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To: Jorge
This thread is about the Catholic religion. You might have noticed that. Contraception is a mortal sin according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. I know that what the inevitable reply to this post will be, but so be it.

As for the cursing, I apologize if I offended you, but cursing-unless taking God's name in vain-is on the level of spitting on the sidewalk. Probably not recommended, but it's not even a venial sin.

203 posted on 01/13/2004 5:17:24 PM PST by Clintons a commie
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To: Clintons a commie
This thread is about the Catholic religion. You might have noticed that. Contraception is a mortal sin according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. I know that what the inevitable reply to this post will be, but so be it.

I bet you don't know.
I am not arguing with Catholic Church doctrine on contraception as much as I am arguing with what I see as the unbalanced and even inverted application of God's law when two moral principles seemingly come into conflict.

My point is that those who would rather see people die from AIDS in order not to violate some law or statute against contraception has distorted priorities when it comes to genuine morality.

Worse than this, I believe they promote an image of God that is counterproductive and ultimately drives people away from the church.

As for the cursing, I apologize if I offended you, but cursing-unless taking God's name in vain-is on the level of spitting on the sidewalk. Probably not recommended, but it's not even a venial sin.

My objection had little to do with my personal offense at your cursing.

I just wonder how seriously you expect to be taken when in the same post where you lecture people on sin, you commit the sin of swearing at them.
It kind of discredits your statement.

211 posted on 01/13/2004 6:02:01 PM PST by Jorge
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