Despite Dissenting Outcries, ECUSA to Bless Homosexual Bishop
Posted on 06/04/2004 10:44:37 AM PDT by B Knotts
VATICAN CITY (AP) - In his latest blunt assessment of U.S. society, Pope John Paul II on Friday denounced the acceptance of abortion and same-sex unions as ``self-centered demands'' erroneously depicted as human rights.
The pontiff said that ``in the face of such erroneous yet pervasive thinking,'' visiting U.S. bishops should stress to congregations ``their special responsibility for evangelizing culture and promoting Christian values in society and public life.''
``Rights are at times reduced to self-centered demands: the growth of prostitution and pornography in the name of adult choice, the acceptance of abortion in the name of women's rights, the approval of same sex unions in the name of homosexual rights,'' he said.
The Catholic Church forbids abortion and considers homosexual activity a sin.
Last week, John Paul warned another group of U.S. prelates that American society is in danger of surrendering to a ``soulless vision of life.''
Greeting the latest group of bishops on the same day he held a private audience with President Bush, John Paul acknowledged the challenges to Catholic Church teaching and faith.
``Ambiguous moral positions, the distortion of reason by particular interest groups ... are just some examples of a perspective of life which fails to seek truth itself and then abandons the search for the ultimate goal and meaning of human existence,'' John Paul said.
He urged church leaders to be courageous despite detractors. ``Some today view Christianity as weighed down by structures and failing to respond to people's spiritual needs,'' he said.
Every bishop must visit the Vatican every five years for periodic consultations. This year is the turn of bishops from the United States.
Despite Dissenting Outcries, ECUSA to Bless Homosexual Bishop
I know Bishop Olmsted from Phoenix is there as well as Kikanes from Tucson and Sheehan from Santa Fe. I think Bishop Sheridan from some city in Colorado and Archbishop Chaput and his auxilliary from Denver are there too. Also the bishop of Gallup,one from Los Cruces (I think)and another one or two from Colorado or Wyoming.I think there were nine in total. One bad,four good and I don't know much about the others,except that they are either wobbly or worse.
Wow...your bias is showing....
There are a half a dozen articles regarding the Pops' comdemnation of the EU's constitution and the souless and godless society they've become.....
But I guess you just missed that....
NeverGore
IMHO, the United States Bishops do not have a serious problem with US Catholic terrorists.
Maybe you missed this: he's talking to US Bishops...
If you read the text of the Papal message to GWB (it's on CNN.com) you will find that the AP headline and one-graph summary is HIGHLY spun.
Yeah, actually, you missed the whole thing. Don't let it bother you, though. Keep up the anti-Pope rants.
*ping*
bump !
I am pretty sure he has, but is anyone in europe listening??
well the crusades didnt exactly turn out well the last time
Pope Denounces Abortion, Same-Sex Unions......sounds like the Pope & the President are in agreement!
Viva Papa
Viva Bush
Homosexual Agenda Ping - Good for the Pope!
Whether anyone is Catholic or not, Christian or not, every conservative should be pleased that the spiritual leader of millions of people is standing up for truth and virtue.
Let me know if anyone wants on/off this pinglist. It be busy.
Great correction by the way, even if 2nd.
;)
Better headline: POPE DENOUNCES DEMOCRATIC PARTY
A bump for John Paul II!
If the Pope is meeting with the president of the United States, why would he talk about Europe?
Hopefully, he already has addressed European countries and leaders.
"Every bishop must visit the Vatican every five years for periodic consultations. This year is the turn of bishops from the United States."
Another reason why it's our turn for constructive criticism.
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