All things not regulated or agreed upon as it relates to Catholocism are to be BANNED! Is this 1984, or what??
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Boycott Dominoes if you care anything whatsoever of women's right to choose.  The Founders a friggin religious zealot.  These wackjobs still believe in simple answers to complex questions.  AND...the answers were formulated anywhere from 1500-3500 years ago depending on the religion.  Not sayin there aint a god....there might be.....but don't let these nutjobs fool ya!!! They don't know either.  they think they do, but they simply can't know.  to them that's faith.  Gimme a fn break.
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I came from the Catholic family, but I don't agree with the Church on this illegal issue. The Church has no right whatsoever to meddle in the U.S affairs. Border fence must be done before the democrats take over the Congress.
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Well, the only info I can dig up on the web is an explaination from a church in Florida which hosts the ministry within thier parish.  You can visit the site which outlines the history of the movement at the first link in the sources below.\n\nI would caution you in your investigations, as I find it to be a bit unnerving that there is very little information about the movment available on the internet, and no information from the Vatican.\n\nThis is alarming to me, because according to thier history they have been around for quite awhile now.  Comparred to the groups they are described as being similar, they have recieved not one address from the Holy See, while other ecumenical groups spawned by the 2nd Vatican council have all enjoyed at least one address, and many numerous news pieces of interaction with Rome.\n\nThis would seem to indicate the movement may not be in agreement with the Holy See.  I have even found evidence of the Movement being found outside the graces of the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg in Florida.\n\nAs a Catholic, I would advise that you proceed with great caution in any involvement with this group.
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I looked for the statement by Cardinal Castrillon but couldn't find it. So I can't state an opinion.\n\nPlease add a link next time. \n\nThank you.
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none.... religious movements are all politically motivated
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I just want to know why it was okay to have scriptures & other signs of faith posted on government property in the past and now it's not okay. Who gave a group so much authority to think and act for the majority? If something is offensive, I turn my head away, but I respect someone else's right to do the offensive thing. I don't like it, but I don't go running to the ACLU & cry all over them because I was offended. I don't urge them to hire a multitude of lawyers to make those people stop their vile display, violating my senses. I don't like a lot of things that are happening in this world. I try to make a difference where I live, and an even smaller difference at the ballot box. But, all this talk about separation of church and state is horse hockey. Our constitution DOES NOT have that wording in it anywhere. I've read through it several times and I don't see it. Must have been written with invisible ink! But, the Russian constitution DOES have that wording. I can see how that would be important...to the Russians. This country was founded on scripture and Godly values, not matter what the history revisionists are trying print in our school books now days. And no matter if you or anyone else likes that fact, it's a fact. If it was good enough for our forefathers, why isn't it good enough for us now? I don't believe that we are so very enlightened now that we've forgotten where we've come from. I think a lot of people just don't want to be reminded of any symbol of faith. It might make them uncomfortable, and we wouldn't want that! We want everyone to be happy, right? But, in their effort to please one group, they're offending another. I guess it's okay. Those crazy Christians have had the past couple hundred of years to plaster their stuff all over this country. So, now they can just back off quietly and shut up. That's the attitude that the ACLU sends every time they force someone to remove another symbol of faith from public view. It reminds me of what happened in Nazi Germany. When Hitler was killing all the handicapped people, no one made a fuss because it didn't affect them. When he started killing another group of people, no one said anything because they weren't affected. Then Hitler came for them, with not a whole lot of people left to put up a cry. It wasn't until Hitler started taking over other countries that people stopped him. This tearing down of the symbols of faith will not stop. Many new churches don't even display a cross anymore, blending in with all the other buildings in the area. I believe that this country has been blessed with so much because of Godly people living and working here. Revelation 3:15-17 says, "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot: I wish that you were cold or hot, one or the other. So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spit you out of my mouth. Because you said, I am rich, and have lots of  stuff, and have need of nothing (even God); don't you know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked?" I believe we are already reaping the consequences of our departure of faith. That's why more & more bad stuff is happening to America than ever before. We will believe in anything, as long as it doesn't make us too uncomfortable. I know I am making this really long, but this is something that's very dear to my heart. I love America and I love the people who live in her. I also know that there will be a few who are offended by my long tirade. Sorry that your feelings have been hurt in any way. But, I stand firm in what I believe. Everyone has the right to live out their faith in any fashion they desire. That includes government property, because it's a part of America too. Stopping the public viewing of these symbols isn't going to stop people from believing in Jesus, worshipping God or limiting their church attendance. But,
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Hi,\n\nCurrently Catholic prieast are not technically allowed to marry.\nHowever it is not written in stone...\n\nPriest were married for the longest time.\nCelibacy was instituted in order to correct certain social issues in the past. The Church at the time face the issues of Priest who could not totally devote themselves to their community because of their own family obligations thus creating conflict of interest....\n\nThere is currently a specific Catholic Order adopted by the Church in Africa. Because of cultural realities, those priest are recognized by the Vatican as offical priest and can marry... But that is an exception.\n\nIn the West, the issue will have no choice but to be readdressed soon... As the number of Priests are dwindling yet the number of lay are increasing... Plus there is the place of women... \n\nMy five cents ;-)
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The Catholic Bishops are not jumping on the gay bandwagon.  The guidelines state that the gay parishoners cannot make known their sexual orientation or practice any kind of gay relationship.  \n\nThis would have happened if the Republicans remained in control.  These things will happen again and again until future generations ask "Why did your generation have such a problem with gay relationships".
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I wouldn't endorse a ban on any religion.  How can we be a country of freedoms if we start banning people who think differently?  It is the extremist (of any religion) that make it hard........not the regular folks.
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Why would this majority rule then be correct? As in, who gives you the right over someone else? You'll force them? That doesn't make sense. Beyond this, I'd love to see a transcultural model that actually works. It won't. Because guess what? Are you going to let everyone practice religion? Whatever one they want? Even if it goes against your code? If you don't, this won't work. Also, if you apply certain moral codes, and someone doesn't ascribe to them, so what? What are you gonna do? Punish them for bad morals? If you don't, then what was the purpose in the first place? If you do, then you have become an oppressive society. And before you become one of those you had better be sure you know what you're doing. Another point, because everyone believes it doesn't make it right. What if you wanted to amend it later on to say that killing is OK? Would it then be OK? If you have a universal standard of morality, then it can't change, otherwise what's the point? If it can't change, then majority rule is not the determining factor of universal moral guidelines. So what makes your first majority any more special than the ones to come? This is illogical, impractical and unfeasible at best.
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It's "Christians" trying to hammer their beliefs into everyone.  In this case, you're right, it's a state issue and not a religious issue since it involves property and adoption rights, etc.\n\nThe same folks whine that gay and lesbian people do not form lasting relationships [which is not true] and then turn around and try and ban marriage.  What hypocrites!\n\nThey should try compassion, love, tolerance and JUSTICE for a change.  WWJD?
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I think it is coming at us from all sides. We have been warned in Rev 3 that the church would become lukewarm and I think that we are attacked on all four sides. Humanism from the atheist, legalism from the liberals and catholics, experiential from emotionalism and compatibility from the ecumenicals. That is why Jesus said if any man will hear My voice and follow me. Religion in our day is a personal commitment, the churches have gone cold.
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the third secret of Fatima was supposed to be revealed by 1960\nThe Pope did not do it.\nSince then, the world has come to the brink of apostacy.\nIs this what you meant?
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You have a good point there, in fact lets get rid of anything which maybe deemed as religious and that would stop all fighting as well as crulty in the world. Only trouble then, we would all have to live together happily. Good question, it would be great if the so called leaders of the churches and the worlds countrys take few minutes to think over this one.
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Ban Chick Tracts? Are you nuts?\n\n Where else can you get something that funny for FREE? Those things are a riot. My favorite are the ones about catholics note being real Christians(TM). That chick guy should be kissing the catholics feet for keeping the Jesus myth alive as long as they did. It cost them a lot of money and they murdered plenty of innocent people so he could eventually become an angry Protestant. If it was not for the catholics, the chick guy would probably worship Mithras and nobody would have ever heard of Jesus.\n\n Have you seen the ones about witchcraft? Hilarious! They are written by someone with a crazy imagination that seems to be jealous about witchcraft.\n\n It is better to let this guy operate in the open than to ban his brand of hate speech humor.
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I don't think anyone ever said that you can't talk about religion.  You are not supposed to make laws based on religious beliefs.  If we did that, very little would have changed in our country's history.  I agree with you on the Ten Commandments thing.  I think you may be preaching to the choir, so to speak.  But as they say, "The sqeaky wheel gets the grease."  That doesn't make it right, though.  I don't see a question here, so don't be surprised if you get reported for ranting, because you aren't really supposed to do that here.
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Don't pay attention to Mr. Shaw's assertion that your message is "Catholic crap."  \n\nInteresting how he has absolutely no rational answer to you whatsoever -- he just slings the word "crap" at you.\n\nExcellent points.   God bless you.