Kmiec’s continued usefulness to Obama
by Carder
Doug Kmiec, rejected along with Caroline Kennedy as ambassador to the Vatican for being anti-life, has written two articles in defense of the Obama administration.
Regarding Dawn “fetal containers” Johnsen at the Legal Times:
She understands the fundamental difference between academic commentary and giving legal opinion on behalf of the US. That she has sharply criticized some conservative policy is no more relevant to her ability than if she liked outré modern art and displayed it in her living room…
The word “abortion” is nowhere to be found in the article….
Kmiec’s continued apologia of Obama’s Notre Dame debut remains at eye-rolling levels. He writes in the Politico:
Obama’s views supporting abortion rights and ESCR are pragmatic. [He] knows this is less than the absolute legal prohibition demanded by the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in America.
[He] successfully found some common ground during the campaign by advocating abortion reduction with enhanced economic and social support, especially for poor, uninsured and often unemployed women. In addition, the president advocates stronger families and teenage responsibility…
Many Catholics, including this one, find it hard to reconcile this approach with the image of Christ in Matthew’s Gospel never turning away even “sinners and tax collectors,” though no one could blame Obama Cabinet officials for steering clear of tax collectors.
Jesus‘ method was one of inclusion, teaching with generosity, forgiveness and truth — not snubbing those in high office.
Really?
From Luke 11:52 (Jesus speaking):
“Woe to you, scholars of the law! You have taken away the key of knowledge. You yourselves did not enter and you stopped those trying to enter.”
Luke 11:39-40:
“…Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools!”
Pharisees and scholars of the law. Take note, Professor.
Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
This man is sick.
Jesus’ method was one of inclusion, teaching with generosity, forgiveness and truth
Part of that generosity, truth, and forgiveness was the admonition to “Go, and sin no more.”
I wonder sometimes how many contortions does he have to twist himself in order to defend the Prez. Seems like no matter what, Obama’s his man.
Carder,
Excellent article.
It’s great to advocate that we all just get along….. but as a Christian, Kmiec must know the correct answer to the question,
Did Christ preach to find “common ground” or “THE TRUTH”?
The TRUTH, of course. Abortion is WRONG, period. Now that that is settled, let’s find some common ground, OK? Kmiec and President Obama sadly have it backwards. They need our prayers.
Good morning Carder,
The fact he has to twist himself into such contortions speaks volumes.
Carder,
excellent post. I didn’t realize Kmiec was rejected as ambassador to the Vatican as well. Good for the vatican in standing it’s ground. Kmiec has lost it.
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this Dawn Johnsen is a bad character….she also referred to pregnancy as slavery.
Dawn Johnsen sounds like what famous feminist author Alice Walker was like.
Here’s an article by Walker’s daughter Rebecca about her mother’s radical anti-motherhood attitudes.
“How My Mother’s Fanatical Views Tore Us Apart”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1021293/How-mothers-fanatical-feminist-views-tore-apart-daughter-The-Color-Purple-author.html
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Pretty much ruined me ever wanting to see Color Purple again.
But 3 Cheers for Rebecca !
Kmiec is as pro-life as any, no exceptions no abortion. His only difference with the extreme conservative catholic community is his choice for President. Apparently he believes there will be fewer abortions with the policies of Obama rather than a Republican.
Are conservatives more interested in who is president than reducing abortions?