User:SmokeyJoe/Primacy of conscience

http://www.catholicsforchoice.org/topics/abortion/documents/TruthaboutCatholicsandAbortion.pdf "We are part of the great majority who believe that the teaching on the primacy of conscience means that every individual must follow his or her own conscience—and respect the rights of others to do the same."

"Summary Church teachings, tradition and core Catholic tenets— including the primacy of conscience, the role of the faithful in defining legitimate laws and norms, and support for the separation of church and state— leave room for supporting a more liberal position on abortion.