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:
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"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.
Because there is a relationship between man and God and man and Church that parallels the natural nuclear family. God is the father, the Creator, Law Giver, Protector, Provider and Judge. The Church is the mother. Its role is to nurture, educate and serve the family of man.
I need some clarification. How is a reference to "filthy bloody menstrual rags" not offensive "potty language"? I have had posts pulled for using the word "arse" in the context of explaining why its homonym "RC" is offensive.
Well I had in mind “Mount Holy Olive Second Baptist Zion Church of God in Christ of Resurrected Latter-Day AMEs” but I didn’t think we wanted Shirley Q. Liquor in here. So I had to wing it.
And out of all that you got "Mother Church"? What does a mother do? I think your answer is there.
Today is the Feast day of St. Therese.
Carmelites around the world—both religious and lay people—are celebrating.
Yes.
Thank you.
Yes! :)
Pretty much the same reasons Russians have traditonally referred to "Mother Russia" and Germans call Germany the "Fatherland"; the same reason one refers to one's "mother tongue". In fact, the same impulse with an ironic twist produced "Ma Bell."
The second part of your post demonstrates only ignorance on many levels and is best ignored.
Nobody objects to “filthy rags” as you termed it. What I don’t like is the term “filthy bloody menstrual rags.” So, you’re saying that’s okay?
PS, that’s the statement in post 7900.
Thank you for your explanation. This is something that I and many others knew already, however, I have never found it necessary to be that graphic here on the forum.
However, the term, "bloody menstrual rags", "bloody rags", and "menstrual" are not. Additionally, the term "filthy rags" is not found in any modern bibles. There is a single usage in the King James Version in Isaiah (64:6) but there is no biblical context for the presumption that filthy rags means anything other than the soiled clothing worn by beggars or lepers. There is a usage of "bloody flux", the disease by which the father of Publius was afflicted in Malta (Acts 28:8) but that is an archaic medical term for dysentery. The offensive terms are not even found in the contemporaneous Douay-Rheims Bible or the Wycliffe New Testament.
I appreciate that the standard must be subjective, but it appears that some posters receive deferential consideration when using highly objectionable language.
Man up for petes sake
That is exactly what the Hebrew word means.. remember a woman's period made her "unclean" and required a cleansing ritual following it?
The Hebrew word is `iddah;
It is a FEMALE noun defined as
1) menstruation
a) filthy rag, stained garment
Study your theology ..and BTW we are grown ups here and can actually say menstruation with out running from it
As is the case for all "fake" preachers.
No, Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith
If one does good works with the hope they will weigh in on their salvation they are not in the sake of Jesus or truly in His name , they are self-serving sins before God.. we can do NOTHING THAT WILL "IMPRESS " God or commend us to him..
LOL, you only prove ignorance of reformed doctrine when you post things like this
Where did I contradict the bible (I can not believe i am asking a catholic that) ..
Please explain your rationale.
The word person has meaning ...
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