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Church teaching on human nature is timeless and universal. But, Catholics can disagree among themselves on many public policies.
Based on vast human experience and centuries of reflection on Divine Revelation, the Catholic Church has a particular contribution to make to sound public policy and the common good.
However, to make the best use of these incredible gifts, we need to be discerning about their best application. Some public-policy questions have multiple answers that are broadly consistent with the Church’s teaching. Other questions really have only one right answer.
Bishop Robert Barron’s outstanding response to the executive order on gender ideology offers a good opportunity to reflect on these distinctions.
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” This executive order states clearly:
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Based on vast human experience and centuries of reflection on Divine Revelation, the Catholic Church has a particular contribution to make to sound public policy and the common good.
However, to make the best use of these incredible gifts, we need to be discerning about their best application. Some public-policy questions have multiple answers that are broadly consistent with the Church’s teaching. Other questions really have only one right answer.
Bishop Robert Barron’s outstanding response to the executive order on gender ideology offers a good opportunity to reflect on these distinctions.
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” This executive order states clearly:
Continued below.
Bishop Barron Avoids Policy Curveballs, Gets a Solid Hit on Gender Ideology
COMMENTARY: Church teaching on human nature is timeless and universal. But, Catholics can disagree among themselves on many public policies.
