In ways Republican rivals don’t, surging Santorum amplifies faith
February 10, 2012 at 2:37 am in Grand Forks Herald
Of the GOP presidential hopefuls, Rick Santorum is by far the most public and emphatic about his faith, drawing on his Catholicism and deeply held views on social issues as the foundation of his message. It serves to solidify his standing among religiously motivated voters and subtly remind them of lingering reservations of opponent Mitt Romney’s spiritual background. Continue Reading
The Pope isn’t using “faith & reason” when he states that “health care is a human right”? Santorum’s definition of reason is stuck in the Dark Ages.
And Santorum offered a window into his religious underpinnings when a self-identified Democrat asked how his Catholic roots and his opposition to President Barack Obama’s signature health insurance law were compatible given Pope Benedict XVI’s view that health care is a human right.
“I believe that you have an obligation to approach every issue in public life as I do from the standpoint of both faith and reason. My conscience was formed as a result of my life experience primarily through faith,” Santorum answered. “I bring that to the table. Yes, that’s who I am.”
He added: “I have an obligation not to just look at things that way but also to bring reason. I always think if your faith is true and your reason is right you’ll end up at the same place.”
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So 5 people here don’t think healthcare is a human right? Sycophants of Ayn Rand?
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Where does the COTUS specifically grant the right to free contraception and abortion? It doesn’t.
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LOL, if the COTUS was specific on everything you’d need a Ryder truck to deliver one copy!
Since you are hot on specifics solon — where does the bible specifically prohibit contraception and abortion?
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Thou shalt not kill.
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So, the USCCB is going to be blasting Obama for killing Osama next?
Don’t be disingenuous — the commandment refers to adult members of your tribe — if you read the small print!
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Thanks for admitting that I am right, as usual.
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