Blame the Bishops
Catholic Cash for Commies by Michael Hichborn, President Lepanto Institute The Marxist Left made big gains in several political races around the country. And while pundits, commentators, and analysts dissect the situation to provide their own post-mortems on what happened and why, I have only one finger to point, and it is squarely at the Catholic bishops of the United States. I already know what those who would rush to the bishops’ defense will say: “What are they supposed to do? They can’t endorse candidates!” or “Some good bishops actually did the right thing and informed the laity about wicked measures being voted on, encouraging them to vote against them!” or “Our bishop called for prayer and fasting! Isn’t that what he’s supposed to do?” There may be truth in all of this, but it doesn’t reduce the culpability they bear for what happened one iota. Here’s why. Every bishop has two fundamental duties: To teach and to sanctify. That’s ...