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Post by rusalka on Dec 10, 2003 17:48:50 GMT -5
It also depends on the individual and the order in Catholicism. I cannot stand the Opus Dei nor the Legionaries of Christ because of their elitism and fanaticism but I like the more humanistic view the Franciscans and particularly the Jesuits have. I think that's an important factor, yes. The Jesuits are crazy about education and they have great schools all around the world. Although they see themselves as the "warriors of the faith" and it's rather unpleasant to argue with them; I still repect their perseverance on education. Fordham University in NY is one such example. |
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Post by Kukul-Kan on Dec 10, 2003 17:57:53 GMT -5
I think that's an important factor, yes. The Jesuits are crazy about education and they have great schools all around the world. Although they see themselves as the "warriors of the faith" and it's rather unpleasant to argue with them; I still repect their perseverance on education. Fordham University in NY is one such example. But at least Jesuits are not as close minded as the members of the Opus Dei. Three of my cousins became members of it and it’s tiresome to have a conversation with them. Jesuits, in my personal experience, don’t try to “save” you “spiritually” whereas Legionaries of Christ and the Opus Dei members literally harass you with salvation. |
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Post by AWAR on Dec 10, 2003 18:05:35 GMT -5
Yeah, I too like the way that the Orthodox priests aren't fanatical, and what's even more important, aren't paedophiles.
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Post by Kukul-Kan on Dec 10, 2003 18:11:53 GMT -5
The thing is that in an environment in which “women aren’t aloud” or they simply don’t exist men start becoming perverts. Take for instance the homosexual relations in both Merchant ships and jails.
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Post by rusalka on Dec 10, 2003 18:17:02 GMT -5
The thing is that in an environment in which “women aren’t aloud” or they simply don’t exist men start becoming perverts. Take for instance the homosexual relations in both Merchant ships and jails. Yes, it certainly isn't for everyone. I respect those people who want to stay celibate and live in a monastery all their lives but it shouldn't be a must for everyone who wants to serve as clergy. Of couse it all goes back to Christianity's view of sex as evil and that clergy should be pure and all.. As long as they don't molest choir boys I don't care who gets laid, and who doesn't.  |
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Post by AWAR on Dec 10, 2003 18:38:45 GMT -5
As long as they don't molest choir boys I don't care who gets laid, and who doesn't. But the choir boys have such wonderful voices thanks to the attention from older men  |
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Post by rusalka on Dec 10, 2003 18:49:40 GMT -5
But the choir boys have such wonderful voices thanks to the attention from older men Weeeell.. if you say so..  |
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Post by AWAR on Dec 10, 2003 18:53:03 GMT -5
I'm Baritone  |
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Post by Praetor on Dec 10, 2003 21:24:11 GMT -5
I dislike the arrogance found among some bishops, the fanaticism of some monks, but in my opinion the vast majority of clerics are just ordinary people under the raso. More or less true. Let me rephrase then.I despise the higher clergy.Most of them are amoralistic carrier oportunists.I can't tolerate an archibishop of Christianity spitting insults of nationalistic nature.Can't stand the arrogance.Makes me furious.The bulk of priests (i mean low in hierarchy)is healthy enough though. |
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Post by hodgson on Dec 11, 2003 0:16:27 GMT -5
i am a Muslim revert :P and i am a proud Dane
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Post by HINDI on Dec 11, 2003 16:20:12 GMT -5
Vedic Hinduism of the Arya Samaj path
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Post by AWAR on Dec 11, 2003 18:56:48 GMT -5
i am a Muslim revert  and i am a proud Dane What's a muslim revert??? |
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Post by TSUNTZU on Dec 11, 2003 22:46:13 GMT -5
I believe in Natures Law.
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Post by herrx on Dec 11, 2003 23:53:30 GMT -5
I believe in Natures Law. And why are using computer? |
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Post by AWAR on Dec 11, 2003 23:57:08 GMT -5
And why are using computer? It's made of 100% wood. |
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and i am a proud Dane