Catholic academics slam Boehner for ‘anti-life’ voting record

Source: Raw Story
By Sahil Kapur

WASHINGTON – More than 80 Catholic professors decreed in a letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) that his policies are "anti-life" and out of line with the teachings of the Church because they harm the "poor and vulnerable."

"Mr. Speaker, your voting record is at variance from one of the Church’s most ancient moral teachings," the academics wrote. "From the apostles to the present, the Magisterium of the Church has insisted that those in power are morally obliged to preference the needs of the poor. Your record in support of legislation to address the desperate needs of the poor is among the worst in Congress. This fundamental concern should have great urgency for Catholic policy makers. Yet, even now, you work in opposition to it."

The letter goes on to chide the most powerful Republican in the country for supporting budget measures that cut important programs for the poor and needy, as well as pregnant women and children. It pointedly cites his support for the House-passed GOP budget that cuts Medicare, Medicaid and food stamps.

More at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/05/12/catholic-academics-slam-boehner-for-anti-life-voting-record/

Boehner's, and the GOP's, idea of "pro-life"

you remove their policy on abortion, homosexuality and the pedophile priests, you have a major organization that has been committed to caring for the poor & needy. Catholics tend to be against the death penalty and usually anti-war.

It's just all strange.