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Analyzing and critiquing how a person interprets and practices their faith in relation to their world-view and political policies, especially in application of the law in a pluralistic nation, is a significant aspect of vetting.
Critics who don& #39;t understand religion may (and sadly often do) verge into intolerance & even bigotry.
And that& #39;s not a good thing.
But recognizing when leaders have theological positions that might harm or endanger others& #39; rights or freedoms is necessary.
And that& #39;s not a good thing.
But recognizing when leaders have theological positions that might harm or endanger others& #39; rights or freedoms is necessary.
This is especially true for those who hail from religious traditions that value the life of the mind. Theology isn& #39;t a side issue, can& #39;t be compartmentalized. It is foundational to how people define basics like rights, human nature, and even to the meaning of the law itself.
I strongly suggest that both the media and Democratic leaders consult and learn from academics and legal theorists who understand the current conflicts in Catholic intellectual circles, esp regarding authority, women& #39;s rights, and the theology of law.
Ask Catholic leaders how to analyze and critique without failing into the trap of anti-Catholic bigotry (which is a real thing in America).
As a matter of fact, it is a form of anti-Catholic bigotry to FAIL to recognize that Catholicism itself is diverse and conflicted - there are many Catholics who hold controversial views (both left and right) that aren& #39;t necessarily in line w/ church or legal traditions.
To avoid discussing this is a form of ignorance and intolerance.
We regularly analyze Protestants on the bias of their theologies, practices-no one says it is "anti-Protestant bigotry" to talk abt the differences btwn Robert Jeffress (SoBap) and Michael Curry (Episcopal bishop).
We regularly analyze Protestants on the bias of their theologies, practices-no one says it is "anti-Protestant bigotry" to talk abt the differences btwn Robert Jeffress (SoBap) and Michael Curry (Episcopal bishop).
