And, Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilmington, Delaware and Bishop McElroy of San Diego also congratulated Biden in statements, but they have not indicated whether or not they would administer Holy Communion to him.
With all due respect to these bishops, they diminish the Holy Eucharist and their high office, as well as cause grave scandal to the faithful, by dialoguing with a man who is promoting mass murder of the unborn against the constant teaching of the Church.
A man who uses the church as a backdrop to make sickening political advertisements about how "Catholic/religious" he is, but, at the same time, says that he will do everything in his power to protect the murder of the innocent, needs to publicly repent before dialogue can begin.
The bishops should not dialogue with or congratulate someone who has publicly betrayed the Church's teaching and who is leading others astray.
It's an embarrassment and a scandal for the bishops to continue to allow him to receive Holy Communion.
Please SIGN and SHARE this petition today!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-bishops-concerned-about-pro-abortion-biden-previously-hailed-him-as-second-catholic-president
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abp-aquila-backs-call-for-pro-abortion-catholic-joe-biden-to-be-denied-holy-communion?utm_source=top_news&utm_campaign=standard
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/former-philly-archbishop-biden-not-in-full-communion-with-the-catholic-church
https://www.thesoutherncross.org/news/bishop-mcelroy-offers-prayers-and-congratulations-to-president-elect-biden/
https://www.ncronline.org/news/politics/us-catholics-weigh-mixed-reaction-biden-win
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PETITION UPDATE (9/29/20)
Cardinal Raymond Burke has stated that Democratic candidate Joe Biden should not receive Holy Communion because of his support for abortion.
In an interview for Thomas McKenna's Catholic Action for Faith and Family podcast, Cardinal Burke states the following (starting around 5:00):
First of all, I would tell him [Biden] not to approach to receive Holy Communion, out of charity toward him, because that would be a sacrilege and endanger the salvation of his own soul.
But, also, he should not approach to receive Holy Communion because he gives scandal to everyone, because if someone says, 'I'm a devout Catholic," and, at the same time is promoting abortion, it gives the impression to others that it's acceptable for a Catholic to be in favor of abortion.
Of course, it's absolutely not acceptable, and never has been, and never will be.
We give thanks for Cardinal Burke's frankness and clarity. And, we call on every U.S. Catholic bishop to follow Cardinal Burke's lead and call out Joe Biden for his bloody-minded hypocrisy on the issue of abortion.
To reiterate: You cannot be a Catholic and support abortion.
Thank you for continuing to sign this urgent petition.
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PETITION UPDATE (8/17/20)
The Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, keeps claiming to be Catholic but has said he will do everything in his power to support abortion.
And, with his pick of California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, Biden has just cemented abortion into the Democrats' 2020 presidential ticket.
Indeed, Harris is vehemently pro-abortion.
During her time as attorney general of California, Harris played a key role in defending Planned Parenthood over its sale of aborted baby parts (which violated multiple federal laws, according to undercover video of abortion industry personnel).
And, last year, Harris unveiled a plan to essentially force pro-life states to seek permission from the federal government before pro-life laws can take effect.
Additionally, Harris has dangerous views on religious liberty and freedom of speech.
Harris displayed anti-Catholic bigotry in the confirmation hearings of Judge Brian Buescher. Harris cited his membership in the “all-male society” the Knights of Columbus and its stances against abortion and same-sex “marriage” as grounds for rejecting Buescher for a federal district court in Nebraska.
And, David Daleiden, head of the pro-life investigative group Center for Medical Progress, wrote that from his firsthand experience, he considers Harris the “greatest threat to First Amendment civil rights our country has ever seen.”
Joe Biden has seriously erred by taking on Kamala Harris as his running mate, further distancing himself from the truths of the Catholic Faith, especially that every life is sacred from conception till natural death.
Please CLICK HERE to read an article which details one U.S. bishop's warning about the Biden-Harris ticket.
And, please continue to SIGN and SHARE this petition.
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Of course, these two things are incompatible: you cannot be Catholic and pro-abortion.
And, a "Catholic" politician's responsibility in this regard is absolute: On pain of serious sin, he or she can never promote abortion because abortion is the wilful murder of innocent preborn human beings, and also because doing so causes grave scandal to the Church and the faithful.
Please SIGN this urgent petition asking the bishops of the United States to refuse to give Holy Communion to Joe Biden until he publicly repents from his scandalous promotion of abortion.
Biden recently promised to “codify Roe v. Wade” as president, adding, "my Justice Department will do everything in its power to stop the rash of state laws that so blatantly violate a woman’s protected, constitutional right to choose."
And, since starting his latest run for the presidency, Biden also flip-flopped against the Hyde Amendment, saying that he would allow federal funds to be spent on abortion - a position he claimed to be against for more than 40 years.
In short, Joe Biden will do everything in his power to enable and defend the wilful murder of innocent preborn human beings.
So, this should not be a hard decision for our U.S. bishops. In fact, in another circumstance, it was already done by an Illinois bishop.
Indeed, Bishop Paprocki, of Springfield, Illinois, invoked Canon 915 of the Code of Canon Law to withdraw Holy Communion from two Illinois state politicians who had worked to enact radical new abortion legislation in 2019.
Canon 915 states: "Those who have been excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or declaration of the penalty and others obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion."
Of course, no-one, least of all the bishops, wants anyone to be deprived of Holy Communion.
A politician who publicly and obstinately advocates for the murder of innocent preborn babies puts himself out-of-communion with the Church and her teaching.
Pro-abortion politicians should not think that they can advocate for the murder of the unborn and receive the Body of Christ at the same time. This would be to defile the Eucharist while giving scandal to the faithful.
Depriving politicians of Holy Communion is not just meant to prevent scandal; it is also designed to bring a grave public sinner to repentance. In this way, such an action is meant to be for the good of their souls, too.
Thank you for SIGNING this urgent petition which calls on the U.S. Catholic bishops to refuse to admit Joe Biden to Holy Communion until he publicly repents from his scandalous promotion of abortion.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Joe Biden: I support abortion ‘under any circumstance’ - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/joe-biden-i-support-abortion-under-any-circumstance
Catholic priest denies Joe Biden Holy Communion for pro-abortion stance - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/catholic-priest-denies-joe-biden-holy-communion-for-pro-abortion-stance
Cardinal McCarrick and the Concealing of Rome’s Position on Denying Communion - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-mccarrick-and-the-concealing-of-romes-position-on-denying-communio
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lifesitenews--2020-10-07--Appeal court rules Minnesota schools must let boys claiming to be female into girls’ locker rooms

MINNEAPOLIS , Minnesota , October 7 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — The Minnesota appeals court ruled last week that schools must allow students who identify as the opposite sex to use locker rooms that match their so-called “ gender identity.
” Peter LaBarbera , president of Americans For Truth About Homosexuality , denounced the decision as a “ travesty of justice ” that will “ ‘ normalize sex and gender deviance among children.
” The appeal court found that the Anoka-Hennepin School District violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when it required a female student who identified as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her second year as a member of the Coon Rapids High School boys ’ swim team .
The parents of the student , identified in court documents as N.H. , sued the school district last year , and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights intervened in the case .
Judge Peter Reyes , appointed by Democratic Gov .
Mark Dayton in 2014 , wrote the majority September 28 decision , with Judge Denise Reilly , another 2014 Dayton appointee , concurring .
“ N.H .
identifies as male , has socially transitioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” noted Reyes , adding that others identified and treated N.H. “ as a male.
” The student was “ similarly situated ” to her peers because she “ sought to use a locker room that corresponded with his ( sic ) gender identity.
” “ Applying the plain language of the statute , we conclude that requiring a transgender student to use a different locker-room facility because of his ( sic ) sexual orientation is discrimination under Minn. Stat .
§ 363A.13 , subd .
1 , ” wrote Reyes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the overwhelming majority of federal courts that have recently examined transgender education-discrimination claims under Title IX have concluded that preventing a transgender student from using a school restroom or locker room consistent with the student ’ s gender identity violates Title IX , ” he added .
Indeed , the Minnesota ruling comes a month after the Fourth U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the Gavin Grimm case that the now-graduated Virginia high school female student had a right to use male bathrooms under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal Education Amendments of 1972 .
In N.H. ’ s case , according to the court ’ s summary , she was allowed to use the boys ’ locker room during her freshman year on the swim team .
Near the end of the season , however , the school district notified her that she would have to use the girls ’ locker room , but “ retracted its decision later that same day.
” The summary stated that N.H. was hospitalized four days later “ because of mental health concerns.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room to create an “ enhanced privacy ” section with a separate entrance , and in March 2017 , the district recommended in a letter to her mother that N.H. , now a sophomore , use this facility .
When N.H. continued to use the boys ’ locker room , the school district told her mother she would be disciplined .
N.H. then transferred to another school .
Judge Matthew Johnson , appointed in 2008 by former Republican Gov .
Tim Pawlenty , dissented , and based his opinion in part on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This court has held that men and women are not similarly situated for purposes of an equal-protection claim if governmental action legitimately depends on differences in their respective anatomies , ” Johnson wrote .
“ N.H. ’ s complaint claim does not state a claim on which relief can be granted because N.H. was not similarly situated in all relevant respects to the cisgender boys in ( her ) gym class , ” he added .
Spokesman for Anoka-Hennepin Schools Jim Skelly said the district is reviewing the decision and will consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal , a possible settlement or going to trial , the Associated Press reported .
“ The district ’ s top priority is maintaining a learning environment that is safe , secure , and free from discrimination , and its decision will be guided by those values , ” Skelly said in a statement .
Both N.H. , who replaced her mother as respondent in the suit when she turned 18 , and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights lauded the decision .
“ I never want any student to experience the discrimination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at my school , ” stated N.H. in a statement published by the Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union .
“ Today ’ s decision makes it very clear that segregating trans students doesn ’ t just dehumanize us , it violates our legal rights , ” she said .
“ This decision means that schools are now safer and more welcoming for transgender and gender nonconforming students across Minnesota , ” said Department of Human Rights Deputy Commissioner Irina Vaynerman in a statement .
However , AFTAH ’ s LaBarbera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this appeals court decision is a travesty of justice that institutionalizes discrimination against biological girls and women , whose privacy and civil rights are violated through school policies that cater to radical transgender ideology , ” he told LifeSiteNews in an email .
“ Ultimately , this goes to the U.S. Supreme Court , and I hope that LGBTQueer gender ideology won ’ t win there , although it already has under the Bostock ruling , ” added LaBarbera , also the founder of a new organization , Center for Morality .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the danger of anti-scientific court decisions like this is that they ‘ normalize ’ sex and gender deviance among children , ” he said .
“ If the highest levels of our legal system reinforce the idea that mere feelings triumph over DNA , biological reality and God ’ s natural created order , then it will only encourage countless more children to embrace transgender confusion as an identity — which is destructive not only to their developing bodies but their precious souls as well .
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The court ruled that ‘requiring a transgender student to use a different locker-room facility because of his sexual orientation is discrimination.’
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, October 7, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — The Minnesota appeals court ruled last week that schools must allow students who identify as the opposite sex to use locker rooms that match their so-called “gender identity.”
Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, denounced the decision as a “travesty of justice” that will “‘normalize sex and gender deviance among children.”
The appeal court found that the Anoka-Hennepin School District violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when it required a female student who identified as a male to use a segregated locker room in her second year as a member of the Coon Rapids High School boys’ swim team.
The parents of the student, identified in court documents as N.H., sued the school district last year, and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights intervened in the case.
Judge Peter Reyes, appointed by Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014, wrote the majority September 28 decision, with Judge Denise Reilly, another 2014 Dayton appointee, concurring.
“N.H. identifies as male, has socially transitioned to male, and lives as male,” noted Reyes, adding that others identified and treated N.H. “as a male.”
The student was “similarly situated” to her peers because she “sought to use a locker room that corresponded with his (sic) gender identity.”
“Applying the plain language of the statute, we conclude that requiring a transgender student to use a different locker-room facility because of his (sic) sexual orientation is discrimination under Minn. Stat. § 363A.13, subd. 1,” wrote Reyes.
Moreover, “as N.H. argues, the overwhelming majority of federal courts that have recently examined transgender education-discrimination claims under Title IX have concluded that preventing a transgender student from using a school restroom or locker room consistent with the student’s gender identity violates Title IX,” he added.
Indeed, the Minnesota ruling comes a month after the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the Gavin Grimm case that the now-graduated Virginia high school female student had a right to use male bathrooms under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, and Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972.
In N.H.’s case, according to the court’s summary, she was allowed to use the boys’ locker room during her freshman year on the swim team. Near the end of the season, however, the school district notified her that she would have to use the girls’ locker room, but “retracted its decision later that same day.”
The summary stated that N.H. was hospitalized four days later “because of mental health concerns.”
The school then remodeled the boys’ locker room to create an “enhanced privacy” section with a separate entrance, and in March 2017, the district recommended in a letter to her mother that N.H., now a sophomore, use this facility.
When N.H. continued to use the boys’ locker room, the school district told her mother she would be disciplined. N.H. then transferred to another school.
Judge Matthew Johnson, appointed in 2008 by former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty, dissented, and based his opinion in part on the fact that N.H. remains anatomically female.
“This court has held that men and women are not similarly situated for purposes of an equal-protection claim if governmental action legitimately depends on differences in their respective anatomies,” Johnson wrote.
“N.H.’s complaint claim does not state a claim on which relief can be granted because N.H. was not similarly situated in all relevant respects to the cisgender boys in (her) gym class,” he added.
Spokesman for Anoka-Hennepin Schools Jim Skelly said the district is reviewing the decision and will consider its next steps, which include an appeal, a possible settlement or going to trial, the Associated Press reported.
“The district’s top priority is maintaining a learning environment that is safe, secure, and free from discrimination, and its decision will be guided by those values,” Skelly said in a statement.
Both N.H., who replaced her mother as respondent in the suit when she turned 18, and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights lauded the decision.
“I never want any student to experience the discrimination and cruelty I experienced from the adults at my school,” stated N.H. in a statement published by the Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
“Today’s decision makes it very clear that segregating trans students doesn’t just dehumanize us, it violates our legal rights,” she said.
“This decision means that schools are now safer and more welcoming for transgender and gender nonconforming students across Minnesota,” said Department of Human Rights Deputy Commissioner Irina Vaynerman in a statement.
However, AFTAH’s LaBarbera has a different view.
“Obviously, this appeals court decision is a travesty of justice that institutionalizes discrimination against biological girls and women, whose privacy and civil rights are violated through school policies that cater to radical transgender ideology,” he told LifeSiteNews in an email.
“Ultimately, this goes to the U.S. Supreme Court, and I hope that LGBTQueer gender ideology won’t win there, although it already has under the Bostock ruling,” added LaBarbera, also the founder of a new organization, Center for Morality.
“But on a deeper level, the danger of anti-scientific court decisions like this is that they ‘normalize’ sex and gender deviance among children,” he said.
“If the highest levels of our legal system reinforce the idea that mere feelings triumph over DNA, biological reality and God’s natural created order, then it will only encourage countless more children to embrace transgender confusion as an identity — which is destructive not only to their developing bodies but their precious souls as well.”
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lifesitenews--2020-10-07--Numerous Catholic groups organize public rosary rallies to pray for healing, peace in America

October 7 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Catholics around the world celebrate October as the month of the Holy Rosary and , in the United States , frequently ask Our Lady of the Rosary ’ s intercession during contentious election seasons .
This year , multiple groups are calling for public rosary processions to pray for the reunification of the United States around its founding principles before the November presidential election .
Many bishops are encouraging or even leading the events , including Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay , Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles , Bishop Jeffrey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gainer of Harrisburg .
For the leaders of Unite Our Nation , the vision of public rosary processions across the country praying for “ peace , unity , and healing ” began on the feast of the Assumption in Madison , Wisconsin , with a Eucharistic procession through downtown led by Bishop Donald Hying of Madison and Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee .
Unite Our Nation is not political but “ was formed to help bring peace and prayer to local communities , and healing to our nation .
We are passionately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America.
” Unite Our Nation prayer processions are now being organized across the country .
“ We are all human and within that humanity we ask for Our Lady of Fatima ’ s intercession to her son for the protection of our families , our leaders and our nation , ” says Maria Frausto Chavez , who is helping organize a Unite Our Nation procession In San Diego in conjunction with the annual America Needs Fatima national Public Square Rosary Rally .
America Needs Fatima , a campaign of the American Society for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TFP ) , regularly sees more than 21,000 groups sign on to host Public Square Rosary Rallies on the Saturday closest to October 13 - the feast of the last apparition of Fatima and the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun , which is October 10 this year .
The purpose of the rallies is to “ is to win the heart and soul of America for Mary by spreading Our Lady 's Fatima message and promoting devotion to Her Immaculate Heart.
” So far this year , more than 19,000 groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coast was inspired by Poland ’ s 2017 Rosary to the Borders , during which tens of thousands of Poles prayed the rosary together at the borders of their country on October 7 , the feast of the Holy Rosary and the anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto .
Other nations joined the event , including the United States .
Rosary Coast to Coast encourages a 54-day Novena for Our Nation from August 15 to October 7 , praying “ for the protection and provision for the USA and the world , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rights of the unborn , elderly and weak in our society and the attacks on marriage and family values.
” The novena concludes with the Rosary Coast to Coast on October 11 , with hundreds of rosary rallies in unison across the country , at 4 p.m. Eastern time .
The National Rosary Rally event , in Washington , D.C. , will begin with a Eucharistic procession to the United States Capitol and praying the rosary for respect for life at all stages of development , the sanctity of marriage and families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the return of our nation to God and holiness .
Speakers at the rally include Bishop Joseph L. Coffey , auxiliary bishop to the Archdiocese for Military Services , and Sr. Deirdre Byrne .
Cardinal Raymond Burke supports the movement .
“ I wholeheartedly endorse the Novena for Our Nation and the Rosary Rally .
… I urge as many as are able to participate in these great spiritual works for the sake of our entire nation .
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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


lifesitenews--2020-10-07--9,000 medical professionals criticize lockdowns, argue for ‘focused protection’ and return to normal

9,000 medical professionals criticize lockdowns, argue for ‘focused protection’ and return to normal life

GREAT BARRINGTON , Massachusetts , October 7 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – More than 9,000 medical professionals concerned about the physical and mental health consequences of current COVID-19 policies have signed a declaration that recommends fighting the virus using an approach called “ Focused Protection : ” The most compassionate approach that balances the risks and benefits of reaching herd immunity , is to allow those who are at minimal risk of death to live their lives normally to build up immunity to the virus through natural infection , while better protecting those who are at highest risk .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ declaration stresses that lockdown policies are producing “ lower childhood vaccination rates , worsening cardiovascular disease outcomes , fewer cancer screenings and deteriorating mental health.
” The declaration goes on to say that it is “ a grave injustice ” to keep kids out of school , because for them , “ COVID-19 is less dangerous than many other harms , including influenza.
” For those who are vulnerable , many of the procedures already in place should be maintained , such as testing nursing home staff and visitors for the virus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and having those at risk meet with family members outdoors .
For those who are not vulnerable , life should go back to normal while maintaining basic hygiene , such as staying home when sick and frequent hand washing .
According to The Federalist , the three co-authors of the declaration , “ Drs .
Martin Kulldorff of Harvard University , Sunetra Gupta of Oxford University , and Jay Bhattacharya of Stanford University ... have each recently provided counsel to the White House in navigating the subsequent phases of the pandemic.
” Over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed the declaration as well .

GREAT BARRINGTON, Massachusetts, October 7, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – More than 9,000 medical professionals concerned about the physical and mental health consequences of current COVID-19 policies have signed a declaration that recommends fighting the virus using an approach called “Focused Protection:”
Called the Great Barrington Declaration, the signers argue:
The most compassionate approach that balances the risks and benefits of reaching herd immunity, is to allow those who are at minimal risk of death to live their lives normally to build up immunity to the virus through natural infection, while better protecting those who are at highest risk. We call this Focused Protection.
The declaration stresses that lockdown policies are producing “lower childhood vaccination rates, worsening cardiovascular disease outcomes, fewer cancer screenings and deteriorating mental health.” The declaration goes on to say that it is “a grave injustice” to keep kids out of school, because for them, “COVID-19 is less dangerous than many other harms, including influenza.”
For those who are vulnerable, many of the procedures already in place should be maintained, such as testing nursing home staff and visitors for the virus, having supplies delivered to the homebound, and having those at risk meet with family members outdoors.
For those who are not vulnerable, life should go back to normal while maintaining basic hygiene, such as staying home when sick and frequent hand washing.
According to The Federalist, the three co-authors of the declaration, “Drs. Martin Kulldorff of Harvard University, Sunetra Gupta of Oxford University, and Jay Bhattacharya of Stanford University…have each recently provided counsel to the White House in navigating the subsequent phases of the pandemic.”
Over 87,000 members of the general public have signed the declaration as well.
— Article continues below Petition — PETITION: No to mandatory vaccination for the coronavirus Show Petition Text 1082415 have signed the petition. Let's get to 1100000 ! Thank you for signing this petition! Add your signature: Show Petition Text Country... State... Sign this Petition People of goodwill can disagree about the safety, efficacy and religious implications of a new vaccine for the coronavirus. But, everyone should agree on this point: No government can force anyone who has reached legal adulthood to be vaccinated for the coronavirus. Equally, no government can vaccinate minors for the coronavirus against the will of their parents or guardians. Please SIGN this urgent petition which urges policymakers at every level of government to reject calls for mandatory coronavirus vaccination. Fear of a disease - which we know very little about, relative to other similar diseases - must not lead to knee-jerk reactions regarding public health, nor can it justify supporting the hidden agenda of governmental as well as non-governmental bodies that have apparent conflicts of interest in plans to restrict personal freedoms. The so-called "public health experts" have gotten it wrong many times during the current crisis. We should not, therefore, allow their opinions to rush decision-makers into policies regarding vaccination. And, while some people, like Bill Gates, may have a lot of money, his opinion and that of his NGO (the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) - namely, that life will not return to normal till people are widely vaccinated - should not be permitted to influence policy decisions on a coronavirus vaccination program. Finally, we must also not allow the rush by pharmaceutical companies to produce a new coronavirus vaccine to, itself, become an imperative for vaccination. Unwitting citizens must not be used as guinea pigs for New World Order ideologues, or Big Pharma, in pursuit of a vaccine (and, profits) which may not even protect against future mutated strains of the coronavirus. And it goes without saying that the production of vaccines using aborted babies for cell replication is a total non-starter, as the technique is gravely immoral. However, if after sufficient study of the issue, a person who has reached the age of majority wishes to be vaccinated with a morally produced vaccine, along with his children, that is his business. But we cannot and will not permit the government to make that decision for us. Thank you for SIGNING and SHARING this petition, urging policymakers at all levels of government to reject mandatory coronavirus vaccination. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bill Gates: Life won’t go back to ‘normal’ until population 'widely vaccinated' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bill-gates-life-wont-go-back-to-normal-until-population-widely-vaccinated COVID-19 scare leads to more digital surveillance, talk of mandatory vaccine 'tattoos' for kids' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/covid-19-scare-leads-to-more-digital-surveillance-talk-of-mandatory-vaccine-tattoos-for-kids Trudeau says no return to ‘normal’ without vaccine: 'Could take 12 to 18 months' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trudeau-says-no-return-to-normal-without-vaccine-could-take-12-to-18-months Trudeau mulls making coronavirus vaccine mandatory for Canadians - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trudeau-mulls-making-coronavirus-vaccine-mandatory-for-canadians US bishop vows to ‘refuse’ COVID-19 vaccine if made from ‘aborted fetal tissue' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-bishop-vows-to-refuse-covid-19-vaccine-if-made-from-aborted-fetal-tissue ** While LifeSite opposes immorally-produced vaccines using aborted fetal cell lines, we do not have a position on any particular coronavirus vaccines produced without such moral problems. We realize many have general concerns about vaccines, but also recognize that millions of lives have been saved due to vaccines. *** Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition
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lifesitenews--2020-10-07--Planned Parenthood president: Protecting abortion is the fight of this ‘generation’

October 7 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews.com ) – It could easily be argued that one-third of Gen X , Millennials , and Gen Z in the U.S. have been killed by abortion since the Supreme Court imposed abortion on demand across America in 1973 .
But Planned Parenthood ’ s president is worried that losing the so-called right to abortion is this generation ’ s fight .
“ Every generation has their fights and this is ours , ” Alexis McGill Johnson , Planned Parenthood president and CEO , told Fast Company , an American business print and online magazine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is concerned Judge Amy Coney Barrett ’ s nomination to the Supreme Court will tip the balance of the court towards a pro-life majority .
“ After the Senate confirmed Justice Kavanaugh , ” Johnson said , “ state politicians worked quickly to introduce more than 300 abortion restrictions and passed 25 abortion bans in a single year , many of which are working their way through the court systems right now.
” Johnson suggested moving forward with a Supreme Court nomination and appointment is insensitive in light of the suffering Americans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate Republican leadership is ramming through a confirmation process while continuing to ignore the harms wrought by the pandemic and our nation ’ s collective pain—it ’ s unacceptable , and the majority of Americans agree.
” Yet , the pandemic did not seem to hurt Planned Parenthood ’ s bottom line .
Abortion centers were deemed “ essential ” in many states while many family businesses were shut down – some permanently .
Johnson admitted Planned Parenthood visits last spring were significant , “ At the height of the pandemic , between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centers conducted nearly 800,000 visits—including telehealth visits—to get people what they need.
” Pandemic concerns were not the only things discussed in the interview .
Johnson was asked about Planned Parenthood ’ s undeniable racist orgins and the disproportionate amount of blacks affected by abortion .
She chalked it up to systemic racism .
“ As an organization , we are over 100 years old .
There ’ s no institution in this country that ’ s not implicated by growing up in a world of white supremacy and misogyny .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a systemic problem.
” Planned Parenthood aborts more than 300,000 children each year .

October 7, 2020 (LifeSiteNews.com) – It could easily be argued that one–third of Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z in the U.S. have been killed by abortion since the Supreme Court imposed abortion on demand across America in 1973. But Planned Parenthood’s president is worried that losing the so-called right to abortion is this generation’s fight.
“Every generation has their fights and this is ours,” Alexis McGill Johnson, Planned Parenthood president and CEO, told Fast Company, an American business print and online magazine in an interview this week.
Johnson is concerned Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court will tip the balance of the court towards a pro-life majority. “After the Senate confirmed Justice Kavanaugh,” Johnson said, “state politicians worked quickly to introduce more than 300 abortion restrictions and passed 25 abortion bans in a single year, many of which are working their way through the court systems right now.”
Johnson suggested moving forward with a Supreme Court nomination and appointment is insensitive in light of the suffering Americans are enduring because of the coronavirus. “Senate Republican leadership is ramming through a confirmation process while continuing to ignore the harms wrought by the pandemic and our nation’s collective pain—it’s unacceptable, and the majority of Americans agree.”
Yet, the pandemic did not seem to hurt Planned Parenthood’s bottom line. Abortion centers were deemed “essential” in many states while many family businesses were shut down – some permanently. Johnson admitted Planned Parenthood visits last spring were significant, “At the height of the pandemic, between April and June, Planned Parenthood health centers conducted nearly 800,000 visits—including telehealth visits—to get people what they need.”
Pandemic concerns were not the only things discussed in the interview. Johnson was asked about Planned Parenthood’s undeniable racist orgins and the disproportionate amount of blacks affected by abortion. She chalked it up to systemic racism.
“As an organization, we are over 100 years old. There’s no institution in this country that’s not implicated by growing up in a world of white supremacy and misogyny. So, we have to find a systemic solution to a systemic problem.”
Planned Parenthood aborts more than 300,000 children each year.
— Article continues below Petition — URGENT PETITION: Tell the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade Show Petition Text 61375 have signed the petition. Let's get to 70000 ! Thank you for signing this petition! Add your signature: Show Petition Text Country... State... Sign this Petition PETITION UPDATE (9/26/2020): With President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we are closer than we have been in decades to seeing Roe vs. Wade overturned. We now encourage the Senate to confirm Barrett as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Barrett has a fantastic track recond on sanctity of life issues, has seven children, and is a devout believer. She is the perfect remedy for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's radical pro-abortionism. Please READ the full story here: 'BREAKING: Trump nominates Catholic mom of 7 Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court' And then, please SIGN this petition telling the High Court that it's now time to end the activist Roe vs. Wade judgment. Thank you! __________________________________________________________________ PETITION UPDATE (6/29/2020): In a decision which has imperiled more abortion-minded women, sentenced more preborn to death, and upset pro-lifers across the nation,the United States Supreme Court decided 5-4 to strike down a Louisiana law requiring basic medical precautions in the event of abortion complications, with Chief Justice John Roberts reversing his own past decision to uphold a similar Texas law. Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer wrote the majority opinion, which held that the Louisiana law was unconstitutional for the simple fact that it was “almost word-for-word identical” to the Texas one the court already struck down in 2016. In his concurring opinion, Chief Justice Roberts acknowledged that he had “joined the dissent in Whole Woman’s Health and continue to believe that the case was wrongly decided. The question today however is not whether Whole Woman’s Health was right or wrong, but whether to adhere to it in deciding the present case.” We call on the Supreme Court to stop supporting the culture of death and overturn Roe vs Wade, now. PETITION UPDATE (1/20/2020): Hundreds of thousands of people will gather in Washington, D.C., this coming Friday, January 24th, for the March for Life. They will be praying for an end to Roe vs Wade, as the Supreme Court will hear a crucial, abortion-related case later this year in March. United our voices can change the course of history. Sign this petition TODAY! (LEARN MORE BELOW) PETITION UPDATE (1/3/2020): In advance of the Supreme Court's hearing arguments in an important abortion case later this year in March, 207 U.S. Senators and Representatives have signed amicus briefs supporting a Louisiana law requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges at a hospital nearby an abortion center. Some of these supporting briefs also suggest that now is the time to reconsider Roe vs Wade as sound law. Please SIGN this petition, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Roe vs Wade. _____________________________________________________________________________ More than 60 million Americans have been slaughtered in their mother's wombs as a result of Roe v. Wade. This activist, unconstitutional ruling in 1973 has left countless women emotionally and psychologically scarred. It was believed by many that Roe would be overturned in 1992 with Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Despite having eight Republican-appointed judges at the time, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold it. Since then, major gains have been made in the fight for life, and many lives have been saved. However, Roe v. Wade remains the law of the land, leaving millions of defenseless pre-born children vulnerable to murder. According to a 2016 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35% of aborted babies are African American, despite black women only making up six percent of the U.S. population. 19% of aborted babies are Hispanic. We thus again call on the court to do everything they can to end Roe vs Wade. Now is the time for pro-lifers to join together and ensure that all of God's children have a right to life. Roe v. Wade must come to an end! FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/supreme-court-strikes-down-louisiana-abortion-regulations https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/over-200-congressmen-as-us-supreme-court-to-reconsider-roe-v-wade https://www.foxnews.com/politics/congress-members-file-competing-legal-briefs-in-key-scotus-abortion-case Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition
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lifesitenews--2020-10-07--Associated Press urges reporters to stop calling riots ‘riots’

October 7 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – The Associated Press ( AP ) has issued a new set of guidelines discouraging journalists from referring to riots as “ riots , ” urging them to use the term “ unrest ” instead .
“ A riot is a wild or violent disturbance of the peace involving a group of people , ” the new addition to the AP Stylebook says .
“ The term riot suggests uncontrolled chaos and pandemonium .
Focusing on rioting and property destruction rather than underlying grievance has been used in the past to stigmatize broad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police brutality or for racial justice , going back to the urban uprisings of the 1960s.
” Instead , the AP wants journalists to use the term “ unrest ” because it is a “ vaguer , milder and less emotional term for a condition of angry discontent and protest verging on revolt.
” The new advice follows months of the mainstream media working to downplay violence that has accompanied Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) protests across the United States , from arson to looting to assault and more : Slanting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AP , which in 2017 approved a slate of terminology favorable to transgender activists , such as using “ they/them/their ” for “ stories about people who identify as neither male nor female or ask not to be referred to as he/she/him/her , ” changing “ gender transition ” to “ gender confirmation , ” and declaring that “ gender refers to a person ’ s social identity , while sex refers to biological characteristics .
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Violence has erupted on American streets.
Of course, this is not surprising given the violent rhetoric employed by Democratic politicians and liberal media personalities over the past four years. [See the link, below]
But now, not even U.S. Senators are immune from being violently accosted and detained against their will, as were Sen. Rand Paul and his wife, just late last week in Washington, D.C.
It is believed that many people engaging in violent behavior have been organized and financially supported to inflict as much mayhem as possible to further the 'cause' of a Leftist revolution in the United States.
This petition calls for the U.S. Attorney General, William Barr, and his Justice Department to launch an investigation into these violent disturbances - and, in particular, to investigate who has been funding the instigators.
This petition also calls for particular attention to be given to the Black Lives Matter Global Network organization which has been calling for revolution on the home page of its website, and which is running a petition to defund the police.
Calling for revolution and running a petition to defund the police, while at the same time refusing to condemn the violence against innocent citizens by self-professed BLM activists, is at best highly irresponsible, and at worst, criminal behavior.
It is known that the organization has received donations from the secretive Tides Foundation as well as from George Soros' Open Society Foundations, both of which are less-than-transparent funders of far-left causes.
And, it is also known that Black Lives Matter movement organizations, of which the Black Lives Matter Global Network is the self-styled head, have raked in over $1 Billion dollars in corporate giving.
It is, therefore, very likely that corporations are directly, if unwittingly, paying to mobilize and support the people who are destroying American cities during these violent protests.
And, the fact that the Black Lives Matter organization operates a decentralized network of chapters begs the question as to what kind of activities the chapters sponsor with any funding they receive from their organization's central office.
Investigations need to be launched quickly.
Starting with those who are inciting the violence, here is what Senator Paul said needs to happen to get to the bottom of this:
"They all need to be arrested, and I'm not saying forever, but they need to be arrested, questioned, they need to say where you're staying, and the bills need to be subpoenaed by a judge, to say 'who paid for your bill, how did you get here on a plane and staying in a fancy hotel, and yet you're acting like a criminal.' Something's going on here and it's much bigger than people think."
Senator Paul is right, and the Justice Department needs to act now.
Please SIGN this petition which calls on U.S. Attorney General, William Barr, to launch inquiries into the violent unrest which has seized some American cities, and, in particular, focus on what, if any, role the Black Lives Matter organization has played in inciting this turmoil.
Thank you!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
'‘Not normal’: US senator lays out dangerous connections linking US-wide mob action' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/not-normal-us-senator-lays-out-dangerous-connections-linking-us-wide-mob-action
'Republican congressman echoes Rand Paul’s call for DOJ probe into funding of riots' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/republican-congressman-echoes-rand-pauls-call-for-doj-probe-into-funding-of-riots
'Black Lives Matter groups are multiplying — and competing for donations' - https://nypost.com/2020/08/15/blm-groups-are-multiplying-and-competing-for-donations/
YouTube video showing clips of Democratic politicians and liberal celebrities inciting unrest, and, in some cases, violence - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=0&v=7yYplnEkbqU&feature=emb_logo
'Catholic civil rights group: Black Lives Matter endangers blacks' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/catholic-civil-rights-group-black-lives-matter-endangers-blacks
Black Lives Matter video which says that they "continue the tradition of revolution" - https://blacklivesmatter.com/now-we-transform/
Tides Foundation webpage describing their partnership with the Black Lives Matter organization - https://www.tides.org/our-community/partnerships/tides-welcomes-black-lives-matter/
Reuters 'Fact Check' admitting Soros' Open Society Foundations contributed to the Black Lives Matter organization - https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-false-george-soros-claims/fact-checkfalseclaims-about-george-soros-idUSKBN23P2XJ
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lifesitenews--2020-10-07--Trump: Biden y Dems apoyan la ‘ejecución’ de recién nacidos

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7 de octubre de 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – La política de aborto de los demócratas es tan extrema que apoyan la “ejecución” de recién nacidos, escribió hoy el presidente Donald Trump en Twitter.
Wow. Joe Biden just took a more Liberal position on Roe v. Wade than Elizabeth Warren at her highest. He also wants to PACK our great United States Supreme Court. This is what the Dems will do. Remember as they try changing positions before elections end. GET OUT AND VOTE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2020
En un ayuntamiento de la NBC en Miami esta semana, un interrogador preguntó qué haría Joe Biden para proteger los llamados “derechos reproductivos” de las mujeres si la jueza Amy Coney Barrett es confirmada en la Corte Suprema. Biden respondió que si Coney Barrett fuera confirmada y revocara Roe v.Wade (la decisión de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos de 1973 que imponía el aborto a pedido en todo el país), “lo único responsable sería aprobar una legislación que convirtiera a Roe en la ley del país. Eso es lo que yo haría.”
Trump siguió su tweet señalando el respaldo de Biden en 2017 al gobernador de Virginia, Ralph Northam.
Biden and Democrats just clarified the fact that they are fully in favor of (very) LATE TERM ABORTION, right up until the time of birth, and beyond – which would be execution. Biden even endorsed the Governor of Virginia, who stated this clearly for all to hear. GET OUT & VOTE!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2020
“Biden y los demócratas acaban de aclarar el hecho de que están totalmente a favor del (extremo) ABORTO TARDÍO, hasta el momento del nacimiento y más allá, lo que sería la ejecución. Biden incluso apoyó al gobernador de Virginia, quien declaró esto claramente para que todos lo escucharan. SALGA Y VOTE !!!”
Los comentarios de Northam de enero de 2019 sobre el aborto tardío parecían implicar la posibilidad de infanticidio. Trump ha recordado periódicamente a los votantes la postura radical a favor del aborto que es característica de los políticos del Partido Demócrata. En un discurso de campaña de agosto de 2019, dijo que “prácticamente todos los demócratas de alto nivel ahora también apoyan el aborto tardío, arrancando a los bebés directamente de la habitación de la madre, hasta el momento del Nacimiento.” Luego recordó los comentarios de Northam antes de decir que le había pedido al Congreso “prohibir los abortos extremos tardíos porque los republicanos creen que cada niño es un regalo sagrado de Dios.”
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lifesitenews--2020-10-07--Why ‘conversion therapy bans’ are really about banning Christian preaching, teaching, pastoral suppo

Why ‘conversion therapy bans’ are really about banning Christian preaching, teaching, pastoral support

October 7 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Proponents of the so-called “ conversion therapy bans ” cropping up in many Western countries have a very simple and very compelling public rationalization for these laws .
These laws , they claim , are necessary to prevent young people from being forced into dangerous and discredited therapies that attempt to alter who they are .
The phrase “ conversion therapy , ” which has generally been used to refer to abusive practices such as electroshock therapy and conjures up ugly images almost immediately , has been used very intentionally .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oppose banning that ?
Even the United Nations has called on member nations to get on board .
Of course , these so-called “ conversion therapy bans ” are actually designed to do far more than ban practices that already attract universal condemnation .
The bylaw recently passed in Calgary , for example , could jail parents and criminalize Christian speech , as even having pastoral conversations about unwanted same-sex attraction or genuine gender confusion could be covered .
Based on definitions of “ hate ” and “ cruelty ” used by most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assume that this is their intention .
The “ conversion therapy ban ” currently being proposed by Trudeau ’ s Liberals could theoretically send parents to jail for opposing sex changes for their children .
The same laws are cropping up in the United Kingdom—and members of post-Christian churches are coming forward as key advocates .
Back in July , a letter signed by the Moderator of the Baptist Union Rev .
David Mayne , the Bishop of Liverpool Rev .
Paul Bayes , and other religious leaders called on Prime Minister Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full range of religious practices ” and stated explicitly that conversations between congregants and religious leaders on sinful sexual practices were putting lives at risk .
Religious communities , they stated , needed to be forced into change : In fact , the signatories actually stated that even conversations that were wanted and initiated by those struggling with unwanted attraction should be banned , and orthodox clergy prosecuted : We urge you to make it clear that the UK will not tolerate those who practice conversion therapy in any form , whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who practice it will be prosecuted .
This will have the impact of causing religious leaders to think twice , as they will be loath to risk having a criminal record that would stop them from following their vocation .
In short , the signatories of the letter echoed 2017 calls by the Church of England to ban “ conversion therapy ” —but took it even further by calling on legislation that would essentially outlaw calls for sexual chastity as Christians have understood it for 2,000 years .
Now , former evangelical and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack on orthodox Christian communities , stating in a press release put out by the UK charity Oasis Trust that even traditionally Christian expressions of support for those struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction and the offer of prayers was “ psychologically abusive , ” and stated that Christian teaching on sexuality that taught people “ that their desires are ‘ sinful ’ ” is dangerous because it “ only contributes to the already high levels of mental health issue reported among people from the LGBT+ community.
” I ’ ve suspected for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therapy bans ” are simply a Trojan horse that can effectively be used to render preaching , teaching , pastoral support , and Christian counseling on any LGBT-related issue illegal .
If a person who identifies as LGBT hears a sermon , or asks advice and is told not to act on desires , or even asks if he or she should seek to live chastely—any response that adheres to the orthodox Christian position on sexuality could result in prosecution .
You ’ ll notice that advocates of these laws consistently and specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being told their desire are sinful .
This is intentional : It allows them to say that Christian speech is quite literally life-threatening .
The fact that this is nonsense isn ’ t relevant .
I ’ ve often been told that my concerns are hyperbolic .
But here , for your consideration , are advocates for conversion therapy bans openly advocating for the prosecution of Christians—and some leaders even suggesting that religious people must be forced into literally changing their theology by government crackdown and criminal records .
That is what these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they want these bans .
They are telling us what they are for .
They are not to protect LGBT people .
They are to target us .
Jonathon ’ s new podcast , The Van Maren Show , is dedicated to telling the stories of the pro-life and pro-family movement .
In his latest episode , he interviews Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List who tells Van Maren that this election is crucial for the pro-life movement .
Dannenfelser warns listeners that if the Democrats win , it will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will fight to take away the core principles of our nation 's founding .
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‘I’ve suspected for some time that these so-called “conversion therapy bans” are simply a Trojan horse that can effectively be used to render preaching, teaching, pastoral support, and Christian counseling on any LGBT-related issue illegal’
October 7, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Proponents of the so-called “conversion therapy bans” cropping up in many Western countries have a very simple and very compelling public rationalization for these laws. These laws, they claim, are necessary to prevent young people from being forced into dangerous and discredited therapies that attempt to alter who they are. The phrase “conversion therapy,” which has generally been used to refer to abusive practices such as electroshock therapy and conjures up ugly images almost immediately, has been used very intentionally. What humane person, after all, could oppose banning that? Even the United Nations has called on member nations to get on board.
Of course, these so-called “conversion therapy bans” are actually designed to do far more than ban practices that already attract universal condemnation. The bylaw recently passed in Calgary, for example, could jail parents and criminalize Christian speech, as even having pastoral conversations about unwanted same-sex attraction or genuine gender confusion could be covered. Based on definitions of “hate” and “cruelty” used by most LGBT activists, it is safe to assume that this is their intention. The “conversion therapy ban” currently being proposed by Trudeau’s Liberals could theoretically send parents to jail for opposing sex changes for their children.
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The same laws are cropping up in the United Kingdom—and members of post-Christian churches are coming forward as key advocates. Back in July, a letter signed by the Moderator of the Baptist Union Rev. David Mayne, the Bishop of Liverpool Rev. Paul Bayes, and other religious leaders called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to propose legislation that covered “the full range of religious practices” and stated explicitly that conversations between congregants and religious leaders on sinful sexual practices were putting lives at risk. Religious communities, they stated, needed to be forced into change:
Whilst we recognise and applaud your overall aim to “end conversion therapy” we would caution you that this will not be possible until our religions have done more theological thinking on these matters – which we and others are committed to helping them do.
In fact, the signatories actually stated that even conversations that were wanted and initiated by those struggling with unwanted attraction should be banned, and orthodox clergy prosecuted:
We urge you to make it clear that the UK will not tolerate those who practice conversion therapy in any form, whether consensual or not, and that those who practice it will be prosecuted. This will have the impact of causing religious leaders to think twice, as they will be loath to risk having a criminal record that would stop them from following their vocation.
In short, the signatories of the letter echoed 2017 calls by the Church of England to ban “conversion therapy”—but took it even further by calling on legislation that would essentially outlaw calls for sexual chastity as Christians have understood it for 2,000 years.
Now, former evangelical and current progressive quisling Steve Chalke has joined the attack on orthodox Christian communities, stating in a press release put out by the UK charity Oasis Trust that even traditionally Christian expressions of support for those struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction and the offer of prayers was “psychologically abusive,” and stated that Christian teaching on sexuality that taught people “that their desires are ‘sinful’” is dangerous because it “only contributes to the already high levels of mental health issue reported among people from the LGBT+ community.”
I’ve suspected for some time that these so-called “conversion therapy bans” are simply a Trojan horse that can effectively be used to render preaching, teaching, pastoral support, and Christian counseling on any LGBT-related issue illegal. If a person who identifies as LGBT hears a sermon, or asks advice and is told not to act on desires, or even asks if he or she should seek to live chastely—any response that adheres to the orthodox Christian position on sexuality could result in prosecution. You’ll notice that advocates of these laws consistently and specifically cite suicide as a result of people being told their desire are sinful. This is intentional: It allows them to say that Christian speech is quite literally life-threatening. The fact that this is nonsense isn’t relevant.
I’ve often been told that my concerns are hyperbolic. But here, for your consideration, are advocates for conversion therapy bans openly advocating for the prosecution of Christians—and some leaders even suggesting that religious people must be forced into literally changing their theology by government crackdown and criminal records. That is what these people are saying. We know why they want these bans. They are telling us what they are for. They are not to protect LGBT people. They are to target us.
Jonathon’s new podcast, The Van Maren Show, is dedicated to telling the stories of the pro-life and pro-family movement. In his latest episode, he interviews Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List who tells Van Maren that this election is crucial for the pro-life movement. Dannenfelser warns listeners that if the Democrats win, it will have a generational impact, as the left will fight to take away the core principles of our nation's founding. — 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 You can subscribe here and listen to the episode below:
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lifesitenews--2020-10-07--Abp. Viganò sobre el nuevo documento Fratelli Tutti del Papa: la hermandad contra Dios es “blasfema”

La referencia al documento conciliar Nostra aetate es la confirmación del vínculo ideológico del pensamiento herético bergogliano con las premisas establecidas anteriormente por el Vaticano II .
En las religiones falsas no hay nada verdadero y santo `` ex se , '' ya que cualquier elemento de la verdad que puedan preservar es en cualquier caso usurpado y utilizado para ocultar el error y hacerlo más dañino .
No se puede respetar a las religiones falsas , cuyos preceptos y doctrinas deben ser excluidos y rechazados en su totalidad .
Entonces , si entre estos elementos de verdad y santidad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de un solo Dios que debe acercar a los Católicos a quienes profesan una religión monoteísta , conviene aclarar que existe una diferencia sustancial e ineludible entre el verdadero Dios Uno y Triuno y el dios misericordioso del Islam .
La libertad religiosa para los creyentes de todas las religiones no es un derecho humano , sino un abuso desprovisto de fundamento teológico e , incluso antes de eso , no es ni filosófico ni lógico .
Este concepto de libertad religiosa - que reemplaza la libertad de una sola religión , la @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ejercer su misión '' y la `` libertad de los fieles para adherirse a la Iglesia Católica sin impedimento del Estado '' con la licencia para Adherirse a cualquier credo , independientemente de su credibilidad y credenda ( lo que tenemos que creer ) - es herético e irreconciliable con la doctrina inmutable de la Iglesia .
El ser humano no tiene derecho al error : la libertad de coerción explicada magistralmente por León XIII en la Encíclica Libertas praestantissimum no elimina la obligación moral de adherirse libremente solo al bien , ya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depende su moralidad , es decir , la capacidad de uno para merecer una recompensa o un castigo .
El Estado puede tolerar el error en determinadas situaciones , pero nunca puede legítimamente situar el error al mismo nivel que la verdad , ni considerar a todas las religiones equivalentes o irrelevantes : el Magisterio condena el indiferentismo religioso , al igual que el relativismo religioso .
La Iglesia tiene la misión de convertir las almas a la verdadera Fe , arrebatándolas de las tinieblas del error y del vicio .
Teorizar un @ @ @ @ @ @ @ es también una ofensa a Dios y una traición a la autoridad vicaria de los Sagrados Pastores , que deben ejercer para el propósito para el cual fue establecido , y no para difundir el error y desacreditar a la Iglesia de Cristo .
Es increíble que el Vicario de Cristo ( se me olvidó : ¡Bergoglio ha renunciado a este título ! )
Pueda reconocer algún derecho a las religiones falsas , ya que la Iglesia es la Esposa del Cordero , y sería blasfemo pensar que Nuestro Señor podría tener más @ @

Dr. Maike Hickson was born and raised in Germany. She holds a PhD from the University of Hannover, Germany, after having written in Switzerland her doctoral dissertation on the history of Swiss intellectuals before and during World War II. She now lives in the U.S. and is married to Dr. Robert Hickson, and they have been blessed with two beautiful children. She is a happy housewife who likes to write articles when time permits.
Dr. Hickson published in 2014 a Festschrift, a collection of some thirty essays written by thoughtful authors in honor of her husband upon his 70th birthday, which is entitled A Catholic Witness in Our Time.
Hickson has closely followed the papacy of Pope Francis and the developments in the Catholic Church in Germany, and she has been writing articles on religion and politics for U.S. and European publications and websites such as LifeSiteNews, OnePeterFive, The Wanderer, Rorate Caeli, Catholicism.org, Catholic Family News, Christian Order, Notizie Pro-Vita, Corrispondenza Romana, Katholisches.info, Der Dreizehnte, Zeit-Fragen, and Westfalen-Blatt.