Render unto Caesar: Defending Life in the Public Square

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Render Unto Caesar:
Defending Life in the Public Square

A conference to train and activate grassroots citizens to become involved in defending life in the public square

Attendees heard from experts in the field and learned how to make a difference in the upcoming Texas Legislative Session and what the Church teaches about civic involvement and why they should be involved.

Here's what some of them had to say:

"The conference far exceeded my expectations. The presenters were superb and the material was very informative."

"Kudos to our bishop for being such an advocate for life and support to the people. Wonderful to have him to witness our pro-life cause."

"Love the legal minds involved! Carol Everett was Awesome!"

"In the face of so many negatives from the media this conference and the people who made it happen has been so inspiring and renewing! Thank you!"

"Very impressed with topics and commitment of speakers & all involved."

This conference was completely non-partisan, with neither endorsement of nor opposition to political parties or any candidate running for public office.

Hear from Pope Benedict XVI as to the reason why:

"If the Church were to start transforming herself into a directly political subject, she would do less, not more, for the poor and for justice, because she would lose her independence and her moral authority, identifying herself with a single political path and with debatable partisan positions. The Church is the advocate of justice and of the poor, precisely because she does not identify with politicians nor with partisan interests. Only by remaining independent can she teach the great criteria and inalienable values, guide consciences and offer a life choice that goes beyond the political sphere. To form consciences, to be the advocate of justice and truth, to educate in individual and political virtues: that is the fundamental vocation of the Church in this area. And lay Catholics must be aware of their responsibilities in public life; they must be present in the formation of the necessary consensus and in opposition to injustice."

- Opening address of the 5th General Conference of the Episcopate of Latin America and the Caribbean, May 13, 2007.

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