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It is not my intention here to discuss politics, but there's one particular issue connected with the Republican primary race in the United States that has finally gotten on my last nerve. I would like to highlight something for my fellow American traditional Catholics on the 39th anniversary of the devastating Roe v. Wade decision. Many of you may disagree, and most of my closest friends, I know, definitely will disagree, but I have to in good conscience say what I have to say.
It seems to me that other agendas have gotten in the way of clear thinking on the Pro-Life and social issues in traditional Catholic circles, and this is extremely troubling to me. In the traditional Catholic world one Republican candidate seems to have gotten as close to an endorsement as a candidate can get, but I honestly believe for all the wrong reasons.
In regards to this candidate I have this to say: A Pro-Life, social conservative DOES NOT leave the abortion issue up to the state legislatures; DOES NOT support gay marriage as a personal choice; DOES NOT support the legalization of illegal narcotics. At the very heart of a civilization swept away by all manner of perversity, sensuality, immorality, and immodesty, are traditional Catholics really supporting a man who would leave the rule of law up to individual choice instead of the natural and divine law? Libertarianism is opposed to traditional Catholic social and moral teaching. How can traditional Catholics endorse Libertarianism when never before have individuals had such ill-informed consciences? Whatever agenda that you might think this candidate endorses, that agenda pales in comparison to the millions of innocent children that have been killed in the worst holocaust in human history.
Traditional Catholics do not have a candidate in this race. It's sad, but it's true. Therefore, we must set our priorities straight. There is only one issue that should take precedence in the voting booth for the traditional Catholic... and it isn't the Fed or foreign policy or the economy or some fantasy that a Libertarian will insure our little enclaves a measure of autonomy. We have to take a stand in this election for an end to legalized abortion, the safe-guarding of traditional marriage, and the rule of law. To do this we have to sacrifice other agendas and fears.
Morality can not be legislated; that is true. However, the government must legislate in such a way that is moral. Can we trust a Libertarian to do that? Will he legislate morally? or legislate as a libertine?
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