Criticism
Numerous conservative Catholic commentators have criticized the National Catholic Reporter for its leaning to the left and advocating positions contrary to Church doctrines. NCR has at times denied Church teachings on homosexual acts and marriage, ordination of women, stem cell research, and Catholic-identifying politicians who support abortion.
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Famous quotes containing the word criticism:
“Parents sometimes feel that if they don’t criticize their child, their child will never learn. Criticism doesn’t make people want to change; it makes them defensive.”
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