Dear Editor: I am replying to Rosemary Parker (Jan. 21) who was disappointed with Cardinal Dolan’s participation in Mr. Trump’s Inauguration.
We, as Catholic Christians, first and foremost, believe that Jesus came to save us all and that every person is redeemable.
Secondly, we believe in the power of prayer to change hearts and we are encouraged to pray for that outcome.
Neither Trump nor Clinton was a perfect candidate just as we are not perfect either. But Clinton was the candidate that stated that the Catholic Church is medieval and needs to reform.
One of the most important things that Catholics believe in is a baby’s right to life. Clinton believes in a women’s right to kill her baby right up to the time of birth. Would she have made a better president? I think not.
KAREN E. SMITH
Woodhaven
Dear Editor: It is honorable that Cardinal Dolan accepted the invitation to offer prayers at President Trump’s Inauguration. Since 1937, the United States Presidential Inauguration has included one or more prayers given by members of the clergy.
President Trump supports pro-life causes, school choice, infrastructure spending and national security which are embraced by the Catholic membership.
Cardinal Dolan’s presence at the Inauguration was a witness to the importance of the peaceful transfer of power.
President Trump’s vow to reduce taxes is a welcome relief to Catholics and all people of good will.
JOSEPH CAMPBELL
Manorhaven, L.I.
Dear Editor: It was nice to see and hear six religious leaders participate in Trump’s Inaugural ceremonies. This was more than any previous president.
I was happy and proud to see Cardinal Dolan among them. He, himself, said, “It’s not the person, it’s the office.”
He prays with all people. It’s our mission as disciples of Christ, isn’t it?
Letter writer Rosemary Parker (Jan. 21) claims that Trump represents so much of what we Catholics do not believe in. Yet Trump has ended taxpayer dollars to fund abortion overseas along with sterilization practices. The White House also had representatives at the March for Life. This is what we as Catholics do believe in.
HELEN LESNIK MISTAK
Elmhurst
Dear Editor: I believe Cardinal Dolan had every right to attend the Inauguration.
Cardinal Dolan represents what Pope Francis teaches, to be evangelists. Trump may not represent all that Catholics believe, on the contrary but we need to give President Trump a chance!
ANNETTE CAPPELLO
Middle Village
Dear Editor: It was Cardinal Dolan’s right to participate at the Inauguration. Donald Trump might have said things years and years ago, some were not even true.
Basically, he is a good man. He is honest (not like some other politicians), raised a good family, loves our country, is a successful business man, not to forget to mention, he is a Christian and supports the Pro-Life cause. These are reasons a lot of Catholics “DO” like him. Remember what our Lord said in the Bible, “Those without sin can cast the first stone.”
Be a little open-minded and give this man a chance. Don’t believe everything you hear.
HELEN MCNALLY
Ridgewood
Dear Editor: In regard to those who are critical of Cardinal Dolan’s participation in President Trump’s Inauguration, one wonders just what they would say about Jesus’ eating with tax collectors and sinners? (Mark 2:13-17)
Apparently, they might have sided with the Scribes and Pharisees and we know what Jesus’ answer was.
I applaud Cardinal Dolan for doing his ministry as a shepherd and priest. Saving souls is his task and that doesn’t mean saving only those with whom we like or agree.
BOB FALLON
Dyker Heights