Changing the meaning of Catholic

Anthony Stevens-Arroyo, who writes for the On Faith blog of the Washington Post, recently argued that Michael Moore should be considered as "Catholic of the Year."

Should Michael Moore be named "Catholic of the Year"? Some people love his films and some hate them: but his newest film, "Capitalism: A Love Story," provokes such passion on either side that -- on that count alone -- it becomes a tribute to his skill as filmmaker. Avoiding a film review here, let me offer reasons for considering "Capitalism" a special kind of Catholic achievement.

I haven't seen the film. The only Michael Moore film I've seen was "Fahrenheit 9/11", which I liked.

However, it seems to me that to be "Catholic of the Year," to be upheld as a role model, one should be in full communion with the Church - not a cafeteria Catholic. And Moore is indeed, a Cafeteria Catholic:

• Moore supports the "right" to abortion, calling Roe v. Wade "a great victory."
• Moore denies that birth control is a sin and believes women should be priests.
• Moore also seems to support gay marriage.

"You cannot be Catholic and pro-choice!"as Fr. Corapi likes to say.

A better nominee would be Mary Ann Glendon, who refused the Notre Dame Laetare Medal because Notre Dame refused to act like a Catholic university.