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03/01/2006

Catholic House Democrats Publicly Defy Catholic Teaching on Abortion
“It is appalling to read 55 elected officials threaten to use the power of their office to coerce the Catholic Church” states prominent Roman Catholic Priest

FRONT ROYAL, Va., Mar. 1 -- The Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, President of Human Life International (HLI), responds to the ‘Statement of Principles’ issued by 55 ‘Catholic’ House Democrats yesterday.

“On the Eve of Ash Wednesday the day that marks the beginning of the Lenten Season ‘Catholic’ House Democrats choose to play the role of Judas in a passion play that ends with the crucifixion of the unborn child.

“The House Democrat so-called ‘Statement of Principles’ is nothing more than Washington-speak for: ‘We support abortion on demand and we do not care what the Church teaches.’

“The House Democrats even go so far as offering a veiled threat. The document concludes with: ‘We have a claim on the Church’s bearing . . .’ It is appalling to read 55 elected officials threaten to use the power of their office to coerce the Catholic Church.

“The House Democrats that signed ‘Statement of Principles’ have made it clear that they have chosen loyalty to their party’s platform supporting abortion on demand over their church’s teachings on the sanctity of life and the dignity of the unborn child . . .” concluded the Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer.

Founded in 1981, Human Life International is the work’s largest pro-life, pro-family organization that is dedicated to defending life, faith and the family, with branches and affiliates around the world.