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anonymous Important- Please Read March 17, 2006 3:30 AM

I'd like to clarify what this group is about as there seems to have been some confusion.

I don't believe in different 'degrees' of Catholicism. I don't think one should need to label himself or herself as 'Traditional Catholic' or 'Progressive Catholic' (what a horrible term that is!) In my opinion, if you are Roman Catholic you accept the teaching of the Church and are faithful to it. You don't choose the nice easy bits and reject any which are difficult. Everyone is welcome in this group, but it is NOT a group for people to debate what they believe to be the rights and wrongs of the Catholic Church. It is a group for people who believe and who wish to deepen their faith and share it with other believers. There are groups in which one can question, but that is not the purpose of this group.

I was horrified to read a message here this morning from a Catholic who wrote that she was pro-abortion (or pro-choice to quote that horrible euphemism). Make no mistake, you CANNOT be Catholic and pro-abortion. It is simply impossible. I have removed the comment and the member from the group. I don't moderate posts here as I believe that people should be able to post as they wish- within reason. However, I shall not hesitate to delete any comments which are anti-Catholic and also the person responsible for them. I hope that makes my position clear.

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"Pro-Choice"? June 24, 2006 10:08 AM

I agree that you can't support abortion and be a genuine Catholic. I believe Catholics to be pro-life in other ways, such as anti-euthanasia. paula  [ send green star]
 
anonymous  June 24, 2006 10:44 AM

Hello Paula. You are right: Catholics are called to respect life from the cradle to the grave.  [report anonymous abuse]
 
 June 25, 2006 6:55 AM

I second that motion!!!

How can you say your pro-abortion. Does not God call out for us to defend life?

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 June 25, 2006 6:55 AM

I second that motion!!!

How can you say your pro-abortion. Does not God call out for us to defend life?

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 June 25, 2006 6:57 AM

I have seen and read much what the "Progressive Catholic's" groups here on Care2 have said and it is disturbing. I am sure they are wonderful people but to reject the CCC and Scripture is to be against the Catholic faith.

Please pray for them. Pray for all who are not one with the Holy Church which is the bridegroom of Christ.

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 June 27, 2006 5:17 PM

Hello all ! I'm totally agree that a true catholic shall never accept or agree with abortion , with homosexuality or with euthanasia . This horrible words have nothing to do with a catholic .

That's why I'm so sad  when I see that there are so many catholics which for the sake of a kind of popularity , for the sake of a kind of friendship are making so many concession from catholic faith and beliefs .

God bless you all !

Proud to be a true catholic ,

Danielle

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am with you July 07, 2006 5:30 AM

i Morgan,

I am fully with you on that issue.Is either we accept to be roman catholics or not.No catholic speaks against the faith of catholics.

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As A Roman Catholic I cannot but agree August 12, 2006 7:23 AM

How can anyone say that he or she Catholic and not accept the teaching of the Catholic Church

I am proud to be a Roman Catholic

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anonymous Always Seeking for the love and imitation of Jesus May 25, 2007 2:35 PM

The Catholic Church has its rules and if you are part of it have to accept its rules. That is why what you said James is true.

At the beginnings of the Church with Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas there were discussions on whether a cell can be called human being, now a days the Church has define it, so there is no longer a topic for debate,  for now us as Catholics have to obey.

But we also shall forgive the ones that sincerely regret to have committed atrocities. Of course the Bishops have to forgive their sins and we as Catholics can deny their chances for repent because if there is no forgiveness to a person that committed an abortion then we force him or her to commit suicide, because what case shall it be to live then, if you are already condemned with no possibilities of redemption.

So we Catholics have to be very careful with these issues and always predicate with the example and give people opportunities to live and live well.

 

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anonymous  May 25, 2007 3:03 PM

Hello Olimpia. Of course we mustn't judge another, for we are all sinners. The purpose of my post was to state that all are welcome in this group but that it is not a place to find fault with Catholic teaching. These days, sadly, there are 'a la carte' Catholics who pick and choose what they wish to believe. My view is simply that one is either Catholic or not. In this group I do not expect to hear from anyone who says 'I am pro-abortion.' Anyone who holds that view is in the wrong group and needs to look elsewhere for a group to join.  [report anonymous abuse]
 
anonymous  May 28, 2007 5:39 PM

Dear James I totally agree with you.  [report anonymous abuse]
 
Positively Refreshing! May 30, 2007 8:38 AM

Wanted to say that I'm so thrilled to hear all you folks voice support for our beautiful gift of the Holy Catholic Church! 

I simply cannot understand why people want to continue in a faith they seem to disagree with on such fundamental levels as the value of life (specifically speaking of that in the womb).  This IS the very nature of our Church and if you're in disaccord with that principal what's the purpose of continuing on in that faith tradition?

We need to understand what a gift God has given us in His Church.  We need to take the time to learn and understand Her as deeply as we're capable.  We need to love Her and we need to appreciate Her.  The Church isn't something that was created for our Lord... our Lord created Her for us, His Children and I'm so proud to be in full union with Her.

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anonymous  May 30, 2007 8:48 AM

I agree with you entirely, Kerry. In my opinion, the problem is the same in all areas of life: We are not allowed to discipline children but are told to ask for their point of view and allow them to tell adults how things should be; we mustn't tell them that homosexuality is wrong but must teach them that such unions are just alternatives to heterosexual ones. It follows, therefore, that this rot has spread even to religion. The Catholic Church is seen by many people, some Catholics included, to be tough and uncompromising, so they just reject the parts of the Church's teachings which are uncomfortable for them rather than striving to reach perfection. It's up to all of us to remain steadfast. It's not easy but we can only pray for strength, courage and, of course, God's grace. I find the Sacrament of Reconciliation a great blessing and also the wonderful events of Medjugorje. I realise that we are not alone in the fight and I can see signs that the tide is turning.  [report anonymous abuse]
 
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