Why Do Catholics Give Government So Much Power?

Just a question to ponder. Why do so many in the Catholic Church feel our Christian duties are the responsibility of the government?

Jesus, told us to feed those that hunger, to provide clothing to the needy, and provide healing for the sick. We should be a church who is compassionate and willing to offer assistance to a world in need. This is our duty as children of God, to share His love with the world.

However, Jesus never commanded the Apostles or the church to look to Rome (The Government), to perform these duties. Jesus, never commanded us to establish government programs for health care, housing, welfare, and art.
Yet, so many in the Catholic Church empower government and expand its role in our lives, by giving government more responsibility to do the things we as Christians should be doing or donating to.

So, while some may think Jesus was a Socialist, and that Liberation Theology (Communism),and the Catholic Worker Movement is true Catholic teaching, it may be time for revival in the Catholic Church, and among our bishops here in the United States.

What do you think?

We Support CatholicVote.org

Recently, I received this email from Brian Burch, of CatholicVote.org. I felt his message deserves the attention of the readers of CatholicCitizen.com. We are all in this fight together to preserve the Republic of the United States and the Catholic Faith from those who intend to pervert our values.



Dear Friends of CV:

The news is everywhere. Late Friday a short-term budget deal was struck.

What's in it? Are we happy? Did we win?

Depending on whom you ask, the deal was a huge success, an empty compromise, or a big failure. Most of the commentary has been couched in political terms that ask whether Republicans, Democrats or President Obama 'won.'

CatholicVote does not care a wit about which party won. What we care about is what Catholic voters want — a budget solution that will serve the common good -- beginning with the foundational principle of our moral (and civic) duty to protect innocent human life.

So here are the basics of what was included in the deal:

•reinstatement of the ban on taxpayer funding of abortion in Washington D.C. (a big win!)

•reinstatement of the hugely successful vouchers program in Washington D.C. allowing some children attending failing public schools to choose an alternative, including a private school

•nearly $39 billion in discretionary spending cuts (a modest start to a much needed overhaul of our morally irresponsible government spending binge)

•avoided a "shutdown" including the inevitable political games and posturing that would have further divided the country

Also included in the deal was an agreement to hold a formal Senate vote on BOTH the proposal to de-fund Obamacare and the proposal to de-fund Planned Parenthood. CatholicVote strongly supports defunding both.

Leader Reid likely agreed to hold a vote on these issues because he is convinced that both will be voted down. While the votes remain uncertain, taxpayer support for Obamacare and Planned Parenthood could escape unscathed. Rest assured, we intend to make both of these votes extremely difficult for vulnerable Senators.

ANY Senator who votes to continue taxpayer support for scandal-ridden Planned Parenthood will be a prime target of our election efforts in 2012. These votes will have consequences. If Senators want our support, they must earn it. And if they fail us, we will do everything possible to defeat them.

So are we happy with the compromise?

We can never be truly satisfied with any deal that includes continued taxpayer support for America's largest abortion provider.

But we are thrilled that Republicans stood firm to ban taxpayer support of abortion in D.C. -- a provision President Obama originally suggested he would never compromise. And vouchers for D.C. schoolchildren, however modest, has also been a priority for us since last year.

In terms of the overall budget, we are hopeful that the cuts agreed to on Friday will be the basis of a more comprehensive and substantial budget reform. $38.5 billion is a lot of money. But given our monstrous national deficit, we have a long, long way to go to secure real, morally responsible reform.

And remember, we aren't done yet. Not even close. The deal struck on Friday will keep the government funded for just over 5 months. This fight was a warm up for what comes next.

Congress and the White House will now begin debating a comprehensive budget solution for next year along with a critical debate over whether to raise the debt ceiling (increase our national credit card limit).

While we didn't get the home run we wanted, we didn't strike out either.

These fights will not be won or lost overnight. These are tough fights, but we must persevere.

That's why we are here.

Sincerely,

Brian Burch, President
CatholicVote.org


P.S. Let's not forget that this budget debate is not just about money or figures. It involves lives. And in the case of the D.C. abortion-funding ban -- an estimated 1,000 babies will be saved as a result. Praise God.

Watch Who You Make Political Friends With...It Might Destroy Your Message

To the bishops, and lay Catholic activist that are protesting the Arizona law, and joining in boycotts beware who your associating with. Watch who your making friends with, and who is marching side-by-side with you trumpeting your message before the nation.

The Catholic church may find it's message diluted by the godless voices, that are just using the scriptures and the power of the church for political gain of progressive policies.

"With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered." Proverbs 11:9 American Standard Version (ASV)

"The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err." Proverbs 12:26 ASV

"I say this because some ungodly people have wormed their way into your churches, saying that God's marvelous grace allows us to live immoral lives. The condemnation of such people was recorded long ago, for they have denied our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ." Jude 1:4 New Living Translation

Perfect example for why we as Catholics should take caution, and watch who we are associated with in political alliance is Speaker Pelosi. She is pro-abortion, pro-gay rights, and wants to turn the U.S. into a massive welfare state.

Pelosi loves to twist Catholic teachings and attempts to use the church as a pawn in her political game of chess. The problem is our church leaders are running to her for help, while she is using them for endorsement of her policies.

http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=90648 (Pelosi wrong on Catholic teachings)

http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=36488  (Nancy has a lot of nerve)

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/65513 (Is Nancy Speaker of The House or the Pope?)

http://www.judicialwatch.org/comment/reply/9929 (Nancy wants to legalize the illegal...We don't need to obey laws.)

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/66218 (Nancy preaching a new gospel)