EXCERPT: …..Corapi states that the rejection of Pope Paul’s encyclical Humane Vitae “has everything to do with everything that you’re seeing now – the meltdown of Western Civilization.” He indicates that because of the resulting explosive spread of contraceptive use and it’s frequent failure, the backup method of abortion has itself ”become a form of contraception.” He adds, “Pope Paul VI warned about that.”
Regarding the failure of leadership by bishops and other Catholic leaders, Fr. Corapi, states, “I sympathize with anybody’s dilemma who is in authority - but I only sympathize with it to a point.” He explains, “If you don’t have a backbone, you can’t stand up straight. And if you can’t stand, you’re apt to fall for anything.”
As for what actions he sees are required in the current situation, Corapi offers, “I have great difficulty with anything less than forceful action at this point. Complacency is the kiss of death.”…..
SOURCE: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/oct/09100714.html
“Complacency Is the Kiss of Death”
Regarding the failure of leadership by bishops and other Catholic leaders, Fr. Corapi, states, “I sympathize with anybody’s dilemma who is in authority - but I only sympathize with it to a point.” He explains, “If you don’t have a backbone, you can’t stand up straight. And if you can’t stand, you’re apt to fall for anything.”
As for what actions he sees are required in the current situation, Corapi offers, “I have great difficulty with anything less than forceful action at this point. Complacency is the kiss of death.”…..
SOURCE: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/oct/09100714.html