Liar Liar: Dear Speaker Pelosi
On the Sunday, August 24th, broadcast of NBC’s Meet the Press, you stated “as an ardent, practicing Catholic, [abortion] is an issue that I have studied for a long time.” As fellow Catholics and legislators, we wish you would have made a more honest effort to lay out the authentic position of the Church on this core moral issue before attempting to address it with authority.
Your subsequent remarks mangle Catholic Church doctrine regarding the inherent sanctity and dignity of human life; therefore, we are compelled to refute your error.
In the interview, Tom Brokaw reminded you that the Church professes the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. As stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Since it must be treated from conception as a person, the embryo must be defended in its integrity, cared for, and healed, as far as possible, like any other human being” (2274).
To this, you responded, “I understand. And this is like maybe 50 years or something like that. So again, over the history of the Church, this is an issue of controversy.” Unfortunately, your statement demonstrates a lack of understanding of Catholic teaching and belief regarding abortion.
From the Apostles of the first century to Pope John Paul the Great “the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law” (Catechism 2271).
Thus, your erroneous claim about the history of the Church’s opposition to abortion is false and denigrates our common Faith. For example, during the reign of Pope Innocent XI in 1679, the Church unequivocally stated it is an error for Catholics to believe fetuses do not have a soul; and confirmed the teaching that abortion constitutes homicide.
To reduce the scandal and consternation caused amongst the faithful by your remarks, we necessarily write you to correct the public record and affirm the Church’s actual and historical teaching that defends the sanctity of human life. We hope that you will rectify your errant claims and apologize for misrepresenting the Church’s doctrine and misleading fellow Catholics.
Respectfully,
Hon. Thaddeus G. McCotter (MI)
Hon. Steve Chabot (OH)
Hon. Virginia Foxx (NC)
Hon. Phil Gingrey (GA)
Hon. Peter King (NY)
Hon. Steve King (IA)
Hon. Daniel Lungren (CA)
Hon. Devin Nunes (CA)
Hon. John Sullivan (OK)
Hon. Patrick Tiberi (OH)
August 26, 2008 - 02:21 PM on August 26th, 2008
Yup. I hear people like pelosi babbling about what wonderful Catholics or Christians they are, then they militantly support anithetical policies or practices.
More lying, more hypocrisy, more misrepresentation. The Prince of Lies can be justly proud of his minions.
August 26, 2008 - 05:08 PM on August 26th, 2008
Never in history have as many (thugs, theives, murderers, alcoholics, drug users, gangsters, bribe takers, bombers, queer preachers, racist, adulterers, liars, idol worshipers, baby killers,) been gathered in one place and where in the world is Oprah? She’s laying low, not because she disagrees (same for the women on The View) – it’s Oprah is worried about her ratings.
Would anyone in their right mind and heart want to come to this godless convention? I’m surprised they don’t have an orgy and break out the golden calf.
The money laundering blood suckers are in the back room with the gamblers. Pelosi is rolling the dice along with Obama-nation and MO, Biden and who ever his wife is: Who Cares! She won’t be around long.
You can forget the 10 Commandments, it isn’t going to happen plus you can forget Pelosi to apologize to anyone. Pelosi has no sin in her life. She’s a perfect pos. She would be so bold to tell Jesus Christ that his sacrifice isn’t necessary for her. No one is right but her, including God.
OK it’s your death wish folks, and we all see you are NOT HEAVEN BOUND.
