Word: schmitt
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However, members of Opus Dei may not hold political beliefs that contradict Catholic doctrine. "Atheistic communism is specifically condemned," Schmitt said, "and if socialism is understood as a denial of private property, then that would be wrong...
...Schmitt, however, said he thought that Catholic priests should stay out of polities. "Secular problems, as far as participation, should fall to laymen," he said. "Priests should stick to preaching doctrine...
Asked whether he could condemn a member of Opus Dei for being in Franco's Spanish cabinet, Schmitt said. "As long as the Church says it's all right for him to be in the cabinet, I think it's okay. I have no right to judge another man's actions. The only question I can ask is: Is he being loyal to his conscience...
...Opus Dei emphasizes what laymen can do," Schmitt said. "Ordinarily, a Catholic thinking of serving his fellow men would become a priest," he said. "Opus Dei encourages its members to pursue virtues outside the Church...
...Work is to give glory to God," Schmitt said. "It involves human virtue and establishes one's place in society...