| Catholics and Political Life in the United States |
 "A Catholic cannot say that he is Catholic, and at the same time disagree with the doctrine of the Church in essential matters. In order to be a Catholic, we need to believe like a Catholic, to act like a Catholic and to speak like a Catholic."
–Archbishop José H. Gomez, S.T.D.
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11/2005
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| Faithful Citizenship: Civic Responsibility for a new
Millennium |
 One of our greatest blessings in the United States is our right and responsibility to participate in civic life. The Constitution protects the right of individuals and of religious bodies to speak out without governmental interference, endorsement, or sanction. It is increasingly apparent that major public issues have clear moral dimensions and that religious values have significant public consequences.
–United States Bishops
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10/1999
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| The Participation of Catholics in Political Life |
 The Church recognizes that while democracy is the best expression of the direct participation of citizens in political choices, it succeeds only to the extent that it is based only on a correct understanding of the human person. Catholic involvement in political life cannot compromise on this principle, for otherwise the witness of Christian faith in the world, as well as the unity coherence of the faithful, would be nonexistent.
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11/2002
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