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This thread has been inspired by none other than Mats Wilander...
Watching "Game, Set and Mats" on Eurosport (for our friends over the pond it's Eurosports highlights show) and Mats made some "interesting" comments about JMDP's forehand...
"If he hit it properly he could hit it twice as hard, well twice is an exaggeration, but he could hit it much harder with proper technique. It's definitely not the technique you want in the modern game"
So this got me thinking, whilst JMDP's forehand may look a little different how does he fare in the 4 key positions; Preparation, Drive, Impact, Extension/Finish.
Looks good so far, shoulders turned, off arm up and across, racquet hand shoulder high, racquet head above wrist, shoulder turned beyond hip (separation angle).
Still looking good! Buttcap to the ball, elbow externally rotated for stability, hips opening to pull racquet through.
Still looking good! Elbow stability maintained, internally rotated and in front of the plane of the body, head poised, racquet head slightly below wrist. Liking this (especially as this is off a return!)
Pretty text book finish! Good balance, shoulder internal rotation complete, racquet wrapped across, elbow up and away from the body.
So, to summarise - either Mats is way off base or I am missing something!
*Note: This is off a return so I am not looking at footwork etc
Very timely and great post.
Yesterday, Cliffie said that DP gets extra power on the forehand because he uses a more open face compared to other players. I wanted to be the first to start a DP thread, but you beat me to it.
We want players with diverse styles - everyone playing high-percentage tennis gets boring. Tennis is not like an auto plant where you want everyone working predictably so that your car comes out reliable. There can be only one champion in a tournament, whatever style of tennis is played, and nothing is "on the line" for the viewers.
you mean mats the big mouth.... he's bit of a sensationalist, which is understandable sitting in that broadcasting booth.
Imo he seems to hit the Fh much like a server using the waiter position,
not leading with the edge enough.
His FH is a very good stroke.
it looks a little WTA style because it is not as spinny and he has a quite vertical racket compared to the very closed/pronated takeback that most ATP players use but this only shows how meaningless those details are for getting power.
What mats is referring too is probably that JMDP doesn't use as much hips and legs like other players. that is just natural for tall athletes. just compare randy johnson to tim lincecum. people say if randy would wind up like tim he would throw 115.
however that just doesn't work. tall guys use the kinetic chain too but they do rely more on their levers than a super quick hip turn (like agassi for example). they just cannot turn that quick but that doesn't mean their legs and hips don't generate a lot of energy.
It is just that their "engine" works more like a truck engine with a large gear (long arms) while short guys like lincecums engine works more like a fast spinning race engine.
He is more about flat and side spin, than top spin. Real men (tall and strong) can afford to do such things, while the short ones like Fed and Nadal have to rely on top spin.
OK, above was an exaggeration, no need to get worked up about it.
wow, just wow.
what happened to 'you can't argue with success'... anybody has the balls to criticize that FH, buy a hit with JM, and get blown off the court.
and yes, that includes Mats.
But note that he had to have wrist surgery. Again, as with Nadal, we don't know cause and effect, but it is a data point.
Ash, what do you mean "elbow internally rotated for stability" in your second picture? I have been video taping my forehand, and my elbow is what I bring back first and is up higher than DP, Fed, Joker, etc... I also think I take it back further than the plane of my body. Do you think that a high elbow which is pulled back further than the plane of the body adds to instability and inconsistency? All comments appreciated. Thanks
I agree with dominik, I think Mats is referring to Del Potro sort of "arming" the shot. But other tall players like Berdych do the same thing, so it seems to be natural for those of that height. Del Potro hits the forehand harder than ANYONE else in the game too, so its a bit of a ridiculous statement.
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^^^Julian - you refer to that website a lot - is it yours?
Note - in the image sequence above JMDP has a bent elbow structure as opposed to the straight arm shown in the blog.
claims of records.
Imo it's not ridiculous at all to think that Del Po could improve his Fh and clearly,
hitting the fastest Fh (if he has) is not anything like having the best overall
His Fh does meet the modern standards, but imo his style is not optimal, even
for a big guy and could possibly bigger with better margin as well.
just one persons thoughts...
anyone have a link to a good HD x ct Fh by Del po?
Hope that makes sense.
flying elbow like this guy?
It looks like he is arming the ball a little (as I said before mats was certainly talking about this and not the micro moves of the forearm and wrist that are the only thing discussed here:)) but this impression is likely caused by his height and long swing radius.
to hit a 100 mph FH you need to swing the racket close to 80 mph. you cannot do that just with the arm even if you are 6"6. DP is using some legs and hip/spine rotation or he would not swing as fast.
however at his long swing arc it just doesn't look very fast. berdych is similar. they both have very quiet swings (also because they hit quite flat and thus don't need so much extra RHS like nadal for example) but the ball really jumps off their rackets.
i always thought 'elbow' in is a SW or W thing... E or C grips, you have to lift elbow to close the racket face.
^^^Umm no. Brent's elbow is internally rotated, even though it's a higher ball.
you take the arm back and just like in the transition of an overhead throw the arm first externally rotates (elbow leads arm forearm lays back) which then reverses into internal rotation as the elbow slows down and the forearm whips through. the IR starts between frame 2 and 3 of your sequence and the ER before that is an important loading move.
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Climb the local Hill
Winter Hill is a landmark visible from many towns in Lancashire. There are 3 distinctive features of the hill: transmitter Mast, Rivington Pike and the Pigeon Tower.
Its a beautiful walk, but can be very steep in parts. Make sure you wear appropriate footwear and take warm clothing for when you get towards the top.
- Travel with Pets
- Hiking and Walking
- Mountain Climbing
Trencherfield Mill
Wigan's history of cotton spinning industry is evident by the acrhicture and museum of Trencherfield Mill. You can see by the date on its exterior that is was built in 1907 for William Woods and son. It closed in 1968 when it was still part of the large Courthaulds chain and then laid neglected for several years. Fortunatelty a heritage grant came to its rescue and since its restoration in September 2004 visitors can now see the huge mill steam engine - the world's largest, original working, mill steam engine - which powered thousands of cotton spinning machines over the five floors of this mill. Its all part of the Wighan Pier Experience attraction. Again this is closed on Fridays and Saturdays and I did notice that there is more to see than just the engine itself. There are audio-visual presentations on its history plus various demonstrations of cotton spinning and rope making as well a actual presentations of the engine in action.
Really good fun for the kids I imagine and popular with school parties.
Entrance fee is £3.95 or included with the Wigan Pier Experience Site Ticket.
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- Architecture
- Historical Travel
A theme park for people of ALL ages! My partner and I went on a cold rainy day (which turned hail/snow). The rides werent the most frightning Iv been on, and there were plenty of great rides for kids (which we enjoyed more than the "scarey" rides). And the animal farm was probably my favourite part! The goats were gorgeous, such tiny little goats bleeting and trying to eat my coat! and the rest of the animals, sheep, donkey etc!
The jousting was great too! Best ive seen. Everyone seemed to get into the spirit of the show, the atmosphere was great!
You can try get 2 for 1 vouchers on ebay. Makes your day out cheaper!
- School Holidays
- Family Travel
- Theme Park Trips
Haigh Hall
Haigh Hall is situated in 250 acres of park and woodland. The hall itself is now for use of buisness & leisure activites, unlike many of the usual heritage halls & houses around the UK.
But you will find it nice to take the family, there is minigolf, a miniture train, playground & giftshop.
- Family Travel
- Hiking and Walking
More to do than you'd think!
Visit the JJB stadium to watch Wigan Athletic or Wigan Warriors. Walk through the Plantations up to Haigh Hall Country Park. Visit one of the Flashes to see the birdlife - Scotsmans Flash in Poolstock and Pennington Flash in Leigh. Wigan Pier isn't worth visiting anymore since the Council closed most of it down to so called build a cultural quarter that proved to just be loads of flats.
Allsaints Parish Church
The church in Wigan town center is a fantastic building dating from the 1500's. It has been restored twice, once in about 1630 and again in 1847. Although closed while there is no service on, the architecture on the outside of the buildings, and the grounds round it, are beautiful.
- Historical Travel
- Religious Travel
- Architecture
Wigan Pier
Wigan Pier is not the sort of pier associated with those of a seaside resort. Indeed its inland by the Leeds to Liverpool Canal and was typical of the type of "pier" built alongside rivers and canals in the 18th and 19th centuries. Such piers marked the end of a wagon ways or railway line used to transport coal from the coal mine colleries. "Tipplers" tipped the coal into the canal boats for further transportation to factories and in the Lancashire area and to cities like Liverpool for export to Ireland and America. Wigan Pier was built in 1822 and transported 1,000 tons of coal from here each week. A section of the wagon way was raised on a gantry to cross the river when in use andduring wet weather it s was prone to flooding and hence the pier looked as if it was by the seaside in an industrial town! This coupled with its more illustrious neighbour of Blackpool with its 3 proper piers made it the butt of music hall jokes in those days.
- Historical Travel
- Museum Visits
More Heads
The heads and angles you can create through the machinery outside the mil meant plenty of photo opportunities - I think I got a bit carried away with them but they did fascinate me!
You may have seen Andy Hazell's work in other places - other of his exhibits include:
Planet Brussels - part of Brussels city of culture celebrations
Feather wall for the Yorkshire Dance Centre
Medical Gallery of the Science Museum
I shall certainly be on the look out for more of his work now on my travels.
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Museum Of Memories
The art designer for the exterior of the Museum of Memories here is Andy Hazell. Just have a good look at the outside space by the mill. The floor mosaics represent a hearth rug and over to the left are dominoes - an old traditional game, still played in Wigan. Centre stage is the mantlepiece and the three large heads above. Sections of Willow plate also protrude from the building - very strange!
Engine Displays
Ok so we couldn't get in to see this famous steam engine but there are some other exhibits outside - a shearing and punching machine and a stone breaker are on display along with information on how they worked. Various other machinery are on display in the grounds behind which lead to the canal towpath.
Also outside the mill is an interesting public art exhibit for the Robert Opies Museum of Memories that is also housed in the Mill Unfortunately the museum is currently closed whilst regeneration of this whole area is in progres for the next couple of years - planned to be finished in 2007.
Mantlepiece Memories
The concept of the art dseign on the Opies Museum of Memories is bases on the mantlepiece - the focal point of a home where traditionally favourite momentos and traeasured possessions are displayed. Each article on this matlepice displays a decade of memories in the twentieth century in this quirky musum of the eccentric collector Robert Opies:
1900s Toy Gramophone
1910s George Vth Coronation Mug
1920s Brownie Camera
1930s Doll
1940/50s Toy Soldier
1960s Robby the Robot - TV series "Lost in Space"
1970s TV
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- Arts and Culture
Hazel's Head's
It was the three large heads on the exterior facade of the Trencherfield Mill that especially caught my imagination.The art designer Andy Hazel is an expert in such tin automata and large scale public art.. I would have loved to see this in motion as apparently the heads open up like a form of packaging, representing the "unlocking of personal memories" triggered by the collective experience.
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- Museum Visits
Orwell Connection
Another Warehouse,was built in the 1860's by the railway comapnies who leased the canal back then. It now houses the pub Orwells - we enjoyed a coffee stop here btw.
The pub is named after George Orwell who wrote "The Road to Wigan Pier" in the 1930's. This warehouse was much bigger - more storage being needed with expansion of the service provided.
The brick warehouse which houses the Way We Were museum (see next tip) was built in the 1980's by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Company.
The pier was one of the last in operation - being demolished in 1929 for scrap metal - £34 pounds worth :-S
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Pier Warehouses
Various warehouses were built by the Pier - seen here is the Terminal warehouse - the first one to be built in 1770 - easily identifiable by the lettering Wigan Pier No. 1 on it and seen when crossing the bridge over the canal.. Here grain could be stored and boats could unload their cargo undercover and in shelter from that rain!
The second warehouse built (1790) now houses the Heritage and Interpretation Centre. The canopies were added later - again protection from rain as goods were hoisted up from the boats. The wooden walkways were a late addition of the 1980's.
The Way we Were
Today Wigan Pier is a popular tourist attraction housing a museum of the "Way we Were" - a history of Wigan's former industrial life and lifestyle. It features a resident theatre company to act out various scenes and apparently the victorian classroom where you can sit with your slates is quite popular. You think it would be open on a Saturday though wouldn't you...but no, opeing times are Mon - Thurs 10am - 5pm and Sun. 11am -5 pm and Fri - Sat it is closed...so we saved our money for another day....
Ticket prices seem a bit costly at £5.25 (£4.25 for local residents, nice that they gat a discount) but that also included the entrance fee to the Steam engine exhibit acrosss the canal at Trencherfield Mill - see later tip. If you don't want to see this then admission to just the Way we Were" is £3.95.
Discounts are also availbale for groups of 4 - just check a ther ticket shop which suits you best.
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Behind the Downfall at BlackBerry
A new book by two reporters from The Globe and Mail offers details about the emotional and business turmoil surrounding BlackBerry's near collapse.
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BlackBerry Reports $28 Million Profit in 4th Quarter
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A New Tool to Investigate Inside Tippers
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Todos contra Apple en el mercado de los smartphones
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In a comment regarding today's Senate marriage equality hearing in Sydney, posted on social media site, Twitter, Australian Christian Lobby chief of
staff, Lyle Shelton wrote,
"Alex Greenwich not at Senate Inquiry because today he is in Argentina getting 'married'. Coincidental or emotional leverage?"
Australian Marriage Equality campaign director, Rodney Croome, said,
"Like other couples, Alex and his fiance have decided to marry for personal reasons, and they have been planning their wedding for a year."
"Mr Shelton's comments show his lack of respect for the love and commitment in same-sex relationships and lower the tone of the marriage equality debate."
Mr Croome said Mr Shelton's comments reflect the Australian Christian Lobby's attempt to portray the movement for marriage equality as disingenuous.
"Many gay and lesbian Australians, including Alex and his fiance, wish to marry because they value marriage, not to make a point."
Mr Greenwich is the national convener of Australian Marriage Equality. He has won support for the issue across Australian society thanks to his respectful and upbeat advocacy.
The Senate inquiry received 75,000 submissions with 60% supporting reform. The hearing continues tomorrow in Melbourne.
For more information contact Rodney Croome on 0409 010 668.


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The Waverly Post 142 Shockers won a double header Saturday after blanking Hillsboro Post 129 in both contest.
The first game was seemingly over in the first inning as the Shockers put a ten spot on the board and won by a final of 10-0. Brady Johnson picked up the victory, his first of the young campaign. Johnson pitched five innings, allowing three hits while striking out seven batters.
Nathan Parks lead Waverly's offense as he went 2-for 2 with 2 RBIs. Waverly Post 142 coach Jonathan Teeters was pleased with his team's performance but realized his squad was lackadaisical after the ten-run first inning.
"We just jumped out on them right out of the gate," Teeters said. "We kind of got complacent but that's hard not to do after scoring 10 in the first. Brady threw a great game out there for us, he was in the zone."
In the second game, the script was written in a similar fashion. Seth Jenkins picked up the win after working four innings. The starting pitcher didn't allow a run on five hits while striking out three batters. Jenkins faced command problems at certain points as he walks three hitters but the starting pitcher was able to advert damage throughout the contest.
"Seth tossed a good game for us," Teeters said. "He's getting where he needs to be … "
The Shockers were able to score six runs in the second game thanks to Portsmouth's Sky Oliver who was 3-for-4 at the plate. Minford's Levi Jenkins also had a solid game going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
With the sweep, Waverly Post 142 improved it's record to 4-1 on the season and 3-1 in Region 5.
"Anytime you can sweep a double-header it's a good day," Teeters said.
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The mystery of giant sperm present in some living animal groups today has taken on a new dimension. In one group of micro-crustaceans new evidence shows the feature is at least 100 million years old.
Renate Matzke-Karasz, from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitt Munich (Germany), has led an international team of scientists, studying specimens from the London Natural History Museum's collections. Their research has revealed fossilised evidence for reproduction using giant sperm in a group of small aquatic crustaceans, called ostracods, dating back to 100 million years ago.
Matzke-Karasz said, 'In these microfossils, we detected organs that are required for transferring giant spermatozoa. Since modern ostracods still produce giant sperm and manoeuvre them with the same organs as 100 million years ago, it's safe to say this distinctive feature evolved only once in this group. It seems to be an evolutionarily successful reproduction strategy, even though it comes at an exceedingly high price for both genders, as a lot of energy is invested in producing and carrying such enormous sperm.'
The international team analysed Harbinia micropapillosa specimens from the Cretaceous Period that had remains of the soft body intact. These fossils had been collected, investigated and then donated to the Natural History Museum in 2000 by Robin Smith. Now at the Lake Biwa Museum, Japan, Smith is a member of the research team. Eight years later, the same specimens were analysed using synchrotron X-ray holotomography at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, through collaboration with Paul Tafforeau, a palaeontologist at the ESRF. This method is currently the most powerful and sensitive way to investigate in three dimensions and at a microscopic scale, the internal anatomy of exceptional fossils without damaging them. "Holotomography is a non-destructive imaging technique like computer tomography (CT), but we use powerful and coheren
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You couldn't find two sounds that are more different. But one band, Imagine Dragons, has channeled them both. The first single, "It's Time," starts with hand claps and mandolin, leading up to a sweeping, synth-swelling, modern rock chorus. The second single, "Radioactive," goes in a different direction, reverberating with steady dubstep-style thumping infused with melodic passages and urgent mass vocals. »Read Full Article
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Michael Harvey's crime thrillers reflect real-life worries
Michael Harvey's"The Innocence Game" (Knopf) draws its title from academic and legal projects that seek to exonerate people wrongly convicted of crimes.
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Festa launches first mobile app
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BelAir Cantina in Wauwatosa is open
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American Folklore Theatre casts magic spell
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Creative Home Satin Splendor 2.8 Qt. Whistle Tea Kettle
Creative Home Satin Splendor 2.8 Qt. Whistle Tea Kettle
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|Pattern: Solid
|Material: Stainless steel
|Base Material: Aluminum
|Hardware Finish: Black Handle and Whistle
|Number of Items Included: 1
|Rust Resistant: Yes
|Chip Resistant: Yes
|Mildew Resistant: Yes
|Warp Resistant: Yes
|Stain Resistant: Yes
|Electric Kettle: No
|Stovetop Kettle: Yes
|Interior Finish: Stainless Steel
|Includes Lid: Yes
|Capacity: 2.8 Quarts
|Oven Safe: No
|Dishwasher Safe: No
|Whistle: Yes
|Ergonomic Handle: Yes
|Heatproof Handle: Yes
|Heatproof Grip: Yes
|Handle Color: Black
|Spout Style: Lever
|Commercial Use: Yes
|Product Care: Wipe clean with a dry cloth
|Country of Manufacture: China
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|Additional Parts Required: No
|Product Warranty: Limited Lifetime
|FDA Compliant: Yes
|UL Listed: Yes
|cUL Listed: Yes
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I ordered this teapot in the green colour to go with my Lime Green accented kitchen and the colour is just perfect! The colour is bright and part of the metal (or so it seems).The instructions call for the water to be emptied after each use which I thought a bit much. I have however left water in the pot, even overnite I am afraid to admit, and the 'damage' was minimal. A few spots on the bottom interior which I have not been able to completely remove was the only sign that I had not followed the directions. Of course, part of the reason for the marks being minor is that I live in a area with soft water; hard water may have had a different reaction. Other than that, the kettle holds PLENTY of water for all my households needs. The water boils quick and even, no sputtering upon pouring out. And the whistle is clear and audible, although not one of the loudest whistling kettles I have ever heard. Over all I love it, despite its few little, minor, not so perfect points. Would have given 4.5 stars but the scale doesn't allow it and 4 stars seemed to low for a couple of minor points so I gave a 5 overall.
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I love the color and style of the Kettle. When I read the water had to be emptied out after using so the Kettle would not rust I was concerned. It is pretty in my kitchen, however I will not use. Wish I knew this before I purchased.
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I use it more as a decor item in my mostly black kitchen. I love the lime color. Has such a classy finish. Great pop of color! Haven''t used it yet, but I like looking at it.
Beautuiful tea kettle!
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Arrived in perfect condition and right on time. It looks exactly as it looks online. The color is beautiful and I am very happy that I sent away for it. I would recommend one interested to invest in one you won't go wrong.
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9/24/2012 (2 years ago)
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Authentic participation in the New Evangelization requires one's proper exercise of the right and duty to vote. But that cannot occur in the absence of careful, reasoned and informed moral discernment; nor can it occur if the hierarchy of evils is ignored when voting. The most relevant question is this: when I stand before Jesus Christ, will I be able to justify my voting choices, or will whatever I say merely be an attempt to rationalize them? The answer to that question makes all the difference.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
9/24/2012 (2 years ago)
Published in Politics & Policy
Keywords: Voting in November, November election, formed conscience, forming conscience, voting as an informed Catholic, teaching of the Church on voting, intrinsic evils, moral discernment, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Republican, Democrat, Social Just
GLADE PARK, CO (Catholic Online) -- The New Evangelization is essentially a process in which Christians, aided by the Holy Spirit, work to heal, elevate and perfect the culture in which they live as well as other communities in the world by proclaiming and promoting the content of the Gospel. While it is the work of every baptized Christian, it can only be accomplished in union with Christ, who is the life and the "light of men" (Jn 1:4), and in harmony with his divinely founded Catholic Church. Integral to participation in the New Evangelization, is properly exercising our right and duty to vote this November. In order to understand why this is so, let's briefly look into the nature and purpose of the New Evangelization, as well as how our responsibility to vote fits into our mission as children of God.
The goal of the New Evangelization is to foster a transformative encounter with the Person of Jesus Christ and the mysteries of his life, in order to bring about a widespread metanoia, a profound spiritual transformation producing a complete change of heart, which acts as a catalyst for positive change in cultures and societies. It is to bring the light and warmth of the Gospel to what was before plagued by darkness, displacing bad with good, error with truth. In participating in the New Evangelization, we join with our Lord who said, "Behold, I make all things new" (Rev. 21:5).
In order to re-create cultures and societies, it is necessary to infuse them with life-giving Catholic principles, all of which are firmly grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We can say this because, in every case, we come to know about Jesus Christ and his saving Gospel through the Church, not in isolation of her. Further, we can definitively understand ourselves only in light of the mystery of the Word made flesh (cf. Gaudium et Spes 22 § 1), who is himself the totality of God's revelation. However, we would not know of the meaning of the Word made flesh if it were not for the Church, who is Christ's Bride and a holy dwelling place for men, a city of truth in which we are privileged to hear the revealed Word of God transmitted in its fullness.
"Christians of the first centuries said, 'The world was created for the sake of the Church.' God created the world for the sake of communion with his divine life, a communion brought about by the 'convocation' of men in Christ, and this 'convocation' is the Church" (CCC 760). That is why St. Epiphanius was able to say, "The Church is the goal of all things."
Since the Church is an integral and inseparable component of the Father's salvific plan of love for all men, it follows that the teaching of the Church on faith and morals is essential to the work of healing, elevating and perfecting culture. One way of infusing the teaching of the Church into culture, is through properly exercising our voting rights and privileges. When we vote according to a process of careful moral discernment in accordance with Tradition, Scripture, the teaching of the Church, and in harmony with a properly formed conscience, we then become positively and authentically engaged in transforming culture.
What's At Stake
Perhaps more so today than ever before, American society is indeed in need of healing. We only need look at those terrifying intrinsic evils such as abortion to realize that, as a nation, we have become an accomplice in "unspeakable evil," as Blessed John Paul II referred to the abomination of the legalized, intentional killing of unborn children. And, of course, there are other grave moral issues confronting our nation which include: the dismantling of the institution of marriage through the "marriage equivalency" movement and the push for homosexual unions; the blatant attack on freedom of religion and freedom of conscience; and the attempt to fine the Catholic Church into oblivion as a consequence of her non-compliance with the HHS contraceptive, sterilization, and abortion inducing drug mandate.
To a large degree, these moral evils and others are being perpetuated through the continued election or reelection of political candidates who adhere to intrinsic evils, reject the divine law and the natural moral law, and otherwise display a seriously disordered moral character. In order to set this nation on the path of healing, sending a clear message to all political candidates is a New Evangelization imperative. Political candidates and incumbents running for reelection who adhere to gravely immoral personal philosophies, reject the natural moral law and willfully cooperate with intrinsic evils must not be tolerated.
This message, however, so crucial to the future spiritual and physical health of our children and our nation, one which is in reality grounded in charity, will not solidify in an atmosphere of careless or indifferent voting. It is vital for Catholics and other Christians to be carefully taught what their voting responsibility entails, including the importance of voting from an informed moral perspective and in accordance with a properly formed conscience. If this does not take place, the problems we are experiencing will not only continue, they will amplify.
Irresponsible voting manifests itself in various ways. These include: a failure to make the distinction between intrinsic evils (e.g., abortion, embryonic stem-cell experimentation, euthanasia, etc.) which can never be supported, and those social and economic policies which fall under the realm of prudential judgment (e.g., tax rates, entitlement programs, debt reduction, the implementation of just immigration policies, etc.); a stubborn adherence to partisan politics which leaves no room for evaluating a particular candidate on his or her personal philosophies on such grave issues as the human person's inviolable right to life; support for a political candidate which is based merely on how "good" he or she looked or sounded during a debate speech; voting strictly in accord with a narrow "economic mindset" that relegates all other matters below financial health; and voting from an individualistic "what's good for me" perspective that ignores the common good collectively, to name a few.
All of the above fail to utilize a process of proper moral discernment when voting. That, indeed, is precisely the problem with America today. That is, Americans have fallen for a false freedom which is detached from the moral law. Stuffed wallets and individualistic ambitions are idolized while grave moral evils are condoned. If this disastrous situation remains unaddressed, our nation will continue to deteriorate. "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain" (Psalm 127).
The Hierarchy of Evils Must Not Be Ignored
The tendency to fail to make the proper distinctions between different kinds of moral issues is the most serious of all voting errors. The U.S. bishops warn against a "moral equivalence that makes no ethical distinctions between different kinds of issues involving human life and dignity. The direct and intentional destruction of innocent human life from the moment of conception until natural death is always wrong and is not just one issue among many. It must always be opposed" (FC 28). There is a hierarchy of evils among moral issues, and intrinsic evils, such as legalized abortion and euthanasia, are the very worst of them. They must not be ignored.
In a recent interview with National Catholic Reporter (NCR) journalist John L. Allen Jr., Archbishop Charles Chaput gave a series of forthright and laudable responses to some pointed questions. Of particular relevance, is Allen's question about Catholic voting practices. He asked the Archbishop, "Do you believe a Catholic in good faith can vote for Obama?"
Archbishop Chaput responded: "I can only speak in terms of my own personal views. I certainly can't vote for somebody who's either pro-choice or pro-abortion.
"I'm not a Republican and I'm not a Democrat. I'm registered as an independent, because I don't think the Church should be identified with one party or another. As an individual and voter I have deep personal concerns about any party that supports changing the definition of marriage, supports abortion in all circumstances, wants to restrict the traditional understanding of religious freedom. Those kinds of issues cause me a great deal of uneasiness."
It is important to note that, while he spoke from a personal position, Archbishop Chaput does not make those types of decisions or statements in isolation of a careful process of moral discernment which takes into consideration the Gospel, the divine law, the natural moral law, and the teachings of the Catholic Church whose Divine Founder is Jesus Christ. The Archbishop's vision on these matters is penetratingly clear precisely because it is based on God's revealed truth which is transmitted through the Church.
That American culture can be healed, elevated and perfected while anti-life political candidates who support absolutely the intrinsic evil of legalized abortion are elected into public office is absurd.
"There are some things we must never do," wrote the U.S. bishops, "as individuals or as a society, because they are always incompatible with love of God and neighbor. Such actions are so deeply flawed that they are always opposed to the authentic good of persons. These are called 'intrinsically evil' actions. They must always be rejected and opposed and must never be supported or condoned. A prime example is the intentional taking of innocent human life, as in abortion and euthanasia" (FC 22).
Blessed John Paul II wrote that "abortion and euthanasia have become preeminent threats to human dignity because they directly attack life itself, the most fundamental human good and the condition for all others" (Living the Gospel of Life 5 [qtd. in Faithful Citizenship]).
It is difficult to imagine how the health of our nation can be improved in any way by placing political officials who support the intentional killing of unborn children and other intrinsic evils into positions of authority and power over others. To do so is not to heal, elevate and perfect, but rather to wound, dismantle, and destroy.
Nevertheless, some will here object. It is said that voting is complex, messy, with all kinds of social justice issues to be considered, so it is incorrect to give too much attention to intrinsic evils. Those who refuse to vote for anti-life politicians are infected by tunnel-vision, they say. Often cited is the following quote from the Doctrinal Note on Some Questions Regarding the Participation of Catholics in Political Life: "The Christian faith is an integral unity, and thus it is incoherent to isolate some particular element to the detriment of the whole of Catholic doctrine. A political commitment to a single isolated aspect of the Church's social doctrine does not exhaust one's responsibility towards the common good" (4).
However, the above quote must not be read in isolation of what comes before it: "It must be noted also that a well-formed Christian conscience does not permit one to vote for a political program or an individual law which contradicts the fundamental contents of faith and morals" (ibid.). Politicians who adhere to intrinsic evils also, more often than not, support them and advance them, turning them into political programs and agendas.
A vote for anti-life politicians has the effect of perpetuating intrinsic evils through the ongoing de-formation of society. While it is true that a "political commitment to a single isolated aspect of the Church's social doctrine does not exhaust one's responsibility towards the common good," it must also be remembered that our responsibility toward the common good requires that we oppose with "maximum determination" those intrinsic evils which attack the right to human life:
In Christifideles Laici Blessed John Paul II wrote: "Above all, the common outcry, which is justly made on behalf of human rights -- for example, the right to health, to home, to work, to family, to culture -- is false and illusory if the right to life, the most basic and fundamental right and the condition for all other personal rights, is not defended with maximum determination" (38).
Authentic participation in the New Evangelization requires one's proper exercise of the right and duty to vote. But that cannot occur in the absence of careful, reasoned and informed moral discernment; nor can it occur if the hierarchy of evils is ignored and moral distinctions are rejected. For Catholics, living as a citizen of an earthly nation cannot be separated from living in the household of God, as a son or daughter of the Father, as if our Faith can be compartmentalized or put aside one moment and embraced the next. Nor can our Christian faith be set aside in the voting booth with indifference to Christ and his Church.
The most relevant question is this: when I stand before Jesus Christ, will I be able to justify my voting choices, or will whatever I say merely be an attempt to rationalize them? The answer to that question makes all the difference.
F. K. Bartels is a Catholic writer who knows his Catholic Faith is one of the greatest gifts a man could ever receive. He is a contributing writer for Catholic Online. Visit him also at joyintruth.com
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