tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post5460826895046059076..comments2023-06-15T09:13:45.467-04:00Comments on Liberty's Torch: Qualifications: A Bifurcated TiradeFrancis W. Porrettohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-14106194253404699922016-01-12T07:13:21.520-05:002016-01-12T07:13:21.520-05:00"For a prelate to expound on politics is alwa..."For a prelate to expound on politics is always ultra vires, as Christ explicitly separated church and state (Cf. John 8:1-13)"<br /><br />And another excellent reason to reject islam.Reg Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099612693763932005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-52574726852443524982016-01-11T02:32:16.566-05:002016-01-11T02:32:16.566-05:00Very instructive and thought provoking. Very instructive and thought provoking. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-26506431392740096532016-01-10T14:33:02.158-05:002016-01-10T14:33:02.158-05:00The Pope is a Jesuit. The order from almost its ve...The Pope is a Jesuit. The order from almost its very inception has been known for injecting itself into political affairs. If I am not mistaken it was even disbanded by Rome at one point for it. It's activities were the breading ground for so-called "liberation theology" and the had no hesitations about crawling inbed with various murderous communists gangs.<br /><br />JWMJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330556524852443926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-1010846666507792662016-01-10T07:12:00.393-05:002016-01-10T07:12:00.393-05:00Of course, Reg. For a prelate to expound on politi...Of course, Reg. For a prelate to expound on politics is always <i>ultra vires,</i> as Christ explicitly separated church and state (Cf. John 8:1-13) That so many do so anyway is a symptom of just how sick our era has become.Francis W. Porrettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-62419028097719398802016-01-10T06:12:37.667-05:002016-01-10T06:12:37.667-05:00Fran,
It is interesting that you mention "ul...Fran,<br /><br />It is interesting that you mention "ultra vires: beyond its proper sphere." While I am in complete agreement on abortion being murder, Pope Francis doesn't seem to have much to say about that. <br />However he _does_ proclaim support for "AGW/climate change". Doesn't that seem to you to be ultra vires? Especially since we know it to be false?<br /><br />"Pope Francis has unequivocally proclaimed climate change to be one of the “principal challenges facing humanity.” In a letter, or encyclical, the Pope calls on citizens, politicians, business leaders, organizations—in short, all of us—to act immediately and decisively to stop climate change, renew our relationship with Nature, and “enter a dialogue with all people about our common home.”<br /><br />From his encyclical, “A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system. … A number of scientific studies indicate that most global warming in recent decades is due to the great concentration of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxides and others) released mainly as a result of human activity.”<br /><br />(Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/most-important-quotes-from-pope-francis-statement-on-climate-change.html#ixzz3wq01xRnF)<br /><br />And his condemnation of anyone who speaks out against islam, against anyone claiming islam is violent rather than a peaceful religion doesn't say much for his love for other Christians throughout the Middle East. He doesn't seem to have much to say about the murder of babies, or the murder of Christians, but quotes muslim poets to support his proclamation that man is responsible for climate change and must live in better harmony with the environment. <br /><br />This makes me believe that Pope Francis is the poster child for "ultra vires".<br /><br />BTW, my confirmation name was Francis (as is my middle name), but it was from Francis of Assisi I chose that name. Reg Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099612693763932005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-27561338446758219152016-01-08T23:02:36.275-05:002016-01-08T23:02:36.275-05:00Another great post brother. As has been said befor...Another great post brother. As has been said before they are called Ten Commandments not the Ten Suggestions. God created us as creatures of free will. We are free to except or reject his love and forgiveness. We must also be prepared to accept the consequences of failing to do so. He only asks that when we fail we do our best not to repeat our mistakes.<br /><br />Your brother in Christ,<br />Joe Martin Jr.JWMJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330556524852443926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-26497253652659866642016-01-08T12:09:57.396-05:002016-01-08T12:09:57.396-05:00Amen,brother Fran. As I read, and then re-read; I ...Amen,brother Fran. As I read, and then re-read; I believe that in order to be a sane, moral individual;a mature adult human - those thoughts must also apply. And thinking the opposite means one is the opposite - insane,immoral,sheep;immature, childish and inhuman. Or, as I've shared with my children; when the Lord said "if you love Me, you'll obey My commands" - the reverse is also true - if you don't obey, you don't love Him. -Grandpa Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com