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.
As long as that church preaches that God's word conforms to the doctrine of double predestination. Right?
so you agree then that that is what the bible teaches?
Why degenerate into this silliness again?
I dont know, you persist in it
Sheesh. For whatever reason, you avoid direct answers on this point of church doctrine.
Have fun.
I haven’t avoided anything. You’re the one who insists your knowledge is the end of wisdom
Yeah, that’s it.
James 3:1
So you are saying that you have to talk your way into heaven, unless you are elect then you can keep your mouth shut and if you are not elect nothing you say matters. Does this mean that the beatitudes were some kind of practical joke Jesus was playing on the assembled masses or was He presenting them with the spiritual equivalent of a Gordian Knot that no one could actually solve except the Calvinists who would not emerge for another 1500 years and who were not referred to in any prophecy?
Nice summary.
Mom made a cheese grits souffle tonight with dinner. Yummy!
A souffle? Great, now that's something else I'm going to have to track down.
What part of my post did you NOT understand. The governor is a Catholic. At least she claims to be.
No one who responded missed your point. All these people will tell you with their lips the Christ is their saviour but their actions tell you which master they serve. Not much different than here. Since their verbal confession is what you say is the only thing that counts, then one would surmise their behavior is okay with God, right? It doesn't matter. It's not about works...then Teddy's home free along with the likes of Cardinal Mahoney. You are the one that went there in the first place by contradicting the bible.
Try fried grits with butter and honey or syrup.
You guys really have a gleeful problem with sex and with menstruation, don't you? All female mammals normally menstruate. Not all mammals, or all humans obsess on it. Only the select few.
In the totally depraved mind of a calvinist everything natural and normal is thought of as dirty
In the words of Jesus, man should not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. The quotations of Jesus are considered the direct words of God. They should surpass the musings of ordinary men, even if they are considered Scripture. The Jews considered the Torah to be of more importance than the rest of the OT, true? And the justification of the Protestant OT is that the Jews knew it better than the Christians...
And? How do you know what Jesus meant with this question? How do you know who He directed it to?
You are correct. I need to reword it. How about: All Catholics are put onto the path of salvation; some wander off and are lost. Others are exposed to the Truth and refuse it...
Thanks for bringing common sense to this thread,dear friend!
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