Cardinal: Pro-choice supporters worshipping false idols
By BOB REEVES / Lincoln Journal Star
Saturday, Oct 20, 2007

People who support abortion, euthanasia and embryonic stem cell research are worshipping “modern-day false idols,” Cardinal Justin Rigali said in Lincoln Saturday.

“(They are) putting their faith in human ingenuity and technology,” rather than following God and moral principles, he told about 350 people attending the annual Nebraska pro-life convention.

Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia and chairman of the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops Committee for Pro-Life Activities, was keynote speaker at the convention, which focused on the theme, “Rebuilding the Culture of Life.”

In his address and an interview with news media, the cardinal spoke extensively about misleading claims of proponents of embryonic stem cell research. Those who want to eliminate restrictions on the research talk about its potential to save lives, he said.

“The truth is that embryonic stem cell research to date has not produced one cure. This is not faith, this is science.” the rest