Here’s a question: Do you believe (or not) that Veritatis Splendor, Evangelium Vitae, the 1974 Declaration on Abortion, Dignitas Personae, and Humanae Vitae were inspired by the Holy Spirit? The “traditionalists” you castigate believe they were, and have reason to suspect that some in the Episcopate do not. Where do you stand?
Here’s a question: Do you believe (or not) that Veritatis Splendor, Evangelium Vitae, the 1974 Declaration on Abortion, Dignitas Personae, and Humanae Vitae were inspired by the Holy Spirit? The “traditionalists” you castigate believe they were, and have reason to suspect that some in the Episcopate do not. Where do you stand?
I believe in the sanctity of human life. I believe life begins at conception. I believe that it is an affront to the Creator to destroy life. I believe not everyone believes as I believe, or does believe but is dependent on God’s mercy. I am not God.
I did not answer your question with specificity because it was rhetorical
having seen my earlier comment.
But let me ask you the same question with specificity.
( 1). Human Vitae . You believe that contraception is immoral because the communication of love, commitment and unity without sperm/ egg connectivity is against God’s will ?
(2) . Veritatis Splendor. You believe the Magisterium is the sole proprietor of speaking the Truth on Moral issues and they never get it wrong?
(3). Dignatas Personae. You believe that parents that cannot procreate other through in vitro fertilization are defying natural law and their offspring are immorally created ?
(4). Evangelium Vitae . You believe that contraception and abortion are equally egregious since they are on the “ fruits of the same tree” ?
I know a lot of Traditionalists . But I know none who would answer yes to each question without condemning themselves, their offspring or children.
Here’s a question: Do you believe (or not) that Veritatis Splendor, Evangelium Vitae, the 1974 Declaration on Abortion, Dignitas Personae, and Humanae Vitae were inspired by the Holy Spirit? The “traditionalists” you castigate believe they were, and have reason to suspect that some in the Episcopate do not. Where do you stand?
I believe in the sanctity of human life. I believe life begins at conception. I believe that it is an affront to the Creator to destroy life. I believe not everyone believes as I believe, or does believe but is dependent on God’s mercy. I am not God.
Yes, we’re all equally dependent on God’s mercy. But as for my question, you’ve answered it by dodging it.
I did not answer your question with specificity because it was rhetorical
having seen my earlier comment.
But let me ask you the same question with specificity.
( 1). Human Vitae . You believe that contraception is immoral because the communication of love, commitment and unity without sperm/ egg connectivity is against God’s will ?
(2) . Veritatis Splendor. You believe the Magisterium is the sole proprietor of speaking the Truth on Moral issues and they never get it wrong?
(3). Dignatas Personae. You believe that parents that cannot procreate other through in vitro fertilization are defying natural law and their offspring are immorally created ?
(4). Evangelium Vitae . You believe that contraception and abortion are equally egregious since they are on the “ fruits of the same tree” ?
I know a lot of Traditionalists . But I know none who would answer yes to each question without condemning themselves, their offspring or children.