What is Catholic Answers goal in writing and distributing its Voters Guide?
Akin: The purpose is to educate Catholics on Church teaching regarding their moral obligations when involved in the political process, an educational goal that has been neglected for far too long, leaving Catholics vulnerable to manipulation regarding what their faith requires. IgnatiusInsight.com: How do you respond to the charge that Catholic Answers’ Voter Guide is partisan? Akin: The Voter’s Guide endorses no party or candidate. In fact, it explicitly makes the point that one must not just vote based on party affiliation but must consider the Church’s teachings regarding vital moral issues. By definition, it can’t be partisan if it’s telling people not to vote based on party. IgnatiusInsight.com: Thus far, how has the Catholic response been to the Voter’s Guide? Akin: The response has been overwhelmingly positive. Since we first introduced the Voter’s Guide earlier this year, we have sold over two million copies, with approximately a hundred and fifty thousand moving each week now.
