IMHO Catholic clerics corrupt childrens' minds more

[UrsulasShadow]

Glad to know in such a tolerant environment as the Dis, we can still agree that the Catholic Church is worth criticizing. I agree, in reference to the OP's thread title, Catholic clerics are very corrupt and corrupt all who listen to them. Especially the Pope! He is so corrupt that he thinks only Catholics will go to heaven. I think Catholics need to wise up, accept that they have been corrupted, and stop putting up with it.

Just thought I would see how long this stays up before I am tagged for going too far.

Hate to say it, but that's the belief of all organized religions. I wouldn't single out Catholics for that honor.

 

[VonBaroketch]

Hate to say it, but that's the belief of all organized religions. I wouldn't single out Catholics for that honor.

No, you are absolutely right. I was just keeping it on-topic. However, feel free to broaden the thread to include other organized religions. How about the Jehovah's Witnesses or Scientologists? Either of them safe to criticize on the Dis? Surely, someone within those religions have said something negative about Disney which justifies jabs at the whole group.

 

[wishspirit]

I think it is trying to show the 'dangers' of over-consumerism, especially at a time like this, by picking on an easy target! I just wish i wasn't paying £130 a year for that kind of stupidity to be played on reality TV on the BBC. Give me more Stephen Fry instead!

 

[astrodrummergirl]

I think it is trying to show the 'dangers' of over-consumerism by picking on an easy target! I just wish i wasn't paying £130 a year for that kind of stupidity to be played on reality TV on the BBC. Give me more Stephen Fry instead!

Yep, definately more Stephen Fry for the TV Licence money!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

No, you are absolutely right. I was just keeping it on-topic. However, feel free to broaden the thread to include other organized religions. How about the Jehovah's Witnesses or Scientologists? Either of them safe to criticize on the Dis? Surely, someone within those religions have said something negative about Disney which justifies jabs at the whole group.

Just poking fun at the hypocrisy, dear...not the Catholics.

 

[wishspirit]

Yep, definately more Stephen Fry for the TV Licence money!

I love the lack of advertising, but at the moment i am watching more channel 4 and E4 than BBC, which makes me feel like i am wasting my money.

Plus its only an hour till desperate housewives!

 

[DisDarling]

bytheblood basically beat me to the punch, and explained the Biblical stance a lot better than I could. While there are some things I agree with in this article, as well as some scriptural things, I don't find it to be hugely helpful. I am simply responding as an independant-minded Christian here, and those who are opposed to that might not want to continue reading this.

An individualistic society with little religious conviction is not what God wants for us and will only lead to unhappiness and ruin, but this is the reality of a fallen world. We will never have a perfect society, and trying to make one through speeches, books, and laws is an adament denial of the powrer of the Gospel. Once the church decides it must change lives through political clout rather than the Holy Spirit, everything goes to hell. This was how the church turned from the disciples of Christ, to the Church of the Crusades.

Disney is a corporation that is dedicated to us all buying their product. This is a simple fact. This means they are not above anyone else in this regard. If you don't believe me, just listen to Pete's rants. However, I would rather my child be into Disney as opposed to some other consumerist things. Disney products promote morality and the triumph of good over evil. How can you not love that? I am also a fan of the wholesome nature of the whole thing, as well as the fact that I can escape my troubles for a time while frolicing in Disney. That being said, it is not my god. Jesus is my God. I know I will find salvation in Him and not Mickey Mouse. This gives me the correct perspective when approaching Disney and the prospect of buying their product.

The truth is that yelling and condemnation is not going to make people stop reaching for empty vessels. Neither is trying to make some sort of socialist society. Finding momentary happiness was not what Jesus wanted for us here on earth, and this priest should re-read his Bible and remind himself of that. Jesus wanted us to be fulfilled and live the life as he lived. This would bring us and others blessing, and ultimately give us real happiness. The best part of all, we would not be doing it for reward, since Jesus took care of the salvation stuff. That means even more.

Okay, the point of all this was to say that this guy looks like the Pat Robertson of Catholicism. People like him are the reason so many British are turning away from the church. If you want a real perspective on simple living, read Shane Claiborne. He's definitely not a hypocrite (he makes all his own clothes for heaven's sake) and he has a lot of great things to say.

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Ok.... back to your regular scheduled program.....

 

[Decorated_Dust]

Cool siggy pic!!!!! You should join us on the Community Boards on the Twilight thread.... we enjoy our Edward over there.

Ok.... back to your regular scheduled program.....

Thanks, will do!

Just so I can make this on-topic, I just wanted to say somthing that I forgot to include in my little speech earlier in the thread. If I see a Catholic who says they are a born-again Christian, I won't think they're lying. However, I do think the church is wrong on many things and that many of the thing's they are teaching to children are inaccurate, including the origin's of Scripture and the sovereignty of the Pope. There was Christianity (and Scripture) before the Catholic Church and there will still be after them.

Despite that, Catholics have done some amazing charity work and compassionate things throughout the world. They got their act together and repented after the horrible things they did in the Crusades and the Inquisition. That is something I can praise them on. They also have no way of reading the priests' minds to see if they are self-important crazies like this guy. The act of priesthood is a complete death to self, and that should be lauded. when you become a attention grabber, it defeats the purpose.

Alright, I'm going to stop before I rant again. I'm not a Catholic, for the record. I'm evangelical. but I just felt the church needed a little love.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Hey, anyone ever see this? It's a hoot!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzf8q9QHfhI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzuxyq3ltls