What would you view as a ‘Disqualifying Issue’ which might prevent you from voting for a certain candidate?

I think I’d like to have this guy on my show, “Frankly Speaking” via Skype. Father Frank Pavone is the Director of Fathers for Life, which is a staunch Pro-Life organization, and he’s obviously promoting that agenda in this upcoming Presidential election. As far as that goes, I happen to agree with him 110 percent. In this video he’s talking about a ‘Disqualifying Issue’ and using a candidate who might support Terrorism as most voters ‘disqualifier‘ on possibly voting for. I think he’d be a fantastic guest on my show but until he agrees to it (or not) I’ll continue to air his videos on YouTube.

Pro Life activist delivers compelling presentation on why elected politicians we choose aren’t required to be virtuous people of Faith

Father Frank Pavone, who’s the National Director of Priests for Life, makes an excellent argument in his latest YouTube video titled, “God uses Flawed People to accomplish His purposes!” as to WHY elected officials we choose to serve in our government don’t necessarily have to be strong, virtuous men and women of Faith.

Although Pavone doesn’t mention any specific names or offices in the upcoming 2020 Presidential election, the two main presumptive opponents as of the date of this posting, Republican incumbent Donald Trump; and expected Democratic nominee Joe Biden could both appropriately fit in the description for this approximate nine-and-a-half minute video.

Pavone starts off by saying when you’re about to elect someone to a public government office, you need to basically look at: a) the individual, and b) the role they’re pursuing. He said that if you were electing either a Priest or Pastor to a Church, or maybe someone to Sainthood, the moral criteria would be much higher for someone like that.

But then he threw out the analogy of choosing a Mechanic, which you would want to know if that person could actually repair your vehicle at a fairly reasonable price. The fact, for example, of whether that Mechanic was married a couple times before would probably be totally irrelevant if you’d want that person to fix your car. Pavone also used the analogy of choosing a Doctor, who obviously you’d want to make sure they knew what they were doing before you had them operate on you.

He brings up Biblical examples on how God used very flawed individuals, like King David who was an adulterer and a murderer, or Rahab the prostitute, or King Cyrus all to fulfill His purpose.

And as a Priest whose main assignment is to promote the Pro Life agenda, Pavone also encouraged his viewing audience to avoid politicians who wish to contribute government funds to Planned Parenthood, which initiates many, if not most, of the Abortions in this country. He also encouraged folks to favor politicians who appoint Conservative judges to the Supreme Court as well as the Federal District court system.

As for the two names mentioned earlier in the 2020 Presidential race, Trump seems to have the much more favorable record in office with Christian and Pro Life advocates.

For more information about Father Frank Pavone and his organization, log onto either:

ElectionVideos.org

ProLifeVote.com

Or, go on YouTube.com , and subscribe to the Channel: Father Frank Pavone .

Voting in relationship to Abortion & Defending Life, by Father Frank Pavone

For further information, please log onto: PoliticalResponsibility.com , or PriestsForLife.org

10 Responses to Pro-Abortion Politicians

Father Frank Pavone

http://www.priestsforlife.org/library/4318-ten-responses-to-pro-abortion-politicians

Fr. Frank Pavone
National Director, Priests for Life
September 1, 2015

Priests for Life-Staten Island, NY

If you’ve ever written to a pro-abortion politician about the right to life, you’ve probably received a form letter that utilizes one of several worn-out arguments. Let’s review how we answer them.

1. “I respect your views, but I have to represent all the people.” Our response: That’s what we’re trying to say to you. If you neglect the unborn, you are not representing all the people. Roe vs. Wade excludes them from protection; we demand that they be included. A public servant cannot legitimately ignore an entire segment of the public that is being destroyed.

2. “I’m personally opposed to abortion, but can’t impose my views on others.” Our response: This is not a matter of views, but of violence. The law is supposed to protect human life despite the views of those who would destroy it.

3. “The government should not be involved in such a personal decision as abortion.” Our response: The government got “too involved” in abortion when it claimed to have the authority to deprive some human beings of their right to life. The Declaration of Independence asserts that government exists to secure the rights already bestowed by the Creator. Moreover, when somebody’s “choice” destroys somebody else’s life, that choice is no longer merely a personal, private matter.

4. “Legislators should not be practicing medicine.” Our response: We’re not asking you to practice medicine, but to prevent the abuse of medicine. The practice of medicine is regulated by all kinds of laws that protect the lives of patients. All we ask is that the unborn be included in that protection.

5. “Abortion is the law of the land.” Our response: The “law of the land” can be changed, just as it was changed regarding slavery and segregation. Leadership means seeing the injustices that others miss, and inspiring people to utilize the methods the law permits to make necessary changes.

6. “I support women’s rights and health.” Our response: That is precisely why you should examine the evidence, which is more plentiful than ever, that abortion is destructive of women’s health, and listen to the growing voices of those who have been harmed by abortion. That is also why you should examine how the abortion industry, through unregulated and dangerous clinics, continues to deceive and exploit women.

7. “Abortion is just one of many issues; I embrace a consistent ethic of life.” Our response: The foundation of a house is only one of many parts of the house, but it is essential in order to build the other parts. That is why the Catholic bishops have repeatedly asserted that among the many interrelated issues within a consistent ethic, abortion deserves “urgent attention and priority ” (Pastoral Plan, 2001).

8. “My office does not involve any decision-making about abortion.” Our response: Your position on abortion says a lot about your character and worldview. If you cannot stand up for the smallest of children, how will you stand up for the rest of us?

9. “Let’s just agree to disagree.” Our response: We have the greatest respect for those who disagree with us. But when victims are oppressed, we don’t sit back and “agree to disagree” with the oppressor. Rather, we intervene to save the victim. Abortion is not about beliefs; it’s about bloodshed. Those who need protection need it despite the disagreement of others.

10. Finally, always use the best response to all the arguments: I vote!

Election Prayer for Life, by Father Frank Pavone

Father Frank Pavone

(ElectionPrayer.com)

O God, we acknowledge you today as Lord,
Not only of individuals, but of nations and governments.

We thank you for the privilege
Of being able to organize ourselves politically
And of knowing that political loyalty
Does not have to mean disloyalty to you.

We thank you for your law,
Which our Founding Fathers acknowledged
And recognized as higher than any human law.

We thank you for the opportunity that this election
year puts before us,
To exercise our solemn duty not only to vote,
But to influence countless others to vote,
And to vote correctly.

Lord, we pray that your people may be awakened.
Let them realize that while politics is not their salvation,
Their response to you requires that they be politically active.

Awaken your people to know that they are
not called to be a sect fleeing the world
But rather a community of faith renewing the world.

Awaken them that the same hands lifted up to you in prayer
Are the hands that pull the lever in the voting booth;
That the same eyes that read your Word
Are the eyes that read the names on the ballot,
And that they do not cease to be Christians
When they enter the voting booth.

Awaken your people to a commitment to justice
To the sanctity of marriage and the family,
To the dignity of each individual human life,
And to the truth that human rights begin when human lives begin,
And not one moment later.

Lord, we rejoice today
That we are citizens of your kingdom.

May that make us all the more committed
To being faithful citizens on earth.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.