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2019 CPA MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR THE JESUIT REVIEW OF FAITH AND CULTURE OCTOBER 14, 2019 HEALING TEETH, RESTORING LIVES Eve Tushnet p26 U.B.I. AND ITS CRITICS p18 ROBERT GEORGE: WE MUST NOT FEAR ISLAM p54 ENCOURAGING VOCATIONS AMID SCANDAL 1 | AMERICAMAGAZINE.ORG p34 OCTOBER 14, 2019 AMERICA | PB SAVE THE DATE The Lilly Fellows Program in the Humanities and the Arts, Sacred Heart University, Seton Hall University and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities present Catholic Intellectual Tradition Conference Challenges and Opportunities for the Catholic University in the 21st Century APRIL 16-18, 2020 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY 5151 PARK AVENUE, FAIRFIELD, CT KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., J.D., Boston College Paul Mariani, Poet and Professor Emeritus, Boston College Carolyn Woo, Ph.D., Purdue University Michael Higgins, Ph.D., Sacred Heart University Gerald. J. Beyer, Ph.D., Villanova University For additional information, including details on the call for papers, visit: www.sacredheart.edu/citconference 2 | AMERICAMAGAZINE.ORG OCTOBER 14, 2019 AMERICA | 3 Deja Vu For only the fourth time in the history that we cut through the complexities whether there is sufficient evidence of the Republic, the American people and ambiguities by a return to first to convict. What they do have to ask face the real possibility that the principles and indisputable facts. themselves is whether there is suffi- president of the United States will be The Presidency of the United cient evidence to justify, or even re- impeached and removed from office. States is a public trust, not a private quire, accusation. Like you, the editors of this review domain. Any person who holds that The function of the accusation is to are mulling over the many moral, office is under a solemn obligation to compel the President to defend himself. constitutional and political questions exercise its powers for the benefit of The question, then, before the House is impeachment entails. And also like the public in conformity with the Con- whether the evidence presently avail- many of you, we have been here before. stitution and the Bill of Rights. The able with respect to President Richard In the course of a century of pub- President is accountable to the public, M. Nixon’s involvement in Watergate lishing, America has editorialized not only for the wisdom of the policies and other scandals in his Administra- twice about a presidential impeach- he advocates at home and abroad, but tion exonerates the President or de- ment, in 1974 and again in 1999. In the for the morality of his Administration. mands further explanation and defense latter case, the editors believed that Even though elected by the people, the of his activities. To this question, it congressional censure was a more President has no irrevocable right to seems to us that there is only one rea- appropriate form of redress for Pres- the Presidency. He can be defeated at sonable answer: the evidence, and es- ident Clinton’s offenses, which, while the polls, or he can be impeached, con- pecially the evidence made available by serious, did not in the editors’ view victed and removed from office. the President himself, demands further meet the constitutional standard of A President can be defeated at the explanation and defense. “high crimes and misdemeanors.” polls for many reasons, but he may There is only one sure way to get In 1974, America’s editors reached lawfully be impeached only for trea- additional evidence: impeachment. a different conclusion in the case of son, bribery or other high crimes and Paradoxically, impeachment is also President Nixon, though they voiced misdemeanors. The impeachment the only sure way President Nixon can their collective opinion rather late in process consists of two very distinct clear himself. As long as matters are the game, less than a month before steps: accusation by the House of allowed to stand the way they are now, Mr. Nixon resigned his office. Perhaps Representatives and trial by the Sen- there can be no public consensus as to our forebears were being cautious. Im- ate. Although this process has certain the guilt or innocence of President Nix- peachment is a very grave matter and analogies in civil and criminal law, it on with regard to deliberate obstruc- caution is certainly warranted, as is an is a constitutionally unique process tion of justice or equally deliberate fail- appreciation for historical precedent. and must not be confused with civil or ure to execute the laws faithfully. For that reason, I took the time last criminal trials. Impeachment, by the What we have now is a public week to re-read America’s editorials deliberate choice of the framers of the consensus of suspicion…. It would be about both impeachments. The fol- Constitution, is a legislative, not a ju- a betrayal of the most fundamental lowing is an excerpt from our editorial dicial, function. In reaching their mo- American political ideals of morali- in the summer of 1974. Its clarity and mentous decisions, neither the House ty and justice for Congress to permit sober judgment are needed now more nor the Senate is under any obligation this consensus of suspicion to fester than ever. to act exactly like a court of law. without remedy. Impeachment has The function of the House is to become the only way to vindicate the Matt Malone S.J. accuse or not to accuse. The function national honor. Twitter: @americaeditor. of the Senate is to acquit or convict. ••• Clearly, the two functions are not the The Editors In such a situation, where so much same and should not be governed by July 27, 1974 is at stake for the moral and political the same rules. The members of the ideals of our country, it is essential House do not have to ask themselves 2 | AMERICAMAGAZINE.ORG OCTOBER 14, 2019 AMERICA | 3 THE ISSUE GIVE AND TAKE DISPATCHES FEATURES 6 12 18 YOUR TAKE A FINAL CURTAIN CALL FOR SECURITY FOR ALL How is the church accompanying THE ST. LOUIS JESUITS Can advocates for universal basic Latino Catholics? income win over a skeptical public? Infographic: America readers rate John W. Miller 8 their favorite hymns OUR TAKE 26 Guantánamo must close; Sosa: Pope Francis is a “responsible A SMILE TRANSFORMED fighting anti-Semitism, again son” of Vatican II Dentistry as a corporal work of mercy Eve Tushnet 10 GoodNews: A “green” church in SHORT TAKE Toronto teaches theology by design The New York Times provides a possible model for racial Sanctions against Brebeuf Jesuit reconciliation suspended Olga Segura 4 | AMERICAMAGAZINE.ORG AP Photo/Andrew Harnik AP Photo/Andrew Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire takes his seat before testifying on the handling of a whistleblower complaint before the House Intelligence Committee, Sept. 26. THE ISSUE Cover: iStock FAITH IN FOCUS IDEAS IN REVIEW THE WORD 34 38 50 UNANSWERED QUESTIONS AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL This passage is not so much about After the abuse scandal, how can Herman Melville at 200 prayer as about faith and patience I trust my son would be safe in Christopher Sandford seminary? Disciples who can see with Christ’s Colleen Duggan BOOKS eyes will find unlimited opportunities Beaten Down, Worked Up; From the to repair the world Underground Church to Freedom; A Michael Simone POEM Living Gospel; When Life Gives You Pears 42 LAST TAKE OR CULTURE Amy Schmitz Remembering Selena; “Ramy” 54 ROBERT GEORGE We must not fear Islam OCTOBER 14, 2019 VOL. 221 NO. 8 WHOLE NO. 5229 YOUR TAKE How is the church serving Latino Catholics? Every year, the United States marks Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Nearly 60 million U.S. Latinos can trace their heritage to countries throughout Latin America and Spain, and a majority of Catholics under 18 are Latino. Still, about one in four U.S. Latinos are former Catholics. With that in mind, America asked its readers how the church is already serving Latino Catholics and how it can do better. In what ways is the church helping Latinos Hence, it is important to look closely at how semi- live out their faith in this country? naries, houses of formation, universities, theologates and Over the past several years I’ve been moved by the way in pastoral institutes prepare the next generations of leaders which many Catholic Universities and Catholic-inspired to serve in a church that is culturally diverse and majori- nonprofit organizations are inspiring Latinx Catholics to ty Hispanic/Latino. Beyond multicultural communities, grow as disciples and lead in prophetic ways. In my city of more work needs to be done to prepare Catholics who are Chicago, I see this through the vibrant work with Latinx not Latino or Latin American to learn about the gifts and students at Dominican University’s Campus Ministry contributions of the Latino community in this country. department and at Loyola University of Chicago’s Stritch Once again, much of this responsibility will fall upon the School of Medicine, which has led the nation with enrolled shoulders of well-trained pastoral leaders with the appro- DACA medical students. priate intercultural competencies. The emergence of grassroots Latinx Catholic leaders Hosffman Ospino in our parishes and public life is of the utmost importance Boston, Mass. in our country at this moment and I see that happening in places such as El Paso, Tex. through Hope Border Institute. How can the church improve? In Chicago, I am deeply grateful to be involved with the Co- Out of 267 active bishops and archbishops, only 25 alition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, where we seek are Hispanic/Latino. That is only 9 percent of the U.S.