No.
The Cardinal is frequently mis-interpreted beause of his valid promotion of the Consistent Ethic of Life, or Seamless Garment approach. Certain politicized theologians (and a few prelates) have used this to try and justify the idea that all the life, peace, and justice issues are equal.
But not Cardinal Bernardin. Here is an example of the Cardinal's true position, from an interview in 1988. We thank Ed Mechmann of the Archdiocese for pointing us toward this article:
Bernardin: Put Life First: National Catholic Register
Q. But a practical question must be dealt with. People see candidates running who think that a woman’s right to abortion should never be repealed; who do not support a human life amendment. Can Catholics disqualify such candidates because they violate the consistent ethic of life?
Bernardin: Well, certainly. That’s what the consistent ethic is all about. I feel very, very strongly about the right to life of the unborn, the weakest and most vulnerable of human beings. I don’t see how you can subscribe to the consistent ethic and then vote for someone who feels that abortion is a “basic right” of the individual. The consequence of that position would be an absence of legal protection for the unborn.
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