Word: dei
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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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...
...Opus Dei members, however, have a reputation for extreme conservatism. At Elmbrook, life is outwardly more restrained than life in a Harvard House. A recent Life article described Elmbrook's Columbia counterpart as "a tasteful commune for conservatives...
...local Opus Dei people seem to be apolitical," Fr. Richard B. Griffin, S.J. '51, the Catholic chaplain of Harvard, said last week. "Many of us in the Church increasingly think that participation in the broad area of polities is a basic part of the Christian commitment. I have the impression that they don't feel that...
Some observers interpret as conservatism Opus Dei's strong belief in individual freedom and responsibility...
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...