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Comment on Judges and Catholic teaching by dotCommonweal » Blog Archive » The “other” Catholic vote, Part II

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:00:03 +0000

[...] faith and his rulings–or rather the lack of said connection–John Thavis over at the CNS blog picks up the thread and expands on it greatly. After summarizing Scalia’s conversation with [...]

Comment on Rocking the Mormon world by misstilly

misstilly — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:26:09 +0000

You have got to be kidding me! People want to know about their families and their history. Sometimes, it will even lead them to find important information (like medical history) that might save their lives!

This is just another example of why I left the Catholic religion. The Catholic Church belongs in the dark ages!

The Catholic Church needs to focus on REAL issues, not coming up with new things to drive members away.

I’m not an expert on God, but it seems like God might want us to be able to find and know our families!

Another amateur genealogist (and prouder than ever to be an ex-Catholic).

Comment on Rocking the Mormon world by Jim Lackey

Jim Lackey — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:07:30 +0000

Here’s a “letter to the editor.” And since we don’t have a publication with a letters section, we’ll “publish” it here:

Dear Editors,

The Mormon practice of re-baptism may be at odds with the Catholic Church but these records are also of enormous genealogical importance for millions of people - and most are even willing to pay for access.

Sad to tell you this, but having been raised Catholic, I have found utter incompetence and favoritism toward certain parties whenever I have tried in good faith (and with a donation) to obtain baptism and death records from Catholic parishes in New Jersey. My experience was a disaster. The behavior of the parishes involved was a total disgrace.

The Mormons, however, are far more organized with maintaining genealogical records and far more generous with allowing Catholics to access what they have.

Not only should the Catholic Church work out the re-baptism issue fast but it should also allow the Mormons access to these records as caretakers for all of us since they are exprets.

Or perhaps the Catholic Church should come into the 21st century itself and begin digitalizing these important records before they turn to dust in rectory safes.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Spearing
Amateur Genealogist

Comment on Rocking the Mormon world by tenaciouseagle

tenaciouseagle — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:53:29 +0000

Either, posthumous baptisms have no effect on the dead and so why have any concern…Or posthumous baptisms do have an effect on the dead and so what might that tell about the relationship between God and that organization? It seems irrational to be offended by that which is offered in love and yet has no real power to change a deceased religious association. And just as irrational to not convert to such an organization if it is really believed they have such power.

Comment on The Vatican’s big red book by flacath

flacath — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:17:04 +0000

The Annuario is a wonderful resource. It helps to have taken five years of Latin in high school and college to be able to read it. Love your comment about how … ”carefully” the Vatican proceeds on the internet. I’d rather have an electronic version, too. But the Red book makes a lovely paperweight as well.
– C Gunty, Florida Catholic

Comment on Rocking the Mormon world by Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:22:52 +0000

Your CNS story had bone-headed errors in it about Mormons. It said, “Latter-day Saints regard Jesus and the Holy Spirit as children of the Father and the Heavenly Mother. They believe that baptism was instituted by the Father, not Christ, and that it goes back to Adam and Eve.”

The claim that the Holy Spirit is a child of the Heavenly Father and Mother is laughable. Honestly, where did you get this information? Also, the claim that baptism was instituted by the Father, not Christ? Hmm…sources?

Comment on No ‘Time’ for the pope by twswords

twswords — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:43:18 +0000

Why should we care if a 100% secular source refuses to acknowledge the Pope? It is utterly meaningless to have Time saying anything about the Pope.

Comment on Students use creativity to cover the pope by esmitty

esmitty — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:22:08 +0000

That’s really amazing. Actually, I was part of a student media group as well (Franciscan University of Steubenville), and we went to Washington D.C. with credentials. We also found that we had no official spots and got texts from people inside the events! I almost felt like I was reading our own story as I read this. Our blog is http://www.franciscanpapalinitiative.wordpress.com if you’re interested.

Comment on Interview with Nancy Wiechec by mtalspaugh

mtalspaugh — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:48:48 +0000

I was horrified by the pictures on the Catholic Herald, especially the ghastly picture on the front cover, and even more dismayed by the photos inside, which lacked any sense of reverence, clarity, or artistic vision. The photographer should be fired.

I was incredibly impressed by your photos and the particular vision they displayed. Thank you for the amazing photos.

If you would be willing to add a section of the best photos that we could save as wallpaper to our desktop, that would be even better :)

Comment on Text of pope at ecumenical gathering by Rev’d Dr. Leander Harding » Blog Archive » Comments on The Pope’s Ecumenical Address

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:37:21 +0000

[...] I heartily recommend the Pope’s address to the ecumenical audience given at St. Joseph’s church in New York City. The full text can be found here. [...]