lifesitenews--2020-12-03--Video shows Florida man vandalizing Catholic statues, setting fire on church grounds

SUNRISE , Florida , December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Police are investigating surveillance footage of a man vandalizing three statues and setting fire to the garden at St. Bernard Catholic Church early on Sunday morning .
The video shows a shirtless man hurling a large rock at a statue of Jesus , smashing the statue and knocking it off its pedestal .
The hands of the statue were broken off from the fall .
The man then poured accelerant on the ground and set it on fire .
He also beheaded statues of the Virgin Mary and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ storm drain .
St. Bernard Church pastor Fr .
Jorge Rodriguez de la Viuda said he felt sorry for the man .
“ What he did is very sad , and I know it doesn ’ t represent who he is .
...
I ’ d love to tell him that we love him and we ’ re praying for him , ” Fr .
Rodriguez said .
Parish office manager Babette Heron said that while the incident was “ very unsettling , ” things could have been “ so much worse ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire .
It could have spread.
” Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Miami archdiocese said he has paid attention to similar incidents in the past and wants them to be prosecuted as hate crimes .
Just 40 minutes away from Sunrise , another statue of Jesus was beheaded four months ago .
This attack adds to what Tennessee Republican Rep. Chuck Fleischmann has called a “ disturbing trend ” of attacks on churches .
Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy recently wrote to Attorney General William Barr expressing his concern over a series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are under attack in America .
That is a sentence I hoped I would never have to write , but it is the reality we are facing , ” Kennedy wrote .

The video shows a shirtless man hurling a large rock at a statue of Jesus, smashing the statue and knocking it off its pedestal.
SUNRISE, Florida, December 2, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Police are investigating surveillance footage of a man vandalizing three statues and setting fire to the garden at St. Bernard Catholic Church early on Sunday morning.
The video shows a shirtless man hurling a large rock at a statue of Jesus, smashing the statue and knocking it off its pedestal.
The hands of the statue were broken off from the fall.
The man then poured accelerant on the ground and set it on fire.
He also beheaded statues of the Virgin Mary and St. Francis, shoving them down the storm drain.
The damages amount to approximately $6,000.
St. Bernard Church pastor Fr. Jorge Rodriguez de la Viuda said he felt sorry for the man.
“What he did is very sad, and I know it doesn’t represent who he is. … I’d love to tell him that we love him and we’re praying for him,” Fr. Rodriguez said.
Parish office manager Babette Heron said that while the incident was “very unsettling,” things could have been “so much worse … the whole building could have caught on fire. It could have spread.”
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Miami archdiocese said he has paid attention to similar incidents in the past and wants them to be prosecuted as hate crimes.
Just 40 minutes away from Sunrise, another statue of Jesus was beheaded four months ago.
This attack adds to what Tennessee Republican Rep. Chuck Fleischmann has called a “disturbing trend” of attacks on churches.
Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy recently wrote to Attorney General William Barr expressing his concern over a series of attacks throughout the country.
“Catholics are under attack in America. That is a sentence I hoped I would never have to write, but it is the reality we are facing,” Kennedy wrote.
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lifesitenews--2020-12-03--Cruz calls on Supreme Court to hear Trump lawsuit on Pennsylvania election

December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Conservative Sen. Ted Cruz ( R-Texas ) declared his support for the Trump campaign ’ s election lawsuit in Pennsylvania on Tuesday , calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the matter sooner rather than later .
The Trump campaign ’ s emergency appeal in the case “ raises serious legal issues , and I believe the Court should hear the case on an expedited basis , ” Cruz said in a press release .
“ The Pennsylvania Constitution requires in-person voting , except in narrow and defined circumstances , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , the Pennsylvania Legislature passed a law that purported to allow universal mail-in voting , notwithstanding the Pennsylvania Constitution ’ s express prohibition .
This appeal argues that Pennsylvania can not change the rules in the middle of the game.
” “ The illegality was compounded by a partisan Democrat Supreme Court in Pennsylvania , which has issued multiple decisions that reflect their political and ideological biases , ” he went on .
“ Just over a month ago , Justice Alito , along with Justice Thomas and Justice Gorsuch , wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Pennsylvania court ’ s previous decision to count ballots received after Election Day , that ‘ there is a strong likelihood that the State Supreme Court decision violates the Federal Constitution.
’ ” Last week , the Third Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump campaign ’ s suit to block certification of Pennsylvania ’ s election results .
The majority opinion , written by Judge Stephanos Bibas ( a Trump appointee ) , asserted that the suit lacked “ specific allegations ” that the election was unfair .
Pennsylvania , whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat Joe Biden and must be flipped ( along with several other states ) if Donald Trump is to remain in the White House , has been a hotbed of controversy over allegations of fraud , Republican observers blocked from watching the counting , and the counting of late absentee ballots in violation of state law .
“ There is so much evidence that in Pennsylvania , Democrats eliminated our opportunity to present 50 witnesses and other evidence that election officials blatantly ignored Pennsylvania ’ s law denying independent review , ” Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This resulted in 682,777 ballots being cast illegally , wittingly or unwittingly.
” “ The bitter division and acrimony we see across the nation needs resolution , ” Cruz argued Tuesday .
“ And I believe the U.S. Supreme Court has a responsibility to the American people to ensure that we are following the law and following the Constitution .
Hearing this case-now , on an emergency expedited basis-would be an important step in helping rebuild confidence in the integrity of our democratic system .
”

PETITION UPDATE (1/15/2021) -
The events of the past month, and especially the past 10 days, have shaken the faith Americans have in their elected and appoint officials.
We continue to call for investigations to be made into allegations of election fraud. Texas is in the process of prosecuting one political operative for illegal ballot harvesting, and multiple state legislatures have called for investigations, too.
However, the judiciary has severely let down the American electorate.
As we have said all along, the integrity of the election is much bigger than President Trump. Election integrity is at the heart of republican democracy, and if we don't have it, we no longer have a functioning republic.
Therefore, we continue to seek the truth for the election outcome. Perhaps that will only be known in the future when state or federal commissions are established to investigate the instances of election fraud which were witnessed and sworn to, by thousands of Americans of all political persuasions.
In the meantime, you may still sign this petition. Thank you!
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PETITION UPDATE (12/10/20) -
On Wednesday, President Trump tweeted: "We will be INTERVENING in the Texas (plus many other states) case. This is the big one. Our Country needs a victory!"
He is referring to the lawsuit which the state of Texas has filed against Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia in the Supreme Court over changes those states made to their election rules, claiming they violated the U.S. Constitution in the process.
Here is the central part of the argument: if Texas were to allow possible voter fraud to go unchecked in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Georgia, it would be akin to committing fraud upon the people of Texas, who cast their ballots within the framework of the law.
Indeed, this would apply equally to all citizens who voted within the framework of the law across the United States!
President Trump also tweeted that this case is, "very strong...ALL CRITERIA MET."
Please continue to SIGN and SHARE this urgent petition, now.
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PETITION UPDATE (12/7/20) - Since this petition was launched, President Trump's legal team, as well as other concerned citizens, have discovered what appears to be irrefutable evidence of voter fraud in several of the key battleground states, and have initiated legal challenges in six states.
While the situation continues to evolve, this remains a hugely important petition which we encourage you to SIGN and SHARE.
Below, please WATCH and READ about the mounting evidence of voter fraud and how the mainstream media seem determined to ignore even the most egregious instances of vote tampering. Then, please SIGN and SHARE this petition.
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'Twitter censored Trump 63 times over Thanksgiving holiday, Biden untouched'
LifeSite supports President Trump with this petition because we believe he is trying to defend the Constitution, ensuring that electoral fraud does not taint the result of the 2020 general election.
But, since starting this petition, we have launched a separate petition related to the disputed election outcome, calling on the Department of Justice to 'do their job' and engage in meaningful investigations of the mounting evidence of voter fraud.
We believe that conducting forensic audits of ballots and voting machines, as well as issuing subpoenas to collect more evidence, would be a good start.
Thankfully, some of the state started to demand investigations independent of federal agencies. But we still believe that the DoJ needs to use its enormous fact-finding resources to help resolve allegations of election fraud.
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Please SIGN and SHARE this urgent petition which calls on all Americans to Stand With President Trump as he uses every legitimate means to find out if voter fraud played any role in the election outcome.
Amid allegations of voter fraud, and at a time when the situation with COVID has been used by many of the states to facilitate the use of mail-in ballots on a massive scale, we need to be very careful in dismissing the possibility of voter fraud.
The fact is, the possibility of wide-spread fraud with mail-in ballots is significant.
But, this is not about Donald Trump or Joe Biden! This about whether or not the sanctity of the ballot box has been tampered with!
Please Stand With President Trump as he attempts to defend the integrity of this election, as well as well as the right to vote itself!
Indeed, this is so important, not so much because one election hangs in the balance, but because our democracy, itself, hangs in the balance.
Americans not only have a right to know, but should demand that every legitimate means be used to discover the truth about these elections!
Please SIGN this petition and Stand With President Trump to ensure that these elections were conducted freely and fairly!
While most all Americans believe in playing by the rules, we also know that some very devious, politically-motivated operatives have been trying to harm the Trump administration from before he even took the oath of office.
This fact should lead us to question how some allegations of voter fraud can be so easily dismissed by state election authorities.
We demand to know the truth, and, for the sake of our democracy, we demand that President Trump keep fighting to learn the truth.
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lifesitenews--2020-12-03--Top Senate Democrat backs Biden plan to impose transgender sports, bathrooms

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WASHINGTON , D.C. , December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Senate Democrat leader Sen. Chuck Schumer said Tuesday he ’ s on board with a possible incoming Biden administration ’ s desire to put gender-confused male students in girls ’ locker rooms , restrooms , and athletic programs , highlighting one of the issues at stake should Biden be declared president with a Democrat Senate majority .
“ Joe Biden said that on his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to sports , bathrooms , and locker rooms in accordance with their gender identity in all federally funded schools .
Do you think he has the ability to do this , and do you agree with this decision ?
” a reporter asked Schumer , who is currently Senate minority leader .
“ I agree with the decision , and I know he ’ ll check things out thoroughly legally , ” Schumer answered .
Biden , who claims to be Catholic , has endorsed the so-called Equality Act , which would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private entities to recognize and accommodate individuals ’ claims to be the opposite of their actual sex , and promises to “ ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals have full access to all appropriate healthcare treatments and resources , ” which “ includes covering care related to transitioning — including gender confirmation [ sic ] surgery.
” During a town hall event in October , he vowed to “ eliminate ” President Donald Trump ’ s executive orders pertaining to transgender issues and suggested he would allow children as young as eight years old to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatments , regardless of the physical and psychological harm .
As president , Biden would have the power to unilaterally reverse some of Trump ’ s policies , such as his ban on transgender military service and deference to states on whether ot allow or forbid transgender bathrooms .
But , should Biden win the 2020 election , the fate of more comprehensive policy changes on the issue , such as the Equality Act , will ultimately depend on whether next month ’ s Senate runoff elections yield two new Democrat senators , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader and enable him to send left-wing agenda items to the president ’ s desk .
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lifesitenews--2020-12-02--New DC cardinal’s stated refusal to deny communion to Biden begs the question: Does sin still matter

New DC cardinal’s stated refusal to deny communion to Biden begs the question: Does sin still matter?

December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Over Thanksgiving weekend , Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington , D.C. went to Rome to receive a cardinal ’ s hat .
His Eminence will henceforth be known as Cardinal Gregory , as he exercises an office that carries with it great responsibility .
His elevation to cardinal coincides with the possible elevation of Joseph Biden to the presidency of the United States .
Thus , the stage should be set for a clash between the avowedly pro-abortion Biden and the American Catholic hierarchy that has gone on record as saying procured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 elections .
However , the clash will not happen in Washington .
Cardinal Gregory told a reporter that he would not deny Holy Communion to Biden in his archdiocese despite the candidate ’ s campaign pledge to enshrine access to abortion in federal law and permit federal funding of abortions .
Cardinal Burke says no Communion for Biden Raymond Cardinal Burke ’ s position is the very opposite .
In an interview , the former prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura declared , “ ( Biden ) is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not approach to receive Holy Communion .
... ( h ) e should not approach to receive Holy Communion because he gives scandal to everyone .
Because if someone says , ‘ Well , 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 and , of course , it ’ s absolutely not acceptable .
It never has been , it never will be.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firmly grounded on St. Paul ’ s teaching : “ ( W ) hosoever shall eat this bread , or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily , shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
” ( 1 Cor .
11:27 ) Ordinary Catholics are beyond perplexed at how two cardinals uphold opposed moral positions .
Does the Church not “ speak with one voice ? ''
Does the principle of non-contradiction no longer apply ?
How can two contradictory moral positions both be true in the same sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also an enthusiastic proponent of same-sex “ marriage.
” This only adds to the gravity of his pro-abortion position .
After the Supreme Court ’ s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision , the then-vice president celebrated the ruling by officiating at a civil ceremony that recognized the “ union ” of two men .
He is committed to promoting the LGBT agenda .
Gregory ’ s statement indicates his relationship with Biden will be one of dialogue , not confrontation .
He further stated that he hopes to find common ground with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I hope we will have is a conversational relationship where we can discover areas where we can cooperate that reflect the social teachings of the church , ” the cardinal told Catholic News Service , “ knowing full well that there are some areas where we won ’ t agree.
” The position of the Church on politicians espousing contrary views on social issues is extremely clear .
A 2004 memo addressed to the U.S. bishops signed by then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger outlined the conditions when which Holy Communion should be denied .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ forewarned Catholic politician “ consistently campaigning and voting for permissive abortion and euthanasia laws , ” who is thus engaged in “ manifest ” and “ formal cooperation ” in grave sin .
Canon 915 of the Code of Canon Law further states that Catholics “ obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion.
” There is no doubt that Mr. Biden ’ s consistent actions and positions qualify for the applications of these Vatican rules and guidelines .
There is also no doubt that the Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social evils and those who facilitate them .
More than just a political problem However , the cardinal ’ s statement about dialoguing with Biden has caused a stir on all sides .
Many are complaining that his comments show how he lacks commitment to the cause of the unborn .
Others are praising the cardinal ’ s position as a witness to his civility and tolerance .
They say he is refusing to “ politicize ” the Eucharist at a time when everything is politicized .
He is pursuing a pastoral and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polarization .
One big problem about the debate over Biden ’ s defiance of Church teaching on procured abortion and same-sex “ marriage ” is that many wrongly regard it as only a political issue .
No one denies that these issues can have great consequences in society and contribute to its breakdown .
However , Biden ’ s denials involve moral issues .
Therefore , they must be considered in the supernatural sphere .
They influence humanity ’ s relationship with God .
For this reason , there are three simple questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address vital moral issues of the day .
At this time of crisis in the civil and religious spheres , these three questions need urgent replies .
The first question is : Does Church law matter anymore ?
A law is only worth something to the extent that it is enforced .
The Church has a Code of Canon Law to help guarantee the Church ’ s proper operation and orthodoxy .
In the case of Mr. Biden ( and so many other pro-abortion Catholic politicians ) , it appears this law is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for publicly denying Church moral teaching .
Few are disciplined .
It seems that offenders have free license to break Church law and scandalize the faithful .
Indeed , one wonders , for the law to be applied , what kind of offense would it take ?
There seems to be no action too evil to warrant the Church ’ s excommunications and sanctions .
In 2019 , Catholics were shocked , for example , when New York ’ s Timothy Cardinal Dolan said that he would not deny Holy Communion to Governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed one of the country ’ s most permissive abortion laws ever .
Can Cardinal Gregory answer this question of vital importance to proper Church functioning ?
Millions of Catholics would like an answer .
The second question for the cardinal is more serious : Does sin matter anymore ?
The superficiality with which churchmen deal with the grave sins of procured abortion and homosexual acts makes the faithful wonder if they still believe that there are intrinsic evils , sins that gravely offend God , and which must be avoided , therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ willful murder and sodomy are sins that call to heaven for vengeance .
Many still speak out against procured abortion because it kills innocent babies .
However , little emphasis is placed on the sin .
Procured abortion ’ s gravity as a mortal sin that offends God , the Creator of life , outweighs infinitely its horror as the killing of innocent human life .
The same reasoning should be applied to the sin of sodomy .
While its harm to humanity is immense , its offense to God , Who created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is infinitely worse .
Grave sins against God were the cause of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ .
This is the highest reason for opposing procured abortion and unnatural vice .
The faithful should hear fiery sermons on this subject .
Finally , the third question to ask the cardinal : Does the Real Presence still matter today ?
Those who give Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians act as if they consider it just a symbol or a community meal .
It is as if they did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for them , it would seem that the reception of the Holy Eucharist has little to do with God and everything to do with “ community ” and “ fellowship.
” Indeed , such churchmen politicize the sacrament because by giving Holy Communion to unworthy politicians , they turn a supernatural act into a political gesture .
They grievously insult Our Lord .
If such ministers truly believe that the Eucharist is the Body , Blood , Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ , they should never allow for its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faithful be in the state of grace with no mortal sins outstanding to receive worthily .
It requires that people not hold or facilitate attitudes that favor sins like procured abortion and sodomy .
The Church is in a crisis of faith that involves fundamental beliefs that need to be reaffirmed and defended .
That is why these three simple questions need answers .
They involve the Church ’ s identity and mission .
John Horvat II is a scholar , researcher , educator , international speaker , and author of the book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the author of hundreds of published articles .
He lives in Spring Grove , Pennsylvania where he is the vice president of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition , Family and Property .

Cardinal Wilton Gregory says he doesn't want to politicize the Eucharist, but his stance is opposed to Church teaching and confusing for the faithful.
December 2, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Over Thanksgiving weekend, Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C. went to Rome to receive a cardinal’s hat. His Eminence will henceforth be known as Cardinal Gregory, as he exercises an office that carries with it great responsibility.
His elevation to cardinal coincides with the possible elevation of Joseph Biden to the presidency of the United States. Thus, the stage should be set for a clash between the avowedly pro-abortion Biden and the American Catholic hierarchy that has gone on record as saying procured abortion is a preeminent issue in the 2020 elections.
However, the clash will not happen in Washington. Cardinal Gregory told a reporter that he would not deny Holy Communion to Biden in his archdiocese despite the candidate’s campaign pledge to enshrine access to abortion in federal law and permit federal funding of abortions.
Cardinal Burke says no Communion for Biden
Raymond Cardinal Burke’s position is the very opposite.
In an interview, the former prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura declared, “(Biden) is not a Catholic in good standing and he should not approach to receive Holy Communion. … (h)e should not approach to receive Holy Communion because he gives scandal to everyone. Because if someone says, ‘Well, 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 and, of course, it’s absolutely not acceptable. It never has been, it never will be.”
Cardinal Burke’s decades-long position is firmly grounded on St. Paul’s teaching: “(W)hosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.” (1 Cor. 11:27)
Ordinary Catholics are beyond perplexed at how two cardinals uphold opposed moral positions. Does the Church not “speak with one voice?” Does the principle of non-contradiction no longer apply? How can two contradictory moral positions both be true in the same sense and at the same time?
Biden is also an enthusiastic proponent of same-sex “marriage.” This only adds to the gravity of his pro-abortion position. After the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the then-vice president celebrated the ruling by officiating at a civil ceremony that recognized the “union” of two men. He is committed to promoting the LGBT agenda.
Dialogue not confrontation
Gregory’s statement indicates his relationship with Biden will be one of dialogue, not confrontation. He further stated that he hopes to find common ground with Biden.
“The kind of relationship that I hope we will have is a conversational relationship where we can discover areas where we can cooperate that reflect the social teachings of the church,” the cardinal told Catholic News Service, “knowing full well that there are some areas where we won’t agree.”
Church teaching on social issues
The position of the Church on politicians espousing contrary views on social issues is extremely clear. A 2004 memo addressed to the U.S. bishops signed by then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger outlined the conditions when which Holy Communion should be denied. Such sanctions can be applied to a forewarned Catholic politician “consistently campaigning and voting for permissive abortion and euthanasia laws,” who is thus engaged in “manifest” and “formal cooperation” in grave sin.
Canon 915 of the Code of Canon Law further states that Catholics “obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion.”
There is no doubt that Mr. Biden’s consistent actions and positions qualify for the applications of these Vatican rules and guidelines.
There is also no doubt that the Church must take an active position denouncing these social evils and those who facilitate them.
More than just a political problem
However, the cardinal’s statement about dialoguing with Biden has caused a stir on all sides. Many are complaining that his comments show how he lacks commitment to the cause of the unborn.
Others are praising the cardinal’s position as a witness to his civility and tolerance. They say he is refusing to “politicize” the Eucharist at a time when everything is politicized. He is pursuing a pastoral and prudent approach at a time of extreme polarization.
One big problem about the debate over Biden’s defiance of Church teaching on procured abortion and same-sex “marriage” is that many wrongly regard it as only a political issue. No one denies that these issues can have great consequences in society and contribute to its breakdown. However, Biden’s denials involve moral issues. Therefore, they must be considered in the supernatural sphere. They influence humanity’s relationship with God.
For this reason, there are three simple questions to Cardinal Gregory. All of them address vital moral issues of the day. At this time of crisis in the civil and religious spheres, these three questions need urgent replies.
Does Church law matter anymore?
The first question is: Does Church law matter anymore?
A law is only worth something to the extent that it is enforced. The Church has a Code of Canon Law to help guarantee the Church’s proper operation and orthodoxy. In the case of Mr. Biden (and so many other pro-abortion Catholic politicians), it appears this law is not being applied. Few are punished for publicly denying Church moral teaching. Few are disciplined. It seems that offenders have free license to break Church law and scandalize the faithful.
Indeed, one wonders, for the law to be applied, what kind of offense would it take? There seems to be no action too evil to warrant the Church’s excommunications and sanctions. In 2019, Catholics were shocked, for example, when New York’s Timothy Cardinal Dolan said that he would not deny Holy Communion to Governor Andrew Cuomo when the latter had just signed one of the country’s most permissive abortion laws ever.
Can Cardinal Gregory answer this question of vital importance to proper Church functioning? Millions of Catholics would like an answer.
Does sin still matter?
The second question for the cardinal is more serious: Does sin matter anymore?
The superficiality with which churchmen deal with the grave sins of procured abortion and homosexual acts makes the faithful wonder if they still believe that there are intrinsic evils, sins that gravely offend God, and which must be avoided, therefore, at all costs. Indeed, willful murder and sodomy are sins that call to heaven for vengeance.
Many still speak out against procured abortion because it kills innocent babies. However, little emphasis is placed on the sin. Procured abortion’s gravity as a mortal sin that offends God, the Creator of life, outweighs infinitely its horror as the killing of innocent human life. The same reasoning should be applied to the sin of sodomy. While its harm to humanity is immense, its offense to God, Who created human nature and determined its ordered actions, is infinitely worse.
Grave sins against God were the cause of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the highest reason for opposing procured abortion and unnatural vice. The faithful should hear fiery sermons on this subject.
The Real Presence
— Article continues below Petition — U.S. Catholic Bishops: Retract premature and offensive statement "congratulating" Biden-Harris Show Petition Text 13406 have signed the petition. Let's get to 15000 ! Thank you for signing this petition! Add your signature: Show Petition Text Country... State... Sign this Petition PETITION UPDATE (12/10/20) Prior to the election on November 3, the U.S. bishops as a whole did not address Joe Biden’s anti-Catholic position regarding faith and morals. The bishops’ lack of clarity is a scandal in itself and probably contributed to the possible election of a pro-abortion “Catholic” to the presidency. The bishops could have spoken out against Biden’s stance collectively, but they were overwhelmingly 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. Please SIGN and SHARE this petition today! Since Archbishop José H. Gomez and the USCCB prematurely congratulated Joe Biden as “the second United States president to profess the Catholic faith,” Gomez has announced that Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will lead a “working group” to deal with a Biden Administration. Although Joe Biden professes to be a Catholic, he supports policies that directly oppose the teaching of the Catholic Church, including abortion, homosexual “marriage,” and transgenderism for children. “[Biden has] given us reason to believe that he will support policies that are against some fundamental values that we hold dear as Catholics. These policies include the repeal of the Hyde Amendment and the preservation of Roe v. Wade. Both of these policies undermine our pre-eminent priority of the elimination of abortion,” said Gomez. 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." Unfortunately, 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.” 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. The bishops should not congratulate someone who has betrayed his Catholic Faith like Joe Biden has. It's an embarrassment and a scandal. 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 _______________________________________________________________________ The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has finally spoken on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.... Not to chastise them for their blatant anti-life, anti-family and anti-Catholic views, but to "congratulate" them on "[being elected]"! BUT, as everyone know, the anti-Catholic Biden-Harris ticket has NOT been elected. Please SIGN and SHARE this urgent petition to the U.S. Catholic bishops telling them to retract their premature and offensive statement on the media's call of the election in Biden's favor. As of the launch of this petition on November 9, NOT ONE STATE has certified the election results. All of the results are tentative and many are being litigated. So, this is not the time for the bishops to falsely assert that Biden "has received enough votes to be elected the 46th President of the United States." That's just not true, and for the bishops to willingly play along with the media's attempt to sweep allegations of voter fraud under the rug, is shocking behavior. And, while Joe Biden may profess the Catholic Faith, he has also stated his support for abortion, homosexual "marriage," and recently, transgenderism for children. For bishops, therefore, to congratulate a traitor to the Catholic Faith like Joe Biden, it requires a disturbing level of arrogance and pride. That is not to say they should stand in judgement. But to congratulate such a man, rather than chastise him, sends exactly the wrong message to the faithful, 50% of whom are believed to have supported Biden in his election bid. Stop ingratiating yourselves to a person who is advocating mass murder! Stop congratulating this anti-Catholic "Catholic." For goodness' sake, grow a backbone and start defending the Faith! FOR MORE INFORMATION: 'US Bishops hail Biden as second Catholic president, ignoring his pro-abortion record and disputed election outcome' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-bishops-hail-biden-as-second-catholic-president-ignoring-his-pro-abortion-record-and-disputed-election-outcome **Photo Credit: Screen grab from USCCB's Twitter feed. Original photo: CNS Photo/Colton Machado/Archdiocese of LA Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition
Finally, the third question to ask the cardinal: Does the Real Presence still matter today?
Those who give Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians act as if they consider it just a symbol or a community meal. It is as if they did not believe in the Real Presence. Thus, for them, it would seem that the reception of the Holy Eucharist has little to do with God and everything to do with “community” and “fellowship.” Indeed, such churchmen politicize the sacrament because by giving Holy Communion to unworthy politicians, they turn a supernatural act into a political gesture. They grievously insult Our Lord.
If such ministers truly believe that the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, they should never allow for its profanation. Church law requires that the faithful be in the state of grace with no mortal sins outstanding to receive worthily. It requires that people not hold or facilitate attitudes that favor sins like procured abortion and sodomy.
The Church is in a crisis of faith that involves fundamental beliefs that need to be reaffirmed and defended. That is why these three simple questions need answers. They involve the Church’s identity and mission.
John Horvat II is a scholar, researcher, educator, international speaker, and author of the book Return to Order, as well as the author of hundreds of published articles. He lives in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania where he is the vice president of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property.
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lifesitenews--2020-12-02--Republican House candidate flips seat back to red in tight California race

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December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — California dairy farmer and former Congressman David Valadao has regained his Republican house seat in the Golden State ’ s 21st congressional district , defeating his rival by a close one-percent margin .
“ As vote counts come to a close , I am honored to receive the support of # CA21 voters and look forward to returning to Congress to represent the Central Valley , ” Valadao tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who have worked tirelessly to make the voice of the Valley heard this election !
” The Associated Press ( AP ) projected Valadao , a Hispanic , as the winner last Friday , beating out Democratic Representative TJ Cox .
Valadao was hesitant to claim victory , as Cox had defeated him in 2018 by a mere 862 votes in a race that the AP had called for Valadao .
The AP later corrected its call and projected Cox to win .
With Valadao ’ s win this time around , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data for Valadao ’ s district , Central Valley , shows that the vast majority of those who live there , around 74 percent , identify as Hispanic .
This means Valadao is one of only a handful of Republicans in the area who will represent a district with a high Hispanic population .
Valadao held the Central Valley district from 2013 to 2019 before losing out to Cox in the tight 2018 race .
According to a Fresno Bee report , Cox came under scrutiny during his 2020 campaign after news broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in back wages to three of his employees who live in Canada .
He was also found to owe the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) a total of $ 145,000 in unpaid federal income taxes .
Valadao was endorsed by Californians for Life , and had a 0 % rating from pro-abortion organization NARAL for his time in Congress , which indicates he did not vote for legislation in favor of abortion , and supported pro-life policies .
Valadao ’ s win is the third California congressional district to go red in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Republican party gain a significant number of House seats , while Democrats managed to hold on to a small majority .
Valadao joins Congresswoman-elect Michelle Steel and Congresswoman-elect Young Kim in turning House seats in California to the Republican Party for the 2020 election .
Iowa Republican State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks , a pro-life physician , defeated her Democratic opponent and former State Sen. Rita Hart , by only 6 votes .
With a Miller-Meeks win , Republicans are on track to have 13 new seats in the House for 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates .
In Congress , Republicans won all incumbent seats and look to keep control of the U.S. Senate , with all eyes on the coming 2021 Senate runoff races in Georgia .


lifesitenews--2020-12-02--Embryo frozen for 27 years, now born, illustrates ethical challenges

December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — In a case that presents significant ethical challenges , an embryo conceived through in-vitro fertilization 27 years ago , and subsequently frozen , was successfully implanted in her birth mother ’ s womb and born earlier this year .
Baby Molly Gibson was born in late October of this year , but was conceived and frozen in October 1992 , making her almost three decades old at the time of her birth .
This makes the one-month-old baby almost the same age as her new parents .
The Gibson family adopted their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Embryo Donation Center ( NEDC ) , a self-styled Christian organization operating out of Knoxville , Tennessee .
The center says that IVF is the answer to “ prayers ” from families struggling to conceive and that their business offers a solution to the resultant “ surplus of frozen human embryos.
” This “ surplus ” is no small number either , with the center positing it is “ estimated at roughly 1,000,000 [ embryos ] in the United States.
” According to the NEDC , “ Many biological parents store their frozen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those parents have completed their families , they must decide what to do with their remaining embryos .
Donating them to another infertile couple is an increasingly popular option.
” Carol Sommerfelt , embryology lab director at the NEDC , told CNN that only about 75 % of babies created through IVF and subsequently frozen survive the thawing process , meaning that around 25 % do not ; and of the 75 % that do make it to implantation , only around 25-30 % successfully implant in the mother ’ s womb .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reproductive Center explained that patients have a few options when considering what to do with their unwanted embryos , including “ simply leaving them cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen storage tanks ” for later implantation .
Barritt also mentioned “ disposing of them in an appropriate way , ” and “ donating them to research or training for the advancement of the field of reproductive medicine.
” Both of those actions necessarily imply the killing of an unborn human being .
The CNN article characterized the embryos merely as “ potential human lives ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unborn babies .
Children born after being frozen as an embryo have a 30 % higher risk of genetic abnormalities , according to the U.K. Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authorit .
They are also ten times more likely to suffer rare genetic disorders , like Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome , according to Dr. Rosanna Weksberg of the University of Toronto .
In 2008 , the Vatican ’ s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in its instruction Dignitas Personae had settled whether frozen embryos could be adopted .
In this document , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with other artificial means of conception , was resolutely affirmed .
Frozen embryo adoption , the Vatican explained , is problematic because of the ethically impermissible use of surrogacy , rather than because of the creation of embryos in an unnatural fashion , since the embryos in question have already been created .
“ All things considered , it needs to be recognized that the thousands of abandoned embryos represent a situation of injustice which in fact can not be resolved , ” the document concluded .

Frozen embryo adoption is problematic not only because of in-vitro fertilization to create the child, but also because of surrogacy to give birth.
December 2, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — In a case that presents significant ethical challenges, an embryo conceived through in-vitro fertilization 27 years ago, and subsequently frozen, was successfully implanted in her birth mother’s womb and born earlier this year.
Baby Molly Gibson was born in late October of this year, but was conceived and frozen in October 1992, making her almost three decades old at the time of her birth.
This makes the one-month-old baby almost the same age as her new parents.
The Gibson family adopted their children as frozen embryos through the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC), a self-styled Christian organization operating out of Knoxville, Tennessee. The center says that IVF is the answer to “prayers” from families struggling to conceive and that their business offers a solution to the resultant “surplus of frozen human embryos.”
This “surplus” is no small number either, with the center positing it is “estimated at roughly 1,000,000 [embryos] in the United States.”
According to the NEDC, “Many biological parents store their frozen embryos for future use. But when those parents have completed their families, they must decide what to do with their remaining embryos. Donating them to another infertile couple is an increasingly popular option.”
Carol Sommerfelt, embryology lab director at the NEDC, told CNN that only about 75% of babies created through IVF and subsequently frozen survive the thawing process, meaning that around 25% do not; and of the 75% that do make it to implantation, only around 25-30% successfully implant in the mother’s womb.
Dr. Jason Barritt of the Southern California Reproductive Center explained that patients have a few options when considering what to do with their unwanted embryos, including “simply leaving them cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen storage tanks” for later implantation.
Barritt also mentioned “disposing of them in an appropriate way,” and “donating them to research or training for the advancement of the field of reproductive medicine.” Both of those actions necessarily imply the killing of an unborn human being.
The CNN article characterized the embryos merely as “potential human lives”, contradicting basic science proving the humanity of unborn babies.
Children born after being frozen as an embryo have a 30% higher risk of genetic abnormalities, according to the U.K. Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authorit. They are also ten times more likely to suffer rare genetic disorders, like Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, according to Dr. Rosanna Weksberg of the University of Toronto.
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In 2008, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in its instruction Dignitas Personae had settled whether frozen embryos could be adopted.
In this document, the Church’s condemnation of IVF, along with other artificial means of conception, was resolutely affirmed. Frozen embryo adoption, the Vatican explained, is problematic because of the ethically impermissible use of surrogacy, rather than because of the creation of embryos in an unnatural fashion, since the embryos in question have already been created.
“All things considered, it needs to be recognized that the thousands of abandoned embryos represent a situation of injustice which in fact cannot be resolved,” the document concluded.
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lifesitenews--2020-12-02--The other pandemic: the sexualization of children

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lifesitenews--2020-12-02--Female pro-life doctor wins US House seat by a mere six votes

December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – By a narrow margin of only six votes , another pro-life female won election to a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives serving Iowa ’ s second district .
After three failed attempts to defeat Democrat incumbent Dave Loebseck from 2010 to 2014 , Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks has now succeeded him , following his retirement , in defeating Democratic candidate Rita Hart .
The district race was certified on Monday with a final tally of 196,964 to 196,958 , according to Catholic News Agency .
The minuscule margin by which Miller-Meeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were in much of the country .
Miller-Meeks ’ victory elevates hopes of stalling aggressive pro-abortion legislative objectives in the Democrat-controlled House by increasing the gains of the GOP to now 10 total seats .
Further , Miller-Meeks , a physician and U.S. Army Reserve colonel , is the 18th new woman who was supported by the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List ( SBA List ) to be elected to the House this fall .
These new members will be joining 11 returning pro-life women incumbents .
In celebration , SBA List President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 pro-life women will serve in the House of Representatives in the next Congress : continued proof that life is winning in America.
” These “ pro-life champions will serve as a brick wall against the radical pro-abortion agenda of Speaker ( Nancy ) Pelosi , ” she said .
While the outcome of the presidential race remains uncertain , Democrats have gained at least one seat in the U.S. Senate , but have lost ground in the House , though still maintaining control of the chamber .
“ Of the 18 newly-elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ List explained , “ 10 have flipped seats formerly held by pro-abortion Democrats.
” As CNA reported , Pelosi suggested that “ House Democrats could see double-digit gains in the elections , the reverse has proven to be the case.
” One more race in upstate New York ’ s 22nd district has yet to be certified .
As of Wednesday , the margin of victory for pro-life Republican candidate Claudia Tenney is just 12 votes over Democratic incumbent Anthony Brindisi , with 809 ballots remaining in dispute .
While Pelosi has announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , which prevents federal tax dollars from funding abortions , it remains unclear if , with a reduced majority , the Democrats will be able to fulfill this promise .
They have also planned to write transgender conformity into federal law by passing the Equality Act , which would recognize sexual orientation and so-called gender identity as protected legal classes .
Senate Republicans currently hold 50 seats in the Senate , and two January 5 runoff elections for both seats in Georgia will determine if they can clinch control of the chamber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are able to do so , they may be in a position to stop any attempted repeal of the Hyde Amendment , or the imposition of the Equality Act , from the House .
America ’ s survival depends on conservatives uniting to save the Senate in Georgia Number of pro-life women in US House doubles , with some races still to be called

Miller-Meeks’ victory elevates hopes of stalling aggressive pro-abortion legislative objectives in the Democrat-controlled House by increasing the gains of the GOP to now 10 total seats.
December 2, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – By a narrow margin of only six votes, another pro-life female won election to a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives serving Iowa’s second district.
After three failed attempts to defeat Democrat incumbent Dave Loebseck from 2010 to 2014, Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks has now succeeded him, following his retirement, in defeating Democratic candidate Rita Hart. The district race was certified on Monday with a final tally of 196,964 to 196,958, according to Catholic News Agency. The minuscule margin by which Miller-Meeks won underscores just how close 2020 elections were in much of the country.
Miller-Meeks’ victory elevates hopes of stalling aggressive pro-abortion legislative objectives in the Democrat-controlled House by increasing the gains of the GOP to now 10 total seats.
Further, Miller-Meeks, a physician and U.S. Army Reserve colonel, is the 18th new woman who was supported by the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) to be elected to the House this fall. These new members will be joining 11 returning pro-life women incumbents.
In celebration, SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser said, “A record 29 pro-life women will serve in the House of Representatives in the next Congress: continued proof that life is winning in America.”
These “pro-life champions will serve as a brick wall against the radical pro-abortion agenda of Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi,” she said.
While the outcome of the presidential race remains uncertain, Democrats have gained at least one seat in the U.S. Senate, but have lost ground in the House, though still maintaining control of the chamber. “Of the 18 newly-elected (pro-life) women,” SBA List explained, “10 have flipped seats formerly held by pro-abortion Democrats.”
As CNA reported, Pelosi suggested that “House Democrats could see double-digit gains in the elections, the reverse has proven to be the case.”
One more race in upstate New York’s 22nd district has yet to be certified. As of Wednesday, the margin of victory for pro-life Republican candidate Claudia Tenney is just 12 votes over Democratic incumbent Anthony Brindisi, with 809 ballots remaining in dispute.
While Pelosi has announced plans to repeal the Hyde Amendment next year, which prevents federal tax dollars from funding abortions, it remains unclear if, with a reduced majority, the Democrats will be able to fulfill this promise. They have also planned to write transgender conformity into federal law by passing the Equality Act, which would recognize sexual orientation and so-called gender identity as protected legal classes.
Senate Republicans currently hold 50 seats in the Senate, and two January 5 runoff elections for both seats in Georgia will determine if they can clinch control of the chamber with at least one victory. If they are able to do so, they may be in a position to stop any attempted repeal of the Hyde Amendment, or the imposition of the Equality Act, from the House.
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lifesitenews--2020-12-02--‘We will engage in celebration of Christmas’: White House press sec defends Trump’s refusal to cance

‘We will engage in celebration of Christmas’: White House press sec defends Trump’s refusal to cancel Christmas

December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – As mainstream media ramps up attack on President Donald Trump for refusing to cancel Christmas at the White House , press secretary Kayleigh McEnany defended today the President ’ s decision to host about a dozen Christmas gatherings in the coming days , in spite of coronavirus fears that are gripping the nation .
During the White House press briefing today , a reporter asked if the White House is “ setting a good example for the public ” in hosting “ holiday parties ” at a time when the “ CDC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forgo those kinds of celebrations for their own safety.
” McEnany replied that if people in America have been allowed to “ loot businesses , burn down buildings , engage in protest , you can also go to a Christmas party , you can celebrate the holiday of Christmas , and you can do it responsibly.
” McEnany was likely referring to the Black Lives Matter mobs this summer who , backed by various Democrat governors in certain states , were allowed to engage in violent destructive protests with nobody wearing masks or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the birth of Jesus Christ , whom they believe to be God ’ s son and the one who saves mankind from sin and opens up to all the possibility of an eternal life with God in heaven .
Christmas is not the most important feast day for Christians , but Easter , when Jesus rose from the dead .
The White House press secretary said that Christmas gatherings hosted in the East Wing this year will have various protocols in place because of coronavirus .
There will be smaller guest lists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , social distancing will be encouraged , and hand sanitizing stations will be present .
“ But we will engage in the celebration of Christmas , ” McEnany said .
This year ’ s theme at the White House is “ America the Beautiful ” and is a “ tribute to the majesty of our great nation , ” a White House press briefing states .
“ From coast to coast , our country is blessed with boundless natural wonders .
The timeless treasures represented in this year ’ s holiday showcase remind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Together , we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home , ” the press briefing states .
“ I am excited to announce this year ’ s White House holiday theme , ‘ America the Beautiful , ’ ” said First Lady Melania Trump .
“ Over the past four years I have had the honor to travel to some of our nation ’ s most beautiful landmarks and meet some of the most compassionate and patriotic American citizens .
From coast to coast , the bond that all Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , values , and history , which were the inspiration behind the decorations this year , ” she added .

Kayleigh McEnany: If people in America have been allowed to 'loot businesses, burn down buildings, engage in protest, you can also go to a Christmas party ... and you can do it responsibly.'
December 2, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – As mainstream media ramps up attack on President Donald Trump for refusing to cancel Christmas at the White House, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany defended today the President’s decision to host about a dozen Christmas gatherings in the coming days, in spite of coronavirus fears that are gripping the nation.
During the White House press briefing today, a reporter asked if the White House is “setting a good example for the public” in hosting “holiday parties” at a time when the “CDC and other organizations are asking Americans to forgo those kinds of celebrations for their own safety.”
McEnany replied that if people in America have been allowed to “loot businesses, burn down buildings, engage in protest, you can also go to a Christmas party, you can celebrate the holiday of Christmas, and you can do it responsibly.”
McEnany was likely referring to the Black Lives Matter mobs this summer who, backed by various Democrat governors in certain states, were allowed to engage in violent destructive protests with nobody wearing masks or socially distancing.
Christians celebrate during Christmas the birth of Jesus Christ, whom they believe to be God’s son and the one who saves mankind from sin and opens up to all the possibility of an eternal life with God in heaven. Christmas is not the most important feast day for Christians, but Easter, when Jesus rose from the dead.
The White House press secretary said that Christmas gatherings hosted in the East Wing this year will have various protocols in place because of coronavirus. There will be smaller guest lists, masks will be made available to attendees, social distancing will be encouraged, and hand sanitizing stations will be present.
“But we will engage in the celebration of Christmas,” McEnany said.
This year’s theme at the White House is “America the Beautiful” and is a “tribute to the majesty of our great nation,” a White House press briefing states.
“From coast to coast, our country is blessed with boundless natural wonders. The timeless treasures represented in this year’s holiday showcase remind us of the true American spirit. Together, we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home,” the press briefing states.
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“I am excited to announce this year’s White House holiday theme, ‘America the Beautiful,’” said First Lady Melania Trump.
During this special time of the year, I am delighted to share “America the Beautiful” and pay tribute to the majesty of our great Nation. Together, we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home. #WHChristmas pic.twitter.com/fdZmB3rdXL — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) November 30, 2020
“Over the past four years I have had the honor to travel to some of our nation’s most beautiful landmarks and meet some of the most compassionate and patriotic American citizens. From coast to coast, the bond that all Americans share is an appreciation for our traditions, values, and history, which were the inspiration behind the decorations this year,” she added.
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lifesitenews--2020-12-02--Rebellion among Conservative MPs not enough to stop ‘tier system’ lockdown in England

WESTMINSTER , England , December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — A rebellion within Britain ’ s ruling Conservative Party was not enough to stop the new “ tier system ” lockdown from going into effect today .
The new system , which plunges most of England — approximately 55 million people — into “ High Alert ” or “ Very High Alert ” restrictions , came into effect at 12:01 AM today after yesterday ’ s vote .
Only 291 of 650 Members of Parliament – far less than half – voted for the new three-tier system ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs ( of 364 ) rebelled against their party leader , Boris Johnson , by voting against it .
The Labour Party asked its members to abstain , but 18 of them voted against the system anyway .
2 of 5 Independents also voted against it , as did all 8 MPs from Northern Ireland ’ s Democratic Unionist Party .
The Scottish National Party ( SNP ) abstained .
According to the Daily Express , the Conservative government ’ s plan “ was always likely to pass ” as the Labour Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to abstain from the vote .
The rebellion among the Conservative MPs was the largest since Johnson succeeded Theresa May as party leader and prime minister .
It followed a call by bestselling author and lockdown sceptic Peter Hitchens to likeminded Britons to contact their MPs and ask them to vote against the measure .
Martin Vickers , one of the Tory rebels , is distinguished as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group .
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Jim Shannon of the DUP are also members of the group .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ edited by Conservative journalist Toby Young , congratulated the constituents who had successfully convinced their MPs to vote against the three-tier system .
The website also published comments by Conservative MPs who indicated that they would vote against the measure .
MP David Davis echoed those who think lockdowns restricting broad areas are unfair .
“ Restrictions on much smaller areas work better , they are fairer , and they cause much less economic damage , ” he stated .
“ The Government ’ s proposed tier system does not deliver this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ government this evening.
” MP Steve Baker said that the government had failed to make a convincing case for the new measures .
“ This is a dangerous moment in the life of our country , ” he explained .
“ People feel they have been pushed too far and suffered too much .
Government ’ s analysis should have compared its own approach with alternative approaches — to show the costs & benefits.
” MP Sir Graham Brady objected both to the lack of proof that the new measure would help more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his constituency into the highly restrictive “ Very High Alert ” Tier 3 .
“ Tonight I am voting against new Coronavirus tier restrictions , ” said the Manchester-area MP .
“ In the absence of a cost benefit analysis of lockdown , clarity about Trafford ’ s allocation to — and exit from — Tier 3 and sufficient justification for removal of fundamental freedoms , I have no choice but to oppose.
” Sir Graham also made remarks in the House about the importance of freedom .
“ Freedom , Madam Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it should be regarded as precious , and there should always be the … strongest possible presumption in its favor , ” he said .
“ If Government is to take away the fundamental liberties of the people whom we represent , they must demonstrate beyond question that they are acting in a way that is both proportionate and absolutely necessary , ” he continued .
“ Today … I believe the Government has failed to make that compelling case.
” An English Catholic lawyer , James Bogle , told LifeSiteNews that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ unprecedented.
” “ Basic freedoms and rights have been rendered a nullity on an unprecedented scale by the extreme measures that the government is taking to combat the coronavirus , ” said Bogle , a barrister ( trial attorney ) of the Middle Temple , London , via social media .
Bogle said he tended to agree with Lord Sumption , a retired U.K. Supreme Court Justice , when he said that the state is using coercive powers over its citizens on a scale never previously attempted and without real justification .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ most serious interference with personal freedom that any of us have ever seen.
” “ The re-classification of many deaths as Covid deaths when something else is the cause of death is particularly troubling and has tended to lead to an atmosphere of panic and fear which , in turn , can lead to the suppression of fundamental freedoms.
” Tier 3 forbids meeting with anyone who is neither in a person ’ s household nor “ support bubble , ” indoors or in most outdoor places , including back yards .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of up to 6 people in large outdoor places like parks or beaches .
All bars , cafes and restaurants are forbidden from table service and must operate on a takeout or delivery basis .
Hotels are not allowed to accept holiday guests although they can accept people traveling for work .
Indoor entertainments like cinemas , and indoor buildings at outdoor attractions , like aquariums in zoos , must close .
Spectator sports may not have public spectators in these areas , although sports facilities may stay open .
Churches and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open in all tiers .
15 people are allowed to attend weddings , but wedding receptions are banned in Tier 3 .
30 people are allowed to attend funerals .
In Tier 3 , organized sports can take place outdoors but not indoors .
Travel from a Tier 3 area into another area should be avoided .
The rules are less restrictive in Tier 2 and Tier 1 areas , although residents in Tier 2 areas are asked to behave in visits to Tier 1 areas as if they were in Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cornwall , the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Scilly , is considered on “ Medium Alert ” .
Tier 2 includes London , Liverpool , York , and much of the South West and South East .
Tier 3 includes Manchester , Birmingham , Bristol , Slough , and much of the North East and North West .
The tiers will be reviewed on December 16 .

Tier 3 forbids meeting with anyone who is neither in a person’s household nor ‘support bubble,’ indoors or in most outdoor places, including back yards.
WESTMINSTER, England, December 2, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — A rebellion within Britain’s ruling Conservative Party was not enough to stop the new “tier system” lockdown from going into effect today.
The new system, which plunges most of England — approximately 55 million people — into “High Alert” or “Very High Alert” restrictions, came into effect at 12:01 AM today after yesterday’s vote. Only 291 of 650 Members of Parliament – far less than half – voted for the new three-tier system; 78 voted against it.
55 Conservative MPs (of 364) rebelled against their party leader, Boris Johnson, by voting against it. The Labour Party asked its members to abstain, but 18 of them voted against the system anyway. 2 of 5 Independents also voted against it, as did all 8 MPs from Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party. The Scottish National Party (SNP) abstained.
According to the Daily Express, the Conservative government’s plan “was always likely to pass” as the Labour Party and the SNP had indicated they were going to abstain from the vote.
The rebellion among the Conservative MPs was the largest since Johnson succeeded Theresa May as party leader and prime minister. It followed a call by bestselling author and lockdown sceptic Peter Hitchens to likeminded Britons to contact their MPs and ask them to vote against the measure. Martin Vickers, one of the Tory rebels, is distinguished as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Jim Shannon of the DUP are also members of the group.
Lockdown Sceptics, a coronavirus news aggregator edited by Conservative journalist Toby Young, congratulated the constituents who had successfully convinced their MPs to vote against the three-tier system. The website also published comments by Conservative MPs who indicated that they would vote against the measure.
MP David Davis echoed those who think lockdowns restricting broad areas are unfair.
“Restrictions on much smaller areas work better, they are fairer, and they cause much less economic damage,” he stated. “The Government’s proposed tier system does not deliver this. I will therefore be voting against the government this evening.”
MP Steve Baker said that the government had failed to make a convincing case for the new measures.
“This is a dangerous moment in the life of our country,” he explained. “People feel they have been pushed too far and suffered too much. Government’s analysis should have compared its own approach with alternative approaches — to show the costs & benefits.”
MP Sir Graham Brady objected both to the lack of proof that the new measure would help more than harm and to the shunting of his constituency into the highly restrictive “Very High Alert” Tier 3.
“Tonight I am voting against new Coronavirus tier restrictions,” said the Manchester-area MP. “In the absence of a cost benefit analysis of lockdown, clarity about Trafford’s allocation to — and exit from — Tier 3 and sufficient justification for removal of fundamental freedoms, I have no choice but to oppose.”
Sir Graham also made remarks in the House about the importance of freedom.
“Freedom, Madam Deputy Speaker, is not an absolute, but it should be regarded as precious, and there should always be the … strongest possible presumption in its favor,” he said.
“If Government is to take away the fundamental liberties of the people whom we represent, they must demonstrate beyond question that they are acting in a way that is both proportionate and absolutely necessary,” he continued. “Today … I believe the Government has failed to make that compelling case.”
— 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
An English Catholic lawyer, James Bogle, told LifeSiteNews that the attack on freedom in England is “unprecedented.”
“Basic freedoms and rights have been rendered a nullity on an unprecedented scale by the extreme measures that the government is taking to combat the coronavirus,” said Bogle, a barrister (trial attorney) of the Middle Temple, London, via social media.
Bogle said he tended to agree with Lord Sumption, a retired U.K. Supreme Court Justice, when he said that the state is using coercive powers over its citizens on a scale never previously attempted and without real justification.
He added: “This is the most serious interference with personal freedom that any of us have ever seen.”
“The re-classification of many deaths as Covid deaths when something else is the cause of death is particularly troubling and has tended to lead to an atmosphere of panic and fear which, in turn, can lead to the suppression of fundamental freedoms.”
Tier 3 forbids meeting with anyone who is neither in a person’s household nor “support bubble,” indoors or in most outdoor places, including back yards. However, Tier 3 residents may form a group of up to 6 people in large outdoor places like parks or beaches. All bars, cafes and restaurants are forbidden from table service and must operate on a takeout or delivery basis. Hotels are not allowed to accept holiday guests although they can accept people traveling for work. Indoor entertainments like cinemas, and indoor buildings at outdoor attractions, like aquariums in zoos, must close. Spectator sports may not have public spectators in these areas, although sports facilities may stay open.
Churches and other places of worship are allowed to open in all tiers. 15 people are allowed to attend weddings, but wedding receptions are banned in Tier 3. 30 people are allowed to attend funerals. In Tier 3, organized sports can take place outdoors but not indoors. Travel from a Tier 3 area into another area should be avoided.
The rules are less restrictive in Tier 2 and Tier 1 areas, although residents in Tier 2 areas are asked to behave in visits to Tier 1 areas as if they were in Tier 2. Tier 1, which included only Cornwall, the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Scilly, is considered on “Medium Alert”. Tier 2 includes London, Liverpool, York, and much of the South West and South East. Tier 3 includes Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Slough, and much of the North East and North West.
The tiers will be reviewed on December 16.
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lifesitenews--2020-12-02--CNN president: ‘We need to go after’ Senate Judiciary chairman Lindsey Graham

December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews.com ) — Jeff Zucker , president of CNN , has been caught on tape by Project Veritas mobilizing his news organization to target Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) and other major Republicans .
Amid baseless speculations that President Trump is coming off steroids and accusations he was “ acting erratically and desperately , ” Zucker also went after Graham during CNN ’ s 9 a.m. rundown calls , which have been recorded by Project Veritas for months and are now being released .
“ Frankly , if we ’ ve made any mistake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banners have been too polite , and we need to go well after Lindsey Graham , ” Zucker said .
“ There ’ s a ton going on , ” Zucker explained .
“ Let ’ s stay strong .
Let ’ s stay newsy .
Let ’ s stay urgent .
Let ’ s be smart .
There is a lot of news out there , and Lindsey Graham really deserves it , ” he said .
It is unclear what “ news ” Zucker believes Graham “ deserves.
” In any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the heels of Democrats ’ humbling double-digit margin defeat to unseat Graham in the U.S. Senate race last month .
Democrats unsuccessfully spent a record-breaking $ 130 million , mostly contributed by out-of-state donors , to defeat Graham .
“ Despite repeatedly breaking fundraising records throughout his campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina , raising more than any U.S. Senate candidate in history and more than many presidential campaigns , Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison couldn ’ t oust the veteran Republican , who won by a double-digit margin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summarized .
It is possible that Graham has won the ire of Democrats for being one of the most vocal and unapologetic supporters of Justice Amy Coney Barrett .
As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee , Graham helped usher in a prompt confirmation of the judge to the U.S. Supreme Court despite an outcry from Democrats .
Similarly , Graham had vocally defended Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearings in 2018 , during which wild accusations of rape were thrown at him .
U.S. News reported before the confirmation hearings for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ buffer to liberalism ” and said he hoped she would not “ be treated like Kavanaugh.
” When Democratic senators threatened to boycott the vote to confirm Barrett , Graham was not the least concerned .
“ We ’ ll vote the nominee out , ” he merely commented .
CNN has not taken kindly to leaks of their editorial calls held every morning .
The news organization founded by population control advocate Ted Turner threatened legal action against James O ’ Keefe , the founder of Project Veritas .
“ Legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” CNN tweeted .
“ We ‘ ve referred it to law enforcement.
” CNN top brass in leaked tape : We won ’ t give Trump ‘ too much of a platform on his not conceding ’


lifesitenews--2020-12-02--Trump to award Medal of Freedom to pro-life legendary football coach Lou Holtz

WASHINGTON , D.C. , December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – President Donald Trump will award outspoken pro-life former football coach Lou Holtz with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday to honor his inspiration work on the football field and his philanthropy .
“ America recognizes Lou Holtz as one of the greatest football coaches of all time for his unmatched accomplishments on the gridiron , but he is also a philanthropist , author , and true American patriot , ” states a Dec. 2 press release about the award .
Holtz is remembered for leading Notre Dame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ championship .
“ Holtz earned an outstanding 100-30-2 record in 11 seasons at the University of Notre Dame .
His 1988 team earned a perfect 12-0 record and were crowned national champions .
Most importantly , he inspired generations of young athletes along the way , ” stated the White House in its press release .
The White House noted that since his retirement from coaching , Holtz has authored several books , contributed to ESPN and CBS as a sports analyst , and continues to give back to communities through two of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation and the Holtz ’ s Heroes Foundation .
“ In commemoration of his outstanding accomplishments both on and off the football field , Holtz was awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Notre Dame , the University of South Carolina , Trine University , and the Franciscan University of Steubenville .
He was also elected to the College Football Hall of Fame , the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame , and the Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame , among many other well-deserved accolades.
” The former football coach has been an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speech at the Republican National Convention , Holtz called the Biden-Harris ticket the “ most radically pro-abortion campaign in history , ” adding that Joe Biden is a “ Catholic in name only.
” “ I believe President Trump is a consistent winner , an outstanding leader , and deserves to be reelected as our president , ” he said .
“ When a leader tells you something , you ’ ve got to be able to count on it .
That ’ s President Trump .
He says what he means , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s done what he said he would do at every single turn.
” Holtz said at that time that one of the important reasons President Trump has his trust is because “ nobody has been a stronger advocate for the unborn.
” The Medal of Freedom is America ’ s highest civilian honor .
It is awarded by the President to individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States , to world peace , or to cultural or other significant public or private @ @


lifesitenews--2020-12-02--Christians need to get off the sidelines and become active in politics

Jonathan van Maren is joined this week by Dr. Jeff Myers , President of Summit Ministries , and one of @ @ @ @ @ on youth leadership development .
Myers discusses an article he wrote last month , titled @ @ @ @ @ in Election Crisis , ” where he highlights important principles of citizenship which every Christian @ @ @ @ @ during the current post-election chaos .

Jonathan van Maren is joined this week by Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries, and one of America's most respected authorities on youth leadership development.
Myers discusses an article he wrote last month, titled “Christians Must Demand Justice in Election Crisis,” where he highlights important principles of citizenship which every Christian must support and promote, during the current post-election chaos.


lifesitenews--2020-12-02--Leftist activists dump body bags, Anti-Trump messages on Republican Senators’ doorsteps

WASHINGTON D.C. , December 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Left-leaning activists dumped body bags along with anti-Trump messages on the doorsteps of Republican senators in response to a standoff between Democratic and Republican leaders regarding the next round of coronavirus relief .
Spaces in Action , a D.C.-based organization that works to “ impact systems change ” and wants “ universal health care ” joined with Shut Down DC , an anarchist group that calls for “ disruptive direct action , mass mobilization , coordinated non-compliance ” to overthrow “ systems of oppression , ” to dump the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Washington , D.C.-area residences .
Video of the event filmed by the groups shows body bags being dragged out of a U-haul truck and dumped in front of the Senators ’ houses .
Pinned on many of the body bags was the message : “ Trump COVID Death.
” A sign left on the doorstep of McConnell ’ s residence read : McConnell • 270,000 dead • Do your job , COVID relief now.
” Similar messages were left on the doorsteps of the other senators targeted for the drop .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & homes & small businesses , and still they ’ re playing politics .
Today we brought the bodies to their doorsteps , ” Spaces in Action stated in a tweet about the event .
“ Over 270,000 are dead and Mitch McConnell is still blocking a vote on COVID relief .
Blood is on his hands , ” stated the group in another tweet .
The video shows police standing by , not doing anything .
It is unclear how the activist groups see the connection between the failure of congress to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death of American citizens .
According to CNBC , the framework of the bipartisan relief bill includes “ $ 288 billion in small business aid such as Paycheck Protection Program loans , $ 160 billion in state and local government relief , and $ 180 billion to fund a $ 300 per week supplemental unemployment benefit through March .
It would put $ 16 billion into vaccine distribution , testing and contact tracing , funnel $ 82 billion into education , and put $ 45 billion into transportation .
It would allocate funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadband.
” McConnell rejected the proposal , however , putting forward a different proposal .
“ Republicans have spent months proposing more COVID relief .
Yesterday I put forward yet another proposal that would invest many billions in workers , laid-off Americans , small businesses , & vaccine distribution .
I hope Democrats will finally let us get a bipartisan outcome soon , ” he tweeted today .

PETITION UPDATE (12/7/20) - Since this petition was launched, President Trump's legal team, as well as other concerned citizens, have discovered what appears to be irrefutable evidence of voter fraud in several of the key battleground states, and have initiated legal challenges in six states.
While the situation continues to evolve, this remains a hugely important petition which we encourage you to SIGN and SHARE.
Thankfully, some of the state started to demand investigations independent of federal agencies. But we still believe that the DoJ needs to use its enormous fact-finding resources to help resolve allegations of election fraud.
To that end, we believe that conducting forensic audits of ballots and voting machines, as well as issuing subpoenas to collect more evidence, would be a good start.
Below, please WATCH and READ about the mounting evidence of voter fraud and how the mainstream media seem determined to ignore even the most egregious instances of vote tampering. Then, please SIGN and SHARE this petition.
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'Trump campaign files lawsuit demanding ‘a new statewide election for president’ in Georgia'
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''Smoking gun'? Pennsylvania vote fraud hearing gets gasps from audience'
'FBI and Justice Department have dragged their feet investigating 2020 vote fraud'
''CNN top brass in leaked tape: We won't give Trump 'too much of a platform on his not conceding'
'Twitter censored Trump 63 times over Thanksgiving holiday, Biden untouched'
LifeSite supports President Trump because we believe he is trying to defend the Constitution, so that electoral fraud does not taint the result of the 2020 general election, and so that every legal ballot is counted.
Thank you for continuing to SIGN and SHARE all our election-related petitions.
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Earlier today, Attoney General William Barr told the Associated Press that, "To-date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election."
But, the Trump Team of attorneys immediately countered by saying: "With all due respect to the Attorney General, there hasn’t been any semblance of a Department of Justice investigation."
And, that's what America wants right now: a serious investigation by the Department of Justice into seemingly irrefutable allegations of voter fraud!
Please SIGN this urgent petition which asks the Dept. of Justice to impound voting machines and ballots in swing states, and conduct a forensic audit of the apparent outcome in the presidential election.
Americans want the DoJ to do its job, and start scrutinizing evidence of voter fraud uncovered by the Trump Team of attorneys as well as other citizens acting independently of the President's Team, like attorneys Sidney Powell and Lin Wood, and the Thomas More Society's Amistad Project.
The Trump Team of attorneys say that none of the evidence they have gathered has been examined by the DoJ...none of their witnesses have been interviewed...no audits of any voting machines have taken place...and no subpoenas have been issued by the DoJ.
If true, it is scandalous that the Attorney General of the United States and the Department of Justice appear unable or unwilling to pursue this evidence of voter fraud.
Evidence needs to be examined, witnesses interviewed, audits completed, and subpoenas issued!
Significant statistical anomalies in the vote tallies in key swing states demand explanation, as does the sworn testimony of individuals who say they witnessed substantial irregularities in the electoral process.
Because...the only way to tell if election fraud has occurred is to closely examine the voting machines and ballots where red flags appear, and because, at this point, the only actor capable of conducting such an investigation is the U.S. Department of Justice.
Moreover, it is vital to act now because significant anomalies have been identified, as in this graph which Senator Rand Paul posted, showing 4 massive data dumps which provided a "winning" margin for Biden in the three key battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia.
According to election security experts like Colonel Waldron (Ret.) who is a consultant with the Trump Team of lawyers, election fraud could have occurred in two principal ways:
By tampering with voting machines and their software in order to change votes for one candidate into votes for the other candidate, and, or, even to raise or lower the number of votes which one candidate receives as a proportion of votes received by the other candidate.
By printing fake ballots for one candidate which are then introduced into the general tally.
Fortunately, both methods of possible fraud leave traces which can be identified during a forensic audit (aka, a scientific examination) of the voting machines and the ballots.
In the first instance, a change in the algorithm which is used to allocate or tabulate votes can be detected by forensic examination.
And, in the second instance, pre-printed ballots favoring one candidate can be detected by inspecting the ink used to fill in the oval next to a candidate's name.
Of course, this is a complicated business. But, the stakes are much too high for investigations not to take place.
In fact, it must be done to safeguard our representative democracy and to restore confidence in the security of our elections.
This is not for the good of President Trump, but for the good of our country.
Should the Dept. of Justice fail to intervene, these elections will forever remain tainted by allegations of election fraud.
Thank you for SIGNING and SHARING this urgent petition asking the Dept. of Justice to do its job and conduct a forensic audit of voting machines and ballots in key swing states, and to follow-up on the evidence being gathered by the attorneys who are trying to protect the vote.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
'More information continues to be revealed exposing election fraud': https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/more-information-continues-to-be-revealed-exposing-election-fraud
'Powell’s ‘Kraken’ lawsuit in Georgia reveals voluminous extent of alleged voter fraud': https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/powells-kraken-lawsuit-in-georgia-reveals-voluminous-extent-of-alleged-voter-fraud
'How massive voter fraud was facilitated in three swing states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Nevada': https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/how-massive-voter-fraud-was-facilitated-in-three-swing-states-pennsylvania-georgia-and-nevada
'Anomalies in Vote Counts and Their Effects on Election 2020': https://votepatternanalysis.substack.com/p/voting-anomalies-2020
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