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Rosary Sales Surge After ‘The Atlantic’ Calls Rosary ‘An Extremist Symbol’
National File ^ | August 17, 2022 | by PAUL AUBERT

Posted on 08/17/2022 10:48:17 AM PDT by Red Badger

The Atlantic's hit-piece on Catholicism and the rosary has actually increased rosary sales. in Christianity, Culture, News, Politics Rosary Sales Surge After ‘The Atlantic’ Calls Rosary ‘An Extremist Symbol’

Three online shops have reported a massive surge in the sales of rosaries following The Atlantic, a massive mainstream media outlet, publishing a hit-piece on the rosary, labeling it a sign of extremism. Rosary vendors told Catholic News Agency that their sales and/or social media followings have boomed, probably to the spite of The Atlantic.

As National File previously reported, Daniel Panneton wrote an article in The Atlantic which called the Catholic rosary a “symbol” of religious radicalism.

The Atlantic piece, titled “How the Rosary Became an Extremist Symbol”, describes in a negative light, the rise of Catholic media groups or figures who “actively” campaign “against LGBTQ acceptance in the Church,” and other progressive issues in American society.

Panneton explained that these traditional Catholics on social media were radical because of so-called “extremist homophobic and transphobic “groomer” discourse.”

The far-Left Atlantic also mocked the idea of “rosary-branded events.” Panneton wrote, “On this extremist fringe, rosary beads have been woven into a conspiratorial politics and absolutist gun culture. These armed radical traditionalists have taken up a spiritual notion that the rosary can be a weapon in the fight against evil and turned it into something dangerously literal.

The basic beliefs of Catholicism are evidence of “extremism” amongst politically active Catholics, according to Panneton.

The author hit back on traditional views of masculinity, grounded in the Catholic faith. “The militarism also glorifies a warrior mentality and notions of manliness and male strength. This conflation of the masculine and the military is rooted in wider anxieties about Catholic manhood.”

“But among radical-traditional Catholic men, such concerns take an extremist turn, rooted in fantasies of violently defending one’s family and church from marauders,” he added.

After attacking the Catholic religion’s views on homosexuality, transgender issues, pedophilia, and masculinity, the Atlantic went on to suggest the Church’s pro-life advocacy tied them to far-right extremism.

“The convergence within Christian nationalism is cemented in common causes such as hostility toward abortion-rights advocates,” Panneton claimed.

Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, OP, a Dominican priest of the Province of St. Joseph, told Catholic News Agency that the Atlantic piece was “classic misdirection.”

“The author takes what are basic Catholic positions on the nature of the Church, Christian morality, and the like, and posit that they are somehow ‘extremist.’ This is classic misdirection.”

CatholicVote, a Catholic super PAC and advocacy group, slammed the Atlantic for publishing “an attack on any religion’s sacred objects.”


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: catholic; christianity; religion; theatlantic
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To: Red Badger

Or just read PERIOD?

Well; I guess a LOT of them would be Catholic.


81 posted on 08/18/2022 3:18:39 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Mermaid Girl
I’m a teacher — I keep my views quiet.

John 19:38 niv
Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders.

82 posted on 08/18/2022 3:21:34 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: windsorknot
I’m at a point in my life that it gives me some comfort.

Why? How?

83 posted on 08/18/2022 3:22:25 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: stanne
I find debating the regular Free Republic hateful, ignorant anticatholic Free Republic commenters to be impossibly closed minded and illogical as to defy debate.


84 posted on 08/18/2022 3:26:55 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: stanne
Jesus founded the Catholic Church.

Seven of them were in Asia.

(Revelation chapters 1-3)

85 posted on 08/18/2022 3:28:21 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: kinsman redeemer
I hope this thread doesn’t get into a debate about HOW and WHY people practice their religion.

It is destined to do so.

Well; Christianity anyway...



The first 'pope' wrote:
 
 
1 Peter 3:13-17 esv
 
13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.

86 posted on 08/18/2022 3:34:55 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: stanne
free republic anticatholics are distinct in their ing Moran e of Catholic teaching that they profess

Are you speaking in tongues here?

87 posted on 08/18/2022 3:36:00 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: stanne
I wont engage any further wasting my time.

So stop wasting my time.


No one is forcing you to reply.

88 posted on 08/18/2022 3:37:33 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: stanne
free republic anticatholics are distinct in their ignorance of Catholic teaching that they profess

Ah, much better understanding wise.

89 posted on 08/18/2022 3:42:21 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: stanne
I read the catechism.

So do millions.

But the REAL power is centered in those who WRITE it!

90 posted on 08/18/2022 3:43:58 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Red Badger

HA!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5evKY5n0GM

91 posted on 08/18/2022 3:46:41 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: kinsman redeemer

Some things trump the Constitution.


92 posted on 08/18/2022 4:22:24 PM PDT by ealgeone
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To: stanne; MayflowerMadam
" I read the catechism."

Which is a poor excuse for lack of an argument and further testifies that it is you who is so "closed minded and illogical as to defy debate"

93 posted on 08/18/2022 6:25:52 PM PDT by daniel1212 (Turn to the Lord Jesus as a damned+destitute sinner, trust Him who saves, be baptized + follow Him!)
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To: stanne
" It is a distinctive Catholic teaching that there is a communion of saints. That we pray to the saints for intercession that is what we do when praying to The Blessed Mother free republic anticatholics are distinct in their ing Moran e of Catholic teaching that they profess So stop wasting my time."

Which mere assertion and attempted but garbled charge provides nothing to counter what is well substantiated of Catholics ascribing to the Mary of Catholicism powers and privileges never given in Scripture to any created beings but God alone, thinking of her far above that which it written" (1 Co. 4:6).

Meaning it is you who is wasting time by provoking Bible Christians with your blasphemy. Yet you post more.

94 posted on 08/18/2022 6:26:19 PM PDT by daniel1212 (Turn to the Lord Jesus as a damned+destitute sinner, trust Him who saves, be baptized + follow Him!)
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To: stanne
"“… hit-piece on Catholicism and the rosary has actually increased rosary sales.” This might tell you something"

And sales of the Quran and Islamic related literature greatly increased following the Charlie Hebdo shooting, while sales of copies of the Bible greatly increased after the Reformation. Which means the increased sales ruler used by you does not help your case, and tells me this is a desperate poor attempt at an argument.

95 posted on 08/18/2022 6:29:04 PM PDT by daniel1212 (Turn to the Lord Jesus as a damned+destitute sinner, trust Him who saves, be baptized + follow Him!)
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To: daniel1212

Bump for the evening. Some good information on this thread. In this spiritual battle we need all the weapons we can use. History has proven what a weapon it is.


96 posted on 08/18/2022 6:36:12 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: madison10

Great idea!!


97 posted on 08/18/2022 6:38:00 PM PDT by Jane Long (What we were told was a “conspiracy theory” in 2020 is now fact. 🙏🏻 Ps 33:12)
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To: NorthMountain
I once saw a rosary made with 15 decades (vice the usual five)

I was told the old rosary had 15 decades. The newer rosary has five.

I was out walking and found a rosary bracelet. It has 10 beads and a cross. If anyone would like that, let me know.

98 posted on 08/18/2022 6:47:35 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: Elsie

Not sure the point you’re trying to make. If I go ahead and fearlessly witness to the students while I’m supposed to be teaching them ELA, and I get let go, which they can do for any reason here in this state, are you offering to pay my mortgage? That’s awful thoughtful of you.

I can pm you my address. You can also Zelle me.

If that’s NOT on the table, then let me do what I can to be a good influence AND keep my job/play the game.


99 posted on 08/18/2022 6:49:02 PM PDT by Mermaid Girl
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To: daniel1212; stanne

I don’t even know what a catechism is.

I have read the Bible, however. When did the Bible become not enough?


100 posted on 08/18/2022 7:36:31 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Sometimes when you get to where you're supposed to be, it's too soon.)
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