Now therefor kill every male among the little ones, and kill every women that hath known a man by lying with him. But the women-children who hath not known a man by lying with him, these you may keep for yourselves.
So saith the god of the monotheists, which is why I choose not to be one.
My opinion on the Catholic faith is very simple.
it is archaic, as are many of its policies.
i gave up on that church because of the almost continually fresh stories of pederasty.
i do believe that child molestation would become almost non existent if priests were allowed to marry.
likewise, many women would be less afraid to take holy orders if they were allowed to have a life that included marraige.
the history of convents is rather sad, as it was a place of refuge for women in the past to hide from the injustices of societies that were completely male dominated. some willingly chose it, others were forced in to it to flee from troubles they would otherwise have been unable to escape.
timothy 4:3 bible, or strongs exhaustive concordance study on marrying and marriage as key words in the bible. 2011. (strongs exhaustive concordance has a alpahbetical listing of every single bible word by catagory, making it convenient when having Bible discussions, to easily find the bible passages they are referring to.
Forbidding not to marry became a Catholic teaching and not part of any earlier Christian doctrine or embraced by later Protestant churches. Here is the full context in 1 Timothy (NIV). :
1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. 4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.
Why shouldn't Nuns marry? Or even be in a commited relationship. I get so tired on every one telling every else how to live. A woman can devote herself to "God" and a family as well. Why take life from them.
i think some nuns do eventually break their vows.... Its a pretty hush hush thing.... like do they even get to visit their families? (i wonder if anyone knows?)
they can. the band Black Veil Brides got its name from when a nun marrys into the church. When a nun marrys, she has to wear a Black Veil, instead of a traditional white one. Hence, the name BVB, and an snswer to your question.
yeah, i dont really know about those statistics... you might be right. The part where jesus disrupted a church (money changers), maybe they should have left out eh? Today he woulda gone to the clink. thank goodness for buddy christ! (id include the photo, but our computers are really slow today......)
yeah i met one down at the shelter i stay in. Doesnt the United states army have copyrights to the symbol? (you know, id post it, but our computers are delaying today......while in search mode...........)
yeah i already knew it was a symbol thats been around for a LONG time. amongst other symbols.... i studied andstill enjoy studying religions. thanks for sharing your photos. pretty old medals they have there. I read once that the virgin mary is depictive of the godess...... .uh, her name esacpes me..... something about mother earth. But i dont think thats it... some other name. id have to look it up on google.com
Now therefor kill every male among the little ones, and kill every women that hath known a man by lying with him. But the women-children who hath not known a man by lying with him, these you may keep for yourselves.
So saith the god of the monotheists, which is why I choose not to be one.
1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all,
supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be
made for all men;
1 Timothy 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and
honesty.
1 Timothy 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of
God our Saviour;
1 Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come
unto the knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between
God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
1 Timothy 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be
testified in due time.
it is archaic, as are many of its policies.
i gave up on that church because of the almost continually fresh stories of pederasty.
i do believe that child molestation would become almost non existent if priests were allowed to marry.
likewise, many women would be less afraid to take holy orders if they were allowed to have a life that included marraige.
the history of convents is rather sad, as it was a place of refuge for women in the past to hide from the injustices of societies that were completely male dominated. some willingly chose it, others were forced in to it to flee from troubles they would otherwise have been unable to escape.
1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. 4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.
Paganism is growing Rapidly
some websites say in 50 years Paganism will be the 4th largest religion in the world and 3rd biggest in America
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