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: You cite a statement of political opinion, akin to citing statements by a Pope against a particular war or a proposal by a Pope for the future of the Middle East. Such statements are the result of ongoing discussion about issues and can reflect pressure exerted on the Church by liberals. In this case, the statement was probably not written by the Pope himself, it does not address 2000 years of the opposite view of the Church, and it marks the beginning of discussion rather than the end of it.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 09:17, 26 May 2009 (EDT)
: You cite a statement of political opinion, akin to citing statements by a Pope against a particular war or a proposal by a Pope for the future of the Middle East. Such statements are the result of ongoing discussion about issues and can reflect pressure exerted on the Church by liberals. In this case, the statement was probably not written by the Pope himself, it does not address 2000 years of the opposite view of the Church, and it marks the beginning of discussion rather than the end of it.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 09:17, 26 May 2009 (EDT)
::It’s not correct to call an Encyclical, or a Catechism, a “political” statement. The Encyclical is addressed to the faithful, and those of “Good Will”. It is an internal document of the Church rather than one seeking to influence matters in the world at large. It is also general, rather than specific. The Pope is not expressing an opinion of “matter X” to people who have an interest or influence, as when he makes a speech about matters in the Middle East. Rather he is writing, qua Pontiff, to express what he deems to be the proper attitude of the Church on the principles of respect for human life.
::Your reference to “2000 years of the opposite view” is confusing, as are the mentions of “pressure…by liberals” and the authorship of the Encyclical. You not only fail to develop the points but it is difficult to see how they are relevant to the issue at hand. A cynic might accuse you of “arguing” by quietly alluding to statements that could not be sustained if expressed openly. The idea that an Encyclical authored by Cardinal Ratzinger, under the instructions of Pope John Paul II, was a diversion from Church teaching to appease liberals is….well this is a family friendly site.[[User:DGosling|DGosling]] 07:47, 27 May 2009 (EDT)
==Lincoln a Conservative?==
==Lincoln a Conservative?==