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    British Couple Meets the Pope

    Did anyone else see this? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6701819.stm 'Mr McCann said the goodness that had been generated by "one evil act" had restored his faith.' There. The problem of evil solved in practice, by a faithful father. Prayers for the couple and for their daughter...
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    Question regarding a nun's habit

    A very nice fellow started a new thread in the All Members Ethics and Morality forum (he is not Christian, that is why he didn't post it here), with questions about when a nun may remove a part of her habit: for instance, would it be lawful for a nun to take off part of her habit to make a...
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    Social Justice: valid concept or illusion?

    Social justice is a topic which is often discussed. We see that many people are very poor and have precarious living conditions, not to mention little oportunity of improving their situation, while other people are rich and able to enjoy so many pleasures of life. People say such a state of...
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    Brazilian Cardinal discloses confidential information on the Conclave

    This is very serious news. A (suposedly) Brazilian Cardinal has given his own personal notes of the Conclave to a journalist, revealing a lot of information of the Conclave. According to the report, it was a highly politicized Conclave, and it states that Cardinal Ratzinger was coordinating a...
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    Kenyan economist points out that international aid harms Africa

    Here is one interview with Kenyan economist James Shikwati, where he makes his case against international aid, very much against popular consensus. What are the views of people here? http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/spiegel/0,1518,druck-363663,00.html
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    These bright psychiatrists...

    I don't know whether people here got to know about this, but atheistic modern psychology and psychiatry made an exciting new discovery! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4057189.stm Belief in Santa Claus teaches kids to be good. And thus, even though it is false, it is very important for us to...
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    Catholicism and free market economy

    Browsing through the Cardinal Ratzinger's fanclub, and then into the section about modern society and "liberalism", I came across this great article, which speaks of a theme which is usually seen very sceptically by Catholics- the free market economy, and its relation to Christian morals. The...
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    Anglican Communion and Catholicism

    I understand that all Christians strive for unity, to be one united flock as Christ intended us to. I also understand that many Anglicans, I think they are called High Anglicans (am I mistaken here?) or even Anglo-Catholics, have beliefs and practices very similar to those of Catholicism, even...
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    Two quick questions regarding NFP and medical procedures

    I've been arguing with some friends over the efficacy of NFP, and they are sure that it is low. I have, however, claimed it to be quite high when compared to methods of contraception such as condoms. Does anyone know of a reliable source that has the information concerning the rate of success of...
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    Help defend the Church.

    Yet another thread has been started on the authority of the Pope and infalibility. If anyone thinks they can offer good knowledge to help the protestants, please post there. Thanks
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    Serious question for the so-called "speaking in tongues" of charismatics

    The main sign of charismatics is the, as they call it (properly or not), speaking in tongues. People with this are said to be "led by the Holy Spirit". It is often brought up that protestants also have this (actually, the charismatic movement was invented in pentecostal protestantism), and...
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    Sanctuary of Fatima profanated!

    I don't know if this was made public when it happened, in the 5th of May. I see no reason to doubt the veracity of it, seeing as everything was caught on tape. Read (and see) for yourselves of the Hindu ritual which took place at Fatima, with the consent of the rector of the shrine and the...
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    Please pray for this group of people.

    I have just come across a site called "truecatholic" (not sure I can link it), but suffice to say they have an American pope called "Pius XIII" and consider John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul I and John Paul II to be false popes. Let's pray for God to forgive their insults against Him, by having...
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    Disregard

    oops, wrong board. Truly sorry
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    Limbo: what does the Church officially say about it?

    I know that Limbo has never been oficial doctrine of the Church, but part of speculative theology. Is there an official position of Catholics with regards to it? I am inclined to believe on it, as it makes sense and is very reasonable, but I don't know. Has the Church issued any official...
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    Saying we're sorry AGAIN?

    The pope has once more asked for forgiveness for the crimes of the Inquisition, such as tortures, summary judgements and burnings at the stake. As theologically and morally sound as that might be after we carefully examine and analyze each of the holy father's words, I wonder why he still...
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    My first confession

    So... it's my first confession tomorrow in the beginning of the evening, and I'm a little nervous about it, though not too much. Any tips for me before I go?
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    Ecumenism- pros and cons

    As far as I can see, the Church nowadays adopts a very ecumenical approach towards protestants. Still, it must be our goal to bring everyone to unity and to full communion with the Church. What do you guys think of ecumenism? Should we leave our differences aside in order to fight common...
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    My baptism is tomorrow! :))

    It has been a long journey, and finally, from the days of sceptic research some 2 years ago to tomorrow, when I'll be baptized and brought into communion with the Church of Christ. And then the real journey begins. I'm so happy! I ask you all to pray for me as I take this important step in my...
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    Question concerning baptism

    After much thought and consideration on the matter, I decided to take actual steps towards receiving baptism and becoming a Catholic. I talked to the priest and "seminarist" (how do you call that?) at the local church, and we arranged to meet last saturday. To my surprise, he didn't mention...