08 Mar '07 15:52>
Why aren't there more of them? It sure seems like there aren't that many.
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesIn the Church’s latest statement on this matter, Pope John Paul II, using his full authority as the successor of Peter, states categorically that the Church cannot — not will not, but cannot — ordain women, now or in the future. The Catechism of the Catholic Church sets it out clearly, quoting the decree Inter insigniores:
Why aren't there more of them? It sure seems like there aren't that many.
Originally posted by TheSkipperJesus will straighten this mess up when he returns at the end of this cycle of the Mayan calendar.
In the Church’s latest statement on this matter, Pope John Paul II, using his full authority as the successor of Peter, states categorically that the Church cannot — not will not, but cannot — ordain women, now or in the future. The Catechism of the Catholic Church sets it out clearly, quoting the decree Inter insigniores:
Only a baptized man (vir) re ...[text shortened]... Bigots and religious numbskulls can get away with just about anything by leaning on tradition.
Originally posted by TheSkipperRidiculous. "For this reason" -- what reason? That Jesus chose men, and those men continued to choose men?
In the Church’s latest statement on this matter, Pope John Paul II, using his full authority as the successor of Peter, states categorically that the Church cannot — not will not, but cannot — ordain women, now or in the future. The Catechism of the Catholic Church sets it out clearly, quoting the decree Inter insigniores:
Only a baptized man (vir) re ...[text shortened]... Bigots and religious numbskulls can get away with just about anything by leaning on tradition.
Originally posted by no1marauderHypothetically, if Jesus were alive today and had 12 disciples (perhaps they would be called executives today) with the same evangelical agenda, would they all still be men? I highly doubt it.
Jesus will straighten this mess up when he returns at the end of this cycle of the Mayan calendar.
Originally posted by darvlayEach woman would only get around 70% of the bread given to men at Last Supper events, though, and they'd sue Jesus for sexual harassment every time he wanted a hairy pedicure.
Hypothetically, if Jesus were alive today and had 12 disciples (perhaps they would be called executives today) with the same evangelical agenda, would they all still be men? I highly doubt it.
Originally posted by TheSkipperIf this can't be changed, surely we are mistaken about the Earth revolving around the sun and not being fixed in place as well?
In the Church’s latest statement on this matter, Pope John Paul II, using his full authority as the successor of Peter, states categorically that the Church cannot — not will not, but cannot — ordain women, now or in the future. The Catechism of the Catholic Church sets it out clearly, quoting the decree Inter insigniores:
Only a baptized man (vir) re ...[text shortened]... Bigots and religious numbskulls can get away with just about anything by leaning on tradition.
Originally posted by TheSkipperBy “full authority,” I suppose that means ex cathedra?
In the Church’s latest statement on this matter, Pope John Paul II, using his full authority as the successor of Peter, states categorically that the Church cannot — not will not, but cannot — ordain women, now or in the future.
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesAnd it follows that if you ordain a woman as a priest, what prevents you from ordaining a dog as a priest?
Ridiculous. "For this reason" -- what reason? That Jesus chose men, and those men continued to choose men?
How many white men did Jesus choose? How many white men are priests today?
How many Chinese people did Jesus choose? How many Chinese are priests today?
How many speakers of German did Jesus choose? How many speakers of German are ...[text shortened]... sorts of priests mentioned above.
What happens if an ordained priest gets a sex change?