http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/anticatholicism/ en-us Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:43:35 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2398456/posts The City of San Francisco is hard up for cash, so they’ve decided to steal it from the Archdiocese of San Francisco because they can – nakedly, in broad daylight, without the slightest plausible legal pretense. The Church is openly hated and condemned in San Francisco for its support of Proposition 8 and its defense of human sexual morality in general. The City can steal from the Archdiocese because the City needs the money and because it makes the citizenry happy to stick it to the evil Catholic Church.Here’s some backstory from a previous post: When you sell a piece... Catholic Key http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2398456/posts#comment Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:43:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2352480/posts By 1939, more than 10,000 Catholic schools had been closed and the Catholic boys and girls sent to Nazi public schools for indoctrination. Catholics are constantly confronted with the claims that Pope Pius XII was complicit in the Holocaust, that vast numbers of Catholics collaborated with Hitler's diabolical regime, and that Catholic priests, nuns, and bishops were ardent members of the Nazi Party and supporters of its policies. It is true that many Catholics turned a blind eye to the Holocaust, and others remained silent out of fear for their lives and the safety of their families. There were certainly... This Rock, via CERC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2352480/posts#comment Thu, 1 Oct 2009 14:37:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2377236/posts New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan has condemned The New York Times -- blasting the Gray Lady and its columnist Maureen Dowd for what he says are examples of unfair, prejudicial and just downright mean anti-Catholicism. Dolan used his blog last Thursday on the Archdiocese of New York's Web site to rail against the Times a day after the paper refused to print his critique as an op-ed piece. He singled out Dowd -- a poison-penned, Pulitzer winner and former Catholic-school girl -- for "the most combustible," "intemperate and scurrilous" "diatribe" she wrote on Oct. 25, which "rightly never would have... New York Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2377236/posts#comment Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:37:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2375181/posts Blasphemy in Spain, When Will the Hate Stop? Written by John Horvat    Thursday, October 29, 2009   According to press reports, homosexual groups in Spain published a calendar that has horrific blasphemies against Our Lady of Fatima and other Marian apparitions. Besides a man that is practically naked alongside Our Lady, the calendar has "images that are based on famous works of sacred art, especially apparitions of the Virgin Mary, but interpreted by transsexuals.” "In the 'Secular Calendar,' informs the BBC Brasil, “each month is represented by a free interpretation of famous scenes of Catholic imagery, such as Our... Tradition Family and Property http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2375181/posts#comment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:10:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2262766/posts The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport in Connecticut has filed a federal lawsuit following assertions by a state official that rallying church members at the Capitol in Hartford constitutes a violation of lobbying law. Six weeks after 4,000 Catholics in Connecticut rallied in opposition to a proposed state law known as Bill 1098, which dictated local parishes reorganize their governing structures to substitute lay leaders for priests in oversight of finances , the Diocese of Bridgeport received a letter from Connecticut's Office of State Ethics informing it that an investigation was underway to ascertain if the diocese had violated state... WorldNetDaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2262766/posts#comment Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:04:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2242892/posts Dr. E. T. Hiscox, author of the Baptist Manual, wrote the following which was taken from a photostatic copy of a notarized statement by Dr. Hiscox: “There WAS and IS a command to keep holy the Sabbath day, but that Sabbath day was NOT Sunday. It will however be readily said, and with some show of triumph, that the Sabbath WAS TRANSFERRED from the Seventh to the First day of the week, with all its duties, privileges and sanctions. Earnestly desiring information on this subject, which I have studied for many years, I ask, where can the record of... Newswatch Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2242892/posts#comment Sat, 2 May 2009 21:35:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2215331/posts Catholics and Catholicism are at the receiving end of a great deal of startling vituperation in contemporary America, although generally those responsible never think of themselves as bigots.” With these words, the historian Philip Jenkins opened his 2003 study entitled The New Anti-Catholicism: The Last Acceptable Prejudice. Mr. Jenkins might well consider it time to produce an updated edition. In it, he might ponder whether the recent renewal of anti-Catholic politicking is only an opening salvo in an unprecedented campaign to curb religious liberties in the United States. In which case, all of us — not just Catholics — stand... National Review Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2215331/posts#comment Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:42:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2050162/posts When Gov. Alfred E. Smith ran for president in 1928, his candidacy was derailed in large part by anti-Catholic prejudice. It has been nearly 48 years since John F. Kennedy became the first (and so far only) Roman Catholic president, but experts say that anti-Catholic sentiment — much of it originating in, or as a response to, immigrants in New York — remains an enduring force in American culture. That was the consensus of a panel assembled at the Museum of the City of New York on Tuesday night to consider the question, “Is Anti-Catholicism Dead?” ...The Rev. Richard John... NY Times City Room Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2050162/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:47:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2050153/posts Yes, the sad little cracker has met its undignified end, so stop pestering me. The cracker, the koran, and another surprise entry have been violated and are gone. You'll have to wait until tomorrow for the details, what little of them there are. I must quickly apologize to all you good Catholics who were hoping to attend Mass, since you can't anymore — I have been told many hundreds of times now that cracker abuse violates your right to practice your religion. I guess you'll have to adapt. Secular humanism is a good alternative, if you aren't already flocking to... Pharyngula http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2050153/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:24:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2044104/posts I believe so.Folks, as you know already from my previous post, Paul Zachary Myers, a professor at the University of Minnesota Morris, has pledged to desecrate the Eucharist in public and has solicited help openly to accomplish it. The question now is, is this criminal solicitation and attempted conspiracy to commit a hate crime across state lines? I'm no lawyer, but I can read the statutes.Let us begin with a general definition of a hate crime. The one in the Wikipedia will serve: Hate crimes (also known as bias motivated crimes) occur when a perpetrator targets a victim because of... Vivicat! News, opinion, commentary, prayer and reflections from a personal Catholic perspective http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2044104/posts#comment Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:01:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2015382/posts Pastor John Hagee sent a letter today [Copy Here] to Catholic League president Bill Donohue that effectively ends the dispute the two men have had. Donohue comments as follows: “After weeks of meeting with various Catholic leaders, and accessing scholarly literature on Catholic-Jewish relations, Pastor John Hagee has demonstrated an improved understanding of the Catholic Church and its history. In his letter to me, Hagee says, ‘I want to express my deep regret for any comments that Catholics have found hurtful.’ He specifically cites his emphasis of ‘the darkest chapters in the history of Catholic and Protestant relations with the... Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2015382/posts#comment Tue, 13 May 2008 18:45:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2011959/posts In more sophisticated language, The New York Times columnist Frank Rich also sought to dismiss the general outrage at Wright's racist and anti-American diatribes. In Rich's view, American society's outrage at Wright is but one more example of American racism. His proof? America is not as angry at a white pastor, the Rev. John Hagee, who has endorsed Sen. John McCain, as it is at Wright and his 20-year bond with Sen. Barack Obama. In Rich's words, "Mr. Hagee's videos have never had the same circulation on television as Mr. Wright's. A sonorous white preacher spouting venom just doesn't have... Jewish World Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2011959/posts#comment Tue, 6 May 2008 15:25:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001472/posts On his April 11 HBO show, “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the comedian went into an extended assault on Pope Benedict XVI and the Catholic Church. For a transcript, click here.Catholic League president Bill Donohue responded as follows:“Maher’s obsession with the Catholic Church continues, only this time there isn’t enough material for him to use as a club, so he literally makes things up. His lies include the following statement: ‘When the—when the current pope was in his previous Vatican job as John Paul’s Dick Cheney—he wrote a letter instructing every Catholic bishop to keep the sex abuse of minors... Catholic League http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001472/posts#comment Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:14:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979795/posts William F. Buckley’s ‘Conservative Movement’ Still-Born, Dead-On-Arrival, Decades Ago, Because it Was Godless, Against Christ, Ignored God’s Word Contact: John Lofton, 301-873-4612, 410-760-8885, JLof@aol.com MEDIA ADVISORY, March 3 /Christian Newswire/ — Recovering Republican John Lofton, Editor of TheAmericanView.com and co-host of “The American View” radio show with the Constitution Party’s 2004 Presidential candidate Michael Anthony Peroutka, has issued the following statement: “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.” – Psalm 127. The Lord Jesus Christ did not build the “conservative movement” house.... The American View http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1979795/posts#comment Mon, 3 Mar 2008 21:57:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945604/posts Following our first interview with Governor Mike Huckabee there was an intimation of anti-catholicism by several pundits and commentators. We asked the Governor directly about this and about another issue of importance to our Catholic Online readers and viewers. Catholic Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945604/posts#comment Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:40:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1885766/posts Anti-Christian Children's Novel Coming out as Time Warner Film in December starring Nicole Kidman By Elizabeth O'Brien LOS ANGELES, August 20, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The best selling novels of atheist author Philip Pullman, which were written specifically to indoctrinate children with anti-Christian values, have sparked the creation of a controversial new fantasy film to be released this December 7 by New Line Cinema - a Time Warner Company. Starring Nicole Kidman, "The Golden Compass," is based on Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy, which includes "Northern Lights" (re-titled "The Golden Compass" in the United States), "The Subtle Knife" and "The Amber... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1885766/posts#comment Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:54:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1916813/posts On Dec. 7, 2007, the movie "The Golden Compass," based on the first book in the fantasy trilogy entitled "His Dark Materials" by atheist Philip Pullman will be released in theaters throughout the world. Pullman wrote his fantasy trilogy because he was so upset by the Christian evangelism of C.S. Lewis in his wonderful series of Christian tales entitled "The Chronicles Of Narnia." Pullman is an avowed atheist who has dedicated his life to undermining Christianity and the Church among young readers. The film's release is only another example of a culture spiraling away from faith, a culture into which... World Net Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1916813/posts#comment Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:54:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1883941/posts CathNews alerts us to the potential problem: Nicole Kidman has denied that a new film she's making is anti-Catholic. The movie features an organisation known as "The Magisterium", which kidnaps children to remove their souls.The Brisbane Times reports that Kidman told a US magazine that her Catholic faith affected her consideration of the script for the film, which is titled The Golden Compass.The fantasy film is based on a novel by Philip Pullman called Northern Lights. It is already attracting attention in the US for avoiding much of the book's perceived anti-Catholic rhetoric.Kidman said some of the religious elements... American Papist http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1883941/posts#comment Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:02:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1912002/posts LONDON – A debate over a movie’s anti-religious antagonism – or lack thereof – is heating up ahead of its upcoming release, with some accusing Hollywood of “castrating” the anti-Catholic themes present in the novel from which it is based. The expected blockbuster, “The Golden Compass,” is named after the American title of best-selling author Philip Pullman’s novel “Northern Lights” and will star actress Nicole Kidman and James Bond star Daniel Craig. The original children’s novel, part of Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” series, rejects organized religion – in particular, the Catholic Church – and critics of the movie version say... Christian Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1912002/posts#comment Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:17:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1910737/posts Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) Directed by Shekhar Kapur. Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen, Abbie Cornish, Samantha Morton, Jordi Mollà.From a National Catholic Register review By Steven D. Greydanus A lurid sort of Christopher Hitchens vision of history pervades Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Shekhar Kapur’s sequel to his 1998 art-house hit Elizabeth. The earlier film, which made a star of Cate Blanchett as the eponymous Virgin Queen, celebrated the triumph of bright, happy Elizabethan Protestantism over the dark, unwholesome Catholic world of Bloody Mary. Even so, that film’s church-bashing was tame compared that of this sequel, in which... National Catholic Register http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1910737/posts#comment Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:53:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1904478/posts If this is not the place for vanity posts I apologize, but it's quite breaking news either. I heard at my church today that the Westboro Baptist Church will be protesting outside of a Roman Catholic and an Episcopal church next Saturday and a memorial to fallen firefighters and another RC church on Sunday. These aren't to protest funerals, rather to protest against...well...I don't know. Apparently God hates homosexuals, soldiers, firefighters, Catholics, and Episcopalians, though I'm not sure in what order. We've been told that there will be police present and that the best thing to do would be to... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1904478/posts#comment Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:17:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1900215/posts British David Yallop, writes a book besmirching the memory of the great, late Servant of God. Folks, according to Juan G. Bedoya, a reporter for the Spanish newsdaily El País, David Yallop, a 70-year old British historian, has come up with a newbook, entitled, The Power and the Glory: The Hidden History of the Papacy of Pope John Paul II, in which he casts aspersions against the late Pope. Here are some of the claims Yallop makes about Pope John Paul:- A pontificate as grandiose in its purpose as twisted in its results - Unable to stop Vatican corruption. -... Vivificat! - News, Opinions, Commentary, from a Personal Catholic Perspective http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1900215/posts#comment Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:37:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1858663/posts Folks, a second letter was published in The San Juan Star, this one on June 15th, attacking the Catholic Church by a self-assured know-it-all. Our tropical heat has been affecting Ms. Paula Benedict's reasoning powers, as they've affected those of Mimi Arjona's before. It is either that, or something in the water is triggering these explosions of utter silliness. Anti-catholicism is in fashion in Puerto Rico, flying high upon the wings of a false intellectualism. Little letters like this one are so filled with inaccuracies--like this statement that the Council of Nicea falsified the Gospels which we find in other... Vivificat! - News, Opinions, Commentary, from a Personal Catholic Perspective http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1858663/posts#comment Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:27:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840033/posts If Don Imus could be fired for offensive racial remarks, Bill Maher certainly deserves discipline from his employer for bashing Christians, including his description of a Catholic Mass as graphic homosexual acts, charge media watchers. Explicit sexual mockery of Scripture and Catholic theology on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" should be addressed by parent company Time-Warner, say Brent Bozell III, president of the Media Research Center, and Robert Knight, director of the MRC's Culture and Media Institute. Maher's comments began with a verbal assault on Jerry Falwell three days after the Baptist minister's death May 15 then "escalated into... worldnetdaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840033/posts#comment Sat, 26 May 2007 04:17:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1811064/posts ROME, APRIL 2, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Adolf Hitler's No. 1 enemy was the Vatican's secretary of state, Eugenio Pacelli, future Pope Pius XII, according to documents recently found in Europe. In an article published last Thursday by La Repubblica, reporter Marco Ansaldo announced that he has a dossier on Pius XII that complements documentation found in the Vatican Archives. According to the newly discovered documents, Pius XII was considered an enemy of the Third Reich. Memos and letters unearthed at a depot used by the Stasi, the East German secret police, show that Nazi spies within the Vatican were concerned at... Zenit News Agency http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1811064/posts#comment Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:32:00 GMT