Author Topic: moral issue (Read 1022 times)

colombiano · « **on:** October 21, 2014, 12:08:10 PM »

A Catholic working as an interpreter at a hospital, is he complicit in sin if he has to interpret when the issue of abortion or contraception comes up?

I guess some could argue that the interpreter's job is to be absolutely neutral anyway or that he could pray and do sacrifices for the people involved or even give his opinion if asked....

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but I am interested in what people here can say about this.

Thank you.

Cantarella · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2014, 01:16:00 PM »

This article may be helpful:

How to act when a workplace demands moral compromises?

http://www.traditioninaction.org/religious/k020-Credentials.html

Stubborn · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2014, 02:45:24 PM »

Quote from: colombiano

A Catholic working as an interpreter at a hospital, is he complicit in sin if he has to interpret when the issue of abortion or contraception comes up?

I guess some could argue that the interpreter's job is to be absolutely neutral anyway or that he could pray and do sacrifices for the people involved or even give his opinion if asked....

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but I am interested in what people here can say about this.

Thank you.

Assuming of course that both parties are communicating the procurement of an abortion / contraception, I would say the interpreter would be as guilty as an interpreter for the mob translating a hit on a unsuspecting victim - perhaps more so because of the nature of the crime.

poche · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2014, 11:56:22 PM »

Quote from: colombiano

A Catholic working as an interpreter at a hospital, is he complicit in sin if he has to interpret when the issue of abortion or contraception comes up?

I guess some could argue that the interpreter's job is to be absolutely neutral anyway or that he could pray and do sacrifices for the people involved or even give his opinion if asked....

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but I am interested in what people here can say about this.

Thank you.

Sometimes the way you explain things can be a positve influence.

OHCA · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2014, 12:11:55 AM »

Quote from: poche

Quote from: colombiano
A Catholic working as an interpreter at a hospital, is he complicit in sin if he has to interpret when the issue of abortion or contraception comes up?

I guess some could argue that the interpreter's job is to be absolutely neutral anyway or that he could pray and do sacrifices for the people involved or even give his opinion if asked....

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but I am interested in what people here can say about this.

Thank you.

Sometimes the way you explain things can be a positve influence.

I suppose. But how is he going to have any control over how "things are explained" if he's simply honestly interpreting?

poche · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2014, 01:19:31 AM »

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Quote from: poche
Quote from: colombiano
A Catholic working as an interpreter at a hospital, is he complicit in sin if he has to interpret when the issue of abortion or contraception comes up?

I guess some could argue that the interpreter's job is to be absolutely neutral anyway or that he could pray and do sacrifices for the people involved or even give his opinion if asked....

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but I am interested in what people here can say about this.

Thank you.

Sometimes the way you explain things can be a positve influence.

I suppose. But how is he going to have any control over how "things are explained" if he's simply honestly interpreting?

You have a point. I guess the issue should be what is the main context of his hospital work? Are abortion and artificial contraception likely to come up? I havve translated for individuals at hospitals and doctors' offices before and the issues of abortion and artificial contraception never came up. There are a lot of other medcal conditions and illness besides abortion and contraception.

colombiano · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2014, 06:35:58 AM »

Thank you for your posts.

I'm just contemplating working as an intepreter but I feel I can't because sooner or later those issues would come up. I would have no control as to what part of the hospital I would be sent to. Thinking about it, it is no different than what a Catholic nurse would be faced with.

Capt McQuigg · « **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2014, 04:23:10 PM »

The interpreter could be seen as complicit. He is helping those who wish to complete and provide funding for an abortion.

The interpreter is helping willingly.

The interpreter is helping with knowledge and is aware of what is happening.

In all seriousness, the interpreter should find another line of work.