Carlos, I'm a catholic priest from Goa working in the US and I respectfully disagree with you. The church has an obligation not only to speak against moral corruption but corruption in all areas of our life. This obligation comes from Christ who�constantly spoke against the evil and corrupt structures of his time.
Speaking out is not mixing politics and religion or church and state. The Church�cannot be�a lame witness to the evils of our politicians with vested interest. Please read the documents of Vatican II, especially Lumen Gentium and also the enclyclicals of Popes from Pope Leo the XIII to John Paul II. They will enlighten you. Thanks and Peace, Fr. Agnelo Gomes, sfx Agnelo Gomes, sfx 5310 NE 42nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97229 USA Office Tel No: (503)281-6461 Fax No; (503)281-6828 Residence: Tel No: (503)287-3059 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] `\|||/ Wishing you the Best! (@@) ooO_(_)_Ooo________________________________ _____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____| ___|____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|_____|____ _____|_____Please pardon the intrusion_|____|_____ >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Goanet]Re: Floriano Lobo's trip to the election ring >Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 01:17:34 -0400 > > > >Jose, > >1. I go to Goa frequently and I am there at every Sunday mass. >Never did I hear the church preaching on corruption. >2. I am also a strong believer of separation of Church and State. >Corruption is widespread, starting from politicians to govt >employees to neighbors/relatives. I believe the Church need to >stress on morals and values. > >Mog asundi, >Carlos
