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Nifonging the Catholic Church
me ^ | April 18, 2010 | vanity

Posted on 04/18/2010 9:49:35 PM PDT by Judith Anne

I seriously wonder about some FReepers, sometimes. Any other person accused of a crime would be defended by every FReeper as being innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. I've seen whole threads written by men who have been accused of child abuse by ex-wives out to deny them their visitation rights or to wrest more money out of them. These men are rightly indignant, and furious about the unjust accusations that cannot be proven but are never withdrawn.

Yet where are those FReepers when a PRIEST is accused? Where is the presumption of innocence? Suddenly, every accusation becomes a verdict, and not only the accused but his entire organization and all its adherents are held responsible.

I can only wonder what some of these so-called conservatives (who so faithfully defend the Constitution) would do, if THEY were the ones accused! It is a nightmare for any man -- all of you know how even the accusation stains the man forever, even if it is proven false!

Not only that, many here assert that the problems of 30, 40 and even 50 years ago must be tried in the media TODAY!

Remember the Duke rape case? There are more similarities than differences here. The priests are accused, nifonged, and instead of being defended, they are vilified!

What other man of you could stand under the weight of such an accusation trumpeted by the press, and come out whole? None! And such accusations made, LONG after the statute of limitations has passed, sometimes even after the accused is dead and buried for YEARS -- are YOU one of those who automatically, reflexively, spitefully, and gleefully act as judge, jury, and executioner?

Women! What if it were YOUR HUSBAND, YOUR BROTHER, YOUR FATHER, YOUR UNCLE, YOUR SON who was accused? Wouldn't you want the best defense possible? Wouldn't YOU believe in their innocence? Wouldn't YOU help protect your loved ones as much as possible? And yet, YOU JUDGE THE CHURCH FOR DOING WHAT YOU WOULD DO?

Shame! Vast shame! On all who have sinned against the innocent!


TOPICS: Catholic; Ministry/Outreach; Moral Issues; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: denialnotrivernegypt; excuses; falseaccusations; koolaidcatholics; moralrot; moredeflection; nifong
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To: netmilsmom

Sounds like it.


1,761 posted on 04/25/2010 6:45:45 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Quix

Actually, I’m good at it too. *blush*


1,762 posted on 04/25/2010 6:48:50 PM PDT by netmilsmom (I am Ilk)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
And for a good reason. She is no closer to Him or loved by Him than you or I.

Mary, the Mother of God, was prettier than you, nicer than you, holier than you, and happier than you, even in her sorrow. God chose her above all women to bear His Only Begotten Son, my Savior, Christ Jesus. Thus, she in heaven is the true mother of the true Church. I am stunned that anyone who claims to be a Christian would also claim to be her equal. Christ Jesus, Who never sinned, did not break the commandment to honor His Father and mother. Your twisted translation of "woman" makes a mockery of a courteous address. Repent, heretic!

1,763 posted on 04/25/2010 6:49:04 PM PDT by Judith Anne
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To: metmom

I’m a Solinski.

If you are, I’m going to freak!


1,764 posted on 04/25/2010 6:49:21 PM PDT by netmilsmom (I am Ilk)
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To: netmilsmom

Well, I wouldn’t want to be responsible for that so.....

No.


1,765 posted on 04/25/2010 6:51:16 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: MarkBsnr; Dr. Eckleburg
Oh, oh. You have just invoked an LDS magic word. You are not Mormon are you?

Aren't y'all going to needle me some more about what sect or cult I belong to like you did Dr E?

I'm really disappointed...sniff. BTW...do YOU ever pray to "Our Father who art in Heaven."?

1,766 posted on 04/25/2010 6:52:58 PM PDT by boatbums (God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to him.)
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To: netmilsmom

Evidently, according to plenty of ‘accusations,’

I too, can manage! LOL.

Nice that an old codger like me can with the new technologies. Though having a computer or terminal in the home since 1976 has afforded a bit of time to learn! LOL.


1,767 posted on 04/25/2010 6:54:23 PM PDT by Quix (BLOKES who got us where we R: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: metmom

;-)

Actually, there are very few of us. I guess the majority changed their names once they came here. There was some Prussian royalty connected to them, if I believe my Baba, so they didn’t want to be known.

(is that a story or what!)


1,768 posted on 04/25/2010 6:55:46 PM PDT by netmilsmom (I am Ilk)
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To: boatbums
Aren't y'all going to needle me some more about what sect or cult I belong to like you did Dr E?

Negative. You have been honest with me in our debates.

I'm really disappointed...sniff. BTW...do YOU ever pray to "Our Father who art in Heaven."?

I normally pray the Pater Noster at least twice per day - during my morning decade of the Rosary, and then at night when we say prayers with the children.

1,769 posted on 04/25/2010 6:57:31 PM PDT by MarkBsnr ( I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did not move me to do so.)
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To: netmilsmom

Maybe we are related. I’ve heard there was some Prussian royalty in my family as well, but don’t know how far back that goes or how verifiable that is.

Just family history.


1,770 posted on 04/25/2010 7:06:46 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: boatbums

lol. I have lots of those “sects” comments. I’ll lend you a few.


1,771 posted on 04/25/2010 7:12:17 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: Judith Anne

She was not prettier than me.


1,772 posted on 04/25/2010 7:12:48 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: Judith Anne; Dr. Eckleburg
God chose her above all women to bear His Only Begotten Son, my Savior, Christ Jesus.

She was in the right place at the right time. God didn't chose her because of some special holiness on her part. She was just an ordinary person living an ordinary life.

Thus, she in heaven is the true mother of the true Church.

And just where do you get that heresy?

I am stunned that anyone who claims to be a Christian would also claim to be her equal.

That's because some people are not respecter of persons.

Almost all of what the Catholic Church teaches about Mary simply cannot be backed up with Scripture at all.

1,773 posted on 04/25/2010 7:20:21 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
"The words of the catechism are clear, especially those which profane the Christian religion."

Fortunately for God and mankind those views are only held by a lunatic fringe in the Calvinist cults.

1,774 posted on 04/25/2010 7:22:54 PM PDT by Natural Law
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To: metmom
She was in the right place at the right time. God didn't chose her because of some special holiness on her part. She was just an ordinary person living an ordinary life.

God allowed Nestorious tongue to rot in his own mouth for saying such heresies. I pray you retract this statement and ask for forgiveness

I don't suspect you're going to sleep well tonight

1,775 posted on 04/25/2010 7:27:25 PM PDT by stfassisi ((The greatest gift God gives us is that of overcoming self"-St Francis Assisi)))
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To: MarkBsnr
"Useless high school student council members in middle age or old age, with no life, no accomplishments and no worth. Then they have to make believe that God will give them meaning when they have none for themselves."

The poor old fools don't even realize that after all of this time and effort they have not budged one Catholic one inch further away from the Catholic Church or themselves one inch closer to God.

1,776 posted on 04/25/2010 7:36:17 PM PDT by Natural Law
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To: Dr. Eckleburg
"She was not prettier than me."

LOL - She was and still is!

1,777 posted on 04/25/2010 7:39:44 PM PDT by Natural Law
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To: metmom

May the Peace that Passes Understanding be abundantly yours this evening as you sleep and throughout the week.

May you snuggle deep in the Arms of Jesus and the Love of the Father and the Comfort of His Spirit.

May you bask in the glow of HIS WELL DONE, MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.

May the Blood of Jesus and His angelic guard over your person, your family and household wrap you warmly in HIS SECURE PROTECTION and wholeness.

May you release all the cares of this past week, this day, this era, politics and all to the capable and sure arms & Will of God. May your trust IN HIM flood every cell and fiber of your being.

May His child-like faith IN HIM, within you multiply exponentially within you as you sleep.

May you experience more of HIS LOVE OF YOU in your life this coming week than you have the last 6 months combined.

May those who live and walk around you notice your increased serenity, peace, wholeness, anointing, confidence and effectiveness IN HIM.

May you bravely reach out and pray for folks and facilitate healing mind, soul, emotions and body in all those who’s paths you cross whom Holy Spirit so directs you to.

May you have increased moments of laughter at FATHER GOD’S humor in your life and at HIS PERSPECTIVE of us silly humans.

May you REST, REST, REST, REST CONFIDENTLY, IN HIM.

DITTO FOR ALL THOSE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD.

And me too.

AMEN, IN JESUS’ NAME.


1,778 posted on 04/25/2010 7:41:31 PM PDT by Quix (BLOKES who got us where we R: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: stfassisi
God allowed Nestorious tongue to rot in his own mouth for saying such heresies. I pray you retract this statement and ask for forgiveness

The Lord of this world is busy and has many allies, some of whom are open, and some of whom are secret. Some of them are of like mind and some are simply fooled. We see many of the fools and the fooled.

1,779 posted on 04/25/2010 7:43:45 PM PDT by MarkBsnr ( I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did not move me to do so.)
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To: MarkBsnr
Negative. You have been honest with me in our debates.

Well, I'm glad we got that straight! Thank you.

1,780 posted on 04/25/2010 7:45:29 PM PDT by boatbums (God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to him.)
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