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To: Mercat; C19fan
You know how some people justifyu "gay" "marriage" by saying "God is love"? They're misinterpreting the phrase by not taking in any of the necessary context.

In a similar way, "Seeking God in all things" is just the kind of short, pithy phrase (like "God is love") which lends itself to both orthodox and heterodox interpretations.

If you think God is simply"in" all things but is not absolutely transcendent, that is panentheism. The word you were perhaps looking for. It is a heresy because it does not distinguish between God (who is the eternal and infinite Creator) and His time-bound, space-bound creations.

But there is an orthodox sense of the word, which means that God is omni-present. He can be found in, and far surpassing, everything He has willed into existence.

Meanwhile, shame on "Catholic" institutions --- worldly institutions still living off the bequests of devout alumni and the fumes of Catholicism ---which showcase error rather than refute it.

10 posted on 10/23/2014 7:13:57 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (Fascism, with a fresh, minty flavor.)
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To: Mrs. Don-o

Panentheism is not, particularly, a heresy. The problem with these pagans “seeking God in all things” is that they really mean, “seeking God in all things except divine revelation,” which is certainly nonsensical.

Panentheistic sentiments can be found throughout Orthodox, Catholic, and even mainline Protestant theology, where the omnipresence of God is celebrated (e.g., “How Great Thou Art”).


11 posted on 10/23/2014 7:40:32 AM PDT by dangus
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To: Mrs. Don-o

“Meanwhile, shame on “Catholic” institutions -— worldly institutions still living off the bequests of devout alumni and the fumes of Catholicism -—which showcase error rather than refute it.”

Until the church of Rome comes out and severs ties with institutions like this, these institutions are Catholic and are the public face of Catholicism (apart from the pr disaster the priest thing was).

Yet, it doesn’t happen. At this point, it would appear that they do not care enough yet in Rome to do anything - or they’re OK with it.

Frankly, as a non-roman-Christian, I wish for your group that they would. Same with the liberal nun-groups in the news. Same with the gay aspects.


14 posted on 10/23/2014 8:26:39 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion ( "I didn't leave the Central Oligarchy Party. It left me." - Ronaldus Maximus)
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To: Mrs. Don-o

Well said. Thank you.


24 posted on 10/23/2014 10:28:07 AM PDT by Mercat (In Islam, making a ritual pilgrimage to Mecca is almost as sacred as beheading a screaming infidel.)
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