Ryan budget consistent with Catholic social principles
The two “Ryan Budget fails the Test” opinion writers did us all a disservice in citing Robert Greenstein, as a critic of the Paul Ryan budget, and noting some Catholic Bishops have taken issue with it....
View ArticleColumn on Ryan budget filled with errors
The guest editorial “Ryan budget fails the test” (Sept. 10)about Catholic teaching on social justice and the Paul Ryan draft of a budget is erroneous on several counts. First, regarding the U S...
View ArticleBishops made stance very clear
Much has been written and debated in your newspaper in the last week regarding Catholic Social Teaching and the voice of the Catholic Church on issues facing our political leaders and our citizens as...
View ArticleVote for protection of Church, Constitution
The article on the Catholic vote was really disturbing. Not because it was incorrect, but because it is true. The division of Catholics on matters relating to issues of this election, point out how...
View ArticleWhere does it say to demonize others?
In the faith, God created us. Some are men, women, black, yellow, white, gay, lesbian, straight. where is it written that we should demonize a particular segment of our society? If God created people...
View ArticleWhy are Catholics not rising up against Obama?
The failure of Catholics to rise up en masse against Barack Obama is a sad tribute to apathy and ignorance. What other explanation is there for voting for the re-election of a president who arrogates...
View ArticleSisters’ critique of Ryan budget is wrong
Sisters Campbell and McGloin should be applauded for their efforts in helping the poor (“Moral economy is a critical issue” Oct. 11). However, their critique of Paul Ryan’s House budget proposal is...
View ArticleThe church needs to look within
Monday’s paper reported the $200,000 program to lure stray Catholics “back home” through TV ads (“TV ‘evangomercials’ to target Catholics” Nov. 26). What Archbishop Dennis Schnurr and his ilk must...
View ArticleKnights of Columbus defend church
Thank you for publishing the vitriolic denunciation of our Church and the Knights of Columbus of which I am a proud member (“The church needs to look within” Nov. 28). If the letter writer finds our...
View ArticleThey’re asking us Catholics to violate our conscience
Regarding Margaret Carlson’s column “Bishops just won’t take yes for an answer” (Feb. 7): The bishops and practicing Catholics believe abortion, sterilization, and contraception are intrinsic evils....
View ArticleCatholic Church, bishops are not synonymous
I would like to congratulate Margaret Carlson and The Enquirer for not equating the Catholic Church and the Catholic bishops. Now if only we could convince them to do the same! George Dettenwanger...
View ArticleMaybe all men should receive free prophylactics
I feel discriminated against since President Obama dictated that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has to provide free contraceptives to women. Margaret Carlson’s column “Bishops just won’t take yes for an...
View ArticleContraception isn’t health issue
In Thursday’s Opinion Page article by Margaret Carlson, she soundly criticizes Catholic bishops for their continued refusal to compromise on religious principles, in the ongoing dispute over...
View ArticleSpirit still runs church
I think I can help Margaret Carlson in her dismay of the Catholic Church in her near hysterical column. The Catholic bishops are quite able to do two or more things at a time. Therefore, she need not...
View ArticleGive us a break about the Catholic conscience
Regarding “They’re asking us Catholics to violate our conscience” (Feb. 8): Please give us a break about the Catholic conscience when it comes to abortion and contraception. The Catholics seem to have...
View ArticleContraception mandate hurts women
Not sure why Margaret Carlson decided to bring up the contraception issue at this time (“Bishops just won’t take yes for an answer” Feb. 7). Probably the administration wanted to divert the attention...
View ArticleOpportunity for understanding lost in Catholic healthcare debate
Enquirer, thank you for Margaret Carlson’s column that could open the door to solidly discuss a topic that no one wants to honestly, publicly address while Catholicism, its bishops, and its people...
View ArticleGovernment cannot enforce dictate of church
Regarding Margaret Carlson’s fine article, “Bishops won’t take yes for an answer” (Feb. 7): Carson is right on target. I would add only this: The position that artificial contraception is inherently...
View ArticleKasich’s Medicaid decision is courageous
I would like to thank Gov. John Kasich for his courageous decision to do the Medicaid expansion. He did the right thing. Kasich’s decision will mean hundreds of thousands of previously uninsured...
View ArticleReturn to olden days for bishop election
During the first millennium of Christianity, the norm was for bishops in any diocese to elected by both the people and the priests – the bishop of Rome was no exception. At this time, the election of a...
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