Posted by Christopher Mc on Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Under: Affairs
“The European Union is an integral dimension of our national life and governance. The European Parliament is the voice of the citizens in its decision-making processes. It is the right and responsibility of every citizen to shape it.”
More sterling advice from the Forum for Europe?
Well no. It seems in the midst of the chaos the episcopal conference is concerned that people aren't voting. Bad enough that we voted against Lisbon but when it comes to the EP we often don't vote at all. And that is a sin.
A sin? Surely not? Well it seems that voting is a “concrete way of fulfilling the Gospel challenge to serve our neighbour” so presumably not voting is the opposite.
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Catholic, Carmelite, Husband, Father, Reader of all sorts of books, Writer of occasional letters, Viewer of lots of TV and movies, Lover of tea, Hater of coffee. Anything I write is my own opionion and is not intended to represent the views of any organisation with which I have a connection. You can email me at "blog at live.ie" (replace the "at" with @). Don't be shy. To comment, click on the title of post. You have to include a name and email but fake ones work fine. Make sure there's an @ in the email.
