WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 Politics & Catholics with Charles Chaput: Chapter 3 of 5 Archbishop Chaput describes the relationship between Jesus and Caesar, or between Catholics and the state: First, Jesus acknowledged his responsibilities to Caesar. Second, Jesus demoted Caesar, making clear that “God is God and Caesar is not.” Third, Jesus remained silent about what belongs to Caesar and what belongs to God, allowing for individual determinations on the duties of citizens. PERMALINK About Archbishop Charles Chaput Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has led the Roman Catholic diocese of Denver since 1997. He grew up in Kansas, became a Franciscan in 1965, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1970. He holds degrees from St. Fidelis College, Catholic University, and Capuchin College. Archbishop Chaput is the author most recently of Render unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life.

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