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To: Mrs. Don-o
We canonize, but we do not demonize.

How about 95% extra-strength but not ultimate-cleaning-power demonize (in the case of abortionists and other conspicuous grave sinners). There is always the chance they repent or something. The 5% benefit-of-the-doubt is generous, in the spirit of Christian charity.

14 posted on 06/13/2013 2:41:11 PM PDT by steve86 (Acerbic by Nature, not Nurture™)
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To: steve86
Huh?

Everybody can (and should) say that abortion and any other killing of an innocent person is a damnable sin. Anyone who commits this grave, mortal sin knowingly and willingly, and does not repent, is fit for hell.

This is a terrifying truth.

But nobody should say that Kermit Gosnell or Tamerlan Tsarnaev or Josef Stalin or anybody else by name is in hell or definitely going to hell. Because we cannot know the inner state of their souls.

That's why we pray for Gosnell and Tsarnaev and all murderers living and dead.

As recommended by the Angel of Fatima:

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls to heaven,
Especially those most in need of Thy mercy."

20 posted on 06/13/2013 6:01:41 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o ("The Church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth." - 1 Timothy 3:15)
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