Chesterton

Of Lorenzo Fontana, Minister of the Family, 4/06/2018
The head of the Family writes to Il Tempo: “I fight against the fury of relativistic ideology”
Dear director,
I thank you, The weather, Your editorial team and all those who have expressed support for me in the days in which a strong attack attempt is underway not only against me, but against the values ​​in which the silent and calm majority of the country is reflected. What we have seen is bitterly reminiscent of Gilbert Keith Chesterton's predictions: «Swords will be drawn to show that the leaves are green in summer», a prophecy that no longer seems so remote. And that's what happened. We stated things we thought were normal, almost taken for granted: that a country needs to have children to grow, that mom is called mom (and not a parent 1), that dad is called dad (and not a parent 2). We said that the last and only ones who must have a say on education, raising and caring for children are really mum and dad, sacrosanct principle of freedom. The reaction – of certain environments that make relativism their flag – it was very violent. A fierce barrage of insults began, offenses, even personal ones, threats (which will be brought to the attention of the competent offices). Social media has amplified the scope of this action, conducted by some on the table. We live in strange times. The fury of a certain relativistic ideology goes beyond the boundaries of reality, even going so far as to question some clear evidence, which are fully reflected in our Constitution. «The Republic recognizes the rights of the family as a natural society founded on marriage», reads the article 29, which will be the principle of action as a minister.
That said: the revolt of the elite does not scare us and we are not scared of facing the dictatorship of single thought. Let's move on, with great motivation, we have many projects to implement. We do it with the many who – like you – they showed us their solidarity. You have been and are numerous and a heartfelt thank you goes to all of you. History comforts us. «They will call you papists, retrogradi, intransigent, clerical: to be done!», said Saint Pius. And we are proud of not being afraid to call ourselves Christians, to call us mothers, fathers, to be for life. We have broad enough shoulders to resist gratuitous attacks by responding with the evidence of the facts, the strength of ideas and the concreteness of actions. Honor to a free newspaper that has the courage to express counter-current positions. Never before has fighting for normality become a heroic act like in this moment. Read More