After vision of Christ, Nigerian bishop says rosary will bring down Boko Haram (Catholic Caucus)

EWTN ^ | April 21, 2015 | Alan Holdren and Elise Harris

[alexander_busek]

Are you a Catholic? This is a Catholic Caucus thread.

I was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church. According to the dogma of the Church, that makes me a Catholic. Now, are you going to ask if I missed Mass last Sunday, when I last went to Confession, or how much money I last dropped into the Poor Box? Would that "qualify" me to take part in this discussion and make a few salient observations?

I am disappointed that the Moderator saw fit to delete my previous post (a first, for me), which was not at all disrespectful of the Roman Catholic faith or Her teachings or in breach of Free Republic guidelines - though I admit that I did say uncomplimentary things about the bishop's "vision" (by placing the word in quotation marks, and by implying that the prophecies or promises appearing in or "deals" proffered by such "visions" are often so vaguely worded as to be practically unfalsifiable).

But until the Holy See proclaims an official stance on the authenticity of the good bishop's allegedly supernatural revelations or divine prophecies, it is not prohibited by Church doctine to cast doubts upon them - or even to make light of them.

Regards,

[Religion Moderator]

I was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church. According to the dogma of the Church, that makes me a Catholic.

To be a member of the "Catholic Caucus" a Freeper must currently, actively be Catholic.

The objective of the "caucus" label is to limit the discussion to like minded believers, i.e. eliminate disruption.

Posters who were once baptized in the Catholic Church but no longer associate themselves with the Catholic Church - or do not believe her dogma and doctrine - are not members of the Catholic Caucus on this forum.

If you are currently, actively Catholic let me know by Freepmail and I will restore your posts and posts made to you.

[alexander_busek]

If you are currently, actively Catholic let me know by Freepmail and I will restore your posts and posts made to you.

Thank you!

I don't wish to make a "big deal" of this, because my posts can indeed sometimes come off as "off-putting" or even aggressive, and a quick, superficial reading might leave one with the impression that I was attempting to be disruptive.

Notwithstanding certain well-known excesses in the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church has a long history of welcoming skepticism and encouraging the free competition (and even "clash") of diverse ideas and opinions (see Cardinal Newman).

The article on the Nigerian bishop was so short on info and so simplistic in its worldview as to provoke my inner advocatus diaboli.

No offense intended, but if this "Catholic Caucus" is indeed supposed to serve as a sheltered refuge for holding hands and singing "Kumbaya," and where humor, wit, sarcasm, and opposing viewpoints have no place, then I will bear that in mind for the future and act accordingly.

Regards,

[Slyfox]

I was just relating what I heard on Catholic Answers.

[agere_contra]

and where humor, wit ... have no place

Assumes facts not in evidence.

[grey_whiskers]

Which is more likely to be efficacious in ridding the world of Boko Haram?

Praying the Rosary, or laughing and casting doubt and discord about doing so?

[Salvation]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/3281750/posts?page=22#22

[yldstrk]

I am Catholic, but I can safely say that there is no single set of beliefs, the catechism is interpreted differently from church to church, and I find the Catholic church more open to the discussion and tolerance of various viewpoints than other churches I have tried. So, for the sake of religious freedom, freedom of speech and keeping it real, I support letting people say what they think on this thread.

[yldstrk]

I can also say that I have prayed literally thousands of rosaries for a certain hoped outcome to no avail.

[Religion Moderator]

In order for those not associated with the caucus as designated may post on the thread if they are invited to by the poster of the thread.

[Melian]

Also, please keep in mind that some people feel the need to post a lot of mean things on Catholic threads. The people who post the threads, and those who declare themselves Catholic, have been subjected to all kinds of harassment.

I used to post all the time, on all kinds of threads, but got tired of all the “Christians” saying very cruel things to each other. I love being Catholic but I don’t come to FR to fight or defend myself and my beliefs. It was causing me to be distrustful of my fellow Christians. We Catholics may have thin skins now and the caucus threads are our sanctuary from it all. Say a little prayer for us, and I’ll say a little prayer for you.

Whether the vision has been sanctioned or not, it can only help a country if its citizens are praying the Rosary. They will be spending at least 15 minutes a day thinking about the life of Christ. What could be better?