Radical Marxist Priest Ernesto Cardenal to Speak at Xavier U: Catholic Students Ask Why |
| By William Stover |
| April 14, 2011 |
 |
|
An older Che Guevara? |
The presentation is annouced here.
Besides his dissident theological opinions, Father Cardenal also worked closely with the avowedly Marxist and patently anti-Catholic Sandinista revolutionary movement in Nicaragua. His exploits, including the founding of a revolutionary commune, which was later converted into a communist guerilla force,1 garnered the attention of the Sandinista leadership. After the successful revolution, he was appointed to the position of Minister of Culture in the newly-formed Sandinista regime.
The question remains: Why is this man being invited to a Catholic university? What possible reason could there be?
Both Socialist & Catholic?
Impossible.
According to Xavier University, “his (Father Cardenal’s) involvement with the Sandinista movement in his home country have informed his writing and political activism.” Perhaps this is so, but the question arises: of what have they informed him? Clearly not of sound Catholic doctrine, since he has remained a staunch advocate of Socialism, which, according to Pope Pius XI, can never be reconciled with true Catholicism.2 Furthermore, Liberation Theology, which Fr. Cardenal embraces, has been repeatedly censured both by the Holy See,3 and also by then-Cardinal Ratzinger,4now Pope Benedict XVI.
Why then is this Socialist poet being heralded at a Catholic university? Xavier University would do well to recall the words of Pope Leo XIII: “The harvest of misery is before our eyes, and the dreadful projects of the most disastrous national upheavals are threatening us from the growing power of the socialistic movement.”5 Xavier University must decide between Catholicism or Socialism, for “no one can be at the same time a good Catholic and a true socialist.”6
Register your peaceful protest today. Contact:
Xavier University
Fr. Michael J. Graham, S.J., President
3800 Victory Parkway
Mail Location: 4511
Cincinnati, OH 45207
Phone: (513) 745-3502
Email: graham@xavier.edu
Related:
- What the Popes Really Say About Socialism
- 12 Hard-Hitting Facts About Socialist Ideology
- 7 Shocking Ways Socialism Harms America
- Socialism in Pajamas
Footnotes
1. Manzar Foroohar - The Catholic Church and social change in Nicaragua (1989) p. 170 [back]2. Encyclical Quadragesimo Anno, May 15, 1931, n. 120 [back]
3. Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, "Instruction on certain aspects of the 'Theology of Liberation'",(September 13, 1984) and "Instruction on Christian Freedom and Liberation" (April 17, 1986) [back]
4.
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, "Liberation Theology: Preliminary Notes" [back]
5. Encyclical Graves de Communi Re, January 18, 1901, n. 21 [back]
6. Encyclical Quadragesimo Anno, May 15, 1931, n. 120 [back]
Comments
Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.
Editor -- Everyone is in favor of helping the poor. However, Socialism is a lie. In fact, wherever is was/is implemented, it only brings more poverty and misery. The underpinning ideology of Socialism is atheistic Communism, which destroys society to the core.
Remember, "In the end Her Immaculate Heart WILL Triumph" -- FATIMA.
Fr. Graham bears a grave responsibility in this case.
Peter S.
Peter S.
First of all, let us not forget that Darwin taught "natural selection" as the principle of all life. While practically all his disciples nowadays reject the notion of "social" Darwinism, the fact remains that none of them has been able to produce a genuine philosophical reason for doing so. In other words, we have this principle that has (allegedly) governed all life in this world from the earliest protoplasmoid brew, through thousands of increments and finally to man's emergence as a species--how then does it *lose* all its significance as a governing force?
The Darwinists have not attempted to address this point--perhaps because it hasn't been raised?
To #3 - A. M.- TOTAL AGREEMENT! Put the money elsewhere!
To #7 - L. V.- Thanks for reminding the short memory of the public!! The image of Pope JPII shaking his finger in righteous anger to this man is an image I have never forgotten. It is not surprising Catholics in the U.S. forget so much. Just think if the Catholic majority re-elects the President in 2012, they're memory can't remember 2 years. He has bankrupt the U.S. & has done more for more baby killing than any predecessor! Those who voted for him have committed a MORTAL SIN by aiding in killing innocent life. Only Catholics can stop Socialism - recall history in the U.S. 150 years ago!!! We must do our homework before voting again!! God bless you, and Lord have Mercy on this man!
talking about other beliefs does not make you communist.....dont be so ignorant
stop mocking america you nazi....forcing your religion is against american belief....
Are you sure he is an impostor to be priest?
I hate communist, socialist, and false religions out there.
God bless USA.
Jesus was a revolutionary. And it's time that people who really believe in him start standing up for the poor, hungry, middle class, etc.
I question when people simply throw out the word socialism, marxism, and communism as an arguing point of demonization. It actually gives a very useful analysis of society. This in no way justifies the brutality that has occurred in communist regimes. Free market global capitalism is destroying the planet so in this time of need I think it's useful to have an open mind towards other ways of thinking.
RSS feed for comments to this post