Posted on 08/27/2010 11:45:13 AM PDT by Hank Kerchief
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.
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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.
LOL. That is a GREAT example of the pecking order in Rome. The Holy Spirit is practically non-existent.
Calvin was right. Rome has usurped the office and purpose of the Holy Spirit and handed it over to Rome's magisterium who, in turn, has delegated that divine, spiritual responsibility to a fallen creature, Mary.
Rome cannot control the Holy Spirit; therefore Rome has deleted the Holy Spirit from its theology.
Rome is of the earth. Christians need to look up, to the "rock that is higher than I."
Yep. Three makes “repeatedly.”
Nor would it be too far-fetched to assume there are other instances.
MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ..... JESUS?Now, this isn't what you, 1000silverlings believe in, is it?
As this study shows, according to scriptures, Jesus is the angel of the LORD, the angel of God, the angel of the covenant, the Archangel Michael, who appeared time and again in the Old Testament to speak directly to His people. Michael is just another title for the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who is God in the flesh, the principle messenger of the gospel (archangel) to humanity, but He is not a created being.
it’s around God’s navel
1) Very cool trick. How did you make the red circle?
2) I actually like the Scriptural idea of a dove as being the Holy Spirit, but that’s not what the picture seems to be offering. That particular image could be one of a dozen things. It looks like it’s imprinted on the Father’s robe. It also looks like a simple decoration. Or maybe a candelabra.
3) The greater problem with the picture, if indeed that scribble is the Holy Spirit, is that it is a tiny, confusing representation of one person of the Trinity which demands equal size and import as God the Father and God the Son. And certainly Mary shouldn’t even be in the picture. She has nothing to do with the Trinity other than being the human vessel chosen by God to bring the Christ child to term.
All glory belongs to God. And as He tells us, He is a jealous God. Rome needs to repent of stealing the glory of the Creator and handing it over to the creature. That kind of error never ends well.
Jesus called Him a Him
That’s just wrong.
9~)
where’s Mary?
It’s sheer ignorance...
Be stunned.
It looked like a candlestick holder to me.
I guess I need stronger glasses.....
>:(
LOL!
What a theological discussion that could start.
It’s bad enough when people argue over whether Adam had a navel or not....
Hiscox, however, doesnt inform his readers that the Waldenses for the most part believed in the perpetual virginity of Mary, the effectiveness of the sacraments, infant baptism, that the Sacrifice [of the Mass], that is of the bread and wine, after the consecration are the body and blood of Jesus Christ, that good deeds of the faithful may benefit the dead, to name just a few. That Baptist successionists can claim the Waldenses as their ancestors-sharing a common belief and practice-is quite untenable, if not disingenuous.
I believe what the bible says about michael, that he is an angel, ie a created being. Consequently we are not to pray to him as the bible forbids it. Perhaps you have me confused with Catholics who apparently, have decided to have their own traditions, and therefore pray to him if they feel like it.
so, I didn’t write it, I just found that interesting picture thanks to google
And NOWHERE in that statue is Mary.
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