Bishops of Brazil: Vote for those who defend life and promote the family
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct 21, 2010 / 10:02 pm (CNA).- The bishops from the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro issued a statement on Oct. 18 encouraging the faithful to vote for candidates who defend life from conception until natural death.

Coming just two weeks before the Oct. 31 presidential runoff election, the bishops said that “because of her universality, the Catholic Church does not have its own party or candidate.” However, the prelates emphasized that the Church “urges now more than ever that voters elect those who respect ethical principles and the criteria of Catholic morality as laid out in the Social Doctrine of the Church.”

The bishops explained that “in particular, those who have defended and defend the value of life from conception to natural death and who defend the family in its natural form should be elected.”  They also rejected the idea that abortion be considered “an issue of public health.”

The October 18 presidential runoff will give voters the chance to choose between Dilma Rousseff and José Serra.  In 2007 and 2009, Rousseff voiced her support for the legalized abortion, but she has recently attempted to change her position in order to keep from slipping in the polls.

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Published by: J. Rockway
Brazil 10/22/2010 02:15 PM EST
Just to mention. Monica Serra, wife of José Serra already dia an abortion. Besides, when he was Health Minister he authorized the procedure in public health system.
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Published by: Bob
Brazil 10/22/2010 07:28 AM EST
Bishops encourage family life in Brazil? Bizarre. Now after the Bishops said this let them talk about why according to the UN 50% Brazilians live on less then $180.00 a month. This is in a nation wanting the same international prestige as Europe or the United States. Why they ---- Brazilians live in a system encouraging a corrupt justice system. Where public education exists only for those making money off it's funding. Where only 2 students show up to a class that on paper has 28 students enrolled.
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