The common good
Sir – We live in difficult times, and it is very hard to discern and make wise political decisions. I deeply disagree with Ken Craycraft’s suggestion (March 2024) that Catholics should consider not voting for either candidate in the forthcoming US presidential election. Dr Craycraft is right that it is a good idea to consult the Catechism on the nature of prudence, but surely Catholics are called to discern what is at stake. To abstain from voting is to claim a false neutrality based on a candidate’s negative personality traits.
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Letters: A morally tough choice for US Catholics (Biden v. Trump) doesn't excuse them from need to vote in election
the common good sir – we live in difficult times, and it is very hard to discern and make wise political decisions. i deeply disagree ...
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