Question for Catholics: Pontifical Academy for Life

RAB91

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I have heard of this organization, but my knowledge is somewhat limited on it. Any idea why a pro-abortion atheist would be selected by Pope Francis?

Francis names pro-abortion atheist as member of Pontifical Academy for Life https://t.co/bQENfLDqOq
— Rorate Caeli (@RorateCaeli) October 18, 2022

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10:13a, 10/18/22

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I am not sure, but perhaps the answer is somewhere between the listening church and God of surprises, his holiness speaks of.

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In reply to RAB91 • 11:13a, 10/18/22

RAB91 said:
I have heard of this organization, but my knowledge is somewhat limited on it. Any idea why a pro-abortion atheist would be selected by Pope Francis?

Francis names pro-abortion atheist as member of Pontifical Academy for Life https://t.co/bQENfLDqOq
— Rorate Caeli (@RorateCaeli) October 18, 2022

Makes zero sense. You want to be represented by non believers….you reap what you sow.

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11:56a, 10/18/22

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I think there is value in having dissenting views when the church is forming a response to modern bioethics issues.

Obviously, you don't want this person guiding the policy but it is constructive in building a strong argument that is persuasive to those who aren't just going to accept what the church says on these issues.

My main issue would be that she is an economist focused on innovation. Not sure what value that brings.

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12:06p, 10/18/22

Unfortunately, it is very important for the current Church leadership that the Church be shown to be open and accepting of viewpoints from all over the spectrum.

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7:50p, 10/22/22

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I think it's more about her expertise in economics that explains her appointment. They released a statement saying as much, not to mention that you don't have to be Catholic. Will be interesting to see what comes out of this group.

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