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.
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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.
The Question is from the Baltimore Catechism which was developed to teach elementary level Catechism to school children and marginally literate adults. Its answers are very simplistic and incomplete. It was developed in 1885 and was last updated in 1933. It was "retired" in the 1960s following Vatican II.
It is assumed that adults interested in learning the whole and complete Catechism will seek out other, more complete sources including the whole and complete Catechism of the Catholic Church.
...in 33,000 different denominations.....Now that's funny.
Then you acknowledge that you were poorly Catechized?
True, a lot of people who "dissent" from Church teaching aren't actively dissenting. I'm not sure how much good that does them though.
Look again..the NT, beginning in Acts was reveled to the church
The Gospels are actually OT scripture because the New covenant did not begin until Christ died, rose and ascended into heaven and the Holy Spirit came to form the church
The NT is revelation to the church..Christ NEVER gave authority over the OT to the church
Where do they go then? They can not go yo heaven ..do we have a 3rd choice?
“Faith is a gift of God and not from yourselves. How much clearer does it get”
Well, it doesn’t say that ANYWHERE in scripture - so how much clearer can it be that this is NOT a revelation of God, but a man-made teaching?
Do any of the scriptures you posted tell us where the faith came from?
heh... I use it for my 5th, 3rd and 1st grade children. I make them memorize the questions and answers too. Just like I make them memorize multiplication tables, the periodic table of elements, parts of speech, presidents of the US (monarchs of England, emperors of Rome... lol), etc. Lists, lists, lists!
The Baltimore Catechism is a great foundational springboard and I haven't found anything better for the instruction of children, even/especially the new CCC. But yes, if my kids are still dependent on the formulas of the catechism they learned as children when they're adults there's gonna be a problem.
Or is the supernatural belief in Christ given to you by God Himself the rock upon which the Church is built? A man cannot serve two masters, pick one, Christ or Rome
OK, but as I recall the Baltimore Catechism, at least they'll have the vocabulary to progress! Hard words? Tough -- here's the glossary in every chapter! ;-)
I first learned form it too. My point was that it is a primer, not an authoritative source. Its purpose was to get Catholics to the point of intelligently asking "Why?" in the context of Catholic dogma. Those who complete their knowledge of the Catholic dogma with a cursory knowledge of the Baltimore Catechism are poorly Catechized. Those who cite it as authoritative simply look foolish.
You speak as if there was one Septuagint. Though some Hellenized Jews may have read one or more versions of the Septuagint they were hardly the "Jews".
"The Protestant canon follows the Pharisaical (rabbinic) canon, a sect unto itself that survived..."
Do I understand you to be claiming that the present day Jewish Canon (Torah) of the Orthodox and Reformed Jews is nothing but a surviving sect?
Romans 3:
[1] Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision?
[2] Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews are entrusted with the oracles of God.
If Jews have authority over the OT, do they therefore have authority over what it means and how it is interpreted?
Are some hearts too steely, too hardened for Gods grace to penetrate, that Christ can not enter at HIS will? Was not ALL power on heaven and earth given to Christ?To deny Him this ability then denies Him ALL power on heaven and earth.To say the lost will not allow Him in is to deny His sufficiency.It is a question of His will ..
If The Lord Jesus decreed that He desires all men to be saved, then He must lack the power to His will..
As others have noted the issue at hand is the deity of Christ because a defeated savior can not be God
Remember the words of Christ Jhn 17:9 "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.
Why would you say that to a Baptist?
I did notice he mentioned the Torah but left out the Prophets
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