A press release from Cardinal Egan on Nancy Pelosi's comments

Go here for the Pelosi comments: LifeNet: Pelosi on Meet the Press; Catholic Church unsure when life begins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2008

 

                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

                                                Joseph Zwilling

                                                (w) 212-371-1011 ext. 2997

                                                [email protected]

 

STATEMENT OF HIS EMINENCE, EDWARD CARDINAL EGAN

CONCERNING REMARKS MADE BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 

            Like many other citizens of this nation, I was shocked to learn that the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America would make the kind of statements that were made to Mr. Tom Brokow of NBC-TV on Sunday, August 24, 2008.  What the Speaker had to say about theologians and their positions regarding abortion was not only misinformed; it was also, and especially, utterly incredible in this day and age. 

 

            We are blessed in the 21^st century with crystal-clear photographs and action films of the living realities within their pregnant mothers.  No one with the slightest measure of integrity or honor could fail to know what these marvelous beings manifestly, clearly, and obviously are, as they smile and wave into the world outside the womb.  In simplest terms, they are human beings with an inalienable right to live, a right that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is bound to defend at all costs for the most basic of ethical reasons.  They are not parts of their mothers, and what they are depends not at all upon the opinions of theologians of any faith.  Anyone who dares to defend that they may be legitimately killed because another human being "chooses" to do so or for any other equally ridiculous reason should not be providing leadership in a civilized democracy worthy of the name.

 

                                                            Edward Cardinal Egan

                                                            Archbishop of New York

 

 

 

August 26, 2008

Comments

[jenny muto]

many thanks for a great response. in addition i hope the cardinal makes another statement re-iterating the tenents of the church re: catholics and especially catholic politicians who support abortion. jenny and george muto

[Teresa McAllister]

Thank you your eminence, Edward Cardinal Egan for speaking out. I'm going to send this to my e-mail list.

[joellyn soler]

Thank you Cardinal Egan for your articulate and accurate response.
These ignorant so-called Catholics need to be reminded where to find the facts of the Catholic faith.
Also the nine Supreme Court judges need to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church as well, since they have no clue about when life begins, maybe a book on anatomy 101 or fetology would be in order.
It's about time these so-called intelligent persons are challenged. We cannot assume they know what they are talking about as they continue to spread blatant errors.

[mary Jo Maher]

thank you Cardinal Egan for speaking our belief that life begins at concption. All life is precious and must be protected. I am proud of the churches teachings on this matter. I dont want any misunderstanding about it. Mrs. Mary Jo Maher

[Catherine M Walsh]

Thank you, Cardinal Egan. for saying what many of us wish we could say to our fellow citizens and elected officials but we are ignored. Your speaking out gives much credence to the Pro- Life message rather than it being just a difference of opinion.

[tmdnt]

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