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Standing on Two Feet? Does the USCCB get Social Justice?
For years, Catholic educators have used the visual of two footprints to explain the difference between two kinds of charitable works, that is, the traditional “works of mercy” and what is, in some places, called “social justice.” This latter work is explained in different ways, depending on the degree of fidelity given material has to…
From Under the Rubble…Is the the Rule of Law Immoral (Part II)
Last week we looked at the Catholic Church and its advocacy of legislation granting amnesty to illegal aliens. Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, who leads the Church’s campaign, has condemned the “nativism” and “bigotry” which in his view often motivates the advocates of the rule of law. This is not the first time that…
From Under the Rubble…Is the Rule of Law Immoral?
The collapse of legitimacy in Washington continues, and the immigration debate is no exception. The rule of law withers away, while partisans wallow in sentimentalism, with curious consequences: consider the religious leaders who are at the forefront of the pro-amnesty movement. Somehow, they’re on the same side of the issue as big business, the banksters,…
Footnote 8: Is the Bishops’ Conference Turning the Corner?
At the annual meeting of the USCCB in Baltimore last week, bishops signaled that the focus on “Social Justice” that has prevailed for several decades might be changing to a focus on teaching the fundamentals of the faith to the faithful.
A Commentary on the U.S. Catholic Conference
A Commentary on the U.S. Catholic Conference I. IntroductionII. National Religious Partnership for the EnvironmentA. NRPE BackgroundB. NRPE PartnersC. NRPE WorkIII. Environmental Activities Directly Produced by USCCA. USCC Department of Social Justice and World PeaceB. Environmental Justice ProgramIV Environmental Activities and Programs Supported Indirectly through USCC-Associated OrganizationsA. CCHDB. Other Educational MaterialsV Conclusions Part IThe EnvironmentBy…
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