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Breaking News Archive 2008
A Powerful, Powerful Message
There are times when
leaders of faith-based organizations step up to the plate and
hit one out of the ballpark. This is such a case. On Tuesday,
Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus,
addressed the 126th annual convention of the
Knights of Columbus. For those not familiar with the Knights,
they're a men's Catholic service organization. In the early
years after abortion was legalized, the Knights provided key
leadership in helping to oppose abortion.
During Mr. Anderson’s
convention address, he powerfully spoke to his audience
regarding the election of pro-abortion candidates — regardless
of party affiliation. His remarks can apply to all of us, even
if we aren’t Catholic. Here are a few quotes:
In obvious reference to
the presidential election, he said, “We have heard a great
deal this year about the need for change, but at the same
time, we are told that one thing cannot change — namely, the
abortion regime of Roe vs. Wade. It is time that we
demand real change, and real change means the end of Roe
vs. Wade.”
Mr. Anderson also
clearly stated that abortion should be the number one issue
for Catholic voters. “What political issue could possibly
outweigh this human devastation [abortion]? The answer, of
course, is that there is none.” He added, “Abortion is
different. Abortion is the killing of the innocent on a
massive scale.”
Mr. Anderson had a
pointed message for pro-abortion politicians and activists. He
said it was time to “end the political manipulation of
Catholic voters. It is time to stop creating excuses for
pro-abortion candidates. Catholics should no longer be asked
to be partners in the abortion regime by voting for
politicians who support abortion.”
Wow! This is powerful
stuff! And it’s significant because of the large number of
Knights of Columbus across our nation. I’m so grateful for his
bold leadership on behalf of millions of preborn children and
their parents.
Finally, Mr. Anderson
had some sound advice for Catholics, and all Americans for
that matter, if this nation is to once again protect innocent
human life. “We will never succeed in building a culture of
life if we continue to vote for politicians who defend and
support a culture of death. It is time that Catholics shine a
bright line of separation between themselves and all those
politicians of every political party who defend the abortion
regime of Roe vs. Wade.”
And he held out hope
for our future. “Imagine if this year, millions of Catholic
voters simply said ‘no’ — ‘no’ to every candidate of every
political party who supports abortion. It's time we stop
accommodating pro-abortion politicians, and it's time we start
demanding that they accommodate us.”
I might add, imagine if
every pro-life voter — regardless of religious affiliation —
were to only vote for pro-life candidates, we would change our
nation! America could once again be a country that nurtures
and protects those too tiny or defenseless to defend
themselves.
Please let this be a
reminder to make sure you vote for pro-life candidates this
November. And please encourage others to vote for them also.
Blessings on your
weekend!
Bradley
Mattes
Executive Director
Life Issues Institute
www.lifeissues.org
PS If you're interested
in watching the video of Carl Anderson's entire address,
follow this link: http://www.kofc.org/eb/en/convention_2008/video/index.html
8/8/08
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