February 27, 2023 alexandra bonefas scott No Comments . Definitely, and nearly every venue by which we can decarbonize and get to a regenerative energy economy, we should take. Were nonpartisan and therefore 501c3 compliant, so its easy and safe for churches and other 501c3 organizations to share us with their members. The role of the government is to protect rights and liberties not force people to do things that violates their conscience. I believe an action such as this should be better-handled in the free market/private sector. I firmly believe in and will fight to protect the rights of the people to determine their own futures as long as those choices do not interfere with the rights of others. I will fight to empower parents, not teachers to make decisions on their childrens mental, physical, and spiritual well-being and hold those that circumvent a parents rights are punished to the full extent of the law. We would be living under tyrannical government. Based in Washington, D.C., with affiliated offices in Israel, Russia, France, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe, the ACLJ is pro-life and dedicated to the ideal that religious freedom and freedom of speech are inalienable, God-given rights for all people. I agree, as long as at least half of their prison term is served. 5 years ago? Marriage should be determined by the church. Of course. The child in the womb is a human being created in the image of God. Wed, Sep 21st, 2022 10:19:46 pm. It is our job to protect children. So we should continue that. We are facing a horrendous assault on the Family we face equally horrid attacks on individual responsibility and the right to maintain our blood-bought heritage of religious and other defining liberties. Yes, but repeat dangerous offenders belong behind bars. Archbishop Aquila serves on numerous boards and committees, including the Papal Foundation, the Bishops Advisory Council for the Institute for Priestly Formation and the Board of Trustees for the Augustine Institute. DULUTH, GA 30095-9529. We do not need a Government involved in most of our lives. Best Conservative candidate for Colorado Secretary of State. There is a reason that this amendment is first. I believe strongly in prison education to ensure prisoners have something to turn to when they get out, allowing them to become productive members of society while also saving money by keeping them out of prison in the future. Rehabilitation of criminals should always be a goal. In 2001, he became parochial vicar of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in North Richland Hills, Texas. I am not comfortable with current abortion laws in Colorado. There are many challenges that I am ready to take on to improve public safety, tackle homelessness, mental health and alcohol/drug addiction (working with faith based org), and reduce the cost of housing, healthcare, and energy. We prepared a state legislative candidate survey for the Catholic church in Colorado based on the hierarchy of values. Actions by institutions get a little more complicated, depending on whether were talking about private, public, non-profit, or for-profit entities. I want to protect the rights of all workers, including immigrants. I spent 22 years in the US Army dedicated to protecting those rights from foreign foes. Since 2014, he has served as pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Thornton, Colorado, and he continues to teach the seminarians as well as the permanent diaconate candidates. The codification of RHEA effectively ends any Right to Life. No, nor should they restrict the same for ill-founded, or lightly-founded beliefs to the extent they do not infringe on the Rights of others Life, Liberty or Pursuit of Happiness for which the government is purposed with making secure. I am not opposed to civil contractual arrangements between same sex partners. Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature? Citizens, especially prayerful Catholics, are required to participate in the political process with well-formed consciences.". The diocese has 82 priests, 85 Deacons and 15 men in seminary formation. Church Voter Guides creates a level playing field by asking each candidate in a particular race the same questions, giving them up to 120 words per answer, and publishing exactly what they submit. Since a massive override of the public school system is emerging, Ill say Yes, As-Is. In short, I dont think its right for anyone to tell Catholics, or anyone for that matter, how they should live their individual lives. Our Christian Voters Coalition, Christian Voters Guide: Candidate Endorsement Opportunity Form is straight forward and covers a broad cross-section of issues that are of interest to pro-family voters, conservative voters, and Christian Evangelical voters. But government programs have failed repeatedly in rehabilitation because the program is a one size fits all, and never looks at the spiritual issues a person is struggling with. I think everyone can agree that late term abortions should only be allowed if the life of the mother is in question. Along with this and the self-evident understanding that we are all created equal has unleashed human potential. I oppose the polices of shutting down our energy sector for the pollical agenda of the radial environmental advocates who has created policies that in-turn created the so-called energy crises. I am certainly for protecting children and others at risk because of sexualized predators. At the very least, victimless crimes (e.g., owning one more cannabis plant than the law allows) should not be codified as crimes. If there are any errors, please don't hesitate contact editors Luige . Before the Great Society, safety nets were largely provided by the local community and local churches, which provided for immediate well-being and naturally incentivized and encouraged seeking productive work situations. I believe wholeheartedly in harm reduction, housing first, and prioritizing caring support over punitive action. Our state has forgotten this. I support as many ways as possible to allow parents to educate their children in the manner that they see fit. Yes. This sounds amiguous. As faithful Catholics, it is our duty shape the moral character of our community, state, and country through voting. Upon Bishop Vanns installation as Bishop of Orange, then Monsignor Berg was elected diocesan administrator in December 2012 by the College of Consultors for the Diocese. Also, the law states that a minor child does not need the consent from the parents or guardians to have an abortion. Restrictions on Free speech even if we disagree is wrong. He was the dean of the Theology Department of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome (1994-1997). The guide will be updated with new stories up to Election Day, Nov. 8. 121 would cut the income tax rate from 4.55% to 4.4% benefitting Coloradans standard of living. Below you'll find a comprehensive non-partisan guide (with many links!) In the end, my friends in faith are also blessed with the same free will that I have. I believe the government has no legitimate right to define or to regulate marriage. Work is as much about personal dignity as it is about earning money. It would be difficult to create legislation against every sin. /* Must be below squarespace-headers */(function(){var e='ontouchstart'in window||navigator.msMaxTouchPoints;var t=document.documentElement;if(!e&&t){t.className=t.className.replace(/touch-styles/,'')}})(). Its too far into the gestation period. Although some words are painful and frustrating, religious and personal freedom is only achieved when we allow all people to speak freely without intimidation and censorship. They list who you can vote for and offer details on each candidate's experience . Colorado Catholics should vote for me because I support their values both in theory and in practice. Coloradans dont believe in the government policing our bodies or bedrooms. In 2008, Bishop Kevin Vann appointed him vicar general of the Diocese of Fort Worth and concurrently he served as pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Remember, in Colorado, you can register to vote and vote, in-person, all the way up until 7 p.m. on Election Day (that's Nov. 2). The administrative mis-management would never be allowed in a true business environment so yes, parents should not have to spent taxed money to make up the difference. I believe studies will show that social media may be worse for a childs wellbeing and self-esteem than graphic pornography. I would need to know more about this hypothetical bill to confidently answer the question. However, same sex marriage is the law in Colorado. This diversity is an asset and a blessing, and should not be suppressed by draconian immigration laws. Producers: Danika Worthington, Kevin Jeffers. Word spread through social media, inspiring pilgrimages to the . We must strive for energy independence and bro g back the blue collar jobs that come with energy production. I agree with preventing crime and trying to rehabilitate criminals; however, I believe the question becomes how and who pays for it. Immigrants must be here legally, otherwise they are subject to trafficking and exploitation in the underground economies. He also enjoys helping to provide ongoing formation events for the clergy of the diocese to care for the wellbeing of his brother priests. And I will uphold the constitution without reservations. I believe to truly respect the freedom of speech, one must respect the freedom of all speech. As an adopted child, I know and understand the gift of life I was given. As a lay pastor, a mother of a blended family, a female small business owner, an educator, and a policy analyst, I bring a unique, individual perspective to the table, one that represents average middle-class citizens of Colorado. Let people choose. As a legislator, I will actively consult with and seek the advice of the Catholic Conference. Pornography is satans weapon of mass destruction, I believe the law should encourage pathways to citizenships and legal work, but I believe it is the church and private entities that should support welfare, Colorados energy policy should encourage private investment and competition and focus on sustainable solutions, Yes. I will be done in two years as this is not a career choice; it is a civic duty I feel called to. We hope voters will use this guide to educate themselves on initiatives appearing on the ballot, as well as the powers that various elected officials have to protect and extend civil rights and civil liberties. I want to protect the nuclear family and return to safety in our communities and schools. Our state needs men of God to stand against the invasion of worldly evils praying on our children. Only 6% of voters in the U.S agree with 3rd trimester abortions. Latest News Voter Guides 2018 admin - June 16, 2016 0 Sanctity of Life: Human life must be protected at all stages from conception until natural death. There, she helped to hand over secret voting machine codes to another crazy Trump supporter and voting conspiracy theorist. As long as they are not causing physical harm or directly impacting others. Subsequently, he worked 14 years in the retail nursery industry as vice president or general manager for divisions of Sunbelt Nursery, Inc. in Fort Worth, Southern California, Phoenix and Atlanta. We're nonpartisan and therefore "501c3 compliant", so it's easy and safe for churches and other 501c3 organizations to share us with their members. It is the duty of each persons conscience to adhere to objective truth, which is reflected in the below values to guide your vote. Both go hand-in-hand. Charity ennobles the human spirit in myriad ways; welfare weakens and destroys mankind in each of those ways. Healthcare is a basic and non-negotiable human need, and should be protected as a right. California Secretary of State 916-657-2166 Email California Election Information. We achieve religious freedom as Roman Catholics by fully respecting the US Constitution and associated documents (e.g Decl. I believe that most Coloradans, and Americans want this country to honor God. This should be a private discussion between patient and Doctor, the Government has no business in this decision. Should Colorados criminal justice reform focus on both preventing crime and offering those who commit the crime an opportunity to rehabilitate and effectively return to society? BOX 957736. I cant believe that companies are allowed to sell these thing to our children. encourage people to enter the workforce. Patient centered care is absolutely crucial. The Legislature: Absolutely Not However, I believe that social issues need to be decided by the society or community(s) in which we live. Think, speak, work, and act also covers a wide range of possible experiences and activities. My Democrat competitor is the face of abortion in this state and arguably in this country. Join the Colorado Catholic Conference Network to learn more about our work and how you can do your part in shaping the moral character of our community through the political process. Voter guides and sample ballots can help you decide who you can vote for and what ballot measures will be up for vote at election time. He was incardinated as a priest of the Archdiocese of Denver in 2008. Learn More. But only when said legislation pertains to affordable and transparent care between provider and patient. It violates our constitutional rights. We are all standing up and fighting together.. Taxpayers do not want to subsidize abortions. Pornography should not be made available through public schools. This is sacred. Obamacare wasnt enough. Visit Diocese of Colorado Springs Website, WATCH: Colorado Catholic Conference Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health. I am about every American enjoying their Constitutional rights via freedom of speech, religion, and their overall pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We need measured legislators in office, people who will consider all sides of the issues and make policy decisions that take into account unintended consequences. Hierarchy of Values to Guide Voting as a Catholic: 1. We are also producing Voter Guides for the Colorado Primary Elections, which will be held on June 28, 2022. Children, by definition, are not able to make those choices without parents to help them weigh the costs. I was raised Catholic. I do not believe it is the governments responsibility to step in and use taxpayer money. I am a Christian and family man. He then spent one year as a Jesuit lay missionary volunteer at Red Cloud Indian School on the Native American Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Colorado ballots are being sent out to all registered voters. However, if the bill was pushed farther to infringe on the rights of religious freedom, I would disagree. October 18, 2022 This year, three amendments are being considered for ratification to the Colorado Constitution. Providing incentives to abortion providers is basically using our tax dollars to subsidize abortions. Our Declaration of Independence recognizes that all of humanity is endowed with the Rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, but does not ensure anyone has or is provided anything, regardless of immigration status. This sounds like government overreach and I am not for that, but there are and should be laws in place to keep certain unlawful pornographic material illegal to possess and distribute. It was founded in 1977 by James Dobson. Vote in every race! What is actually needed is to prevent legislation requiring the violation of conscience, instead of a specific governmental permission to adhere to it. these are personal issues between private citizens. Censorship and moral guidance is the job of churches, not governments. Our welfare system needs to be a hand up not a handout, Our immigration system is broken. As a business owner myself, I know that the heart of the business sector, SMALL business, knows how to solve problems, advances technology and creates wealth. These policy decisions are crushing our quality of life and literally killing our kids. Write by: Please print the Pro-Life Voter Guide and share with your family, friends, and neighbors. Colorado spends over $13B on repairing or replacing damage from crimes. While I personally disagree with the RHEA, the act is consistent with what the majority of Coloradans have voted for on citizen initiatives. Enough of this shifting public education funds to private schools who may not have their charges best interests in mind. I believe in fiscal responsibility first since the money belongs to the American taxpayer. I would want to know more about this hypothetical bill before I agreed to it. I believe in a Hand up not a Hand out. He was also serving as the Vicar General for the Diocese of Grand Island. I found Church Voter Guides when my pastor invited volunteers to set up a table at our church. This idea is already in practice across the nation, with very little success, recidivism rates are 80% or higher. I would support families in using their 529 savings to educate their children and their choice of which schools to attend. Opportunities for legal & productive work can only occur in areas where law is followed and crime is prevented. I believe in the sanctity of life at all stages. In 1999, he was invited by then Archbishop Charles Chaput to teach in the newly launched St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, and to serve as Associate Pastor of St. Therese Parish in Aurora. Biblical Voter offers voter guides and election tools to enable citizens to exercise their right and privilege to vote in accordance with Gods word and moral absolutes. As Senator, I will ensure these unelected political bullies are held to account with the highest degree of transparency. Your pro-life vote matters. As a reward, Peters now faces seven felony charges connected to the stunt. This is a totally barbaric act. My Faith Votes | COLORADO ( Pick a Different State) Pledge. The separation of Church and State is only a Constitutional concept in as much as the State is not to: promote an official state religion, make joining a specific religion a requirement for holding office, nor restrict the free exercise of any religion. While I am very concerned that pornography is too easily accessed, I also believe that if we allow the government to create legal or technical restrictions on pornography access, we will have given that same government the ability to restrict access to any content labeled dangerous. Instead, we should seek market-based solutions that incentivize ISPs providing ways to restrict content on a customer-by-customer basis. Election deniers who were unable to succeed at the polls last year have targeted the one political post that depends entirely on the most hard-core of Republican voters state party chair Feticide is a violation of Human Rights, not something to pursue as a growth industry. Certainly no one should be forced to perform procedures theyre opposed to, but neither should patients go into a medical situation expecting a certain type of care and finding out too late that they wont be accommodated. Pro-choice people have to deny all good common sense to reason that a child is not human in the womb. Agree, but it must encourage work, it must have a time limit, and greater protections to prevent abuse should be implemented., Meeting basic human needs, enabling work, and streamlining legal pathways to citizenship is important, while also recognizing and taking decisive action against the disastrous human cost of open border policies.. Plan. When we arent engaged, we leave the law and policy making to others who dont make the same faith-based decisions we would. to observe truth-in-advertising and libel laws. Welfare should provide a net to catch someone and help them stand up, but should not be a life long income system that promotes stagnation. When I was raised Roman Catholic, I was taught that Catholics follow their tenets, but never force them on others. I want criminals to be in jail whether they are drug addicts or not. I stand for my Father in Heaven and the mercy He has bestowed on our State. Reduce taxes so people will be able to support the church and non-profits. hts as afforded by the US Constitution. Green energy is not green, except in funneling cash primarily to China which, in accordance to the Paris Accords, burns as much dirty coal as it wants to produce our solar panels and windmills, which will likely never offset the power used in their production. Here are 3 things you should know: #1 The Guide - We have four voter guides for you this year: Right now, the environment is our greatest challenge. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/op-ed-legal-opinion- colorado-reproductive-health-, No. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Grand Island on June 3, 1994. Should the Colorado legislature pass policy that restricts pornography access? By removing all government involvement, I believe that we who believe in the God-given sanctity of human life will be better able to do our best to naturally reduce the number of abortions happening at any stage of pregnancy. ", "The government has the moral function to secure justice and peace in society. Samuel J. Aquila was born on September 24, 1950, in Burbank, California. In addition, we need to protect all individuals rights and freedoms, not just some peoples rights. This is not the business of the state, this is an individual choice. I believe victims should be protected first and foremost. I am pro-life, pro-family, and pro-freedom! Additionally, a minor child does not need a consent from a parent or guardian to have the abortion. There should always be options for patients to receive the care they believe is right for themselves, regardless of their insurance carrier or whos in-network. It should protect patients from egregious providers. Religious evangelism would be limited by the same laws. Criminals need to serve the sentences that they are given. Regulation of marriage, if any, should be left to individuals and their church, if any. Colorado Christian Voters Guide www.ColoradoVotersGuide.com Connecticut Christian Voters Guide www.ConnecticutVotersGuide.com Delaware Christian Voters Guide www.DelawareVotersGuide.com Florida Christian Voters Guide www.FloridaVotersGuides.com Georgia Christian Voters Guide www.GeorgiaVotersGuide.com Hawaii Christian Voters Guide I imagine that many catholics may choose not to vote for me on the grounds that my primary moral guidance is the constitution rather than the Bible and I will support that choice. Church Voter Guides, based in Colorado Springs, has produced a Voter Guide for the State Assemblies in Colorado specifically to provide information about each candidate to the Delegates. 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