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In, But Not Of

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Scripture tells us to be in the world but not of it. Obviously somebody forgot to tell the Anglicans. The implication of these actions is that if it’s legal in man’s law, it should be legal in God’s law. "It has the state’s blessing. Why shouldn’t it have ours?" Oy. I bet this kind of thing drives Pontificator nutty.

Liturgy for Gay Marriages Developed in Vt.
Fri Jun 18, 4:26 AM ET
By DAVID GRAM, Associated Press Writer

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont’s Episcopal Diocese has become the first in the country to develop a liturgy – a script for a religious service – in response to a state law making same-sex unions legal.

Honest Enquiry

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Pam, the Catholic blogmistress of “A
Bird’s Melody“, sincerely wonders why homosexual acts are sinful. Anybody
out there want to field this one? I suppose we could point her to the relevant parts
of the Catechism, but I suspect that would be unsatisfying for her.

the church
and homosexuality

A sin is either an act that is harmful to God, oneself, or others, or simply an act of turning away from God. How then exactly are acts of homosexuality harmful? I’m asking this question seriously, not rhetorically. If they are not harmful, how are they turning away from God? Please do not point to the Bible and say “there, in this verse, it says that it’s sinful.” I know the Bible says that. I want to know how, exactly, acts of homosexuality are sinful.

The Narrow Gate

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It seems many of the world’s Anglican nations have their heads screwed on straighter
than America’s. Since it seems the bad guys are unlikely to shape up or ship ship
out, I’ll just pray the good guys join either the Catholic Church or the Eastern
Orthodox Church.

Anglican Leaders Applaud Primates for Bold Stand Against ECUSA
By Jim Brown
June 1, 2004

(AgapePress) – Overseas Anglican leaders are being praised for issuing a statement that calls on the leadership of the Episcopal Church USA to repent within three months or face expulsion from the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Shaping the Next Generation

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…of degenerates

This just disgusts me. First of all, this isn’t age-appropriate material. Secondly,
it is offensive material.

Be
Careful, Little Eyes …
Children’s Books Aren’t Always Sweet and Cuddly; Parents Should Pay Close Attention
in Libraries, Bookstores
Feature by Jason Collum
May 19, 2004

“(AgapePress) – Olivia Hartsell loves having her parents read to her. The Wilmington,
North Carolina, first-grader has begun taking advantage of the school library, bringing
home books she chooses.”

“One book Olivia chose in March, though, set off a firestorm of debate when her parents,
Michael and Tonya Hartsell, demanded the book be taken off the shelves at Freeman
Elementary School library. The book: King & King, a tale of how a prince searches
through a troupe of eligible potential princesses before he finds his true love
— another prince, whom he ultimately ‘marries.'”

Examination of Conscience

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This should be expanded to include other issues that affecting Catholic consciences,
such as fair justice, feeding hungry, caring for the sick, clothing the naked, etc.
Unless the Church gets tough on all the issues, we’ll look like an organization
of hypocrites.

I have a weird deja vu feeling right now, as if I blogged about this kind of thing
a looooong time ago. I tried looking back in the archives, but I couldn’t find a
match. *shrug*

Defiant
Catholic Voters Shouldn’t Receive Communion, Say 2 Bishops
Prelates in Colorado and Oregon Extend Warnings Beyond Politicians

“COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, MAY 14, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Bishop Michael Sheridan says
that Catholics should not receive Communion if they vote for politicians who defy
Church teaching by supporting abortion, same-sex marriage, euthanasia or stem-cell
research.”