Posted on 05/18/2009 8:29:20 AM PDT by kellynla
Bill Donohue saw Angels & Demons today. Here is his take:
The movie is so spectacularly stupid that it blunts its anti-Catholic elements. But there are problems, nonetheless.
In the movie, the Catholic Church is said to have murdered members of the Illuminati, of which Galileo was a member. In real life, the Catholic Church never laid a hand on any member of the secret society and Galileo died almost a century and a half before the Illuminati were founded. In the movie, even Church officials admit that the Illuminati have reason for revenge, when, of course, this is pure nonsense. In the movie, we learn how the Church has worked against the march of progress, when, in fact, the historical record shows the opposite: the scientific achievements and contributions to higher education made by priests are incredible. In the movie, Catholics are portrayed as believing Stem Cell Research Is Murder, when, in fact, the Church is pro-stem cell research, save for procedures which destroy embryos. In the movie, Pope Pius IX is said to have bludgeoned the genitalia of male statues (so anti-sex was he), when, of course, this never happened. Indeed, Pius IX lavishly funded the arts. And so on. There are a few bones thrown our way, but they hardly make up for the lies.
In the end, however, director Ron Howard turned out to be a blessing: his melodramatic characterization, and positively James Bondish type absurdities, have the effect of undercutting Dan Browns malicious portrayal of Catholicism.
I’ve contributed O to it. I saw it on TV.
EVERYBODY!!! READ THIS!!....then read it again!
This is entirely the whole point expressed within one simple sentence!!!
1. "Personally"...meaning (I suspect) that while others may do, say, or think what they wish, kellynla, will take this course of action based on personal desires.
Kellynla is following the best course toward personal happiness and fullfilment.
Kellynla goes on, "...better things to do with my time and my money..."
Again....precisely on point.
The fastest, easiest, and most correct course of action if this particular piece of film does not suit you (for whatever personal reason that may be)...as kellynla says...DON'T GO SEE IT!
It really is that simple.
Now...the rest of you....decide for yourself....just as kellynla has done. But make up your own mind about it...as kellynla did. Don't have others do it for you!
LOL! I KNEW you would not be man enough to answer such a simple question!!! Typical.
Answer I shall....when you can tell me why my personal religious beliefs (or church if you prefer) is any of your business....
Typical!
You asked kellyna to read BOTH sides of the Notre Dame Abortion issue....that’s why I asked.
This is a discussion about Catholicism, anti-Catholicism and a film.
If you don't want to reveal your religion; you certainly don't have to...
BTW, I am a Catholic. And damn proud of it!
See, that wasn't hard. LMAO
Semper Fi,
Kelly
I'm not sure how to stretch "what religion are you" to "read both sides of the ND issue"....?
Hmmmmmm...............
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Yeah right....ashamed or embarrasssed, sorry about that. I am Catholic...not ashamed or sorry in the least.
And it is every bit your right as an American citizen to shout this fact to the rooftops, if that is your wish and it does not negatively impact other's right to privacy.
It is also my right....as an American citizen....to retain my religious beliefs to myself and to share them with only those I select.
I hereby claim that right...and as a veteran, I also supported yours.
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