Suit against Kerry for Heresy

[Skripper]

This is probably old news but I just came across it:

http://defide.com/complaint.html

 

[PeterPaul]

Wow! Do you think he will show up?

 

[Skripper]

Um ... no.

 

[Abba]

I personally dont think this is a prudent choice. Boston is full of democratic catholics, and this may only further alienate them from the Church.

 

[PeterPaul]

Well, we have used that argument for over 20 years. I think it is time we use a more proactive approach.

 

[geocajun]

I like it. I think since the bishops collectivley have no spine, then a canon law commitee, which see's only the canon [rule or measure] of law itself should be able to rule on this.

 

[PeterPaul]

I like it. I think since the bishops collectivley have no spine, then a canon law commitee, which see's only the canon [rule or measure] of law itself should be able to rule on this.

That's what I think.

 

[geocajun]

That's what I think.

you are a very smart man PP

 

[entropy_rising]

Interesting. I had no idea there were ecclesiastical courts n' stuff. What happens if he's found guilty?

 

[JJM]

It sounds like a good Idea to me.

 

[geocajun]

Interesting. I had no idea there were ecclesiastical courts n' stuff. What happens if he's found guilty?

excommunication. He would have to publically reconsile himself to the teachings of the Church to have it lifted.

 

[Dark_Lite]

Fun fun. Go after the political candidates first. Who decided to do this suit anyhow?

 

[PeterPaul]

Fun fun. Go after the political candidates first. Who decided to do this suit anyhow?

Sure, they want to be first, so they get their to be the first.

 

[geocajun]

Who decided to do this suit anyhow?

A layman, you can read more about him at the website listed in the OP.

 

[Dark_Lite]

Of course... A layman...

I think there's probably more to it than simply protecting the teachings of the Church here. Personally I think this guy has some bit of political motive. But of course, I could be wrong, as humans often are.

 

[PeterPaul]

Of course... A layman...

I think there's probably more to it than simply protecting the teachings of the Church here. Personally I think this guy has some bit of political motive. But of course, I could be wrong, as humans often are.

Nope, his complaint is valid and in keeping with the Catholic faith.

 

[entropy_rising]

I see - correct me if I'm wrong here, but unless he "repents" and changes his position (and I honestly think he won't), isn't that tantamount to sending him to hell?

 

[QuagDabPeg]

It seems very political. There are very public -priests- and -bishops- who openly publish books and preach against the Catholic Church. LIke Fr. McBrien who openly dessents and published his book Catholicism which calls into question the RESSURECTION, why of all people are htey decided to make a point and excommunicate Kerry to make some political point and try to influence the election?

 

[InnerPhyre]

I see - correct me if I'm wrong here, but unless he "repents" and changes his position (and I honestly think he won't), isn't that tantamount to sending him to hell?

Unless any of us repent for our grave sins, aren't we in danger of hell? Excommunication is just a heads up that you've made a big mistake.

 

[entropy_rising]

Excommunication places someone outside of the church, and outside of the church there is no salvation. Additionally, confession will be placed outside of Kerry's reach. It is true - Kerry is in danger of hell, but the church seems to be actively participating in the process of sending him there, no?