February 2012
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Feb 23rd
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Figure That 98% of Catholic Women Use Birth... →
glitter-femin1sts: opinionlizard: Says LifeNews.com, one of the most biased pro-life reading material sites around. ^^ boom http://www.lifenews.com/2012/02/13/figure-that-98-of-catholic-women-use-birth-control-debunked/ http://www.whatswrongwiththeworld.net/2012/02/how_to_lie_with_statistics_exa_1.html
Feb 23rd
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Zelda can save herself.: So I love the pro-choice... →
nikosnature: propaganda-for-life: But the uterus isn’t genitalia. That’s the vulva. Thanks for showing that anti-choicers don’t understand reproduction. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~humananatomy/part_6/chapter_35.html The female genital organs comprise the ovaries, uterine… As I said, I think if you’re looking for total biological accuracy from a joke, you might be a bit too...
Feb 23rd
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So I love the pro-choice phrase, "No uterus, no...
propaganda-for-life: But the uterus isn’t genitalia. That’s the vulva. Thanks for showing that anti-choicers don’t understand reproduction. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~humananatomy/part_6/chapter_35.html The female genital organs comprise the ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and external genitalia (fig. 35-1). The vagina is situated partly in the pelvic cavity and partly in the perineum....
Feb 23rd
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So I love the pro-choice phrase, "No uterus, no...
Feb 23rd
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RE: Questions for Catholics →
inquizitive1: Questions 1- What is the significance of ash wednesday? 2- What is the BIBLICAL significance of ash wednesday? 3- If praying the rosary is so important, please give me corresponding scripture(s)……i’ll wait 4- Where in the Bible may I find the Hail Mary?  5- Why do you partake in Lent? 6- Did you read the Bible in order to see what exactly Jesus did during those 40 days? (Hint it...
Feb 23rd
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I was abducted & you were banging patchouli: What... →
hatewizard: nikosnature: hatewizard: daisyfuck: nikosnature: bangingpatchouli: People who say this aren’t talking about ‘life’ in a literal biological way. They are referring to a religious idea that at the moment an egg is fertilized, it becomes ensouled. This is an important distinction because that is really the sticking point for them, but they frame their assertion as though...
Feb 23rd
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I was abducted & you were banging patchouli: What... →
hatewizard: daisyfuck: nikosnature: bangingpatchouli: People who say this aren’t talking about ‘life’ in a literal biological way. They are referring to a religious idea that at the moment an egg is fertilized, it becomes ensouled. This is an important distinction because that is really the sticking point for them, but they frame their assertion as though they are talking about a...
Feb 23rd
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Feb 23rd
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“Jesus talks about mercy to those in trouble in 24 verses of the Gospels, tells people not to judge in 34 verses, tells people to love and forgive even their enemies in 53 verses, tells people to love their neighbors as themselves and treat others as they would want to be treated in 19 verses, and specifically tells people to help the poor and/or spurn riches and the wealthy in 128...
Feb 23rd
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So my brother thinks that since I'm not...
stfuhypocrisy: Because apparently there’s no balance and it’s only one or the other.  There is a third way.  Distributism!  If I had to classify myself as something economic, it would be a distributist! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributism
Feb 23rd
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Feb 23rd
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ginnyjake: “Dolan recounted that the pope, who turns 85 in April, then paid his mom the ultimate compliment, telling her, “You look too young to be the mother of a cardinal.” The cardinal said his mom — showing that a quick wit is a family trait — shot back, “Holy Father, was that an infallible statement?”” — The Holy Father and Card. Dolan’s mother. Fun. | Fr. Z’s Blog – What Does The...
Feb 22nd
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A full response to the 'Mandatory Organ Donation... →
moochiethinks: I was abducted & you were banging patchouli: What do they mean by ‘life begins at conception’? nikosnature: bangingpatchouli: Bangingpatchouli - People who say this aren’t talking about ‘life’ in a literal biological way. They are referring to a religious idea that at the moment an egg is fertilized, it becomes ensouled. This is an important distinction because that is...
Feb 22nd
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I was abducted & you were banging patchouli: What... →
bangingpatchouli: People who say this aren’t talking about ‘life’ in a literal biological way. They are referring to a religious idea that at the moment an egg is fertilized, it becomes ensouled. This is an important distinction because that is really the sticking point for them, but they frame their assertion as though they are talking about a biological event, which makes it difficult to...
Feb 22nd
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Feb 22nd
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Ave Maria University Will Not Comply
sword-meets-rose: mystagogy: lovelyloretta: “We are prepared to discontinue our health plan and pay the $2,000 per employee, per year fine rather than comply with an unjust, immoral mandate in violation of our rights of conscience.” — Jim Towey, President of Ave Maria University Ave Maria is doing more than not complying. They have filed a lawsuit. You can read about it in the National...
Feb 22nd
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I will not be answering questions for the duration...
I will be focusing during Lent on personal reflection which should lead me to be able to answer your questions better.  Thank you for your understanding.  I will be turning my askbox off.  It will be back on after Easter.
Feb 22nd
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Anonymous asked: Do you think God's moral law can be reached on a secular level (such as the prohibitions on theft and murder damaging society, and so being immoral) completely, or just some aspects of it? That is, can God's morality be derived from extra-biblical sources at all?
Feb 22nd
Anonymous asked: While I can see where you are coming from with the predisposition toward homosexual acts, I find your statements likening it to alcoholism and lying rather offensive. That is saying that homosexuality is a disorder, and therefore implying that it can be treated, which is an idea that I absolutely reject. It is not a disorder, gays are not sick, and there is nothing dangerous about who they are.
Feb 22nd
Anonymous asked: Who would win between Batman and Superman?
Feb 22nd
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Anonymous asked: Being gay is not justified? Being gay doesn't hurt anyone like alcoholism can, and lying can. That's like saying being black hurts people, it's the same bigotry.
Feb 22nd
Reblog if your discerning a Vocation right now.
bannerofthecross: yep
Feb 22nd
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What is "Take Back The Tag"?
failuresnotflatterinf: I posted this before and forgot to put the replies on it. I’m Catholic and new to tumblr. Every time Catholic hate starts showing up on the Catholic tag, we take it back by posting litanies and prayers.  And welcome to tumblr!
Feb 22nd
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Anonymous asked: Was the Saint Nick ("Santa Clause") an actual Catholic saint?
Feb 21st
Anonymous asked: and to the last question, it depends on the audience, right? because I believe you said and I agree that you shouldn't be throwing scripture at atheists. btw, I love how you respond to hate with love. I wish they would return the favor. Haters gonna hate.
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: If God is perfect and just, then why would He create gay people and not want them to do what their nature pushes them to do? Either He is not perfect and did not intend to create gay people, a jerk because He wanted to make some people suffer by having these strong desires that they are not allowed to full or He does not actually have a problem with gay acts.
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: Why don't you ever quote scripture when you answer questions? Aren't you training to be a preist? Do they teach you that stuff at preist school
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: The reason that Jesus died for our sins is this: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23). Jesus was fully God and fully man, and thus could be our Mediator. He died once for all.
Feb 21st
Anonymous asked: What about churches that WANT to perform gay marriages? There are several Christian churches in my city that do. Within the bounds of religious freedom, shouldnt they be allowed to do that?
Feb 21st
Anonymous asked: What's your view on those meant by Jude 4?
Feb 21st
Anonymous asked: I was just looking at this picture and the text on it said "I don't even understand the connection...'He died for your sins.' Well how does one affect the other? I hit myself in the foot with a shovel for your mortgage." I'm a practicing Roman Catholic and was wondering how to refute this statement. Thanks!
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: Wouldn't kissing be the same between gay couples and heterosexual ones? If you kiss- it could lead to sin. If you don't want a gay couple to kiss, a straight one shouldn't either because we all have tendency to sin because of the free will God gave us.
Feb 21st
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shortbread: Norms of Licit Theological Dissent,... →
shortbreadsh: Norms of Licit Theological Dissent 49. There exist in the Church a lawful freedom of inquiry and of thought and also general norms of licit dissent. This is particularly true in the area of legitimate theological speculation and research. When conclusions reached by such professional theological work prompt a scholar to dissent from noninfallible received teaching, the...
Feb 21st
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Please be praying for me;
natebreed: favoriteofmydreams: I’m going to the hospital today. I have ovarian cysts…again. It would be awesome if you guys could be praying for her. I will pray for you!
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: In an ideal world, would you prefer that our government had no say over marriage, that 'civil unions' would, in a sense, exist between best friends, lovers, married folks, singles, and whoever else for the purposes of the legal benefits though? I would think things would be better for all if both sides of the gay marriage argument (and all ambivalent to it) would work for this goal...
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: That last post about climate change is the first time you've said anything I agree with, so word up.
Feb 21st
Anonymous asked: I want to return to the Catholic Church but during my darker years I engaged in pre-marital sex. What can I do?
Feb 21st
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Saints and Sinners: Rick Santorum on Climate... →
“We were put on this Earth as creatures of God to have dominion over the Earth, to use it wisely and steward it wisely, but for our benefit not for the Earth’s benefit,” Santorum told a Colorado crowd earlier this month. He went on to call climate change “an absolute travesty of scientific… Well, in a sense he’s right, he’s just not applying his findings well.  God gave us...
Feb 21st
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Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: Do you believe it is okay for a pastor or priest to preach about how homosexuality is a sin while having a homosexual at church?
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: Hi, you've probably answered this before but I don't have time to peruse your entire blog. I was just wondering whether you appreciate the scientific certainties like potassium and carbon dating that definitively refute the absurdity that is the Christian (and numerous other religions') story of creation? I respect your faith, it's admirable, I'm just wondering how...
Feb 21st
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Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: What do you think about kissing? Do you think it is sexual? An expression of love? Can two of the same gender kiss? Is it sinful?
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: what would be so horrible if we did allow gays to get married? since we have separation of church & state, please do not give me a religious reason. how would it hurt YOU in any way if two gay people got married?
Feb 21st
Anonymous asked: Hi Niko. I was just wondering about the OT laws question you were asked earlier. I don't think they were misinterpretations of God's word, rather, they were spoken by God himself. When God sent Jesus our Savior, a new Covenant was put in place. The law shows us our sin, keeps us on the righteous path, and shows us how to live our lives. (See Galatians 3:19)
Feb 21st
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i love you all goodbye
alwaysjustme15: theworldisfuked: alwaysjustme15: ALLIE, NO  im sorry Aly Allie, no. Please, don’t do it. I love you. If you go, I go. Please don’t go.  Either of you.
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: Are you homosexual?
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: But what about the atheists who don't believe in individual discovery of meaning through rationality? Some people think there is no meaning at all. Do they never get to be married?
Feb 21st
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Anonymous asked: "The Church loves everyone, including gays and lesbians." While the church theoretically loves everyone, many individuals do not follow this. I have heard people talking about how terrible and revolting gays are in church, and I've heard stories of people being criticized by priests and such for being who they are. Now, this is not the church's fault itself, but there are...
Feb 21st
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