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To: Petronski

I do not bow to men or magisteriums.


1,030 posted on 06/02/2008 12:50:56 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
I do not bow to men or magisteriums.

You probably grew up in a culture that lacked tradition. That is fine. That doesn't mean you shouldn't be considerate and respect other traditions. The Japanese bow to each other as a salutation of respect. That is their tradition and doesn't mean they are going to hell.

Catholics also have a long history and a rich tradition. The Bible asks us to respect this. "Stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught, either by an oral statement or by a letter of ours." 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Other references: John 21:25, 2 Pet: 3:15-16, 1 Cor. 11:2, 2 Thess. 3:6

1,039 posted on 06/02/2008 1:01:04 PM PDT by mgist
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
Do you think capitalizing a word means bowing to the thing described by that word?

Do you capitalize Bill Clinton? Harry Reid? Satan? I bet you've capitalized the word Satan before.

I do not bow to men or magisteriums.

So you never capitalize men's names?

I find that very hard to believe.

1,040 posted on 06/02/2008 1:01:22 PM PDT by Petronski (Scripture & Tradition must be accepted & honored w/equal sentiments of devotion & reverence. CCC 82)
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