Primacy of conscience.Throughout my years in parochial school parochial school (pərō`kēəl), school supported by a religious body. In the United States such schools are maintained by a number of religious groups, including Lutherans, Seventh-day Adventists, Orthodox Jews, Muslims, and and religious-education classes, the teachings of the Catholic Church were emphasized and not to be questioned. The church's Church’s is an English footwear manufacturer founded in 1873 by three brothers. Over time, the little family business grew into a corporation currently employing nearly 700 people. views were especially stressed in the areas of the use of birth control and sex. Recently, however, as a student at the College of St. Benedict, I have learned about the primacy pri·ma·cy n. pl. pri·ma·cies 1. The state of being first or foremost. 2. Ecclesiastical The office, rank, or province of primate. of conscience, and how this is an important aspect of the Catholic faith. In "A Doctor's Dilemma" (September September: see month. 23), Lynn-Beth Satterly stresses this idea, and she focuses on how she uses her own judgment and not the judgment of the church in her job as a family practice doctor. Her points are extremely important; the basic idea of the primacy of conscience needs to be stressed more often in the teachings of the faith. ELISSA LIEBERG St. Joseph, Minn. |
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