tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post2197355079706212982..comments2023-05-15T08:42:43.055-04:00Comments on Vive Christus Rex!: Imagine Catholics Coming Together...A Voice in the Crowdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-30159846589730160202008-11-01T07:24:00.000-04:002008-11-01T07:24:00.000-04:00The abolitionist movement came out of the churches...The abolitionist movement came out of the churches in the North. These were people who took action, "changed the political" landscape" as you say, to change society based on their religious beliefs. By your statement I guess people should still have slaves.<BR/><BR/>The Civil Rights movements came out of churches in the South, framed by the beliefs in the Bible.<BR/>MLK constantly used biblical quotes in his speeches.<BR/><BR/>With your logic, you must be for segregation as well. This was people pushing their religious beliefs on others.<BR/><BR/>Wil, after reading a multiple of your posts, you seem to be a professional arguer. I suggest you find a blog more in line with your views.A Voice in the Crowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-1939731393958527482008-10-31T06:14:00.000-04:002008-10-31T06:14:00.000-04:00I'm not really familiar with church policies, but ...I'm not really familiar with church policies, but it's distressing to see that the desire is not simply to live in accordance with your religious beliefs, but to "change the political landscape" so the rest of us are all forced to live in accordance with them as well. I do believe coding even religion into law may be appropriate for Iran or Afghanistan, but not for the United States.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-41205188365515555492008-10-11T23:31:00.000-04:002008-10-11T23:31:00.000-04:00Lauran-That is an interesting comment. I will try ...Lauran-<BR/><BR/>That is an interesting comment. I will try to give my thoughts on how much the laity should get involved with still being considered in good standing under the Church's authority in a future post. I have formed my opinion, but have not polished my communication to share yet.A Voice in the Crowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910627594877389819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-71657333586017540182008-10-11T21:42:00.000-04:002008-10-11T21:42:00.000-04:00"...The Church in America became infiltrated by au..."...The Church in America became infiltrated by authority figures who watered-down their gospels to adjust to the times and make sure they did not offend anyone, parishioners in the pews or politicians at the podium..."<BR/><BR/>And by too many of the Catholic laity who stood by and said little while the Church was infiltrated. There are more of us than there are priests, bishops, and cardinals. We are accountable for their actions, too.<BR/><BR/>But yes, enough is enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243665813146017811.post-28652239243537997782008-10-11T13:12:00.000-04:002008-10-11T13:12:00.000-04:00I never knew CA was so predominantly Catholic--and...I never knew CA was so predominantly Catholic--and it's one of the most liberal states in the Union. What's up with that!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com