Posted on 10/18/2008 10:06:35 AM PDT by Publius804
French Jewish Group Opposes Pius XII Sainthood
Friday, October 17, 2008 4:30 PM
PARIS -- France's main Jewish organization warned Friday that efforts to make wartime Pope Pius XII a saint would deal "a severe blow" to relations between Catholics and Jews.
The warning from an umbrella organization of French Jewish groups comes as the Vatican mounts a campaign to refute accusations Pius did not do enough to try to stop the extermination of 6 million Jews during World War II.
"Pope Pius XII, worried about burning his bridges with Germany, never made a clear statement denouncing the singular monstrosity of the extermination of millions of Jews. Moreover, he did not do so after the war either, which is profoundly shocking," the organization, Conseil Representatif des Institutions juives de France, said in a statement.
"If carried out, the plan to beatify Pius XII, who was pope between 1939 and 1958, would deal a severe blow to relations between the Catholic Church and the Jewish world," the statement said.
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“Now might be a good time to see how any of our churches behave in this election...”
There’s a little more than two weeks left. I should think your churches would have a taken stand by now.
Haven’t some Protestant churches already taken a stand? Correct this if it is wrong. Granted it’s from 2002, but I don’t think the sentiment has changed.
I know, I know. This isn’t OUR flavor of Protestant. Our Protestants don’t DO that.
Handy, that.
“US PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH VOTES TO ALLOW “UNRESTRICTED RIGHT” TO ABORTION TILL VIABILITY
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2002 (LSN.ca) - The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted Friday to affirm the “unrestricted right” to abortion prior to the child being able to survive on his/her own outside the womb. After viability, the assembly says, late term abortion is still acceptable but pastoral and medical counsel is advised and it is suggested only in cases of rape, incest, fetal suffering, and to preserve the health and life of the mother.
Judy L. Woods, moderator of the denomination’s advisory committee on litigation said “We affirmed the fundamental right to (abortion) prior to viability. But after viability, we have said that although there is still a right to choose, that choice has to be undertaken after prayer and pastoral consultation . . . and only in certain circumstances.” The denomination also voted to continue to fund late-term abortions under the church’s medical benefits plan. http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2002/jun/02062401.html
I’d rather take the vote away from young whippersnappers! LOL.
I’ve known people, usually women, who have lived to be a hundred or over and some were still pretty sharp.
Don’t worry, Old Reggie, if Obama becomes President, they will be at all of our doors.
Thanks for this list of names and links, Vladimir. I have a lot of reading to do :)
The woman in question isn’t one of them.
It is crazy. I saw that and couldn't help but think, "how can she think she is a Christian and support someone who believes in killing innocent babies"?
There is very little I agree with the RCC on, but from what I've seen a lot of Bishops have been telling their members that supporting politicians who are pro abortion is not consistent with what their church believes. I support them in this fight. I don't know how any Christian can support abortion, except maybe in cases of health, rape and incest.
I know this thread started out about WWII, but dehumanizing life and then destroying it through abortion is very similar.
It can be so disheartening when friends put their own interests in front of greater concerns. My cousin who claims to be an Evangelical Christian is going to vote for bambi. He attends a big mega church in San Fran. I raised the question of abortion and he said "it's our turn now". He really didn't want to answer the question.
I'm praying for McCain/Palin every day. If they don't win I will be very interested to see how Christian support breaks down.
It won't be that obvious. It's like the boiling pot. You bring the water to a boil slowly, so the frog in the water doesn't know whats happening until too late.
Bambi will buy off segments of the population with tax credits and welfare payments disguised as tax credits. Over time people will come to expect the payments and demand more. Also, he won't directly attack things like marriage, but will appoint judges who will do it for him. In the end a culture is destroyed and replaced with one where the people look to govt. to provide everything.
No — you are a mediocrity. Pius XII was a moral, spiritual, and administrative giant. That’s why so many envious pygmies are desperate to bring him down.
God makes them saints. The Church just recognizes them for what they are.
Yep, I’m afraid you’re right.
My son is voting for Nobama as well. We really got into in on e-mail. Whew. He’s become a liberal and it makes me so sad.
Obama is a great deceiver, just as the anti-Christ will be. People look at his charisma, good looks, sweet talkin’ but don’t pay attention to his WORDS. Deception!!!!
How do you know that for sure, vlad?
Take your pick:
She is either choosing evil while knowing it is evil or she is senile.
Defend whichever view you want, but it has to be one of those two obviously.
Is there any recognition without the Church?
How do you have recognition by the Church without the Church?
Well lets see Paul addressed his letters to the Saints at such and such and this was before the RCC. OT saints were and are Saints with out the RCC. What makes a person a saint?
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