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Question for Catholic Caucus (Catholic Caucus) (Vanity)
2/18/2007 | self

Posted on 02/19/2007 5:56:06 AM PST by markomalley

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61 posted on 02/19/2007 6:34:23 PM PST by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, insects)
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To: sandyeggo
CUESPOOKYMUSIC

I LOVE IT!!!!!! I have got to start reading keywords!

62 posted on 02/19/2007 6:37:46 PM PST by mockingbyrd (peace begins in the womb)
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To: markomalley

My reaction is that I doubt whether such a procedure would do much to change patterns of behavior in the forum. It's pretty certain that no matter how good a case you made that a certain "authoritative" attack on the Churh was false, it would continue to reappear from people who missed the argument or simply didn't care.

So, what you propose would simply add another kind of thread. I'd say that if you or others want to post such threads, why not? Even if you don't persuade the diehard Catholic bashers, such threads could be educational for those with open minds.


63 posted on 02/19/2007 6:52:22 PM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: Carolina

Check keyword "anglican". There is an article in the Times of London today positing a reunion of the Catholic and Anglican Churches. It has over 1200 views and I didn't see your name as a poster. Sionnsar has pinged his group.

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64 posted on 02/19/2007 7:20:56 PM PST by Frank Sheed ("It is terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged." --G.K. Chesterton)
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To: Alex Murphy

The keyword search was very illuminating. I missed a lot of really interesting threads.


65 posted on 02/19/2007 8:54:09 PM PST by Jaded ("I have a mustard- seed; and I am not afraid to use it."- Joseph Ratzinger)
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To: sandyeggo; Alex Murphy

We do remove keywords when there are complaints, if the words are profane or false - or if they have been spammed.


66 posted on 02/19/2007 9:05:24 PM PST by Religion Moderator
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To: Jaded; Dr. Eckleburg
The keyword search was very illuminating. I missed a lot of really interesting threads.

I've always wanted to catalog the threads I've posted (as opposed to just everything I've posted). I think I've found a way to do that now, thanks to my keyword-entering, double-secret mystery fanbase :D I'll have to find a way to thank them!

67 posted on 02/19/2007 9:05:43 PM PST by Alex Murphy
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To: Religion Moderator
We do remove keywords when there are complaints, if the words are profane or false - or if they have been spammed.

Not that I'm complaining, nor am I asking that they be removed, but I'd love to find out who posted the keywords MRMURPHYNEEDSHELP, OBSSESSEDWITHRCS, and PRESBYSARENUTS along with the recently announced CATHOLICBASHING on my 12/31/06 thread Jesus Appears On Laundry Door.

68 posted on 02/19/2007 9:12:02 PM PST by Alex Murphy
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To: Alex Murphy

The ugly keywords are removed. I know who posted them but will not reveal it. However, I will remember should it happen again. When posters follow another around adding the same ugly keywords, that is trolling.


69 posted on 02/19/2007 9:16:45 PM PST by Religion Moderator
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To: wmfights; Theoden; Dr. Eckleburg; Frank Sheed; Alex Murphy; xzins; P-Marlowe; alpha-8-25-02; ...
It seems that the whole idea of labeling everything a caucus is to avoid a differing point of view

Actually, I think it's more than that. Labeling everything a "caucus" is simply a way of promoting a particular view. To be sure, there are things such as prayer request and devotionals that are legitimate "caucus". Posting doctrinal positions, in my mind, does not fall into a "caucus".

In a way it would be best if we could stick strictly to the subject of the article but these threads take on a life of their own at time.

70 posted on 02/20/2007 5:06:05 AM PST by HarleyD
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To: HarleyD; Theoden; Dr. Eckleburg; Frank Sheed; Alex Murphy; xzins; P-Marlowe; alpha-8-25-02
Labeling everything a "caucus" is simply a way of promoting a particular view.

But being a caucus doesn't that mean that those of a differing view aren't supposed to post to it?

these threads take on a life of their own at time.

Isn't that half the fun? You never know where the discussion will lead.

71 posted on 02/20/2007 5:11:38 AM PST by wmfights (LUKE 9:49-50 , MARK 9:38-41)
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To: Frank Sheed
To Catholics, confession is a term that is used to denote a sacrament, Penance, and is more commonly called "reconciliation" in more modern parlance.

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I have to agree, Frank. The term has a very specific meaning to Catholics, and its use otherwise is jarring.

72 posted on 02/20/2007 5:12:24 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: markomalley
I have to add my voice to those who have stated that they have learned a lot about the Catholic faith from these threads. I was born, baptised, and confirmed a Lutheran (ELCA), lapsed into agnosticism, and am only now (mid-40s) feeling drawn to religion. But, the faith of my family does not interest me; I am drawn very strongly to Catholicism. The threads that explain Catholic faith and traditions provide a comfort to me, and I find them fascinating. That is, until the detractors appear and it turns into a back and forth argument. Then I click out of the threads with a heavy sigh.

While I will probably not be able to contribute doctrine-wise to the threads (though, who knows?!?), I would really enjoy reading them. They are extremely educational, and they reinforce my desire to formally study and become a part of the Catholic church.

73 posted on 02/20/2007 5:26:51 AM PST by Blue Eyes (Praying for a miracle.)
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To: Blue Eyes

I hope you continue to read and learn about the Catholic Church. It will be worth the effort. And there are some really great Catholic posters here.


74 posted on 02/20/2007 6:53:00 AM PST by Running On Empty
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