Trump’s return to the White House shifts abortion policy landscape

[Joseph G]

On the other hand, we have the Eucharist.

If you are referencing observing the Lord's Supper - Communion - doing so does not guarantee salvation or is evidence of a right relationship with Jesus - as Judas Iscariot (whom Jesus pronounced as a devil that would betray Him) also partook.

Consider...

Luke 22:17-22 NIV
"After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

"And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

"In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!”

Jesus makes it very clear what the purpose of communion is - to do so in *rememberance* of Him.

The only guarantee of eternal life and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is to receive Him as Lord and Savior and be sealed and indwelt by His Holy Spirit. The sure signs of genuine conversion is reverence for His Word as divinely inspired, a hunger to know Him more fully and be known by Him, a longing for righteousness by submitting to His desire to be conformed to His image, and a boldness and zeal to exalt the Name of Jesus before all men - desiring that they be saved too.

Ritual observations and the traditions of institutions do not save.

God bless!

biblegateway.com

 

[RileyG]

Biden Abandons Christians Abroad as His DOJ Persecutes Them At Home | @AmacforAmerica

Despite purporting to be a devout Catholic, Biden has said virtually nothing about rising persecution of Christians around the world.

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Americans aren't buying Biden's 'devout Catholic' label, poll finds

Americans are skeptical of President Biden's claim to be a "devout Catholic," according to a new poll from Pew Research.

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Acquitted pro-life activist Mark Houck reveals details of ‘reckless’ FBI raid; will press charges

The father of seven said he opened the door of his house to a team of FBI agents pointing M-16s at him.

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His praise of nuns on a bus and them escorting women into abortion clinics. Officiating the marriage of a same sex couple regardless of what his Catholicism teaches. And more.

Lying about not issuing his son a pardon. On Inauguration Day pardoning the rest of his
family last minute on the sly. He’s faithful on what he chooses to follow. But you know, it his faith.

Awful. He definitely is a "cafeteria" Catholic. He picks and chooses what teachings he wants to follow.

SMH

 

[RileyG]

On the other hand, we have the Eucharist.

Yes, and?

 

[RileyG]

Is your definition of faith so narrow that it excludes everyone not in lockstep with you?
He is the most faith-filled president since Jimmy Carter (who was also pro-choice). A frequent Mass attendees, good friend of the Cardinal in Washington, DC.
Judge not...as Jesus said.
He prayed for Americans every day.
Does the president selling branded crypto to gullible Americans do that?

uhhh the RCC is very much opposed to abortion. There's no "but" or "if" about it. He's far from being the most "faith-filled" president. George W Bush comes to mind, before him.

Biden is an embarrassment to the faithful.

 

[Fantine]

The article I posted in another thread indicates Pope Francis told him he could receive Communion.
I recognize (but will never understand) that there are some priests and laypeople who prioritize abortion so highly that they would vote (and have voted) for brutal dictators, thieves, people who tried to overthrow governments, drug dealers, and worse who have given lip service to a pro-life position.
I think that other Catholic religious and layperson recognize that the policies of some alleged pro-lifers can kill millions in other ways and even destroy our planet. (Read Laudato Si). They are just as conscience driven, but instead of seeing one tree in a forest they see a forest about to be engulfed in flames.

 

[RileyG]

The article I posted in another thread indicates Pope Francis told him he could receive Communion.
I recognize (but will never understand) that there are some priests and laypeople who prioritize abortion so highly that they would vote (and have voted) for brutal dictators, thieves, people who tried to overthrow governments, drug dealers, and worse who have given lip service to a pro-life position.
I think that other Catholic religious and layperson recognize that the policies of some alleged pro-lifers can kill millions in other ways and even destroy our planet. (Read Laudato Si). They are just as conscience driven, but instead of seeing one tree in a forest they see a forest about to be engulfed in flames.

According to Biden, yes.
Yes, people can be hypocritical. I won't disagree with you on that.

 

[Fantine]

According to Biden, yes.
Yes, people can be hypocritical. I won't disagree with you on that.

Since it occurred during one of several Papal audiences, I am assuming he received Communion from the Holy Father during his visit to Vatican City.

 

[RileyG]

Since it occurred during one of several Papal audiences, I am assuming he received Communion from the Holy Father during his visit to Vatican City.

Yes. Perhaps.

 

[Michie]

Contrary to infallible teaching. So what does that mean?

 

[rebornfree]

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Within the first week of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, he used executive authority to block taxpayer funds from paying for elective abortion procedures both in the U.S. and abroad and delivered a virtual message to the March for Life rally on Jan. 24, while Vice President JD Vance addressed marchers in person.

Trump’s comments and the directives he issued marked something of a return to the pro-life cause after his efforts to strike a moderate tone on the issue during his campaign or even distancing himself from the issue entirely, such as when he stated abortion should be a matter for the states rather than Congress and said he would veto a federal abortion ban if one reached his desk.

But a number of pro-life activists who spoke with OSV News at the annual rally praised Trump as taking decisive action on the issue in the first days of his second term. Others pointed to Congress’s failure to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act the same week and ending federal funds for Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, as significant unfinished business.

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Trump's return to the White House shifts abortion policy landscape

Pro-life leaders react as Trump takes early pro-life actions in his second term, such as blocking abortion funding and addressing the MFL.

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On this issue I can agree with Trump. (Btw I'm not talking about when the mother's life is at risk.) Also forgiveness is available for those who repent of having one.

 

[Valletta]

The article I posted in another thread indicates Pope Francis told him he could receive Communion.
I recognize (but will never understand) that there are some priests and laypeople who prioritize abortion so highly that they would vote (and have voted) for brutal dictators, thieves, people who tried to overthrow governments, drug dealers, and worse who have given lip service to a pro-life position.
I think that other Catholic religious and layperson recognize that the policies of some alleged pro-lifers can kill millions in other ways and even destroy our planet. (Read Laudato Si). They are just as conscience driven, but instead of seeing one tree in a forest they see a forest about to be engulfed in flames.

Not all were aware of the Bidens stealing money when Joe ran for president.

 

[Fantine]

Not all were aware of the Bidens stealing money when Joe ran for president.

That's because we live in the real world not the poison propaganda forest.

 

[Valletta]

That's because we live in the real world not the poison propaganda forest.

I don't think it would matter if they had a thousand shell companies. That's why Washington is such a disaster.