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Reply to Im a Catholic AND an American so? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Sorry, it was late and I had just taken my meds before the first question was posted but, thank God I didn't go overboard and answered what I could before I shut down lol. As a quick addition to to the first topic I will quickly give the CCC's statements on what is now known as Stem Cell research and chromosomic and/or genetic inheritance procedures. ( geeze, I just realized that everything I had put in italics and bolded didn't trans

Reply to Im a Catholic AND an American so? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Philomedy: Yes I agree lol, and damn what a complex question and volitile issue to begin with hehe.

Reply to Im a Catholic AND an American so? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Ok, please keep in mind, again, that I don't speak for the Church. Im no scientist and no medical specialist. I am merely responding to your question as best I can (also trying to be reasonable with space-not trying to write a book here ) On the scientific side of the table. Science and Abortion The Scientific Basis for a Prolife Position Does science have anything

Reply to I am probably going to get raked over the coals for this one in Politics JoeUser Forums

NJforever.......good for you. Anyway. Reply #73 By: Chemicalkinetics - 11/6/2004 10:00:02 PM I don't care for children. They should just stop whining and grow up faster. Children from other countries are shot at and burned to death. I imagine if it were you, you may have a different opinon. Besi

Reply to I am probably going to get raked over the coals for this one in Politics JoeUser Forums

2. If you think God is against gays or some other religious reason, then why would gays be allowed to exist? Yes, God is the reason things are the way they are now. We dont have a thing called free will. If homosexuality is a genetic issue that some are born with I guess God must have intended for it to

Reply to I am probably going to get raked over the coals for this one in Politics JoeUser Forums

Marriage. Married. Union. Love. Divorce. Seperation. Religion. State. Law. Government. I think the undierlining issue with gay marriage is children. The vast majority of psychologists and sociologists agree that it is far better for child development if the child is raised, properly, by both of its parents. male and female partents Common comments. How can a boy learn to be a man, if not by his father? How can a girl learn to be a wo

Reply to Confederate flag in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Completly true, and I think that connection will remain forever. I am puzzled though, as to why there isnt more of a national concern about the issue, one way or the other. I dunno, we Americans tend to be short term memory oriented and the media keeps us caught up in the moment....with whatever is happening at that moment. Crazy world.

Im a Catholic AND an American so? in Religion JoeUser Forums

I have seen much about the role that Religion should or shouldn't have in Government. I've read the comments and the concerns and the "facts" that some claim about that issue. For some quick back ground, I am preparing myself for the Permenent Deaconate in the Roman Catholic Church. I would try to become a Priest but as I am married, and current Church law for

Reply to absolution online ? in Misc JoeUser Forums

The site is obviously a hoax and i feel very sorry for anyone who takes it litteraly. ** BIG sigh** Many people have different ideas as to how to obtain absolution, in fact most people can't even agree on what sin is. Or what '"type" of sin it is. That site, by listing a huge amount of prayers ( mostly Catholic prayers, the Our Father not withstanding) implies that is somehow related to the Catholic Church. Of course its not and even all of you

Reply to Abortion: Rights vs. Life in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Of course its my experiance that the vast majority of parents who bring their children to daycare so they can work, end up working to pay for daycare and IF there is any money left over it has very little pratical use. Proffesionals in which their job earns them a lot of money, or more importantly professions such as Civil Servant positions, Doctors, EMT's and the like not withstanding. Off topic though Dr. Guy, my apologies

Reply to Confederate flag in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Dr. Guy: Yes the south seceeded from the Union, I tried to put id a different way but I guess the correct way is the best as it puts the issue in accurate, historical context. President Lincoln started the war after, I believe, he tried to negotiate with the "rebel" states, I could be wrong though. I view at as the Confederates who started the war, albeit by proxy, by secceding the Union even though it was thier right. Arguably Lincoln

Confederate flag in Blogging JoeUser Forums

At the onset of the Civil War, those states that decided to leave the Union created their own flag, primarily based on the British flag, but unique nontheless. This "nation" was never officially validated by any country and particularly our own. A look at history indicates that whenever a nation suffers a civil war, the defeated side is never allowed

Reply to Abortion: Rights vs. Life in Current Events JoeUser Forums

lol, "gloopy stuff" well all threads need a devil's advocate I guess. I would be all for taking the child out of the mother in order to keep it alive, but, of course it would cost a hullava lot more money than letting the child develop natturaly. Who would pay for it? well the taxpayer i assume, ( since we pay for just about everything in one way or another). I guess the more important question is, if the mother's life was in danger then I

Reply to Abortion: Rights vs. Life in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Long ago much that we now concider "proven" was not even thought of. Germs, Viruses, the make-up of the universe, the rotation of the planet, anti-biotics and so on. Apparently things that arent concidered proven, well some things, turn out to be true. And one would think with all of the advances in our science we would be able to prove when life actually begins. The scientific community is just as split on the issue as regular people are, not withstan

Reply to Abortion: Rights vs. Life in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Ok............i guess it settles it then? Sort of?

Reply to Benefits of a Kerry Victory in Politics JoeUser Forums

Well said drmiler, and as for me......well I would prefer that my family recive the money that I put in and not just let it all go to waste. Even though I don't feel that someone else getting it is a waste per-se, but nevertheless I would like my family to have it, kind of like life insurance in a way.

Reply to Dis-own or discard? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Nori.............hmm? Well yes, I think its quite cruel, and although I haven't made a final determination yet, as I said I am leaning toward "dis-own" I don't really know what to do, and mabye my view of what a family's interaction should be like is off. Nevertheless it is devestating to me.

Reply to Benefits of a Kerry Victory in Politics JoeUser Forums

The Cato Institute......nope. About as unbiased as you can get I'd say.

Reply to Dis-own or discard? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

, get this. I just spoke with my grandfather and Cathy actually said that she sent a card and a gift, seperatly to my son. I of course said no the hell she didn't. My grandfather told me that Cathy was concerned that we would "refuse" anything she sent to us. Why would we do that when I sent a letter of reconcilation to her first? She is unbeliveable, I think that now i just might refus

Reply to Benefits of a Kerry Victory in Politics JoeUser Forums

To me it is like a football game. You plan before the game but go into half time losing. Do you make halftime adjustments and admit that your pregame strategy did not work or do you tell your team that you are really winning and that no adjustments are needed Make a plan and make halftime adjustments...

Reply to Dis-own or discard? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Oh yes, I forgot to say that I am currently leaning heavily in the "dis-own" direction. I just dont want to deal with it anymore. We have enough problems dealing with my issue and it is exausting.

Reply to Benefits of a Kerry Victory in Politics JoeUser Forums

Messy Buu Sorry that my last respnse was completly off topic but i felt it was worth it. Other benifits of a Kerry victory would've been; a. A Commander In Chief who dishonored and disrespected his fellow service members. b. A President who changes his position on issues with the wind. c. A President who claims to be what he is not. d. A President who was willing to allow OUR soldiers to be under the direct command of a

Reply to Benefits of a Kerry Victory in Politics JoeUser Forums

Reply #23 By: joe_black - 11/2/2004 3:30:27 PM As I said I amnot an American hell I'm not even a white, But I have always dreamt of coming one day to USA. My dad had worked in Berkley University as a scientist for a year and he always drilled into me that it's the place for liberty and freedom and for people who wan

Dis-own or discard? in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

This has been a problem plaguing my family for quite some time now and no resolution has come about, so I figured Id just get it all ........(ok, most) of it out here. The subject of concern is my aunt Cathy. She had always been an important figure in my life. She took me in when my mother and I had our " I hate you" type argument. ( true one of very many, bu

Reply to Abortion: Rights vs. Life in Current Events JoeUser Forums

A bit off topic perhaps but.....for those who support abortion as a valid and legal form of terminating a life, supported and nurtured by its mother, for any reason then it would be logical to assume that they would feel that until the child is born it is not yet "ready" for life. I understand that there are many differing opinions on abortion among pro-life advocates. But, if you are following the Scott Peterson case, he is being charged