Has the Pope lost his marbles?

Question

http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_73...

If my pharmacist ever denied an OTC drug such as plan B, because he or she had a moral obligation to deny it, stuff would hit the fan at Walgreen's! This is ridiculous, what do you think?

try this link http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/oct/07102902.html

Answer 1

Yeah, I could definitely call that insane. Voicing your opinion is alright, but trying to use it to restrict the rights of other people and interfere with their lives isn't just crossing the line, it's driving a couple thousand miles past it.

Answer 2

No.

Here are my comments (following a +) on the Oath of a Pharmacist in relation to providing abortifacients (drugs which destroy the fertilized egg):

I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of human suffering my primary concerns.
+ The welfare of humanity is mentioned first. Catholics and many other people think that abortion is detrimental to the welfare of humanity.
+ Catholics and many other people believe that the unborn are human and killing the unborn will add to human suffering of the unborn human and its family.

I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal drug therapy outcomes for the patients I serve.
+ The unborn human being is also a patient served.

I will keep abreast of developments and maintain professional competency in my profession of pharmacy.
+ Amen.

I will maintain the highest principles of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
+ Again morality and ethics are mentioned before legality. We are obliged in good moral and ethical conscience not to follow laws when they are contrary to the demands of the moral order, to the fundamental rights of persons or the teachings of the Gospel.

I will embrace and advocate change in the profession of pharmacy that improves patient care.
+ This includes fighting against immoral and unethical laws.

I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
+ Amen.

Catholic doctors are not forced to perform abortions or physician assisted suicides.

Catholic prison workers are not forced to execute prisoners.

Catholics are not forced to commit what they believe to be sinful acts in any other part of society.

Why are pharmicists being persecuted for their moral and ethical beliefs?

http://www.aacp.org/site/tertiary.asp?CID=290&DID=4339

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

I doubt very many people take this new pope very seriously anyway. Even the recent last dying pope was a mere shadow of his younger years. "JP2 we miss you." Maybe God should just resurrect John Paul 2 or would that be JP3?

Answer 4

I think it's ridiculous, alright. It's ridiculous of you to expect somebody to do something against his moral and religious convictions just for your convenience. Take your business elsewhere. Even pharmacists have civil rights.

Answer 5

I think it is absolutely ridiculous. It is entirely out of touch with reality. But, the Pope has the right to his feelings just like everyone else. What I object to is when anyone, Pope included, tries to interefere with my choices. Respect my views, and I'll respect yours.

Answer 6

W W D says it very well. Take your business elsewhere.
And try to speak with respect about the Holy Father... he is an elderly person. If you don't agree with his views, fine...thats your decision, but at least respect his age.

Answer 7

You can take "has" out of that question.

Answer 8

walgreens is not the catholic church.