Our consciences are formed through studying Scripture and the teachings of the Church, examination of the facts, and prayerful reflection. ... While there are many moral issues before us, every issue is not equal.
Since we have an obligation to help build up a “civilization of truth and love," now more than ever we need to participate in politics. To begin, we need to know our nation’s greatest threats.
What happens when all candidates hold positions that promote intrinsic evils?
Catholic social teaching does not easily fit into left/right ideologies.
We must never abandon the right to life and the definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. But then there are those other policies that entail us using our best judgment, based on our Catholic faith. Here are a few.
Dollars and sense when it comes to jobs, accessible health care, migration, education, and more.
Our rights as citizens, our duty to our natural environment, the role of media in our lives, and the common good for all.
Though not all issues are equal, the following 10 goals can help voters and candidates “act on ethical principles rather than particular interests and partisan allegiances.”
