Posted on 04/23/2006 9:21:44 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
"That Church is only out to solve one problem: it isn't in absolute control of the world yet.
You're certainly in the running for the "Dumbest Post of the Day" with this one."
Wait and see. They've done it before.
The Catholic Church has never "controlled the world."
Did you read that in some anti-Catholic rag somewhere?
I suspect that is not a big source of conversation among Cardinals.. or that they even care.. They're(illegals) children might be more circumspect.. in that respect.. Asses in pews are the first step to any attrition..
Whether is its GOOD for the U.S. is trumped by is it good for the American Roman Catholic church.. I think.. in church leadership circles.. Roman Catholic Cardinals are RC first American second or somewhere further down the list.. AT least most no doubt are...
"The Catholic Church has never "controlled the world."'
The Jesuits have succeeded in revising history books enough to convince you.
In the Middle Ages, the Vatican threatened any ruler who was reluctant to do its bidding with "inderdict": that is, telling everybody at the only church allowed, on Sunday morning, "Don't obey your ruler. We'll fix things up with God for you"
The ruler would be out of a kingdom. Is that not control of the known world? (I realize China was "known') My point is, if they did that, and if they get the chance again (they have never renounced the condemnation of Christian beliefs pronounced at the Council of Trent) I don't doubt they will grab the reins, and God help anyone who doesn't obey the Pope!
Here's a good site:
http://www.christianwebsite.com/cgi-bin/search/jump.cgi?ID=96553
Roadtest, Your so naive. We are in control of the World!!! Don't you read those funny Chick publication comics that are left everywhere. The Jesuits control everything. I am member of Opus DEI. Oops I shouldn't have said that. Now I will have to kill you.
So deport American citizens and have them starving in the streets of Mexico?
I am sure that they will be able to get all the welfare payments they are "entitled" to, stealing more money from legal citizens. You seem to have no concept of personal responsibility. I didn't have my children expecting others to support them.
well, us Christians are on the horns of a dilemma on this to an extent. remember back when the Prolifers would peacefully block abortion clinic doors to save unborn babies ??
many agreed with that action despite its illegality, as it paralleled civil disobedience against slavery & nazi antisemitism. it expressed compassion & mercy to those who otherwise would receive none.
now we're faced with helping foreign adults, not unborn babies, into a better life. some may cite past civil disobedience as a justifying precedent for helping these illegal immigrants enter the country illegally.
i think there is a difference. babies are defenseless & helpless. most illegals are adults & responsible for themselves... far from helpless.
out of compassion for our American economy, citizen & economic success, may i suggest that US catholic charities show their compassion & wisdom by providing means for mexican nat'ls to immigrate legally while discouraging illegal behavior. unless they desire perception as collaborators to foreign invaders.
Yeah, that would be tough to do with illegals having 14 kids on the public dole and all.
Hey, it's all good.. you'll see 'em all in church.
Probelm with that is, the churches would be breaking the law:
One MUST be a Mexican citizen (IIRC, both parents must also be citizens.) to work as a priest or pastor in Mexico.
It is written into their constitution.
Oh, lest I forget, it is also constitutionally forbidden for noncitizens to speak publicly on ANY Mexican political issue.
Heaven forfend, however, that any of these ecclesiastical leaders spend any breath, let alone time or money, on THAT double standard.
"Roadtest, Your so naive. We are in control of the World!!! Don't you read those funny Chick publication comics that are left everywhere. The Jesuits control everything. I am member of Opus DEI. Oops I shouldn't have said that. Now I will have to kill you."
You may laugh now because this is your time. But time will run out.
"But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision." (Psalm 59:8)
Heathen: "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do" (Matthew 6:8) The Rosary is "vain repetition" and those who pray it are heathen.
Also, since you have read the truth in the Chick tracts, you are responsible for that knowledge. You won't be able to plead ignorance.
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