text: Pastoral theology 101 - thank you  
  
  Now, MSW, allow to para-phrase and adopt this approach to another pastoral theological issue - abortion.
  a) Coccopalmiero - "......repeated affirmation of the firm resolve to remain faithful to the Church's teaching on abortion and the family...."
  b) Francis -  "The Church possesses a solid body of reflection concerning mitigating factors and situations. Hence it can no longer simply be said that all those facing an abortion situation are living in a state of mortal sin and are deprived of sanctifying grace." 
  
  MSW - suggest that the failure of too many of the so-called catholic pro-birth groups is that they adopt a black and white, either or, good evil approach.  They fail to address basic human dignity; to start with the folks involved; impact on families, etc.  
  
  To add:  ".."respect the ontology of the person" which entails those parts of our personhood we share as human beings in common with each other, and those parts which are unique..."