If Viganò believes what he has written, this will argued article makes a clear & compelling argument that he is in schism. #Viganowherepeteris.com/is-archbishop-…
I have not gotten too into Viganò's recent polemics back & forth. But @FastiggiR is a careful theologian who would rather write about Marian devotions than on current polemics. Thus, when he argues Viganò's recent statements seen to put him in schism, it's worth reading.
Errors in #Viganò's letter 1. The dividing line of morality cuts across each heart: it isn't limited to a political faction 2. Other presidents have defended the rights of the unborn &/or persecuted Christians 3. Universal brotherhood is Christian 4. Implying Covid-19 is fake😬🤦♂️
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The Church's most authoritative teaching on freedom of conscience was on religious liberty, but everyone should choose Catholicism as their religion. Thus, when Church says something is not generally mandatory does not imply she treats all options on the question equally. 1/4
So, this is true in most cases (likely not if only options grown on fetal cell lines): "No 1 can claim a 'Catholic' religious exemption; it does not exist. 1 can only appeal to individual conscience as a reason to reject vaccination." 2/4 @ChurchLifeND churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/covid…
Catholic teaching has indicated that 1 may skip vaccines due to them being grown on fetal cell lines but specifically avoided offering similar advice for those only tested on. Many arguing for many religious exemptions miss or avoid this distinction. 3/4 patheos.com/blogs/throughc…
Correct headline: 60 Democrat members of the House of Representatives decide to weaponize the Eucharist by trying to receive when it is clear following Church teaching (expressed in law in canons 915 & 916) says they should repent 1st or refrain from Communion.
Historically, leaders who wnt against Catholic teaching were barred from Communion:
* Theodosius after the Massacre of Thessalonica.
* Henry IV for during the investiture controversy.
* Henry II for his involvement in St. Thomas Becket's death.
* Many more local cases too.
I hope that those barred from Communion for public grave scandal will repent as both Henrys & Theodosius did eventually, & thus return to full Communion with the Church.
This poorly done graph attempting to show vaccines cause autism is the main figure in Dr. Theresa Deisher's paper. It is reason #1 I think we should not trust her as a Catholic vaccine expert. Her motive of ending the use of fetal cell lines is good, but the science is poor. 1/3
Deisher's next figure gives the numbers: she keeps 3 countries averaged for vaccination rate but varies which 1 or 2 of the 3 she uses for autism rate.
It doesn't make sense that a slight change in vaccination rates (87%-91%) would cause an ~9x increase in autism 2000-2007. 2/3
Despite, this study being widely refuted with errors like the ones I have above & more, it is still on her own website without clarification. soundchoice.s3.amazonaws.com/soundchoice/wp…
I'm reading #FratelliTutti (FT below) today and I will post some good lines here, then a blog post with a summary / key quotes. Hopefully, this is helpful
"It is my desire that, in this our time, by acknowledging the dignity of each human person, we can contribute to the rebirth of a universal aspiration to fraternity. Fraternity between all men and women." -@Pontifex, Fratelli Tutti 8
"For decades, it seemed that the world had learned a lesson from its many wars and disasters, and was slowly moving towards various forms of integration." Fratelli Tutti 10
This introduces a repeated theme in Chapter 1: the need to see others as brothers & sisters over enemies.
If Roe vs. Wade was overturned, that would just mean that each state can make their own abortion law.
It would not mean abortion would be illegal: in many states, pro-life people would still face an uphill battle to stop legal killing of the unborn.
There are many Americans who don't want abortion illegal in every case or only want it legal in cases or rape, incest or the mother's life in danger. Anyone holding such an opinion should favor overturning Roe so then more restrictive laws can be passed in your state.
For example, only 13% want legal abortion in the third trimester & 28% in the second trimester. Having laws reflecting that would be a step in the right direction, but they can probably only stand up in court if SCOTUS overturns Roe v Wade 1st. patheos.com/blogs/throughc…
Canadian inventor P. L. Robertson was the first to design a screw that could be mass produced beyond the standard flathead. However, some Brits burned him on licensing so he wouldn't license it to Ford for the Model T. Ford went with Phillips & the rest is history.
This is one thing I get whenever I go to Canada. It's the only chocolate bar at 7-Eleven (or Mac's) worth the calories.
A final unique thing to Canada vs the USA that most don't realize. (I saw this at the airport & we used to have "EXIT" signs like the airport so I'm not sure how common this switch is.)