Catholic Toolbox: Social Justice & Universal Healthcare Bill

The president's health care reform is one of the most significant issues facing our country in recent years.  In a time when so-called Catholic politicians have scoffed at Church teaching, what are we called to do?  In the following post, I will outline a straight forward guide for action.

First, we must understand that we have a spiritual responsibility to be politically active.  (See CCC #1915) Now, for most of us this simply means staying informed and voting with an appropriately formed conscience.  In fact, we are called as Men of God to uphold the "common good."  The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that the common good has two primary components: 1) respect for the human person and 2) the social well being of the group.
For a more a detailed account of what are responsibilities are as citizens see CCC 2238-2243  See below links for more information on this subject matter:

Bishop Vann's Letter to Congress

USCCB Main Page

USCCB - Health Care Reform

Catholics Respect Life Website