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Bishop to Pawn

from Save California by NVS

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Roman Catholic scare tactics, indecision, God, here we go again
The bureaucracy of Christ compels you to vote like a model constituent

“Forming consciences for faithful citizenship”
Doctrinaire politics

Catholic answers “non-negotiable” even if you don’t believe in God
No right to marry whom we love with equal recognition under law
No right to die when suffering, no women’s right to their own bodies undeterred by the prerogatives of men
Our desires, lives, and bodies must be legislated by the Vatican

“Forming consciences for faithful citizenship”
Undermining democracy since 1976
Coercion through a patriarchal one-sided dogma passed on as “debate”
Bishop to pawn
A familiar pastime
But what’s our present state?

Undemocratically appointed group of abstinent, imperialistic men
White cloak, white hair, and white skin define the “common good” for everyone

Forming consequences of faith-based citizenship
Undermining democracy since 1776
Coercion through a patriarchal one-sided dogma passed on as “debate”
Bishop to pawn
The diocese gets a tax break…checkmate
What’s our present state?

What’s our present state? (x4)

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from Save California, released April 20, 2011

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Started in 1999, NVS is a high-energy band from San Jose, CA blending various influences to create music and lyrics encouraging thought and feeling while embodying the best aspects of late '80s/early '90s alternative rock.

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