posted March 14, 2007 05:02 PM              

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BlueRoamer - I can't offhand think of anyone who is. Including the Mayans.

That's a shame about the incense. I think the Catholic Church has tossed aside too many valuable traditions in favor of keeping up with the times. The Latin Mass comes too mind. That was a fatal error.

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posted March 15, 2007 12:30 AM            

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Clearly, Tink, you are.

The catholic church still opposes abortions, still forces priests to be celebate, and opposes birth control. Moreover, the church claims that all its scandals are a result of the devil trying to destroy it.

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posted March 15, 2007 12:35 AM              

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but priests are allowed to drink and smoke!

how many baptists does God allow to do that??

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posted March 15, 2007 08:55 AM            

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The catholic church still opposes abortions, still forces priests to be celebate, and opposes birth control.

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Alot of other religions oppose those same things. Even so, you're not Catholic are you? If not, then don't worry about the belief system. Its not really your concern.

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posted March 15, 2007 11:33 AM              

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Well ... I suppose if the shoe fits, BR.

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The catholic church still opposes abortions, still forces priests to be celebate, and opposes birth control. Moreover, the church claims that all its scandals are a result of the devil trying to destroy it.

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yeah. and?

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posted March 15, 2007 02:48 PM            

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Oh, do I have to have a point? Can't I just wantonly bash large religious institutions?

I grew up in a catholic household, and I have many catholic friends and relatives, so frankly, it is my concern. Fortunately, all the catholics I know are wonderful people, non judgemental, accepting, and loving. So that does speak to the nature of the catholic church. I'm especially fond of the Franciscans.

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