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Newly Revealed Catacomb Painting Undeniable Proof That Women Were Able To Raise Hands In Air...
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| 11/23/2013
Posted on 11/23/2013 5:22:17 AM PST by markomalley
VATICAN (EotT) Newly restored frescoes from the Catacombs of Priscilla were unveiled by the Vatican on Tuesday, some of which reveal that women in early Christianity were able to lift their hands in the air.
This has led some to conclude that if a woman was able to lift her hands above her shoulders as the image suggests, then early Christians must have allowed women to become priests.
The Catacombs, which are located in the northern part of Rome, and are better known as the Queen of the catacombs features 4th century paintings from biblical scenes, one showing an image of a woman able to raise her arms above her shoulders, like a man.
For 48-year-old Desiree Gibson of New Haven, Connecticut, this raises the question, If women are no different than men with regards to upper limb dexterity, then why cant women become priests now?
According to Fabrizio Bisconti, the superintendent of the Vaticans Sacred Archaeology Commission, the woman on the picture is indeed celebrating Eucharist.
I would not have believed it had I not seen it with my own eyes. The image is clearly one of a woman celebrating Mass. I feel so stupid. All these years we were led to believe that women have never been and can never become priests. But this image of the woman raising her hands just above her shoulders is undeniable proof that women were priests in the early Church.
TOPICS: Catholic; Humor
KEYWORDS: satire
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Full title: Newly Revealed Catacomb Painting Undeniable Proof That Women Were Able To Raise Hands In Air In Early Church
To: markomalley
If women are no different than men with regards to upper limb dexterity, then why cant women become priests now? Such deep complexity of analysis ....
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:26:17 AM PST
by
Ken522
To: Ken522
Such deep complexity of analysis .... Sadly, non-satirical left-wing analysis is no deeper than that given in this satire.
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:29:51 AM PST
by
markomalley
(Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good -- Leo XIII)
To: markomalley
Raise your hand if you’re Sure.
Body odor? No problem.
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:30:56 AM PST
by
tumblindice
(America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
To: markomalley
I don’t know about that, Mark.
I think the “hands in the air” position is the universal sign for “I don’t know what to do with you anymore! You never listen to me!”
It is also sign language for a child’s (usually a male child) destruction of an item in the house in lieu of “I’m going to killl you!”
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:31:25 AM PST
by
OpusatFR
To: markomalley
It clearly implies the the Queen of the Cats&Combs could fly. There’s even birds in the corners.
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:32:19 AM PST
by
Hardraade
(http://junipersec.wordpress.com/2013/10/04/nicolae-hussein-obama/)
To: Hardraade
It clearly implies the the Queen of the Cats&Combs could fly. Theres even birds in the corners.Soooo... if a woman can fly,... then she's a priest!
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:46:13 AM PST
by
D Rider
To: markomalley
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:48:38 AM PST
by
Sir Francis Dashwood
("Arjuna, why have you have dropped your bow???")
To: Hardraade; markomalley
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:50:55 AM PST
by
shibumi
(Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
To: markomalley
Maybe the had women referees back then!
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:54:15 AM PST
by
Cowboy Bob
(They are called "Liberals" because the word "parasite" was already taken.)
To: markomalley
This has led some to conclude that if a woman was able to lift her hands above her shoulders as the image suggests, then early Christians must have allowed women to become priests. Perhaps it is proof thast there were female football referees.
"Here's the kick. It's up...It's GOOD!"
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:58:26 AM PST
by
Bloody Sam Roberts
("It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority...")
To: markomalley
I thought you had to be able to raise your arms above your shoulders,
and have opposing thumbs (so you can give "Communion") in order to become a priest.
LMAO!!!!
8^D
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posted on
11/23/2013 6:13:02 AM PST
by
Gargantua
(I have NO idea what you're talking about, spunky! ;^)
To: Cowboy Bob
I agree with your assessment. She is clearly signaling a Touch Down.
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posted on
11/23/2013 6:16:25 AM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(Did the ancients know they were ancients? Or did they see themselves as presents?)
To: markomalley
But does she weigh the same as a duck?
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posted on
11/23/2013 6:30:22 AM PST
by
CrazyIvan
(Obama phones= Bread and circuits.)
To: CrazyIvan
But does she weigh the same as a duck?I'll bet they tried to make a bridge out of her.
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posted on
11/23/2013 6:42:54 AM PST
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rjsimmon
(1-20-2013 The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
To: Conspiracy Guy
I think she’s signaling pass interference.
To: OpusatFR
Seriously?!?! No one here recognizes Jazz Hands? C’mon people....
To: markomalley
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posted on
11/23/2013 7:01:33 AM PST
by
JT Hatter
(Who is Barack Obama? And What is He Really Up To?)
To: JT Hatter
To: OpusatFR
It is also sign language for a childs (usually a male child) destruction of an item in the house in lieu of Im going to kill you!When my children did this as toddlers, it usually meant, "Hold me, Mommy"
This sign is irresistible to grandparents.
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posted on
11/23/2013 7:39:49 AM PST
by
sportutegrl
(Go suck on a slurpee, Obama)
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