Last week, the Catholic Organization for Life and Family, otherwise known as COLF issued a letter addressed to all Catholics across Canada. This doesn't happen often, but on occasion, it's good to see that the Church hasn't stopped calling us to put our money where our mouths are.
At issue is Bill C-484, 'an Act to amend the Criminal Code (injuring or causing the death of an unborn child while committing an offense), otherwise known as the Unborn Victims of Crime Act. If passed, this Bill would recognize intentional assault on unborn infants as a separate offense from assault on their pregnant mothers.
This private member's Bill was introduced in the House of Commons by Swift Current (SK) MP Ken Epp (PC) and passed first reading on November 21, 2007. If it is to survive, it must go to second reading in the House of Commons at some date in the future and then to third and final reading before it becomes law.
In the meanwhile, it's open season for debate and influence of those who have a voice in the House of Commons and since all Members of Parliament are there representing the people of Canada, we can lobby our own local Members to speak for us on this matter.
- Letter to Canadian Catholics signed by Most Rev. Jean Gagnon, Bishop of Gaspé and Chairman of COLF
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Knights of Columbus jointly founded COLF. Its purpose is to promote respect for life, human dignity and the essential role of the family.
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This is so important!!! Abuse of any kind toward another human being, the unborn included, must never be tolerated. It is up to the rest of the faithful to provide support to ensure this never happens.
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