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Welcome to Thursday. Is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith returning
to its practice of controlling theological debate? A new documentary looks at the
continuing history of voter suppression. The first presidential debate happened
and climate change was one of the topics.
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Fidelity oaths spark fear of return to theological silencing [[link removed]]
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Several theologians are concerned about how the Vatican's doctrinal office has handled
the case of Redemptorist Fr. Tony Flannery, saying the decision to issue fidelity
oaths to the priest over his support for women's ordination appears out of line
with Pope Francis' calls for open dialogue.
They also wonder if Flannery's treatment might signal that the powerful Congregation
for the Doctrine of the Faith is returning to its practice of tightly controlling
the bounds of theological debate, which in previous decades led to the silencing
of theologians and priests around the world.
The Vatican congregation became particularly known for cracking down on the work
of theologians during the papacy of John Paul II, when it was led for 24 years
by German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI.
During Ratzinger's tenure, the congregation contacted many theologians to make inquiries
about the legitimacy of their work. Many cases attracted global attention - such
as those of Sri Lankan Oblate Fr. Tissa Balasuriya, Belgian Jesuit Fr. Jacques
Dupuis and U.S. Jesuit Fr. Roger Haight - but it remains unknown just how many such
cases existed.
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More background:

* The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith tells Redemptorist Fr. Tony Flannery
to sign fidelity oaths [[link removed]]
to Catholic teachings, or remain suspended.
* The head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith defended his office's
request [[link removed]]
that Redemptorist Fr. Tony Flannery sign four strict oaths of fidelity to Catholic
teachings, saying the move, while "very unpleasant," was part of their duty as the
global church's orthodoxy watchdogs.
* Pope Benedict XVI might have wanted to fade into a quiet retirement of books and
music, but Catholics with long memories remember when Joseph Ratzinger was in charge
of upholding orthodoxy [[link removed]].
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Voting rights at the forefront in 'All In: The Fight for Democracy' [[link removed]]
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The most frightening film of 2020, according to NCR film reviewer Pauline Sr. Rose
Pacatte, is Amazon's "All In: The Fight for Democracy [[link removed]]."
In this documentary, Stacey Abrams, 2018 Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia,
guides viewers through the shameful history of voter suppression in the United States,
while also revealing ongoing voter suppression for African Americans primarily,
but also for Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans, the poor and college
students.
The film looks at new efforts emerging in several states, including Kansas and Wisconsin,
to suppress voting, making the case that it's easier to win an election when fewer
people vote.
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More headlines

* ICYMI: Debate No. 1 goes to former Vice President Joe Biden, as even moderator
Chris Wallace was exasperated by President Donald Trump's constant interruptions,
says NCR political columnist Michael Sean Winters [[link removed]].
And climate change made a surprise appearance at the presidential debate for the
first time since 2008, though it was not on the list of questions initially planned
[[link removed]].
* At Global Sisters Report [[link removed]],
religious in Kenya are among those trying to find a solution to rising cases of
teen pregnancies, as some men use the COVID-19 lockdown to lure girls into sex in
exchange for money to meet basic needs that schools would have provided.
* For those who care about the minds and hearts of Trump backers or look to change
their votes, there are likely larger, more pervasive issues of wounded self-respect
in the shadows, writes NCR columnist Ken Briggs [[link removed]].
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Final thoughts
Saying they could not stay silent, the Nuns on the Bus began their virtual tour
of the country last week [[link removed]]
talking about the need for a government that serves everyone. You can follow along
with Global Sisters Report writers and nuns [[link removed]]
on the bus. And catch up with all of GSR's Nuns on the Bus coverage here [[link removed]].
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Until Friday,
Stephanie Yeagle
NCR Production/Online Editor
[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Twitter: @ncrSLY [[link removed]]
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