lifesitenews--2020-10-13--‘Life is in fact valuable’: Mike Lee defends the unborn at Barrett confirmation

WASHINGTON , D.C. , October 13 , 2020 — During today ’ s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barret , Sen. Mike Lee ( R-UT ) passionately defended legal protections for the unborn .
He also argued that lawmakers , not unelected judges , should make decisions about abortion .
“ Life is in fact valuable .
It ’ s not a religious statement to make that observation .
In fact , it ’ s the foundation of basically all of our laws , ” Lee said , “ not just in this country , not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but in basically every country that has ever existed anywhere in the world.
” “ The purpose of government is to protect life , ” he added .
“ That ’ s what it ’ s about .
Lee argued that decisions on abortion ideally should not be made by the Supreme Court , but by elected lawmakers , saying that “ if we ’ re going to leave those things perpetually in the hands of the unelected , it might be really convenient for political fundraising within Congress .
But it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of America .
It ’ s not good for a constitutionally limited government .
It ’ s not good for our individual liberties.
” “ Disputes regarding abortion didn ’ t begin with Roe v. Wade , ” the senator explained .
“ What did change with Roe v. Wade , however , was the federalization and the grasping of the issue and the taking it beyond the realm of political debate within the federal judiciary , such that elected lawmakers were no longer in a position to be the primary drivers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last few decades , you ’ ve had all kinds of questions that have been put into uncertainty , ” he continued .
“ You ’ ve got uncertainty by people at the state level who want to make their own decisions about certain things around abortion .
They know they can ’ t prohibit it entirely .
They know that there ’ s this undue burden standard that has to be addressed.
” Lee mentioned that while “ nobody ’ s completely sure in advance what that means , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on issues like “ health and safety qualifications for abortion clinics , how close an abortion clinic needs to be to an accredited hospital , how it needs to be staffed , and what the sanitation protocols are.
” The senator also said that some states have passed laws in light of “ abundant medical science showing that an unborn human can feel and respond to pain ” as early as “ 10 or 12 gestational weeks.
” “ If we can ’ t agree on the fact that it ’ s reasonable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have some say , at least at some limit , at least at some point beyond the moment when an unborn human can feel and respond to pain , then something ’ s wrong with us , ” said Lee .
“ The legitimacy of those laws are [ sic ] thrown into the federal courts yet again — all because those were made federal issues , ” Lee concluded .
He also appeared to address concerns voiced by some Democratic senators that the confirmation of Barrett will lead to tightened abortion restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d have the impression from Washington debates , and in protests outside the Supreme Court of the United States — you ’ d have the impression that if Roe v. Wade didn ’ t exist , that all of a sudden abortion would immediately become illegal in every state in America .
That assumes a lot of facts not in evidence .
In fact , that assumes a lot of things contrary to evidence , ” Lee said .
Lee pointed out that “ the availability of an abortion or lack thereof ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States.
” He pointed out that “ the fate of health care in America ” doesn ’ t turn “ on whether or not someone is confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States .
Nor is it a fact to suggest that the availability of an abortion or lack thereof ” depends upon a Supreme Court nomination .
According to Lee , the ongoing “ personal ” and “ ugly ” discussion about abortion proves that “ we ’ ve tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we ’ ve tried to take it outside the political branches of government , where people can elect their individual representatives , and have laws respecting and reflecting the views of their respective communities .
”

Roe v. Wade placed abortion ‘beyond the realm of political debate within the federal judiciary, such that elected lawmakers were no longer in a position to be the primary drivers of policy.’
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 13, 2020 — During today’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barret, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) passionately defended legal protections for the unborn. He also argued that lawmakers, not unelected judges, should make decisions about abortion.
“Life is in fact valuable. It’s not a religious statement to make that observation. In fact, it’s the foundation of basically all of our laws,” Lee said, “not just in this country, not just in in countries with Christian origins, but in basically every country that has ever existed anywhere in the world.”
“The purpose of government is to protect life,” he added. “That’s what it’s about.
Lee argued that decisions on abortion ideally should not be made by the Supreme Court, but by elected lawmakers, saying that “if we’re going to leave those things perpetually in the hands of the unelected, it might be really convenient for political fundraising within Congress. But it’s not good for the United States of America. It’s not good for a constitutionally limited government. It’s not good for our individual liberties.”
“Disputes regarding abortion didn’t begin with Roe v. Wade,” the senator explained. “What did change with Roe v. Wade, however, was the federalization and the grasping of the issue and the taking it beyond the realm of political debate within the federal judiciary, such that elected lawmakers were no longer in a position to be the primary drivers of policy.”
“As a result, over the last few decades, you’ve had all kinds of questions that have been put into uncertainty,” he continued. “You’ve got uncertainty by people at the state level who want to make their own decisions about certain things around abortion. They know they can’t prohibit it entirely. They know that there’s this undue burden standard that has to be addressed.”
Lee mentioned that while “nobody’s completely sure in advance what that means,” many states “work around it” on issues like “health and safety qualifications for abortion clinics, how close an abortion clinic needs to be to an accredited hospital, how it needs to be staffed, and what the sanitation protocols are.”
The senator also said that some states have passed laws in light of “abundant medical science showing that an unborn human can feel and respond to pain” as early as “10 or 12 gestational weeks.”
“If we can’t agree on the fact that it’s reasonable that people ought to be able to have some say, at least at some limit, at least at some point beyond the moment when an unborn human can feel and respond to pain, then something’s wrong with us,” said Lee.
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“The legitimacy of those laws are [sic] thrown into the federal courts yet again — all because those were made federal issues,” Lee concluded.
He also appeared to address concerns voiced by some Democratic senators that the confirmation of Barrett will lead to tightened abortion restrictions across the country.
“You’d have the impression from Washington debates, and in protests outside the Supreme Court of the United States — you’d have the impression that if Roe v. Wade didn’t exist, that all of a sudden abortion would immediately become illegal in every state in America. That assumes a lot of facts not in evidence. In fact, that assumes a lot of things contrary to evidence,” Lee said.
Lee pointed out that “the availability of an abortion or lack thereof” is not contingent “upon anyone’s confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States.”
He pointed out that “the fate of health care in America” doesn’t turn “on whether or not someone is confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States. Nor is it a fact to suggest that the availability of an abortion or lack thereof” depends upon a Supreme Court nomination.
According to Lee, the ongoing “personal” and “ugly” discussion about abortion proves that “we’ve tried to take a debatable matter beyond debate, and we’ve tried to take it outside the political branches of government, where people can elect their individual representatives, and have laws respecting and reflecting the views of their respective communities.”
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Ted Cruz at Barrett hearing warns Democrats want to ‘erase’ religious liberty

WASHINGTON , D.C. , October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas used his time during Judge Amy Coney Barrett ’ s Supreme Court confirmation hearings to highlight the confirmation ’ s importance for religious liberty , and to shame Congressional Democrats for their efforts to “ erase ” it .
“ Religious liberty cases over and over again have been decided 5-4 , ” Cruz noted , with disputes ranging from crosses and Ten Commandments on public property to the forced subsidizing of abortion-inducing drugs and other contraceptives .
Cruz invoked the Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religious community which , in his words , “ devote their lives to caring for the sick , caring for the needy , caring for the elderly.
” The Obama administration infamously attempted to force the Little Sisters to fund contraception under Obamacare .
Cruz called it “ truly a stunning situation when you have the federal government litigating against nuns.
” The Supreme Court struck a blow against the previous administration ’ s efforts with its 2014 Hobby Lobby decision , which Cruz said “ reflected the traditions of our country that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without the government trampling on it.
” “ You know what this body did , I ’ m sorry to say ?
” he continued .
“ Senate Democrats introduced legislation to gut the Religious Freedom Restoration Act , ” supported by “ every Senate Democrat ” despite “ overwhelming ” bipartisan support for the Clinton-era law .
“ Joe Biden has already pledged that if he is elected he plans to initiate again the attack on the Little Sisters of the Poor , ” Cruz noted .
Shifting gears , Cruz noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popularity among secular media for his public statements on issues such as immigration and the environment .
“ The press is happy to amplify those views , ” he noted , but “ somehow missing from that amplification is that when the Pope came to the United States , in Washington he went and visited the Little Sisters of the Poor .
He went to their home in DC and the Vatican explained that he did so because he wanted to highlight their cause : that the federal government shouldn ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s at stake in these nominations , ” Cruz declared .
“ That ’ s why their base is so angry at your nomination , Judge Barrett , because they don ’ t believe you are going to join the radical efforts to erase those fundamental rights from the Bill of Rights .
”

‘Joe Biden has already pledged that if he is elected he plans to initiate again the attack on the Little Sisters of the Poor.’
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 13, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas used his time during Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings to highlight the confirmation’s importance for religious liberty, and to shame Congressional Democrats for their efforts to “erase” it.
“Religious liberty cases over and over again have been decided 5-4,” Cruz noted, with disputes ranging from crosses and Ten Commandments on public property to the forced subsidizing of abortion-inducing drugs and other contraceptives.
Cruz invoked the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Catholic religious community which, in his words, “devote their lives to caring for the sick, caring for the needy, caring for the elderly.” The Obama administration infamously attempted to force the Little Sisters to fund contraception under Obamacare.
Cruz called it “truly a stunning situation when you have the federal government litigating against nuns.”
The Supreme Court struck a blow against the previous administration’s efforts with its 2014 Hobby Lobby decision, which Cruz said “reflected the traditions of our country that you can live according to your faith without the government trampling on it.”
“You know what this body did, I’m sorry to say?” he continued. “Senate Democrats introduced legislation to gut the Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” supported by “every Senate Democrat” despite “overwhelming” bipartisan support for the Clinton-era law.
“Joe Biden has already pledged that if he is elected he plans to initiate again the attack on the Little Sisters of the Poor,” Cruz noted.
Shifting gears, Cruz noted that Pope Francis enjoys a measure of popularity among secular media for his public statements on issues such as immigration and the environment.
“The press is happy to amplify those views,” he noted, but “somehow missing from that amplification is that when the Pope came to the United States, in Washington he went and visited the Little Sisters of the Poor. He went to their home in DC and the Vatican explained that he did so because he wanted to highlight their cause: that the federal government shouldn’t be persecuting nuns.”
— Article continues below Petition — URGENT PETITION: Tell the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade Show Petition Text 61375 have signed the petition. Let's get to 70000 ! Thank you for signing this petition! Add your signature: Show Petition Text Country... State... Sign this Petition PETITION UPDATE (9/26/2020): With President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we are closer than we have been in decades to seeing Roe vs. Wade overturned. We now encourage the Senate to confirm Barrett as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Barrett has a fantastic track recond on sanctity of life issues, has seven children, and is a devout believer. She is the perfect remedy for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's radical pro-abortionism. Please READ the full story here: 'BREAKING: Trump nominates Catholic mom of 7 Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court' And then, please SIGN this petition telling the High Court that it's now time to end the activist Roe vs. Wade judgment. Thank you! __________________________________________________________________ PETITION UPDATE (6/29/2020): In a decision which has imperiled more abortion-minded women, sentenced more preborn to death, and upset pro-lifers across the nation,the United States Supreme Court decided 5-4 to strike down a Louisiana law requiring basic medical precautions in the event of abortion complications, with Chief Justice John Roberts reversing his own past decision to uphold a similar Texas law. Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer wrote the majority opinion, which held that the Louisiana law was unconstitutional for the simple fact that it was “almost word-for-word identical” to the Texas one the court already struck down in 2016. In his concurring opinion, Chief Justice Roberts acknowledged that he had “joined the dissent in Whole Woman’s Health and continue to believe that the case was wrongly decided. The question today however is not whether Whole Woman’s Health was right or wrong, but whether to adhere to it in deciding the present case.” We call on the Supreme Court to stop supporting the culture of death and overturn Roe vs Wade, now. PETITION UPDATE (1/20/2020): Hundreds of thousands of people will gather in Washington, D.C., this coming Friday, January 24th, for the March for Life. They will be praying for an end to Roe vs Wade, as the Supreme Court will hear a crucial, abortion-related case later this year in March. United our voices can change the course of history. Sign this petition TODAY! (LEARN MORE BELOW) PETITION UPDATE (1/3/2020): In advance of the Supreme Court's hearing arguments in an important abortion case later this year in March, 207 U.S. Senators and Representatives have signed amicus briefs supporting a Louisiana law requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges at a hospital nearby an abortion center. Some of these supporting briefs also suggest that now is the time to reconsider Roe vs Wade as sound law. Please SIGN this petition, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Roe vs Wade. _____________________________________________________________________________ More than 60 million Americans have been slaughtered in their mother's wombs as a result of Roe v. Wade. This activist, unconstitutional ruling in 1973 has left countless women emotionally and psychologically scarred. It was believed by many that Roe would be overturned in 1992 with Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Despite having eight Republican-appointed judges at the time, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold it. Since then, major gains have been made in the fight for life, and many lives have been saved. However, Roe v. Wade remains the law of the land, leaving millions of defenseless pre-born children vulnerable to murder. According to a 2016 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35% of aborted babies are African American, despite black women only making up six percent of the U.S. population. 19% of aborted babies are Hispanic. We thus again call on the court to do everything they can to end Roe vs Wade. Now is the time for pro-lifers to join together and ensure that all of God's children have a right to life. Roe v. Wade must come to an end! FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/supreme-court-strikes-down-louisiana-abortion-regulations https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/over-200-congressmen-as-us-supreme-court-to-reconsider-roe-v-wade https://www.foxnews.com/politics/congress-members-file-competing-legal-briefs-in-key-scotus-abortion-case Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition
“That’s what’s at stake in these nominations,” Cruz declared. “That’s why their base is so angry at your nomination, Judge Barrett, because they don’t believe you are going to join the radical efforts to erase those fundamental rights from the Bill of Rights.”
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Pope Francis meets Cardinal Pell, whisks hand away

VATICAN CITY , October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Pope Francis and Cardinal George Pell have met together in person for the first time since the latter was acquitted of a crime and released from prison .
The Australian cardinal met the Argentinian pontiff in the library of the Apostolic Palace yesterday morning , following Francis ’ meetings with an ambassador , an archbishop , and a bishop .
Little is known about this meeting , save that afterwards Pell , the Prefect Emeritus for the Vatican ’ s Secretariat of the Economy , told reporters that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newspaper , Il Messaggero , it may be significant that the coveted last spot on the agenda was saved for the Cardinal .
“ The scheduled face-to-face meeting was scheduled for the end of the morning , probably to have more time available if the meeting went on longer than expected , ” it said .
As Pope Francis welcomed Cardinal Pell to the Apostolic Palace , he was filmed pulling his hand away from the cardinal before Pell could kiss his ring .
For centuries , it has been customary for Catholics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bishops as a sign of respect for their office .
However , Pope Francis has shown a reluctance in allowing visitors to kiss his ring ; after one incident he expressed a concern for the spread of germs .
But despite the awkwardness of that particular moment , the return of Cardinal Pell to Rome is yet another sign of his vindication .
In April , the Australian High Court unanimously acquitted Pell of convictions for historic child sex abuse and ordered his release from prison .
The cardinal , who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Australia to clear his name , had been in prison for 14 months .
In December 2018 , a jury found Pell guilty of two counts of sexual assault against a child after decades of anti-Pell sentiment in the Australian press and an investigation dubbed “ Operation Get Pell ” by critics of police in the Australian state of Victoria .
Pell ’ s lawyers alleged that police set up their inquiry into the cardinal at least a year before they received any complaints about him .
The trial , and Pell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncorroborated testimony of one man .
Later , the Victorian Court of Appeal , despite the objections of one of its three justices , upheld the guilty verdict .
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Before his arrest , Cardinal Pell was the Holy See ’ s Prefect for the Secretariat of the Economy , tasked by Pope Francis for reforming the Vatican ’ s finances .
Last week Italy ’ s Corriere della Sera newspaper alleged that Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciù , then the Vatican ’ s high-ranking Substitute for General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pell from his post : for some unknown reason , Becciù had deposited €700,000 ( $ 821,453 US ) into an Australian account .
Becciù , known to have opposed Cardinal Pell ’ s attempts at reforming the Vatican ’ s finances , resigned from his post as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and from his prerogatives as a cardinal , at the end of September .
He revealed at a press conference that Pope Francis had accused him of embezzlement .
Becciù has denied the allegation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Cardinal Pell ’ s arrest .

PETITION UPDATE (3/15/21) -
Reports suggest that the U.S. Catholic Bishops' Conference (USCCB) is preparing a vote on what to do about pro-abortion Joe Biden (and, presumably, other abortion-promoting politicians) who continues to present himself (themselves) for Holy Communion.
Public excommunication would be a suitable response for Biden's obstinate, public and grave sin of scandalously promoting abortion.
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PETITION UPDATE (2/4/20)
Since Joe Biden was sworn-in on the 20th of January, he has wasted no time in signing Executive Orders to destroy the protections which former President Trump offered to the unborn and to the innocence and modesty of children of the United States.
In one executive order, Biden rescinded the Mexico City Policy prohibiting the federal government from spending taxpayer monies on abortion and the promotion of abortion.
And, in another executive order, Biden seeks to force girls' athletic programs, restrooms, and locker rooms to accept gender-confused males.
Since the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was shamefully silent throughout the presidential campaign on the pre-eminent issues of abortion and gender ideology, and what Biden vowed he would do as president, it is cold comfort that their pro-life office is now speaking up about this Administration's wilful disregard for human life and for God's design of human nature (i.e., two biological sexes).
Stated plainly, Joe Biden is as bad as he said he would be, and the bishop, acting in unison (as the USCCB) have an obligation to the Lord (first) and to the faithful (second) to refuse Holy Communion to this grave public sinner.
With all due respect to these bishops, they diminish the Holy Eucharist and their high office, as well as cause grave scandal to the faithful, by dialoguing with a man who is promoting mass murder of the unborn against the constant teaching of the Church.
A man who continues to use the church as a backdrop for statements about how "Catholic/religious" he is, but, at the same time, is now doing everything in his power to protect the murder of the innocent, needs to publicly repent before dialogue can begin.
The bishops should not dialogue with or congratulate someone who has publicly betrayed the Church's teaching and who is leading others astray.
It's an embarrassment and a scandal for the bishops to continue to allow him to receive Holy Communion.
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PETITION UPDATE (12/10/20)
Prior to the election on November 3, the U.S. bishops did not address Joe Biden’s anti-Catholic position regarding faith and morals as a unified body.
The USCCB, the organization to which every U.S. bishop belongs and which is staffed and led by bishops, remained disgracefully silent in the run-up to the election.
What were the bishops afraid of, losing their charitable tax status with the IRS, or being deprived of fat checks from the HHS (immigration programs) and USAID (foreign aid programs)?
Or, were they just too cowardly to clearly declare Christ's law to be above man's law and risk the ire of a Joe Biden as president?
Either way, the bishops’ lack of clarity in this regard is a terrible scandal in itself and probably greatly contributed to the possible election of a pro-abortion, anti-Catholic Catholic to the presidency.
Given the fact that exit polling shows Catholics split their vote 50-50 for Trump and Biden, even a slight deviation in the heavily-Catholic swing-states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania could have produced different results.
The bishops could have spoken out against Biden’s pro-abortion stance collectively, but, again, they were overwhelmingly and shamefully silent.
Because of this, they will be at least partly responsible for the policies advanced by a Biden administration, in the event that Biden is sworn into office.
However, the bishops can, even now, mitigate the damage done by their inaction by taking the following steps: 1) Speak with one voice, as the USCCB, and plainly condemn Biden's pro-abortion stance; 2) Publicly advise Biden not to present himself for Holy Communion because of his scandalous position on abortion and homosexual "marriage;" and, 3) Tell Biden to publicly repent of publicly promoting the wilfull murder of the preborn, sins against nature, and diminishing the natural family.
Thankfully, some individual bishops have spoken out forcefully on Biden's scandalous behavior, and his standing in the Church.
On November 9, Archbishop Strickland of Tyler, Texas tweeted: “A dark cloud has descended on this nation when the USCCB and Planned Parenthood speak in unison in support of a Biden-Harris administration that supports the slaughter of innocents by abortion for all 9 months of pregnancy.”
Additionally, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, Colorado and Archbishop Charles Chaput have both declared publicly that Joe Biden “should not receive Holy Communion."
But, to add insult to injury, Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C. has said that he will give Holy Communion to Biden because “it’s a matter of the responsibility that I have as the archbishop to be engaged and to be in dialogue with him, even in those areas where we obviously have some differences.”
And, Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilmington, Delaware and Bishop McElroy of San Diego also congratulated Biden in statements, but they have not indicated whether or not they would administer Holy Communion to him.
With all due respect to these bishops, they diminish the Holy Eucharist and their high office, as well as cause grave scandal to the faithful, by dialoguing with a man who is promoting mass murder of the unborn against the constant teaching of the Church.
A man who uses the church as a backdrop to make sickening political advertisements about how "Catholic/religious" he is, but, at the same time, says that he will do everything in his power to protect the murder of the innocent, needs to publicly repent before dialogue can begin.
The bishops should not dialogue with or congratulate someone who has publicly betrayed the Church's teaching and who is leading others astray.
It's an embarrassment and a scandal for the bishops to continue to allow him to receive Holy Communion.
Please SIGN and SHARE this petition today!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-bishops-concerned-about-pro-abortion-biden-previously-hailed-him-as-second-catholic-president
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abp-aquila-backs-call-for-pro-abortion-catholic-joe-biden-to-be-denied-holy-communion?utm_source=top_news&utm_campaign=standard
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/former-philly-archbishop-biden-not-in-full-communion-with-the-catholic-church
https://www.thesoutherncross.org/news/bishop-mcelroy-offers-prayers-and-congratulations-to-president-elect-biden/
https://www.ncronline.org/news/politics/us-catholics-weigh-mixed-reaction-biden-win
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PETITION UPDATE (9/29/20)
Cardinal Raymond Burke has stated that Democratic candidate Joe Biden should not receive Holy Communion because of his support for abortion.
In an interview for Thomas McKenna's Catholic Action for Faith and Family podcast, Cardinal Burke states the following (starting around 5:00):
First of all, I would tell him [Biden] not to approach to receive Holy Communion, out of charity toward him, because that would be a sacrilege and endanger the salvation of his own soul.
But, also, he should not approach to receive Holy Communion because he gives scandal to everyone, because if someone says, 'I'm a devout Catholic," and, at the same time is promoting abortion, it gives the impression to others that it's acceptable for a Catholic to be in favor of abortion.
Of course, it's absolutely not acceptable, and never has been, and never will be.
We give thanks for Cardinal Burke's frankness and clarity. And, we call on every U.S. Catholic bishop to follow Cardinal Burke's lead and call out Joe Biden for his bloody-minded hypocrisy on the issue of abortion.
To reiterate: You cannot be a Catholic and support abortion.
Thank you for continuing to sign this urgent petition.
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PETITION UPDATE (8/17/20)
The Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, keeps claiming to be Catholic but has said he will do everything in his power to support abortion.
And, with his pick of California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, Biden has just cemented abortion into the Democrats' 2020 presidential ticket.
Indeed, Harris is vehemently pro-abortion.
During her time as attorney general of California, Harris played a key role in defending Planned Parenthood over its sale of aborted baby parts (which violated multiple federal laws, according to undercover video of abortion industry personnel).
And, last year, Harris unveiled a plan to essentially force pro-life states to seek permission from the federal government before pro-life laws can take effect.
Additionally, Harris has dangerous views on religious liberty and freedom of speech.
Harris displayed anti-Catholic bigotry in the confirmation hearings of Judge Brian Buescher. Harris cited his membership in the “all-male society” the Knights of Columbus and its stances against abortion and same-sex “marriage” as grounds for rejecting Buescher for a federal district court in Nebraska.
And, David Daleiden, head of the pro-life investigative group Center for Medical Progress, wrote that from his firsthand experience, he considers Harris the “greatest threat to First Amendment civil rights our country has ever seen.”
Joe Biden has seriously erred by taking on Kamala Harris as his running mate, further distancing himself from the truths of the Catholic Faith, especially that every life is sacred from conception till natural death.
Please CLICK HERE to read an article which details one U.S. bishop's warning about the Biden-Harris ticket.
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Of course, these two things are incompatible: you cannot be Catholic and pro-abortion.
And, a "Catholic" politician's responsibility in this regard is absolute: On pain of serious sin, he or she can never promote abortion because abortion is the wilful murder of innocent preborn human beings, and also because doing so causes grave scandal to the Church and the faithful.
Please SIGN this urgent petition asking the bishops of the United States to refuse to give Holy Communion to Joe Biden until he publicly repents from his scandalous promotion of abortion.
Biden recently promised to “codify Roe v. Wade” as president, adding, "my Justice Department will do everything in its power to stop the rash of state laws that so blatantly violate a woman’s protected, constitutional right to choose."
And, since starting his latest run for the presidency, Biden also flip-flopped against the Hyde Amendment, saying that he would allow federal funds to be spent on abortion - a position he claimed to be against for more than 40 years.
In short, Joe Biden will do everything in his power to enable and defend the wilful murder of innocent preborn human beings.
So, this should not be a hard decision for our U.S. bishops. In fact, in another circumstance, it was already done by an Illinois bishop.
Indeed, Bishop Paprocki, of Springfield, Illinois, invoked Canon 915 of the Code of Canon Law to withdraw Holy Communion from two Illinois state politicians who had worked to enact radical new abortion legislation in 2019.
Canon 915 states: "Those who have been excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or declaration of the penalty and others obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to Holy Communion."
Of course, no-one, least of all the bishops, wants anyone to be deprived of Holy Communion.
A politician who publicly and obstinately advocates for the murder of innocent preborn babies puts himself out-of-communion with the Church and her teaching.
Pro-abortion politicians should not think that they can advocate for the murder of the unborn and receive the Body of Christ at the same time. This would be to defile the Eucharist while giving scandal to the faithful.
Depriving politicians of Holy Communion is not just meant to prevent scandal; it is also designed to bring a grave public sinner to repentance. In this way, such an action is meant to be for the good of their souls, too.
Thank you for SIGNING this urgent petition which calls on the U.S. Catholic bishops to refuse to admit Joe Biden to Holy Communion until he publicly repents from his scandalous promotion of abortion.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Joe Biden: I support abortion ‘under any circumstance’ - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/joe-biden-i-support-abortion-under-any-circumstance
Catholic priest denies Joe Biden Holy Communion for pro-abortion stance - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/catholic-priest-denies-joe-biden-holy-communion-for-pro-abortion-stance
Cardinal McCarrick and the Concealing of Rome’s Position on Denying Communion - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-mccarrick-and-the-concealing-of-romes-position-on-denying-communio
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--OREO partners with LGBT org to release limited-edition rainbow cookies

October 13 , 20202 ( LifeSiteNews ) – OREO has partnered with an LGBT organization to release a limited edition of its signature black and white cookies in rainbow colors .
The rainbow OREO cookies are not available in stores and can only be obtained by sharing a photo on Twitter or Instagram demonstrating “ allyship ” to the homosexual movement using the # proudparent and # giveaway hashtags .
The organization with which OREO is partnering is PFLAG .
PFLAG came into existence in the early 1970s when a mother marched with her son in what some regard as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , New York 's Christopher Street Liberation Day March parade .
The idea for more parents to come together in “ support ” of their actively homosexual children was born , and groups were started around the nation .
PFLAG originally stood for “ parent flag ” but evolved into an acronym for “ Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
” Now it 's just simply known as PFLAG .
OREO and PFLAG delivered an ad featuring a young and nervous lesbian couple traveling in car .
They pull up to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are made but a wary father hangs back .
Another young couple – a heterosexual couple with a child – enters and both are warmly embraced by the father .
One lesbian looks wistfully at her partner .
In a later scene , the lesbians are cuddling on the couch and feeding each other OREOS when the father walks by .
He has flashbacks of his daughter eating OREOS as a little girl .
The next morning , the father surprises his daughter and her lesbian partner by painting his white picket fence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visibly moved and he embraces his daughter ’ s lesbian partner .
The website promoting the rainbow OREO cookies says that “ for over 100 years , OREO has been bringing families together.
” “ That 's why we launched a partnership with PFLAG , the country 's oldest LGBTQ+ ally organization , to create # ProudParent , a year-long initiative designed to shine a spotlight on the powerful impact love & acceptance can have on LGBTQ+ youth , ” it continues .
“ Together we 're committed to empowering and inspiring parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in loud , public support .
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The rainbow OREO cookies are not available in stores and can only be obtained by sharing a photo on Twitter or Instagram demonstrating 'allyship' to the homosexual movement.
October 13, 20202 (LifeSiteNews) – OREO has partnered with an LGBT organization to release a limited edition of its signature black and white cookies in rainbow colors.
The rainbow OREO cookies are not available in stores and can only be obtained by sharing a photo on Twitter or Instagram demonstrating “allyship” to the homosexual movement using the #proudparent and #giveaway hashtags.
The organization with which OREO is partnering is PFLAG.
PFLAG came into existence in the early 1970s when a mother marched with her son in what some regard as the first homosexual “pride” parade, New York's Christopher Street Liberation Day March parade. The idea for more parents to come together in “support” of their actively homosexual children was born, and groups were started around the nation. PFLAG originally stood for “parent flag” but evolved into an acronym for “Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.” Now it's just simply known as PFLAG.
OREO and PFLAG delivered an ad featuring a young and nervous lesbian couple traveling in car. They pull up to a house where older parents await. Introductions are made but a wary father hangs back. Another young couple – a heterosexual couple with a child – enters and both are warmly embraced by the father. One lesbian looks wistfully at her partner. In a later scene, the lesbians are cuddling on the couch and feeding each other OREOS when the father walks by. He has flashbacks of his daughter eating OREOS as a little girl. The next morning, the father surprises his daughter and her lesbian partner by painting his white picket fence in rainbow colors. His daughter is visibly moved and he embraces his daughter’s lesbian partner.
The website promoting the rainbow OREO cookies says that “for over 100 years, OREO has been bringing families together.”
“That's why we launched a partnership with PFLAG, the country's oldest LGBTQ+ ally organization, to create #ProudParent, a year-long initiative designed to shine a spotlight on the powerful impact love & acceptance can have on LGBTQ+ youth,” it continues. “Together we're committed to empowering and inspiring parents, families, and allies to come out in loud, public support.”
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--UK Catholic priest uses heretical ‘creed’ at livestreamed ‘LGBT Mass’

The Catholic Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentino in the Clifton diocese is one of many churches in the U.K. where “ LGBT Masses ” are taking place and has held an “ LGBT+ Mass ” every third Sunday since March 2019 .
In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions the parish has been live-streaming the events .
Video footage of the Mass on September 20 , shows the priest leading the congregation in a heretical “ statement of faith ” in place of the canonically approved creeds .
Fr .
Richard McKay used a formula which seems to have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The “ statement of faith ” makes reference to “ the rich diversity of all creation and the diverse identities of all human persons.
” It mentions that Christ “ listens to the cries of every human heart for acceptance and love ” yet does not refer to the perennial teaching of the Church regarding persons with same-sex attractions .
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that “ Homosexual persons are called to chastity ” , and that whilst persons with such an attraction are to be properly cared for in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disordered and that “ [ u ] nder no circumstances can they be approved.
” Later in their profession the group “ committed ” themselves to “ building the Church into being One , Holy , Catholic and Apostolic.
” However , the Church teaches that She possesses these four marks , not by the actions of Her members building Her up , but through Christ .
Further references are made regarding acceptance of LGBT ideology in the Church which they describe as “ a universal community of welcome for all people of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where all humanity know they can flourish in their uniqueness and diversity.
” The “ creed ” also implies that same-sex attraction , alluded to as “ diverse identities of all human persons , ” has its origins in God .
The text reads : “ We believe that God has created each one of us without exception , in the Divine Image and likeness .
Therefore we commit ourselves to recognizing that we all share our deepest identity as children of God .
We rejoice with gratitude in the rich diversity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all human persons.
” The complete rejection of those creeds approved for Mass in favour of a self-made formula , is in direct opposition to the rubrics governing the celebration of Mass .
In the 2004 document issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship , Redemptionis Sacramentum , paragraph §69 reads : “ no Creed or Profession of Faith is to be introduced which is not found in the duly approved liturgical books.
” This is a teaching also present in the Canon Law of the Church .
Canon 846 §1 reads : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ books approved by competent authority are to be observed faithfully ; accordingly , no one is to add , omit , or alter anything in them on one ’ s own authority.
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Earlier in the Mass , Fr .
McKay had also given a homily in which he made several comments which appeared to contradict the Church ’ s teaching on homosexuality .
At one point Fr .
McKay stated that “ there is no one of us who Jesus and the Father do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clarify the comment by explaining either the sinful nature of homosexual acts or the means given to fallen-man by the Church in order to become acceptable to God .
He additionally implied that God and the Church had a duty to accept LGBT proponents , without condemning the sin of homosexuality : “ You are my beloved son in whom I am well pleased , my favour rests on you…God says those words to you…And if the Church doesn ’ t do it , then the Church is sinful.
” The full text @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We believe in God , who is Love , creating all things in an explosion of love and affirming that everyone , everything and everyone created is very good .
We believe that God has created each one of us without exception , in the Divine Image and likeness .
Therefore we commit ourselves to recognizing that we all share our deepest identity as children of God .
We rejoice with gratitude in the rich diversity of all creation and the diverse identities of all human persons .
We believe in Jesus Christ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ God who walks lovingly with us in our human condition and in all the struggles we encounter in life ’ s pilgrimage .
He listens to the cries of every human heart for acceptance and love .
We believe that the Church is the body of Christ , a pilgrim people , the sacrament of Christ ’ s loving presence in the world ; a universal community of welcome for all people of every kind of diversity .
Therefore we commit ourselves to building the Church as One , Holy , Catholic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belong equally ; a holy people where all help each other grow in holiness of loving ; a truly universal community where all humanity know they can flourish in their uniqueness and diversity ; a community of apostles and prophets , where each has the right and responsibility to speak their voice , to proclaim the Gospel , to serve the kingdom , and to protect the human dignity of every person in every place .


lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Medical freedom rally warns about vaccines derived from aborted baby cells, totalitarian COVID lockd

Medical freedom rally warns about vaccines derived from aborted baby cells, totalitarian COVID lockdowns

GRAND RAPIDS , Michigan , October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Families from across Michigan gathered at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids this past Saturday to raise awareness about persons injured by vaccines and to spread truth about the coronavirus .
The joyful occasion , dubbed by organizers as the first annual “ Into the Light : Vaccine Injury Awareness Walk , ” was held under a sunny sky and warm temperatures .
Maija Hahn , the Westside Regional Director for Michigan for Vaccine Choice , told LifeSiteNews the rally was important because the mainstream medical community regularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an epidemic of vaccine injury in this country , but this is a group of people that are censored .
They ’ re marginalized .
They 're demonized .
They ca n't even share their stories of their children that have died or have been permanently injured by a vaccine , ” she said .
“ We are n't anti-vax .
We ’ re not pro-vaccine , ” she later clarified .
“ We just believe in freedom , that we have a right to our own bodies to choose what goes into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although the day 's activities were scheduled from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. , the enthusiastic , often-times high-energy health professionals and medical freedom activists who spoke at it caused it to go longer than planned .
“ This is such an important gathering , ” one pro-Trump attendee told LifeSite .
“ The coronavirus has made vaccinations and all the issues surrounding them — what ingredients they contain , whether they ’ ll be mandatory or not , etc .
— to be front and center .
We need to make our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s speakers shared personal stories about their own family ’ s experiences with vaccines .
Others addressed topics related to COVID-19 and bodily health more generally .
“ In 1979 , the first vaccine was made that used aborted fetal cells , ” Marissa Brand , a doctor of natural medicine , said during her remarks to the approximately 250 people who came .
“ There are 24 vaccines worldwide that use aborted fetal cells .
In the U.S. , we use 10 of them.
” Brand , who blogs at Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her husband Colin and their son , also explained that aborted baby DNA that ’ s used in vaccines has been linked to multiple health issues , including autoimmune disorders , genomic instability , autism , and even cancer .
Brand was just one of the many , mostly female voices to address the rally , which was live-streamed by volunteers working on behalf of We Are Vaxxed , a non-profit group that produced the popular Vaxxed and Vaxxed II : The People ’ s Truth documentaries .
The films feature testimony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a link between a number of vaccines and autism .
Dr. William Thompson , a whistleblower who worked at the Centers for Disease Control , is also interviewed in the movies .
Others who addressed the gathering included Michigan attorney Katherine Henry and Dr. Christina Parks , a molecular and cellular biologist who graduated from the University of Michigan in 1999 .
Henry ’ s passionate speech highlighted the efforts she ’ s been making to curtail the emergency powers of Michigan 's Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer .
Whitmer has been widely criticized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authoritarian ” measures taken during the coronavirus outbreak .
Henry is the founder of the Restore Freedom Initiative and has previously argued in front of the Michigan Supreme Court .
Dr .
Parks is seen as one of the most brilliant medical minds involved in the fight for vaccine choice , although she now dedicates most of her time to being a full-time mom for her disabled daughter .
She told LifeSiteNews that she believes the coronavirus came from China and that it ’ s a form of “ biological warfare.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pharma…even Fox News…everything is now propaganda instead of truth.
” There ’ s no need for mandatory vaccines and mask-wearing , she said .
“ Hydroxychloroquine has some of the strongest science I have ever seen…the severity of coronavirus is also very highly correlated with deficiencies in vitamin D ... but the media doesn ’ t talk about this.
” Watch the full remarks of the speakers below : Despite the serious nature of the rally , the family-friendly atmosphere it provided allowed attendees to have a variety of opportunities to enjoy themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
James Williams , an autistic man in his 30s who travels the country spreading awareness about his life story , talked with passerbys and sold music CDs and a book he wrote .
Local chiropractors and natural health doctors had booths of their own .
A nearby pavilion featured photographs of infants who were injured and in some cases even killed by vaccines .
Several rally goers wore hats that said “ Make Vaccine Companies Liable Again.
” Sadly , the upbeat nature of the walk was marred by vandals who later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signs displayed at the event .
Hahn concluded the rally by urging attendees to make their voice heard this election season and beyond .
“ I ask you to not go silent into this night .
And I ask you to fight for our children and the future of our country .
Do not stay silent anymore .
The time has come to end the madness , to end the slaughtering .
Acknowledge the vaccine injured !
Rise up .
Make the change that we need .
God Bless you .
”

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has 'overstepped her ability to rule the people,' Maija Hahn said. 'She's taken our freedom. She's taken our liberties.'
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, October 13, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Families from across Michigan gathered at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids this past Saturday to raise awareness about persons injured by vaccines and to spread truth about the coronavirus.
The joyful occasion, dubbed by organizers as the first annual “Into the Light: Vaccine Injury Awareness Walk,” was held under a sunny sky and warm temperatures.
Maija Hahn, the Westside Regional Director for Michigan for Vaccine Choice, told LifeSiteNews the rally was important because the mainstream medical community regularly attacks their message.
“We have an epidemic of vaccine injury in this country, but this is a group of people that are censored. They’re marginalized. They're demonized. They can't even share their stories of their children that have died or have been permanently injured by a vaccine,” she said.
“We aren't anti-vax. We’re not pro-vaccine,” she later clarified. “We just believe in freedom, that we have a right to our own bodies to choose what goes into those bodies…we believe in informed consent.”
Although the day's activities were scheduled from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., the enthusiastic, often-times high-energy health professionals and medical freedom activists who spoke at it caused it to go longer than planned.
“This is such an important gathering,” one pro-Trump attendee told LifeSite. “The coronavirus has made vaccinations and all the issues surrounding them — what ingredients they contain, whether they’ll be mandatory or not, etc. — to be front and center. We need to make our voices heard.”
Some of the event’s speakers shared personal stories about their own family’s experiences with vaccines. Others addressed topics related to COVID-19 and bodily health more generally.
“In 1979, the first vaccine was made that used aborted fetal cells,” Marissa Brand, a doctor of natural medicine, said during her remarks to the approximately 250 people who came. “There are 24 vaccines worldwide that use aborted fetal cells. In the U.S., we use 10 of them.”
Brand, who blogs at Dr. Scalar.com and who lives in West Michigan with her husband Colin and their son, also explained that aborted baby DNA that’s used in vaccines has been linked to multiple health issues, including autoimmune disorders, genomic instability, autism, and even cancer.
Brand was just one of the many, mostly female voices to address the rally, which was live-streamed by volunteers working on behalf of We Are Vaxxed, a non-profit group that produced the popular Vaxxed and Vaxxed II: The People’s Truth documentaries. The films feature testimony from persons who claim there’s a link between a number of vaccines and autism. Dr. William Thompson, a whistleblower who worked at the Centers for Disease Control, is also interviewed in the movies.
Others who addressed the gathering included Michigan attorney Katherine Henry and Dr. Christina Parks, a molecular and cellular biologist who graduated from the University of Michigan in 1999.
Henry’s passionate speech highlighted the efforts she’s been making to curtail the emergency powers of Michigan's Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer has been widely criticized for what many conservatives have called “authoritarian” measures taken during the coronavirus outbreak. Henry is the founder of the Restore Freedom Initiative and has previously argued in front of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Dr. Parks is seen as one of the most brilliant medical minds involved in the fight for vaccine choice, although she now dedicates most of her time to being a full-time mom for her disabled daughter. She told LifeSiteNews that she believes the coronavirus came from China and that it’s a form of “biological warfare.”
“The mainstream media is controlled by Big Pharma…even Fox News…everything is now propaganda instead of truth.” There’s no need for mandatory vaccines and mask-wearing, she said. “Hydroxychloroquine has some of the strongest science I have ever seen…the severity of coronavirus is also very highly correlated with deficiencies in vitamin D…but the media doesn’t talk about this.”
Watch the full remarks of the speakers below:
Despite the serious nature of the rally, the family-friendly atmosphere it provided allowed attendees to have a variety of opportunities to enjoy themselves and get to know other like-minded people. James Williams, an autistic man in his 30s who travels the country spreading awareness about his life story, talked with passerbys and sold music CDs and a book he wrote. Local chiropractors and natural health doctors had booths of their own. A nearby pavilion featured photographs of infants who were injured and in some cases even killed by vaccines. Several rally goers wore hats that said “Make Vaccine Companies Liable Again.”
Sadly, the upbeat nature of the walk was marred by vandals who later in the day defaced several of the signs displayed at the event.
Hahn concluded the rally by urging attendees to make their voice heard this election season and beyond.
“I ask you to not go silent into this night. And I ask you to fight for our children and the future of our country. Do not stay silent anymore. The time has come to end the madness, to end the slaughtering. Acknowledge the vaccine injured! Rise up. Make the change that we need. God Bless you.”
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Protecting the right to life is the overriding human rights issue of all time

October 13 , 2020 ( ) — The Democrat Party has long facilitated the deaths of 1.5 million unborn American children annually .
Today , the Democrat Party not only embraces abortion on demand throughout nine months of pregnancy , but also promises to make all American taxpayers fund it , and promotes the infanticide of babies who survive abortion .
At the urging of his party , presidential nominee Joe Biden reversed his onetime opposition to taxpayer funded abortion , and also promised to enshrine Roe v. Wade in federal law to prevent its reversal .
Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signals that a Democrat win in November will unleash not only a radical expansion of unrestricted abortion on demand , but also a rabid persecution of pro-life advocates .
Kamala Harris was California ’ s Attorney General when David Daleiden , director of the Center for Medical Progress , presented evidence that Planned Parenthood was illegally selling aborted baby body parts .
Rather than investigate Planned Parenthood , Harris ordered law enforcement to raid Mr. Daleiden ’ s home and investigate him .
Kamala Harris ’ s political career has long been funded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest abortion provider .
Daleiden has since sued Harris alleging that she conspired with Planned Parenthood to violate his civil rights .
Protecting our inalienable right to life is the overriding human rights issue of all time because the right to life is the foundation of all other human rights .
Reason , Scripture and Apostolic Tradition agree that it is always and everywhere wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human life .
There is no greater crime .
Mother Teresa , a living saint who embodied social justice and the Beatitudes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evil of abortion stating , “ A child is a gift of God … And if we accept that a mother can kill her own child , how can we tell other people not to kill one another ?
The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion.
” Similarly , the US Catholic Bishops document entitled Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship states , “ The direct and intentional destruction of innocent human life is always wrong and is not just one issue among many.
” Pope Benedict XVI elaborated , “ Not all moral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and euthanasia .
There may be legitimate diversity of opinion among Catholics about war , the death penalty , immigration … but not with regard to abortion and euthanasia.
” Increasingly , Americans also recognize that the Democrat Party ’ s radical abortion stance is part of its march toward socialism .
Socialism is a Marxist form of government that violates human dignity and destroys individual rights .
Since the Democratic Party first removed God from its party ’ s platform in 2012 , it has increasingly promoted an atheistic socialist form of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all ” including free education and free healthcare .
As Margaret Thatcher once quipped , “ The problem with socialism is that you always run out of someone else ’ s money , ” and the results are fatally disastrous .
Socialism is recognized as the leading man-made cause of misery and death across human history .
The current administration , in contrast , has fought for and continues to promote an America rooted in the Judeo-Christian heritage of our Constitution ; an America governed by the rule of law based upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has fought for the protection of the unborn , appointed justices faithful to God ’ s natural law , stood for parental rights and school choice , strengthened our military , secured our borders while working to improve legal immigration procedures , and negotiated fair trade agreements to improve our economy .
Most importantly , our President has fought to protect our right to conduct our affairs in the Public Square and workplace without discrimination against our religious faith .
For all American citizens of good will — especially those who are faithful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness , and the Bill of Rights , particularly our First Amendment Right to Freedom of Speech , Religion and Association , the choice to make this November has never been clearer .
Maria Parker , MBA , DM , is a former United Nations Representative for World Union of Catholic Women ’ s Organizations , Director of Public Policy for MA Catholic Conference and Respect Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Providence .
Michael Cretella , MD , is a member of Catholic Medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @

PETITION UPDATE (9/26/2020):
With President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we are closer than we have been in decades to seeing Roe vs. Wade overturned.
We now encourage the Senate to confirm Barrett as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Judge Barrett has a fantastic track recond on sanctity of life issues, has seven children, and is a devout believer. She is the perfect remedy for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's radical pro-abortionism.
Please READ the full story here: 'BREAKING: Trump nominates Catholic mom of 7 Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court'
And then, please SIGN this petition telling the High Court that it's now time to end the activist Roe vs. Wade judgment. Thank you!
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PETITION UPDATE (6/29/2020):
In a decision which has imperiled more abortion-minded women, sentenced more preborn to death, and upset pro-lifers across the nation,the United States Supreme Court decided 5-4 to strike down a Louisiana law requiring basic medical precautions in the event of abortion complications, with Chief Justice John Roberts reversing his own past decision to uphold a similar Texas law.
Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer wrote the majority opinion, which held that the Louisiana law was unconstitutional for the simple fact that it was “almost word-for-word identical” to the Texas one the court already struck down in 2016.
In his concurring opinion, Chief Justice Roberts acknowledged that he had “joined the dissent in Whole Woman’s Health and continue to believe that the case was wrongly decided. The question today however is not whether Whole Woman’s Health was right or wrong, but whether to adhere to it in deciding the present case.”
We call on the Supreme Court to stop supporting the culture of death and overturn Roe vs Wade, now.
PETITION UPDATE (1/20/2020):
Hundreds of thousands of people will gather in Washington, D.C., this coming Friday, January 24th, for the March for Life. They will be praying for an end to Roe vs Wade, as the Supreme Court will hear a crucial, abortion-related case later this year in March. United our voices can change the course of history. Sign this petition TODAY! (LEARN MORE BELOW)
PETITION UPDATE (1/3/2020):
In advance of the Supreme Court's hearing arguments in an important abortion case later this year in March, 207 U.S. Senators and Representatives have signed amicus briefs supporting a Louisiana law requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges at a hospital nearby an abortion center.
Some of these supporting briefs also suggest that now is the time to reconsider Roe vs Wade as sound law.
Please SIGN this petition, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Roe vs Wade.
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More than 60 million Americans have been slaughtered in their mother's wombs as a result of Roe v. Wade. This activist, unconstitutional ruling in 1973 has left countless women emotionally and psychologically scarred.
It was believed by many that Roe would be overturned in 1992 with Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Despite having eight Republican-appointed judges at the time, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold it.
Since then, major gains have been made in the fight for life, and many lives have been saved.
However, Roe v. Wade remains the law of the land, leaving millions of defenseless pre-born children vulnerable to murder.
According to a 2016 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35% of aborted babies are African American, despite black women only making up six percent of the U.S. population. 19% of aborted babies are Hispanic.
We thus again call on the court to do everything they can to end Roe vs Wade.
Now is the time for pro-lifers to join together and ensure that all of God's children have a right to life.
Roe v. Wade must come to an end!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/supreme-court-strikes-down-louisiana-abortion-regulations
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/over-200-congressmen-as-us-supreme-court-to-reconsider-roe-v-wade
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/congress-members-file-competing-legal-briefs-in-key-scotus-abortion-case


lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Join our daily worldwide rosary HERE

Join our daily worldwide rosary HERE

October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – In response to the crisis unfolding in our world and in the Church , LifeSite is offering Catholics throughout the world a chance to be united daily in prayer , in the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade .
Catholics from all over the world—from Israel , Uganda , Italy , France , Germany , Ireland , Pakistan , Singapore , the Philippines , India , Indonesia , Australia , New Zealand , Thailand , the United Kingdom , the U.S. , Canada , Brazil , and other countries—are gathering daily to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Pillari , J.C.L.
, an American priest currently studying in Italy .
Our goal is , by means of this daily rosary and by embracing and living out the message given by the Virgin Mary at Fatima , the triumph of Our Lady ’ s Immaculate Heart .
To help obtain that goal , Bishop Athanasius Schneider graciously composed the following prayer for this worldwide rosary crusade : O Immaculate Heart of Mary , you are the holy Mother of God and our tender Mother .
Look upon the distress in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are living because of the spread of materialism and the persecution of the Church .
In Fatima you warned against these errors , as you spoke about the errors of Russia .
You are the Mediatrix of all graces .
Implore your Divine Son to grant this special grace for the Pope : that he might consecrate Russia to your Immaculate Heart , so that Russia will be converted , a period of peace will be granted to the world , and your Immaculate Heart will triumph , through an authentic renewal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purity of the Catholic Faith , of the sacredness of Divine worship and of the holiness of the Christian life .
O Queen of the holy Rosary and our sweet Mother , turn your merciful eyes to us and graciously hear this our trusting prayer .
Amen .
+ Athanasius Schneider , Auxiliary Bishop of the archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana To learn more about the urgency of responding to Our Lady ’ s message at Fatima , and about what you can do , please read Cardinal Burke ’ s 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ https : //voiceofthefamily.com/full-text-cardinal-burkes-historic-call-for-consecration-of-russia/ ) .
As St. Padre Pio once said , “ The rosary is the weapon for these times.
” Through prayer , God can shape history , change the world , and bring about a great time of renewal and peace for the Church and for the world , through the triumph of Our Lady ’ s Immaculate Heart .
Join us today !
If you would like to follow along with the prayers said during this rosary , you can access them via this PDF .
This document also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the daily rosary on LifeSite led by Fr .
Pillari .

(LifeSiteNews) — In response to the crisis unfolding in our world and in the Church, LifeSite is happy to promote Regina Angelorum Press’s Daily Rosary, which is offering Catholics throughout the world the chance to be united daily in prayer, in the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade.
Catholics from all over the world — from Israel, Uganda, Italy, France, Germany, Ireland, Pakistan, Singapore, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and other countries — are gathering daily to pray the Rosary, led by Father Pillari, JCL, MCL, STL, an American priest currently studying in Italy.
The Daily Rosary is being offered each day at 12noon EST through Regina Angelorum Press’ YouTube Channel to which you can subscribe HERE.
The goal is, by means of this Daily Rosary and by embracing and living out the message given by the Virgin Mary at Fatima, the triumph of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart.
To help obtain that goal, Bishop Athanasius Schneider graciously composed the following prayer for this worldwide Rosary crusade:
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, you are the holy Mother of God and our tender Mother. Look upon the distress in which the Church and the whole of humanity are living because of the spread of materialism and the persecution of the Church. In Fatima you warned against these errors, as you spoke about the errors of Russia. You are the Mediatrix of all graces. Implore your Divine Son to grant this special grace for the Pope: that he might consecrate Russia to your Immaculate Heart, so that Russia will be converted, a period of peace will be granted to the world, and your Immaculate Heart will triumph, through an authentic renewal of the Church in the splendor of the purity of the Catholic Faith, of the sacredness of Divine worship and of the holiness of the Christian life. O Queen of the holy Rosary and our sweet Mother, turn your merciful eyes to us and graciously hear this our trusting prayer. Amen. + Athanasius Schneider, Auxiliary Bishop of the archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana
To learn more about the urgency of responding to Our Lady’s message at Fatima, and about what you can do, please read Cardinal Burke’s 2017 address at the Rome Life Forum.
As St. Padre Pio once said, “The Rosary is the weapon for these times.” Through prayer, God can shape history, change the world, and bring about a great time of renewal and peace for the Church and for the world, through the triumph of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. Join us today!
If you would like to follow along with the prayers said during this Rosary, you can access them HERE. The document also includes a brief F.A.Q. pertaining to the daily Rosary.
You can send your prayer requests to https://reginangelorumpress.com/prayer-intentions/
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--World Health Org. flip-flops again, calls lockdowns a ‘ghastly global catastrophe’

In an interview hosted by the British magazine The Spectator , special envoy of the WHO Dr. David Nabarro , laments the “ terrible ghastly global catastrophe ” of lockdowns and discourages world leaders from using them since they “ just have one consequence that you must never ever belittle , and that is making poor people an awful lot poorer.
” As early as April , despite the grave economic results of such policies , WHO officials supported lockdowns and warned against lifting them too early , while in July , these same officials alerted that “ total lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or newly imposed in some regions , due to an increase in the detection of positive COVID-19 infections .
“ We in the World Health Organization do not advocate lockdowns as the primary means of control of this virus , ” Nabarro stated .
“ The only time we believe a lockdown is justified is to buy you time to reorganize , regroup , rebalance your resources , protect your health workers who are exhausted , but by and large , we ’ d rather not do it .
“ Just look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry , for example in the Caribbean , or in the Pacific , because people aren ’ t taking their holidays … Look what ’ s happening to poverty levels .
It seems that we may well have a doubling of world poverty by next year .
We may well have at least a doubling of child malnutrition because children are not getting meals at school and their parents , in poor families , are not able to afford it .
This is a terrible ghastly global catastrophe , actually.
” President Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeting that they “ just admitted that I was right .
Lockdowns are killing countries all over the world .
The cure can not be worse than the problem itself .
Open up your states , Democrat governors .
Open up New York .
A long battle , but they finally did the right thing !
” '' There is no specific evidence to suggest that the wearing of masks by the mass population has any potential benefit , ” said Dr. Mike Ryan , executive director of the WHO health emergencies program @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some evidence to suggest the opposite in the misuse of wearing a mask properly or fitting it properly.
” Yet in early June , this position was updated in support of wearing masks for a host of non-scientific reasons , even while maintaining in the fine print that “ the widespread use of masks by healthy people … is not … supported by high quality or direct scientific evidence . ''
According to reporting by the BBC , this change in their recommendation , favoring the wearing of masks , was not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political lobbying.
” Also , though the WHO ’ s “ initial assumption ” was that asymptomatic individuals were as contagious as those with symptoms , they later admitted that asymptomatic transfer of the coronavirus is “ very rare.
” Thank you for signing this petition !
Despite such significant inconsistencies , big tech giants have been using the WHO as their standard for censoring the voices of scientific experts , and others , who challenge the latter ’ s recommendations .
YouTube CEO Susan Woicicki affirmed , “ Anything that would go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a violation of our policy , and so ( to ) remove ( content ) is another very important part of our policy .
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People of goodwill can disagree about the safety, efficacy and religious implications of a new vaccine for the coronavirus.
But, everyone should agree on this point:
No government can force anyone who has reached legal adulthood to be vaccinated for the coronavirus. Equally, no government can vaccinate minors for the coronavirus against the will of their parents or guardians.
Please SIGN this urgent petition which urges policymakers at every level of government to reject calls for mandatory coronavirus vaccination.
Fear of a disease - which we know very little about, relative to other similar diseases - must not lead to knee-jerk reactions regarding public health, nor can it justify supporting the hidden agenda of governmental as well as non-governmental bodies that have apparent conflicts of interest in plans to restrict personal freedoms.
The so-called "public health experts" have gotten it wrong many times during the current crisis. We should not, therefore, allow their opinions to rush decision-makers into policies regarding vaccination.
And, while some people, like Bill Gates, may have a lot of money, his opinion and that of his NGO (the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) - namely, that life will not return to normal till people are widely vaccinated - should not be permitted to influence policy decisions on a coronavirus vaccination program.
Finally, we must also not allow the rush by pharmaceutical companies to produce a new coronavirus vaccine to, itself, become an imperative for vaccination.
Unwitting citizens must not be used as guinea pigs for New World Order ideologues, or Big Pharma, in pursuit of a vaccine (and, profits) which may not even protect against future mutated strains of the coronavirus.
And it goes without saying that the production of vaccines using aborted babies for cell replication is a total non-starter, as the technique is gravely immoral.
However, if after sufficient study of the issue, a person who has reached the age of majority wishes to be vaccinated with a morally produced vaccine, along with his children, that is his business.
But we cannot and will not permit the government to make that decision for us.
Thank you for SIGNING and SHARING this petition, urging policymakers at all levels of government to reject mandatory coronavirus vaccination.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Bill Gates: Life won’t go back to ‘normal’ until population 'widely vaccinated' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bill-gates-life-wont-go-back-to-normal-until-population-widely-vaccinated
COVID-19 scare leads to more digital surveillance, talk of mandatory vaccine 'tattoos' for kids' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/covid-19-scare-leads-to-more-digital-surveillance-talk-of-mandatory-vaccine-tattoos-for-kids
Trudeau says no return to ‘normal’ without vaccine: 'Could take 12 to 18 months' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trudeau-says-no-return-to-normal-without-vaccine-could-take-12-to-18-months
Trudeau mulls making coronavirus vaccine mandatory for Canadians - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trudeau-mulls-making-coronavirus-vaccine-mandatory-for-canadians
US bishop vows to ‘refuse’ COVID-19 vaccine if made from ‘aborted fetal tissue' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-bishop-vows-to-refuse-covid-19-vaccine-if-made-from-aborted-fetal-tissue
** While LifeSite opposes immorally-produced vaccines using aborted fetal cell lines, we do not have a position on any particular coronavirus vaccines produced without such moral problems. We realize many have general concerns about vaccines, but also recognize that millions of lives have been saved due to vaccines.
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lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Supreme Court refuses to consider letting states cut Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid

WASHINGTON , D.C. , October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – The United States Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from South Carolina to reinstate its ability to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funds , the court ’ s second abortion-related action since the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
In 2018 , South Carolina Republican Gov .
Henry McMaster issued an executive order disqualifying abortion facilities as Medicaid providers in the state .
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic sued to block the order and received a preliminary injunction .
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case to the nation ’ s highest court .
On Tuesday , the Supreme Court denied the state ’ s appeal in an order list that gave no indication of where individual justices fell on the question .
Four justices are sufficient to grant a writ of certiorari , however , indicating that while Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito likely agreed to hear the case , only one of the other “ conservative ” justices – John Roberts , Neil Gorsuch , and Brett Kavanaugh – did the same .
Abortion advocates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for other purposes don ’ t support abortions , but pro-lifers warn that such subsidies ultimately enable abortion groups to commit more abortions by freeing up money from their other revenue services .
Duke University healthcare analyst Chris Conover estimated in 2015 that taxpayers ultimately cover almost 25 percent of all abortion costs .
Additionally , legitimate providers of women ’ s health services dwarf abortion-involved facilities across the country .
As of 2015 , federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics outnumbered Planned Parenthood facilities 268 to two in South Carolina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just two locations in the Palmetto state .
Senate confirmation hearings are currently underway for Judge Amy Coney Barrett , President Donald Trump ’ s choice to replace Ginsburg on the Supreme Court .
It is widely believed that Barrett would be another pro-life vote .

Judge Amy Coney Barrett Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images
PETITION UPDATE (10/26//2020)
In a resounding victory for supporters of life, family and freedom, the U.S. Senate has just confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States!
Justice Barrett was sworn-in by Justice Clarence Thomas and will swiftly fill the vacant seat and immediately begin participating in Supreme Court hearings.
The petitions signed by many of you - there are now over 40,000 signatures - supporting Judge Amy Coney Barrett were sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as to the Officers of the USCCB.
Thank you for signing these petitions. As you can see, your signature really does make a difference!
We also know that many of you also made calls to your U.S. senators to encourage them to vote for Judge Barrett. Thank you!
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PETITION UPDATE (10/22/2020)
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee just voted to advance Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate, leaving only one hurdle to go next week.
Every Republican on the committee voted for Barrett, President Donald Trump’s selection to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, while every committee Democrat boycotted the vote, CNBC reports.
Please READ the latest LifeSite article about the Senate Committee's vote here.
As you read above, Judge Barrett has one more hurdle next Monday. Of course, it's the BIGGEST hurdle.
So, if you haven't already, could we ask you to please call your U.S. senators to politely voice your support for Judge Barrett?
After SIGNING this petition, please scroll down the page, where you will find the list of all U.S. senators' contact details.
Let's keep working and praying so that we can see a pro-life judge sit on the Supreme Court.
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PETITION UPDATE (10/15/20)
The fourth day of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Senate confirmation hearing for the open seat on the U.S. Supreme Court is going on now.
Please CLICK HERE to go to the livestream of the hearings.
Please watch and read EXCLUSIVE LifeSite videos and articles about Judge Amy Coney Barrett's hearings:
YouTube Videos:
'We are people of faith, the true body of Christ': Christians pray for SCOTUS confirmation hearings'
'"That's your job": Judge Barrett responds to relevance of Obamacare to SCOTUS confirmation'
Articles:
'Senator who badgered Barrett about Catholicism in 2017 presses her on abortion at confirmation hearing'
'Hawley, Barrett dismantle religious tests for office at Supreme Court hearing'
'Ted Cruz at Barrett hearing warns Democrats want to ‘erase’ religious liberty'
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Conservatives and Christians asked President Trump to deliver a proven constitutional originalist with a solid pro-life background, and he did.
Now, let's not be outdone by Leftist organizations which will be mobilizing their forces to write, call and visit their senators' constituency offices.
Please SIGN this urgent petition - to Senate Leadership - asking them to quickly confirm Barrett as the next Supreme Court justice.
Then, please take a couple of minutes to CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS using their numbers below, and politely urge them to confirm Barrett.
When Amy Coney Barrett's senate confirmation hearing begins on Monday, October 12th, the mother of seven and devout Catholic is expected to face fierce opposition.
Of course, the anticipated attacks have nothing to do with Barrett's legal credentials, which are uniformly top-notch.
Instead, they have to do with her faith in Jesus and with her belief that life begins at conception.
This is nothing short of anti-Christian bigotry which cannot be tolerated.
The fact is, Amy Coney Barrett is the best candidate for the job, and she urgently needs our support.
By signing the petition, we can unite to powerfully speak with one voice. But, by calling your senators, you can ensure that they know their local constituents are concerned and interested enough to telephone their offices.
This is our time to get active! We must voice our support for Amy Coney Barrett at this crucial moment in our nation's history.
Please SIGN this petition, and then please use the contact details below to CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS right-away! Thank you!
U.S. SENATORS' CONTACT DETAILS:
SENATORS AND PHONE NUMBERS - https://www.senate.gov/senators/contact
ALABAMA SENATORS
Doug Jones – (202) 224-4124
Richard C. Shelby – (202) 224-5744
ALASKA SENATORS
Lisa Murkowski – (202) 224-6665
Dan Sullivan – (202) 224-3004
ARIZONA SENATORS
Martha McSally – (202) 224-2235
Kyrsten Sinema – (202) 224-4521
ARKANSAS SENATORS
John Boozman – (202) 224-4843
Tom Cotton – (202) 224-2353
CALIFORNIA SENATORS
Dianne Feinstein – (202) 224-3841
Kamala D. Harris – (202) 224-3553
COLORADO SENATORS
Michael F. Bennett – (202) 224-5852
Cory Gardner – (202) 224-5941
CONNECTICUT SENATORS
Richard Blumenthal – (202) 224-2823
Christopher Murphy – (202) 224-4041
DELAWARE SENATORS
Thomas R. Carper – (202) 224-2441
Christopher A. Coons – (202) 224-5042
FLORIDA SENATORS
Marco Rubio – (202) 224-3041
Rick Scott – (202) 224-5274
GEORGIA SENATORS
Kelly Loeffler – (202) 224-3643
David Perdue – (202) 224-3521
HAWAII SENATORS
Mazie K. Hirono – (202) 224-6361
Brian Schatz – (202) 224-3934
IDAHO SENATORS
Mike Crapo – (202) 224-6142
James E. Risch – (202) 224-2752
ILLINOIS SENATORS
Dick Durbin – (202) 224-2152
Tammy Duckworth – (202) 224-2854
INDIANA SENATORS
Mike Braun – (202) 224-4814
Todd Young – (202) 224-5623
IOWA SENATORS
Joni Ernst – (202) 224-3254
Chuck Grassley – (202) 224-3774
KANSAS SENATORS
Jerry Moran – (202) 224-6521
Pat Roberts – (202) 224-4744
KENTUCKY SENATORS
Mitch McConnell – (202) 224-2541
Rand Paul – (202) 224-4343
LOUISIANA SENATORS
Bill Cassidy – (202) 224-5824
John Kennedy – (202) 224-4623
MAINE SENATORS
Susan M. Collins – (202) 224-2523
Angus S. King – (202) 224-5344
MARYLAND SENATORS
Benjamin L. Cardin – (202) 224-4524
Chris Van Hollen – (202) 224-4654
MASSACHUSETS SENATORS
Edward J. Markey – (202) 224-2742
Elizabeth Warren – (202) 224-4543
MICHIGAN
Gary C. Peters – (202) 224-6221
Debbie Stabenow – (202) 224-4822
MINNESOTA
Amy Klobuchar – (202) 224-3244
Tina Smith – (202) 224-5641
MISSISSIPPI
Cindy Hyde-Smith – (202) 224-5054
Roger F. Wicker – (202) 224-6253
MISSOURI
Roy Blunt – (202) 224-5721
Josh Hawley – (202) 224-6154
MONTANA
Steve Daines – (202) 224-2651
Jon Tester – (202) 224-2644
NEBRASKA
Deb Fischer – (202) 224-6551
Ben Sasse – (202) 224-4224
NEVADA
Catherine Cortez Masto – (202) 224-3542
Jacky Rosen – (202) 224-6244
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Margaret Wood Hassan – (202) 224-3324
Jeanne Shaheen – (202) 224-2841
NEW JERSEY
Cory A. Booker – (202) 224-3224
Robert Menendez – (202) 224-4744
NEW MEXICO
Martin Heinrich – (202) 224-5521
Tom Udall – (202) 224-6621
NEW YORK
Kirsten E. Gillibrand – (202) 224-4451
Charles E. Schumer – (202) 224-6542
NORTH CAROLINA
Richard Burr – (202) 224-3154
Thom Tillis – (202) 224-6342
NORTH DAKOTA
Kevin Cramer – (202) 224-2043
John Hoeven – (202) 224-2551
OHIO
Sherrod Brown – (202) 224-2315
Rob Portman – (202) 224-3353
OKLAHOMA
James M. Inhofe – (202) 224-4721
James Lankford – (202) 224-5754
OREGON
Jeff Merkley – (202) 224-3753
Ron Wyden – (202) 224-5244
PENNSYLVANIA
Robert P. Casey, Jr. – (202) 224-6324
Patrick J. Toomey, Jr. – (202) 224-4254
RHODE ISLAND
Jack Reed – (202) 224-4642
Sheldon Whitehouse – (202) 224-2921
SOUTH CAROLINA
Lindsey Graham – (202) 224-5972
Tim Scott – (202) 224-6121
SOUTH DAKOTA
Mike Rounds – (202) 224-5842
John Thune – (202) 224-2321
TENNESSEE
Lamar Alexander – (202) 224-4944
Marsha Blackburn – (202) 224-3344
TEXAS
John Cornyn – (202) 224-2934
Ted Cruz – (202) 224-5922
UTAH
Mike Lee – (202) 224-5444
Mitt Romney – (202) 224-5251
VERMONT
Patrick J. Leahy – (202) 224-4242
Bernard Sanders – (202) 224-5141
VIRGINIA
Tim Kaine – (202) 224-4024
Mark R. Warner – (202) 224-2023
WASHINGTON
Maria Cantwell – (202) 224-3441
Patty Murray – (202) 224-2621
WEST VIRGINIA
Shelley Moore Capito – (202) 224-6472
Joe Manchin III – (202) 224-3954
WISCONSIN
Tammy Baldwin – (202) 224-5653
Ron Johnson – (202) 224-5323
WYOMING
John Barrasso – (202) 224-6441
Michael B. Enzi – (202) 224-3424


lifesitenews--2020-10-13--Barrett on gay ‘marriage’: I would ‘not ever discriminate on the basis of sexual preference’

WASHINGTON , D.C. , October 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — During today ’ s Supreme Court confirmation hearing , Judge Amy Coney Barrett refrained from expressing a position on whether she agrees or disagrees with her mentor , the late Justice Antonin Scalia , on so-called homosexual “ marriage.
” Asked by Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein ( D-CA ) if she agrees with Scalia that “ the U.S. Constitution does not afford gay people the fundamental right to marry , ” Barrett responded , “ If I were confirmed , you would be getting Justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So I don ’ t think that anybody should assume that just because Justice Scalia decided a decision a certain way , I would , too , ” she added .
“ But I ’ m not going to express a view on whether I agree or disagree with Justice Scalia for the same reasons that I have been giving.
” Barrett referred to pro-abortion Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who said “ with her characteristic pithiness ” that a Supreme Court nominee during confirmation hearings should give “ no hints , no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future rulings .
“ I ’ m sorry to not be able to embrace or disavow Justice Scalia ’ s position , but I really can ’ t do that on any point of law , ” Barrett added .
In Obergefell v. Hodges , the majority had argued that homosexual “ marriage ” was constitutional , based on the 14th amendment .
In his dissent , Scalia countered , “ When the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified in 1868 , every State limited marriage to one man and one woman , and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That resolves these cases.
” Barrett , who is Catholic , said during today ’ s confirmation hearing : “ I have never discriminated on the basis of sexual preference , and would not ever discriminate on the basis of sexual preference .
Like racism , I think discrimination is abhorrent.
” The Catholic Church teaches that same-sex inclination is “ objectively disordered ” since male and female sexuality , including inclinations , are ordered toward marriage and procreation .
Those with same-sex inclinations must be `` accepted with respect , compassion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teaches , and “ every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided.
” The Church ’ s distinction between just and unjust discrimination is relevant here .
A 1992 document by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith provided examples where such discrimination is permissible .
“ There are areas in which it is not unjust discrimination to take sexual orientation into account , for example , in the placement of children for adoption or foster care , in employment of teachers or athletic coaches , and in military @ @ @ @ @ @ @