Another Response to Dolan | National Catholic Reporter

Another Response to Dolan | National Catholic Reporter by MSW.  MGB: First of all, the fact that Dolan writes in Rupert Murdoch's WSJ is damning in and of itself. Next, the Church does not condemn communalism - it only condemns it when it is atheistic and does not work.  A look at any monestary shows the strength of the communal ideal.  Further, there is no difference between the so-called virtuous capitalism of the United States and the rackett in the third world.  Dolan misses the fact that it is the same capitalism - which sends jobs to the third world where workers are more easily abused - either by moving factories or setting up a supply chain.  Indeed, when capitalism does this, it invites the radicalization of workers.  If the local Church is in bed with the local capitalists, Marxism could be the result.  For my taste, I would prefer Liberation Theology.  As for the idea that personal virtue should control - no - it is a systemic problem.  The virtuous choice is to follow Francis, not undercut him in the Journal.  Sadly, Dolan is to young to retire and too stupid to send to the Curia.  I am sure that his liberal constituents are quite embarrassed.  Hopefully they will give money to Catholic Charities directly and bypass the Lenten Appeal.  Also, as far as virtuous choices, does the New York Archdiocese and its parishes pay a living wage - defining such a wage as adequate to support the family of the worker - with an increase to cover the cost of living when a new child is added?  If not, perhaps Dolan should excommunicate himself for economic participation in the decision ot use birth control and abortion.