I see that Catholic Voices have changed the offending passage quoted earlier. In the interests of fairness- and because, as I have said before, I earnestly wish for the success of the CV project- I am posting the changed passage in full here:
"But in reality, Catholics on campus have nothing to fear. The motion's definition of pro-choice ideology is so narrow and extreme, and its actions so brow-beating and authoritarian, that it will show informed pro-lifers who accept that abortion cannot be prohibited immediately -- including the bishops of England and Wales, who advocate incremental restrictions, but realise that a total ban is currently impossible to achieve -- to be the true advocates of moderate, rational and humane principle."
Had this been posted originally I' d not have been moved to comment. My own view, for what it is worth, is that the incremental approach is highly problematic but I cannot wholly condemn it- because we are discussing real human lives here. Apart from that, the article seems to take a remarkably upbeat, even optimistic, view of the current situation at UCLU- whether it is justified only time will tell. Sadly, fornicators have a solidly vested interest in the provision of easy abortion and, all too often, recognise it.
I pray that God will bless the good efforts of those involved in the Catholic Voices project- and all who speak up for the truth.
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Thank you for posting this, it gives a better view of the situation.
ReplyDeleteI have a great respect for Catholic voices, a dedicated group of people who work tirelessly for our faith.
Blessings and prayers,
Ann
Thank you, Ann.
ReplyDeleteI appear not to have been the only one shocked by the original posting and they appear to have responded to widespread criticism. I think it is essential that we all continue to speak out clearly against the profound evil of abortion and do so with one voice.
May God bless you.