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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

Thanks for the laugh!

Yeah, they love ‘tradition’ but when they need a scapegoat they’ll grab at anything to hide behind.


2,621 posted on 09/08/2010 6:09:25 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: presently no screen name
If God's Word and being Holy Spirit filled is not good enough for you…

Do I have to say again that the question asked for your view on the issue of scripture and Sabbath? I can't imagine that would do any good. Nor will pointing out the simple fact that you still haven't given your view in response to the question.

Ok. I'm gonna give the benefit of the doubt here. I'm going to assume you just cannot grasp the concept, or that for some reason you're not capable of understanding what "your view" means on this question. Or that something in the form of this particular question just cannot be understood by you. Whatever reason, there's something in answering it directly that you can't see or do.

My apologies for asking of you something you can't do. I wish you well and may God bless you and yours.

2,622 posted on 09/08/2010 6:21:03 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: bronx2
. Please, I use his postings in my bible class of protestants considering entering the church and they serve as an invaluable tool in demonstrating the Christian mindset of these folks.

What? Can't you sell Catholicism on its own merits?

2,623 posted on 09/08/2010 6:47:06 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: presently no screen name

It sometimes seems like

scape goats, hatches, excuses, rationalizations, extrapolations to Alpha Centauri & back . . .

are engineered into every other paragraph of their primary documents.

Incredible.


2,624 posted on 09/08/2010 7:35:07 PM PDT by Quix (C Bosses plans: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2519352/posts?page=2#2)
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To: metmom

Sounds like folks think that when they bear false witness with

“ONLY GOD”

watching vs the RM,

that they think they are home safe.

The only presumed consequence may be more white hankys.


2,625 posted on 09/08/2010 7:36:44 PM PDT by Quix (C Bosses plans: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2519352/posts?page=2#2)
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To: wagglebee; wmfights
Odd how I use the term Protestant and you switch to Evangelical. I would have to say that the vast majority of Protestants would not call themselves and could not be described as Evangelicals in the American sense.

Both are largely undefined - Evangelical much more so than Protestant - in terms of beliefs and practices. A dodge.

As far as your belief in the Gospel, if you get far beyond the Apostles Creed or Nicene Creed (both of which Catholics and Orthodox also believe), you will find a great deal of disagreement.

I would include the Athenasian Creed as well, which deals out many people who have developed innovations over the last few centuries.

The beliefs are often quite conflicting and anything but unified. Would you care to explain how High Church Anglicans and Southern Baptists have "unified" beliefs about the Eucharist or Baptism?

They don't. Obviously not. They agree on some Scripture and some Christian beliefs, but as a unified group, they do not qualify.

2,626 posted on 09/08/2010 7:46:44 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: Pyro7480; Quix; bronx2
If you’re going to complain about my posts, you’re going to have to complain about Quix’s use of the donkey.

Please don't. The good Quix ably demonstrates his attachment to Christianity on a constant basis, and by parading a donkey about on a conservative forum, he also more than adequately illustrates his other beliefs as well.

Quix knows what he is doing. Do not despair.

2,627 posted on 09/08/2010 7:53:30 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: D-fendr
My apologies for asking of you something you can't do. I wish you well and may God bless you and yours.

Your 'angel of light' comments brings exposure from where they come. Other than that they are worthless.

As Jesus said...FOR IT IS WRITTEN.

Through Christ, I CAN DO ALL THINGS. Sorry, skippy, there is no such thing as 'I can't'. What I won't do - is bow to satan. I DO THINGS GOD'S WAY - much to your obvious distress.

I am blessed right from The Throne of God. I am blessed going in and going out. I am covered by The Blood of the Spotless Lamb. I have eternal life. I am Holy Spirit filled and a child of The MOST HIGH GOD. I hear His Voice and HE KNOWS me. He lives within me and will never leave nor forsake me. I have it ALL. THANK YOU, JESUS!
2,628 posted on 09/08/2010 8:01:50 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: presently no screen name
It is not unusual on the web for a group of posters to gang up and call another group of posters "trolls" and post the "do not feed the trolls" cartoons.

That kind of post says more about the poster than it does about the target. Ignore it.

2,629 posted on 09/08/2010 8:06:55 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: Quix; sitetest; Natural Law; presently no screen name; trisham; metmom; Running On Empty; ...
For the record, determining who is thin-skinned on a particular thread has to do with more than just looking for whiners. Some of the toughest "open" Religion Forum posters wail as if it were a debate strategy, e.g. "wah, make him stop."

Also, posters on a Religion Forum should be aware that when they falsely accuse another Freeper of telling a lie (or bearing false witness) then they are guilty of the exact same thing.

But RF posters should not be surprised when other posters tell them that if they don’t believe exactly the same way they do, then they’re doomed to hell. When one belief spawns from another, both typically condemn the other, i.e. apostate, anathema, cult, heretic, Satanic, etc.

It’s rough in the town square and that's why thin-skinned posters should IGNORE "open" RF threads altogether and instead post to caucus, ecumenical, prayer or devotional threads.

Still accusing another poster individually of a sin is inflammatory. Telling another poster he is bearing a false witness may not sound so bad, but what if you had said “you are an adulterer?”

Religion Forum posters probably are much more sensitive to accusations of sin or moral failures. The accusation itself understandably can incite a flame war or cause resentment.

My thinking now is that accusing any Religion Forum poster individually of breaking any of the “ten commandments” or of hating God or other people should be considered “making it personal.”

That prohibition would not apply to deities, religious figures, religious authorities, authors or groups of believers. For instance, it would not be making it personal to say “Muslims are adulterers” or “Protestants bear false witness” or “Catholics worship idols”.

Mull this over and let me know what you think. I won't make a change until I get some feedback.

2,630 posted on 09/08/2010 8:18:58 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: Religion Moderator

WORKS FOR ME.

Sounds like Holy Spirit’s wisdom.

I’m touched by Holy Spirit’s anointing in your life and ministry hereon

yet again.

I do have still a slight to moderate reservation . . . not sure how to put it and I think it’s probably inconsequential.

I suspect you probably answered it when you said to post Scripture and ignore it otherwise.

It just feels like it would be good to have a kosher short response to outrageously untrue assertions.

Maybe Mutley or some other fitting gif would work.

I respect the suggestion about responding with Scripture but plenty of Scriptures could be construed as in violation of the Rel Forum rules, too! LOL.

Maybe I’m making too much of such relentless outrageously, brazenly untrue posts.

Your proposed stance/rules adjustment sounds pretty workable, I think. Shoot. We should try it for 90 days and see.

MAY HE BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ABUNDANTLY.


2,631 posted on 09/08/2010 8:30:40 PM PDT by Quix (C Bosses plans: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2519352/posts?page=2#2)
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To: presently no screen name
there is no such thing as 'I can't'.

Ok, let's see, I'm willing to give you another shot at it then. (It doesn't require you to "bow to Satan.")

Notice that it is so simple a question that "yes" or "no" is a valid answer to it, though feel free to elaborate afterward on your affirmative or negative response.

Remember, please, this is "in your view":

In your view: Does God’s word say you are violating the commandments by celebrating the Lord’s Day on Sunday?

2,632 posted on 09/08/2010 8:33:25 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: Religion Moderator
It is not unusual on the web for a group of posters to gang up and call another group of posters "trolls" and post the "do not feed the trolls" cartoons.

Yes, I have seen it on political threads here and with the responses of a poster they have been warranted, IMO. It's easy for a conservative to spot a troll. But this is not a political thread - but a 'religious' thread and a troll would be an atheist, i.e.,someone who would trash God's Word or come against it in any way.

That kind of post says more about the poster than it does about the target.

I agree.

Ignore it.

On this thread, there have been complaints about 'making it personal' that are much much less severe than the post in question. Is now accusing one of being a troll acceptable on a RF and then add the 'no proof' to back up their accusation? Is posting God's Word on a RF - now open reign to be accused of being a troll acceptable?
2,633 posted on 09/08/2010 8:40:14 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: Religion Moderator

Sounds good to me.


2,634 posted on 09/08/2010 8:51:07 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: presently no screen name; Religion Moderator; Running On Empty; D-fendr; sitetest; MarkBsnr
Is posting God's Word on a RF - now open reign to be accused of being a troll acceptable?

All right, that's enough. You're the one who started this by accusing me of not knowing Scripture in post #2390. Running on Empty correctly called you out on reading my mind in post #2401. All I've been doing since then is been responding to your jihad against anyone who would dare stand up to you and/or dare dispute your wacked-out rants, as you sound amply demonstrated when you lashed out against D-fendr in #2617. And when I post a graphic calling you out for your troll-like tactics, the "thin-skinned" accusations against me still continue!? Do you realize how ridiculous you sound!?

2,635 posted on 09/08/2010 9:05:10 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: wmfights; D-fendr; Cronos; sitetest; Pyro7480; roamer_1; MarkBsnr

Do you have any idea how old a lot of those “ornate” churches are? You should see Houston’s First Baptist or Second Baptist. They are both rather large. Neither are so large as the House of Joel. First Methodist has a multi-campus spread.

Who are these people worshipping?


2,636 posted on 09/08/2010 9:05:53 PM PDT by Jaded (I realized that after Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says W T F)
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To: Pyro7480
All right, that's enough.

Skippy, YOU don't tell me when it's ENOUGH! I tell you calling me a troll is OVER THE TOP on a RF.

YOU asked where is that Scripture - and then once it was given to you - you said you knew it all along.

Do YOU know how ridiculous that is. There is nothing wrong with not knowing a certain Scripture - we are all in that category - but trying to make a case that you knew to cover up for you calling me a troll - is another of your OVER THE TOP cover tactics.
2,637 posted on 09/08/2010 9:22:25 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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To: presently no screen name
Bible passages are always welcome on the Religion Forum.

The "don't feed the trolls" cartoons serve no purpose if you ignore them, so ignore them.

2,638 posted on 09/08/2010 9:27:54 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: presently no screen name
Skippy, YOU don't tell me when it's ENOUGH! I tell you calling me a troll is OVER THE TOP on a RF.

Keeping on digging, buddy.

2,639 posted on 09/08/2010 9:29:34 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: presently no screen name

You have become too thin-skinned for this thread. Leave the thread.


2,640 posted on 09/08/2010 9:30:12 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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