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Issues for Catholic Voters (2012 edition) – Euthanasia

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide (Chapter V) “Intentional euthanasia, whatever its forms or motives, is murder. It is gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and to the respect due to the living God, his Creator” (CCC 2324).

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2011 State of the Union Live Blog

The Catholic Advocate State of the Union Live Blog is back by popular demand. Join Deal Hudson and Matt Smith along with leading pro-life activists and journalists for a LIVE discussion during President Obama’s State of the Union on Tuesday, …

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A Pro-Life To Do List for the 2012 Elections

In the aftermath of the 2010 elections, political observers immediately turned their sights toward the 2012 presidential election.  The strength of Republican efforts in 2010 has provoked much discussion as to what could happen in 2012.

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Issues for Catholic Voters (2012 edition) – Abortion

The Dominant Issue of Abortion (Chapter IV) “Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as …

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Press Release: A Vote for H.R. 2 is a Vote for Life

Catholic Advocate Voice urges members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support H.R. 2 which would repeal and replace the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (PPACA). For Catholics, a key part of the vote will be consideration of …

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Issues for Catholic Voters (2012 edition) – Our Public Witness

Our Public Witness (Chapter III) Should a political candidate talk publicly about his faith? Should an elected official allow his or her faith to inform political decisions? These are questions that have been discussed for decades, but the debate has …

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Issues for Catholic Voters (2012 edition) – Prudential Judgement

In Chapter I of “How to Vote Catholic” we discussed the obligation of Catholics to participate in politics by voting to ensure that our legislators protect the common good, human dignity, and the rights of all. As such, it is …

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Issues for Catholic Voters (2012 edition) – Intro

“How to Vote Catholic” was first published in 2004 by the Morley Publishing Group, Inc. Matt Smith and Deal Hudson decided it was a good idea to update and revise it for the 2012 election under a new title “Issues …

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