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Our Lady of Guadalupe and John McCain
Senator John McCain paid his respects to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Few days ago, Senator John McCain made a visit to Mexico city, where he had the opportunity to paid his respects to Our Lady of Guadalupe, declared by Pope Pius XII as “Queen of Mexico and Empress of the Americas”. McCain’s kind gesture, although he is a baptist, shows us his humble attitude towards the divine protection of Virgin Mary and consequently, his shameless awareness of the value of religious convictions within public sphere.
Liberal media and their supporters, which defend a secularist model for modern societies: where God is no longer an “issue”, have regarded this visit as an electoral action to ensure hispanic vote. However, despite of its political influence on catholic voters, the fact that an American politician (presumptive Republican nominee up to this day) openly appreciates catholic hispanic traditions, give us a hint about a man that understands the plural christian face of America. If we take a look to McCain’s proposals we might find that their are compatible with the Catholic social teaching.
Upon the basis of human dignity, solidarity and subsidarity, McCain’s proposals and attitudes show a natural appeal for catholic voters, specially his commitment with regard to the culture of life (supported by a pro-life record in the Senate), the sanctity of marriage (supporting California marriage amendment) and a comprehensive immigration reform (preceded by a secure border). Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that his action give all the hispanic community a new hope for a true understanding between both peoples based upon common good and christian compromise.
In the sixties, John F. Kennedy delivered a speech where he disavowed the influence of his catholic faith on his political agenda. Those were the days, back when to be catholic represented suspicion for the mainstream protestant culture of America. Nowadays, we, as catholics, should be pleased that a Republican politician is not afraid to show his support for the catholic culture and its values. Times have changed in America for common good.
