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https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/florida-attorney-general-pushes-catholic-174535194.html A much more clearly written article on this. Catholic schools in Florida apparently do not recognize religious exemptions to vaccines that the parents may pursue.

https://www.osvnews.com/florida-ags-threat-to-catholic-schools-clear-violation-of-the-first-amendment-law-scholar-says/ This is interesting. Usually these types of arguments are about the state trying to force some rules upon a religious school. However this time it appears the roles are...

https://www.ncregister.com/blog/baby-smiles-on-ultrasound-fathers-voice The real highlight to me was looking this story up in secular news feeds. The various comments and reactions were something else entirely. Favorite one for me was a set of comments from the People magazine feed. One...

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Indeed. It is easier to list the parts that do not contain scripture then it is listing all of the parts that do. As mentioned above, the church I have been involved with, many of the older attendees highlight bible passages as their preacher goes over them. I am not certain what the exact...

Perhaps. I just know that with the phrase "Surely you had to have heard this, it was one of the readings every year." Ended with screams and yells from people swearing that the Mass never included bible reading, that we never use a bible, and that I cannot know what I am talking about...

They are friendly enough, right up until some theological difference towards the Catholic faith is discerned. At which point, they become angry, belligerent, and anything but what one would describe as Christian. It is really odd as they openly talk with others about religious differences with...

A lot of fallen away Catholics in the crowd. It is a sad situation. Many are very angry with the church, and are running away as fast as they can.

Pentecostal. Her particular variety was founded either 30 years ago or 100 years ago depending on who you talk to.

And that is why they say we worship saints, Mary, etc. Without a true form of worship, they mistakenly believe simple petition and prayer is worship. Agreed, we know why we do this. We have the liturgy, a real priest, tradition, scripture, and sacrament. I have no idea why they are doing...

It is nowhere near liturgy as I know it, but the various flavors of Pentecostal churches in my area always follow the same pattern. First they have Sunday School. Then they have some kind of song service Then they take up some kind of collection. The children are encouraged here to do some...

I never noticed any real expansion at my church until recently. Just within the past few years I have started running into people that go to my church in the normal course of my day. I can remember a couple of decades ago, it was unusual to run into someone that was Catholic. Then something...

That is an interesting view. I have always taught my kids that there is no higher calling then to serve God through service to his church.

Speaking of... I have noticed youtube and a few others insert adds that are completely oblivious to the content being watched. For instance, I can be listening to Gregorian chant on youtube, and there will suddenly be an advert stuck in the middle that is the most offensive one could find. I...

If the previous wife is dead, is an annulment even required? I do not believe so, but check with the tribunal. Actually, I am confused here. Just how many previous marriages are in play here? You mention a wife passing away...is there another as well?