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Mel Gibson's wife files for divorce in LA
Yahoo News ^ | 4-13-2009

Posted on 04/13/2009 10:13:43 AM PDT by My Favorite Headache

Edited on 04/13/2009 11:56:29 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: gibson; hollywood; melgibson
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To: mollynme
It wouldn't matter what faith his girlfriend practiced, if he begins a sexual relationship with any other woman, he will be barred from receiving communion.

To be honest, he does not follow the teachings of the current Pope and has denied Vatican II, so he is pretty much not in communion with the Catholic Church anyway.

As for his wife(I think she is a Lutheran?) not going to heaven, as a so called Catholic, it is not for him to say that. As a Catholic, we are taught that God is indeed merciful, and that he takes all things into consideration in regards to who goes to Heaven or hell. If she was never taught the Catholic faith, she cannot be expected to live according to the teachings of the church. That was really up to Mel to teach her. He is in much worse shape than her in my opinion. How do you bring someone around to your teachings if you are a heavy drinker, carouser and now an adulterer.

Just my opinion though.

101 posted on 04/14/2009 8:13:21 AM PDT by Mrs. Frogjerk
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To: HungarianGypsy
It's never too late to come back to the church.

I can top you when it comes to the sacrament of confession. It was just over 15(closer to 16) years since I had last gone to confession. I finally did go, and I have to say that the priest was excited about having me come back. I too had broken just about every commandment. I guarantee you that your confession will not be as hard as you think!

As for your marriage, If you do come back, you can still get married in the Catholic church despite the fact that your significant other is not a Catholic. I don't know how it is dealt with if you did get married in a different church though? You should definitely contact a priest in a parish near you. I am sure that he would be more than happy to explain it all to you. God bless you and please, come on back!

102 posted on 04/14/2009 8:24:20 AM PDT by Mrs. Frogjerk
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To: Mrs. Frogjerk

Our marriage was a civil one in a wedding chapel. Not in his church. I am going to go to mass for about a year and prayer on it, as I do not want to change my mind again in another 15 years. It’s perfect timing, though, because it means I will be fully back next Easter.


103 posted on 04/14/2009 10:03:58 AM PDT by HungarianGypsy
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To: napscoordinator
Yeah -- it is sad. I kind of thought the drunk rampage incident a few years ago was the last straw for her. What a shame and to have it come out over Easter. We just re-watched The Passion on Good Friday and I still marvel at his brilliance.
104 posted on 04/14/2009 6:02:02 PM PDT by soccermom
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To: bonfire

LOL!


105 posted on 04/14/2009 6:03:39 PM PDT by soccermom
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To: mollynme
I thought that was from a line in We Were Soldiers.
106 posted on 04/14/2009 6:07:27 PM PDT by soccermom
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To: trumandogz

I disagree. Gibson’s work was brilliant, regardless of what he said in a drunken (and I think manic) rage. I believe in forgiveness and would never hold anyone to what was said in that state.


107 posted on 04/14/2009 6:10:41 PM PDT by soccermom
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To: stuartcr
That sounds very confusing and detailed. I wonder if he is aware of all those restrictins and if he really cares?

Absolutely no question that he knows it if he's a practicing Catholic. It's very basic stuff.

if he really cares... I could not answer that, but pray that he does care.

108 posted on 04/14/2009 6:31:53 PM PDT by mountainbunny (Mitt Romney: Collect the whole set!her way.)
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To: soccermom
I thought that was from a line in We Were Soldiers.

Nope.

109 posted on 04/14/2009 7:46:34 PM PDT by mollynme (cogito, ergo freepum)
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To: soccermom
Gibson’s work was brilliant, regardless of what he said in a drunken (and I think manic) rage. I believe in forgiveness and would never hold anyone to what was said in that state.

First of all, Gibson was driving drunk, was arrested and therefore is a criminal.

Second, he publicly stated that "the Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world."

Finally, I do not care how "brilliant" Mel's work may have been, he publicly outed himself as an anti-Semite.

And as an Catholic, an American, a husband of a Jewish woman and father of Jewish children, I can have no respect for a man who spews such hate.

110 posted on 04/14/2009 8:27:14 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: trumandogz

Um, nice rant but not accurate. It was Mel’s Dad who said Jews were responsible for all the wars in the world.


111 posted on 04/14/2009 8:34:43 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)
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To: MHGinTN

“Um, nice rant but not accurate. It was Mel’s Dad who said Jews were responsible for all the wars in the world.”

Well according to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department it was Mel Gibson, not his dad, who was arrested for drunk driving and said after he had been arrested:

“F*****g Jews... The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world.”
Mel Gibson
7/30/2006

http://www.tmz.com/2006/07/28/gibsons-anti-semitic-tirade-alleged-cover-up/


112 posted on 04/14/2009 9:11:16 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: trumandogz
Could be ... I withdraw my objection

On Saturday, Gibson released the following statement:
"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the LA County Sheriffs. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person. I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said. Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry. I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health."

113 posted on 04/14/2009 9:19:03 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)
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To: MHGinTN; trumandogz

And as you underlined in the statement he denounced those things said when he was DRUNK (and, again, I believe manic). But, Heaven forbid, we actually give anyone any forgiveness. No, just continue to label him an anti-Semite. As for being a “criminal” for driving drunk. If that is how you want to characterize it, that is fine. He was held accountable for it. Bush and Cheney were “criminals” then too. But I still respect them and forgive them for their past deeds.


114 posted on 04/15/2009 5:23:44 AM PDT by soccermom
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To: mountainbunny

OK


115 posted on 04/15/2009 6:49:14 AM PDT by stuartcr (If the end doesn't justify the means...why have different means?)
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To: soccermom; MHGinTN
And as you underlined in the statement he denounced those things said when he was DRUNK (and, again, I believe manic).

I am not one who believes we should excuse people for their actions simply because they blame said actions on being drunk. If that were the case we would release all the people from prison who were drunk when the murdered, robbed or molested a child. And unless you are Mel's personal psychiatrist, I do not think you are in a position to diagnose a condition of "manic."

As for being a “criminal” for driving drunk. If that is how you want to characterize it, that is fine. He was held accountable for it. Bush and Cheney were “criminals” then too. But I still respect them and forgive them for their past deeds.

Yes, being charged with DUI or DWI makes one a criminal.

And if you do not believe drunk driving is a crime, please call your local MADD office and ask if you can speak to a mother who had to burry a child due to the criminal actions of a person who drove their vehicle drunk.

And yes, saying the the Jews have caused all the wars makes one an anti-Semite.

And if you do not believe that, please call the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and ask to speak to a survivor of the Holocaust.

116 posted on 04/15/2009 12:16:47 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: trumandogz

You are proving yourself to be one of the most obnoxious asshats ever to infect FR, working hard to be an insulting prick who ignores what posters write in order to spittle out your particular effluent. [prick= annoying little nettle, nothing more]


117 posted on 04/15/2009 12:27:09 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)
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To: MHGinTN

No, I simply refuse to be an apologist for drunk drivers and anti-Semites.


118 posted on 04/15/2009 12:30:50 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: trumandogz
Yes, being convicted with DUI or DWI makes one a criminal.
119 posted on 04/15/2009 12:33:04 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: trumandogz

So how does that excuse your insulting, purposely dismissive posts to other Freepers? Buzz off ____fly.


120 posted on 04/15/2009 12:33:10 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Believing they cannot be deceived, they cannot be convinced when they are deceived.)
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