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RELIGION, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT A LETHAL MIX

RELIGION, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT A LETHAL MIX

We start this with the inescapable fact that the Constitution bars a religious test for public office. Unless it be clearly established that an individual holds and, given opportunity, would act upon tenets of a violently antisocial nature, his or her theological views by themselves should not be the basis for granting or withholding access to office. In addition, the First Amendment states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” However,…

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CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM – WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO CHRISTIANS?

CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM – WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO CHRISTIANS?

My friend Anna Lynn, is in the process of studying to become a Deacon  in the Episcopal Church, here in Pierce County. Part of the training involves writing and delivering sermons on selected topics.  Her occupation is with Valet Parking, a transportation company in Tacoma. Her work with the company includes driving limos. For many years she has been our family’s driver when we need transportation.  On our trips she has shared with me some of her sermon efforts for…

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CATHOLIC BISHOP USES RELIGIOUS SACRAMENT AS A POLITICAL WEAPON

CATHOLIC BISHOP USES RELIGIOUS SACRAMENT AS A POLITICAL WEAPON

Catholic Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco announced that U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will no longer be allowed to receive Communion because of her political support for abortion rights. Cordileone said in his public announcement on Friday: “I am hereby notifying you that you are not to present yourself for Holy Communion and, should you do so, you are not to be admitted to Holy Communion, until such time as you [publicly] repudiate your advocacy for the legitimacy of…

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LEGALISTIM, CONDEMMED BY JESUS, IS ALIVE AND WELL IN PHOENIX

LEGALISTIM, CONDEMMED BY JESUS, IS ALIVE AND WELL IN PHOENIX

Legalism in religion condemned repeatedly by Jesus, still persists in some areas of  Christianity today. The media reports a Catholic priest, Father Andres Arango, who served in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona, resigned because Phoenix Diocese Bishop Thomas Olmsted  claimed he had performed “invalid baptisms” as a priest for the Diocese for over two decades of baptizing. Why were they invalid? Well, because the Diocese claimed they discovered he had been using  “the wrong phrasing.” Father Arango would…

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SCIENCE, RELIGION & THE UNIVERSE

SCIENCE, RELIGION & THE UNIVERSE

Penguin Press has published a book written by Frank Wilczek titled “Fundamentals: 10 Keys to reality.” Wilczek was a 2004 winner of the Nobel prize in physics with two other scientists for his contributions to quantum chromodynamics. It involves a study about the interaction between sub atomic particles. As a scientist he discusses an understanding of the universe as it is known today. In doing so he reviews such things as the nature of time and space, the qualities of…

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ARE 40 MILLION U.S. CATHOLICS WHO ARE REGISTERED DEMOCRATS REALLY FACING THE FIRES OF HELL?

ARE 40 MILLION U.S. CATHOLICS WHO ARE REGISTERED DEMOCRATS REALLY FACING THE FIRES OF HELL?

I realize no one will take the time to read my blog with this title I already published and I don't blame them. So, I've removed it. Let me outline the points in a shorter version. This what I sent to a friend who said the blog was too long for her to read it, but she said, she read enough to disagree with me. That's OK too. My issue isn't primarily what's the right view about the religious issue….

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WHY NOT DISCUSS THE ISSUE OF MARRIED PRIESTS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

WHY NOT DISCUSS THE ISSUE OF MARRIED PRIESTS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

Retired Pope Benedict is at it again, undermining the authority of Pope Francis. Now he has co-authored new book “From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church," along with his fellow conservative, Cardinal Robert Sarah, who heads the Vatican's liturgy office and has been a critic of Pope Francis. The book strongly reaffirms priestly celibacy which is in direct conflict with Pope Francis who wants the policy discussed and re-examined. It is a…

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MY REVIEW OF THE MOVIE THE TWO POPES

MY REVIEW OF THE MOVIE THE TWO POPES

I watched the movie The Two Popes and enjoyed it very much. I also recognized that much of the dialogue was accurate and the script had taken liberty with how to present the viewpoints of the two men. In the interest of historical accuracy I decided to write this review. If you haven't seen the film you should. You'll like it. Great acting and scenes of the Vatican.  The Movie My personal view of  the movie is that it was…

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THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND MARRIED PRIESTS

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND MARRIED PRIESTS

In February 1497 a monk named Girolamo Savonarola led a movement to collect items they thought might entice people to sin or neglect their religious duties. He and his followers collected such things as artwork, cosmetics, instruments, dresses and books. On the appointed day, thousands of these items were gathered at a public square in Florence Italy. These objects which had been labeled "vanities" were set on fire and burned. The event came to be known as the Bonfire of…

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COMMUNION IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH USED AS A POLITICAL WEAPON BY SELF RIGHTEOUS RELIGIOUS

COMMUNION IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH USED AS A POLITICAL WEAPON BY SELF RIGHTEOUS RELIGIOUS

Democratic front-runner Joe Biden was denied communion by a priest at a South Carolina Catholic church over the weekend. Biden, a lifelong Catholic, stopped by Saint Anthony Catholic  Church in Florence on Sunday, but was denied Holy Communion by Father Robert E. Morey. He was quoted in the local  local newspaper saying: “Sadly, this past Sunday, I had to refuse Holy Communion to former Vice President Joe Biden. Holy Communion signifies we are one with God, each other and the Church….

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