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Eschatalogical views and the question of history
- By RandyPNW
- Eschatology - Endtimes & Prophecy Forum
- 15 Replies
Well, that's a long subject!
We could be here for a very long time discussing that one!But I think there's something to what you're saying, even though I personally believe in a literal Millennium and in the literal restoration of the nation Israel. That is, I don't believe the Church is "Spiritual Israel."
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Greta Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli detention after Gaza flotilla arrest
- By Pepperdoodle
- News & Current Events (Articles Required)
- 16 Replies
That girl is a political pawn
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The Sin of the Century is the “Loss of the Sense of Sin”
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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Pope Pious XI saw it back in the early 1900s. And Pope St. John Paul II saw it still in 1985 – the loss of the sense of sin was becoming more and more widespread.
For centuries, most Catholics understood that actions or thoughts contrary to right reason, God’s truth, and right conscience are sins. Such actions or thoughts could imperil one’s soul.
In more recent times, however, many seem to have forgotten what sin is. Or perhaps sin has been so downplayed since Vatican II that sin is not something about which too many are very concerned.
“. . . the Catholic Church, by raising through this Ecumenical Council the torch of religious truth, wants to show herself to be a kind mother of all, benign, patient, full of mercy and kindness for the children separated from her.”
So following Vatican II, God’s love and mercy took center stage. For many bishops and priests, being pastoral – focusing on God’s love and mercy – was ‘in’ and talking about sin was ‘out.’
And, just as an aside, even the “New Mass” became pastoral. It was no longer a bloodless re-enactment of Christ’s sacrifice for us. Instead, it had become a community celebration of Christ’s victory over death. The altar was no longer an altar, it was a banquet table, and all are welcome at the table.
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For centuries, most Catholics understood that actions or thoughts contrary to right reason, God’s truth, and right conscience are sins. Such actions or thoughts could imperil one’s soul.
In more recent times, however, many seem to have forgotten what sin is. Or perhaps sin has been so downplayed since Vatican II that sin is not something about which too many are very concerned.
A More Pastoral Church
Pope St. John XXIII stated in his opening address prior to Vatican II that “In our time . . . the Bride of Christ prefers to use the medicine of mercy rather than severity.“. . . the Catholic Church, by raising through this Ecumenical Council the torch of religious truth, wants to show herself to be a kind mother of all, benign, patient, full of mercy and kindness for the children separated from her.”
So following Vatican II, God’s love and mercy took center stage. For many bishops and priests, being pastoral – focusing on God’s love and mercy – was ‘in’ and talking about sin was ‘out.’
And, just as an aside, even the “New Mass” became pastoral. It was no longer a bloodless re-enactment of Christ’s sacrifice for us. Instead, it had become a community celebration of Christ’s victory over death. The altar was no longer an altar, it was a banquet table, and all are welcome at the table.
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Serene Leo XIV Embraces Sweet Order’s Reign: Beautiful Vestments that Pope Leo Wore for the Feast of the Holy Rosary
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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And Pope Leo wears the most beautiful cope, with deacons wearing matching Dalmatia’s or tunicles. It is the most beautiful cope seen on a pope since, well, Pope Benedict XVI!
Please note Pope Leo’s alb made of his grandmother’s lace!!!
Beautiful ad orientem altar arrangement, no? And I have to say that the ambo is perfectly placed and quite stunning and the right size!
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Please note Pope Leo’s alb made of his grandmother’s lace!!!
Beautiful ad orientem altar arrangement, no? And I have to say that the ambo is perfectly placed and quite stunning and the right size!
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OUH LA, LA…POPE LEO CELEBRATES FIRST VESPERS FOR THE FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY…
And Pope Leo wears the most beautiful cope, with deacons wearing matching Dalmatia’s or tunicles. It is the most beautiful cope seen on a po...
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There’s a Giant Flaw in Human History
- By sjastro
- Physical & Life Sciences
- 633 Replies
After an exhaustive search on the Internet I found a CNC lathe manufactured vase produced from Densecranium which is harder than granite and considerably denser.
Analysing the scanned data with the AI code reveals.
I can now produce a table with the other scanned results.
It proves yet again if your get the metrology calculation software right, or use approved metrology software conforming to ISO 1101, ancient Egyptian vases and vases with questionable provenance are not as 'precise' as various individuals claim.
In a peer review process it's not the software being tested, all parties should use the same ISO 1101 compliant software (e.g. Polyworks, Zeiss Inspector).
Analysing the scanned data with the AI code reveals.
I can now produce a table with the other scanned results.
Product | Median Circularity (mm) | Median Concentricity (mm) | √(Circularity x Concentricity) (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Tube calibration sample | 0.000111 | 0.00001 | 0.0000111 |
OG Vase | 0.673344 | 1.053326 | 0.842420 |
Densecranium Vase (CNC Lathe) | 0.242130 | 0.009727 | 0.048531 |
It proves yet again if your get the metrology calculation software right, or use approved metrology software conforming to ISO 1101, ancient Egyptian vases and vases with questionable provenance are not as 'precise' as various individuals claim.
In a peer review process it's not the software being tested, all parties should use the same ISO 1101 compliant software (e.g. Polyworks, Zeiss Inspector).
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