To the editor:
I was privileged to be a part of the large group protesting the abortion plans at the Madison Surgery Center on Thursday, Jan. 8. We were a peaceful and hopeful people. But there is more work to be done!
Category: Opinion
Help stop UW Hospital late-term abortions
To the editor:
The UW Hospital and Clinics and its associates are working on a plan to offer late-term abortions at the Madison Surgery Center, an outpatient treatment center. In one room, people will be healed while in another late-term babies will be dismembered. All patients will contribute to the abortion services as their payments will be co-mingled.
Stance of Catholics on war considered a pro-life issue
To the editor:
I commend the publication of Fr. Jim Murphy’s letter in the December 25 edition of the Madison Catholic Herald. He brought up a topic we, as Catholics, need to consider. I, too, am concerned about the participation of Catholics in unprovoked wars. I think Father Murphy’s admonition of prudent caution regarding Catholic involvement in the U.S. military at this time is well spoken.
Some points well-taken, but ignores threats of terrorism
To the editor:
Father Murphy’s letter in the December 25 edition of the Catholic Herald touched on a number of sensitive issues concerning the military.
Forming good conscience and doctrine of just war
To the editor:
I want to thank Fr. Jim Murphy for his letter of 25 December, “Catholics should not serve in the U.S. military at this time.” Central to Catholic moral doctrine is that one must form a good conscience, reflecting a prayerful and studied approach to good conduct.
We need to stop Freedom of Choice Act again
The 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade legalized abortion on demand for the full nine months of pregnancy. Attempts to overrule that decision by passing a Human Life Amendment have failed.
Must keep law opposing same-sex marriage
To the editor:
On September 21, 1996, President Bill Clinton, an opponent of same-sex marriage, signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which had passed in the Senate 85 to 14 and in the House of Representatives 342 to 67.
DOMA had two major effects, “No state (or other political subdivision within the United States) need treat a relationship between persons of the same sex as a marriage, even if the relationship is considered a marriage in another state, and, secondly, the federal government may not treat same sex relationships as marriages for any purposes, even if concluded or recognized by one of the states.”
Promote vocations; stop abortion
This week I had several topics for an editorial. Since I couldn’t single out just one topic, I decided to write on two important issues — perhaps more connected than at first glance!
Agree with priest on not supporting the military
To the editor:
I wholeheartedly agree with Fr. Jim Murphy’s December letter that Catholics should not participate in the U.S. military when it is fighting an unjust war in Iraq.
Other ways besides force to promote justice, peace
To the editor:
Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, empowers and commands us to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us, be compassionate as God is, avoid judging and condemning others (cf. Luke’s gospel, chapter 6). Does this not seem to be the antithesis of making war or responding to warlike actions of others?