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Intended Catholic Dictatorship
Independent Individualist ^ | 8/27/10 | Reginald Firehammer

Posted on 08/27/2010 11:45:13 AM PDT by Hank Kerchief

Intended Catholic Dictatorship

The ultimate intention of Catholicism is the restoration of the Holy Roman Empire. That has always been the ambition, at least covertly, but now it is being promoted overtly and openly.

The purpose of this article is only to make that intention clear. It is not a criticism of Catholics or Catholicism (unless you happen to think a Catholic dictatorship is not a good thing).

The most important point is to understand that when a Catholic talks about liberty or freedom, it is not individual liberty that is meant, not the freedom to live one's life as a responsible individual with the freedom to believe as one chooses, not the freedom to pursue happiness, not the freedom to produce and keep what one has produced as their property. What Catholicism means by freedom, is freedom to be a Catholic, in obedience to the dictates of Rome.

The Intentions Made Plain

The following is from the book Revolution and Counter-Revolution:

"B. Catholic Culture and Civilization

"Therefore, the ideal of the Counter-Revolution is to restore and promote Catholic culture and civilization. This theme would not be sufficiently enunciated if it did not contain a definition of what we understand by Catholic culture and Catholic civilization. We realize that the terms civilization and culture are used in many different senses. Obviously, it is not our intention here to take a position on a question of terminology. We limit ourselves to using these words as relatively precise labels to indicate certain realities. We are more concerned with providing a sound idea of these realities than with debating terminology.

"A soul in the state of grace possesses all virtues to a greater or lesser degree. Illuminated by faith, it has the elements to form the only true vision of the universe.

"The fundamental element of Catholic culture is the vision of the universe elaborated according to the doctrine of the Church. This culture includes not only the learning, that is, the possession of the information needed for such an elaboration, but also the analysis and coordination of this information according to Catholic doctrine. This culture is not restricted to the theological, philosophical, or scientific field, but encompasses the breadth of human knowledge; it is reflected in the arts and implies the affirmation of values that permeate all aspects of life.

"Catholic civilization is the structuring of all human relations, of all human institutions, and of the State itself according to the doctrine of the Church.

Got that? "Catholic civilization is the structuring of all human relations, of all human institutions, and of the State itself according to the doctrine of the Church." The other name for this is called "totalitarianism," the complete rule of every aspect of life.

This book and WEB sites like that where it is found are spreading like wildfire. These people do not believe the hope of America is the restoration of the liberties the founders sought to guarantee, these people believe the only hope for America is Fatima. Really!

In Their Own Words

The following is from the site, "RealCatholicTV." It is a plain call for a "benevolent dictatorship, a Catholic monarch;" their own words. They even suggest that when the "Lord's Payer," is recited, it is just such a Catholic dictatorship that is being prayed for.

[View video in original here or on Youtube. Will not show in FR.]

Two Comments

First, in this country, freedom of speech means that anyone may express any view no matter how much anyone else disagrees with that view, or is offended by it. I totally defend that meaning of freedom of speech.

This is what Catholics believe, and quite frankly, I do not see how any consistent Catholic could disagree with it, though I suspect some may. I have no objection to their promoting those views, because it is what they believe. Quite frankly I am delighted they are expressing them openly. For one thing, it makes it much easier to understand Catholic dialog, and what they mean by the words they use.

Secondly, I think if their views were actually implemented, it would mean the end true freedom, of course, but I do not believe there is any such danger.

—Reginald Firehammer (06/28/10)


TOPICS: Activism; Catholic; Religion & Culture; Religion & Politics
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To: Quix

The principle is a day of rest, one in seven.

Some people have to work on Sundays, like doctors, nurses, firefighters, etc.

The world doesn’t stop on Sunday’s any more.


2,421 posted on 09/08/2010 12:52:45 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: presently no screen name

I did miss that.

As for your comment; good manners and common respect are always attractive.


2,422 posted on 09/08/2010 12:53:33 PM PDT by Running On Empty ((The three sorriest words: "It's too late"))
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To: metmom

i agree.

On Chinese calendars, Sunday is the last day of the week and called Heavenly day, in the language, interestingly.


2,423 posted on 09/08/2010 12:54:14 PM PDT by Quix (C Bosses plans: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2519352/posts?page=2#2)
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To: Quix; bronx2; Religion Moderator
a frequent type by this poster . . .

EXACTLY!! What would a person in the RM forum take exception to.........

REMEMBER, JESUS IS THE WAY - the ONLY WAY.

Jesus answered, “I am THE WAY and THE TRUTH and THE LIFE. NO ONE comes to the Father EXCEPT through ME.

There seems to be a lot more in play here.
2,424 posted on 09/08/2010 12:54:50 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: presently no screen name
First of all, you didn't even know that Scripture existed and now you pass it off as after the torture.

LOL! I perfectly knew of that passage, but this is the first time I've heard of it being applied it to his everyday appearance.

2,425 posted on 09/08/2010 12:55:08 PM PDT by Pyro7480 ("If you know how not to pray, take Joseph as your master, and you will not go astray." - St. Teresa)
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To: Quix

The teaching of the Church on veneration and worship and The Holy Trinity does not differ.


2,426 posted on 09/08/2010 12:55:08 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: presently no screen name

hmmmm

though I’m not quite sure I get your point.


2,427 posted on 09/08/2010 12:56:15 PM PDT by Quix (C Bosses plans: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2519352/posts?page=2#2)
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To: wmfights
I'm curious why we are so easily caught up in believing this reflects the quality of our worship and beliefs.

Sacred space.

2,428 posted on 09/08/2010 12:56:47 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: caww

I’m happy to take it the way I was taught.

You have done the same.


2,429 posted on 09/08/2010 12:57:23 PM PDT by Running On Empty ((The three sorriest words: "It's too late"))
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To: D-fendr; Amityschild; Brad's Gramma; Captain Beyond; Cvengr; DvdMom; firebrand; ...

NONSENSE

Very official pronouncements are all over the waterfront.

Like they are on most topics from the

VATICAN ALICE IN WONDERLAND SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND REALITY MANGLING.


2,430 posted on 09/08/2010 12:57:41 PM PDT by Quix (C Bosses plans: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2519352/posts?page=2#2)
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To: Quix; Religion Moderator

It has occurred on both sides.


2,431 posted on 09/08/2010 12:59:19 PM PDT by Running On Empty ((The three sorriest words: "It's too late"))
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To: Quix
While you’re at it, RM,

How about considering this sort of post . . .

I wouldn't go there.

It's not unusual for Evangelicals to post the same way also.

2,432 posted on 09/08/2010 1:00:31 PM PDT by OLD REGGIE (I am a Biblical Unitarian?)
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To: Hegewisch Dupa
It’s like asking “why should we sing? Can’t God understand us talking? Why try to make our voices pretty?

Yes, very much so.

2,433 posted on 09/08/2010 1:00:50 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: wmfights
The unity among Evangelicals is our belief in The Gospel.

Does the Gospel include that observing the Lord's Day is a grievous violation of His commandments?

2,434 posted on 09/08/2010 1:02:21 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: Running On Empty; Religion Moderator; bronx2; Amityschild; Brad's Gramma; Captain Beyond; Cvengr; ..

Proddys are virtually always careful to make such assertions quite generalized based on a belief or practice.

And, Proddys rarely do it in any form—maybe 1-3 times a YEAR is it close to the line. And very generalized, it’s probably LESS than ONCE A MONTH by Proddys.

Bronx2 TENDS do it SEVERAL TIMES A DAY.


2,435 posted on 09/08/2010 1:02:59 PM PDT by Quix (C Bosses plans: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2519352/posts?page=2#2)
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To: Running On Empty
As for your comment; good manners and common respect are always attractive.

So is refraining from jumping to conclusions.
2,436 posted on 09/08/2010 1:03:08 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: wmfights
I believe the controversy kicks in with a pagan emperor setting a specific date.

Where are you on the controversy? Are you violating the commandments by celebrating the Lord’s Day on Sunday?

2,437 posted on 09/08/2010 1:03:44 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: OLD REGGIE

Either brazenly making something personal is different from truly generalized statements

or

there’s no significant difference.

I believe there’s a significant and meaningful difference.


2,438 posted on 09/08/2010 1:06:25 PM PDT by Quix (C Bosses plans: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2519352/posts?page=2#2)
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To: wagglebee

How much meaning does the word “evangelical” have? It seems that it is used to describe almost anything.


2,439 posted on 09/08/2010 1:06:42 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: presently no screen name
Yes, there are a lot of sources, you have to discriminate and use judgement.

That's man for you, always changing and adds confusion.

It shouldn't be necessary, but I remind you that you are "man" also.

So, according to you, man, does God's word say you are violating the commandments by celebrating the Lord’s Day on Sunday?

2,440 posted on 09/08/2010 1:07:22 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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