People of conviction

"(Lectures about how) Roman Catholics must not 'impose their beliefs on society' or warnings about the need for 'the separation of church and state...' are two of the emptiest slogans in current American politics, intended to discourage serious debate. No one in mainstream American politics wants a theocracy. Nor does anyone doubt the importance of morality in public life. Therefore, we should recognize these slogans for what they are: frequently dishonest and ultimately dangerous sound bites....

"Democracy depends on people of conviction expressing their views, confidently and without embarrassment."

Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M.Cap, Archbishop of Denver
Op-Ed in New York Times (excerpt)
October 22, 2004