Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Sandro Magister: Obama Graduates from Notre Dame. But the Bishops Are Making Him Retake the Exam
The bishops' conference of the United States wants the president to move from promises to action in combatting abortion. Many Catholics aren't convinced, and they're accusing even the Vatican of capitulation. Are they right? An unconventional analysis by the theologian Robert Imbelli

Edit. Obama and the Enduring Untruths by Hadley Arkes

And from Public Discourse:
Jon A. Shields: Notre Dame and Obama's Roe Problem
President Obama’s calls for honest dialogue on the abortion issue can only get off the ground if both sides agree that abortion is a contestable issue. But if it is a contestable issue, it should be settled by democratic processes—not judicial fiat.

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