Vatican tightens crackdown on U.S. Nuns

Vatican tightens crackdown on U.S. Nuns

In pursuit of the truth - http://www.cinopsbegoneblogspot.com - Thurs., July 3, 2014

Preface:                                                                                                                                                We love our nuns. But the "elite" leadership of "Leadership Conference of Women's Religious (LCWR) is a pain in the neck. (particularly in matters pertaining to pro-life, pro-marriage and pro-family).  The "elites" think they are smarter than the bishops. But prior to that,  they believed themselves much smarter than St. John Paul II's "Catechism of the Catholic Church" or Pope Benedict XVI. These elites are afflicted with the Obamaism Syndrome.

Let's have an update from The Seattle Post Intelligencer, May 5, 2014, by Joel Connelly.  {From Christi Fidelus - May 29, 2014, Ascensiontide, Vol. 32, No. 2)

"The Vatican is tightening its crackdown on the largest U.S. organization of Catholic nuns, decreeing that speakers and programs for its conferences must be approved in advance by Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, who was given the job in 2012 of making sisters toe the line.

The order came from the Vatican's top doctrinal official at an April 30 meeting that included Sartain and officials form the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)

Cardinal Gerard Muller, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, sounded less like the embracing Pope Francis and very much like Francis' predecessor and fellow Pope Benedict XVI.

Muller accused the LCWR of presenting its 2014 Outstanding Leadership Award to "a theologian criticized by the bishops of the United States because of the doctrinal errors in that theologians's writings. He was referring to (but not naming) Sister Elizabeth Johnson, a nationally recognized theologian at Fordham University.

"This is a decision that will be seen as a rather open provocation against the Holy See and the doctrinal assessment. Not only that, but if further alienated the LWCR from the bishops as well," said Muller, in remarks posted on the Vatican website.

The Vatican, in a 2012 doctrinal assessment accused the LCWR, which represents 57,000 American nuns, of embracing "radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith."

Muller outlined a larger role for Sartain as overseer of U.S. nuns. "I'm therefore inform you that this provision is to be considered fully in force .... Following the August assembly, it will the expectation of the Holy See that Archbishop Sartain have an active role about invited speakers and honorees,: said Muller.

The LCWR said in a statement that Muller's remarks "accurately reflect the mandate" given Sartain and that the April 30 meeting was " an experience of dialogue that was respectful and engaging.

The Vatican crackdown on U.S. sisters is widely unpopular with American Catholics (not with Pro-life), particularly the accusation that nuns have spent too much time on social action and not enough on advancing church teaching about such issues as contraception and abortion.

Muller acknowledged that the Holy See has been criticized for a "a heavy handed interference" with the sisters' ministry." (From National Catholic Register, May 12, 2014.)

 George H. Kubeck

Why Mr.Carson M.D. in 2016 - II

Why Mr. Carson M.D. in 2016 - II

In pursuit of the truth - http://www.cinopsbegoneblogspot.com - Monday, July 28, 2014

Here is Philip Sousa, IV, National Chairman for Draft Ben Carson for President Committee's analysis: (www.RunBenRun - PO Box 1376, Merrifield, VA 22116-1376

BEN CARSON WILL HEAL AMERICA

    I (Philip Sousa) believe that the worst and most destructive aspect of the Obama Presidency has been his efforts to divide our nation and set Americans against each other.

    Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and the Democratic Party have intentionally urged Americans to distrust each other, to be jealous of each other, and to dislike each other.

    Obama and Clinton have encouraged African Americans to think of all white people as racists. They have told Hispanics that Republicans and conservatives are their "enemies."

    And, instead of helping the poor climb the ladder of economic success, they have demonized the wealthy and accused them of achieving success at the expense of the poor.

    They have demagogically accused you and me of waging a "war on women," and they have encouraged the young to distrust their elders.

    The cynical approach  of the Democrats has put politics before the good of America. Obama and Clinton believe that by dividing Americans against each other they can continue to triumph at the polls. Sadly, their efforts have succeeded.

    TODAY AMERICA IS MORE DIVIDED THAN AT ANY TIME SINCE THE CIVIL WAR.

    Only one man can heal America, and that man is Dr. Benjamin Carson.

    Dr. Carson doesn't point fingers and encourage anger and hostility. Instead, he wants to bring healing to our land. And, who better to do that than a man who has been dedicated to healing his entire life? As Dr. Carson has said...

    "... when I take someone to the operating room, and I shave their head, and I open the scalp and take off bone flap, and open the dura, I am then operating on the thing that makes that person who they are. The skin has very little to do with who that person is. And it's something that we have allowed to define us and it really has very little to do with who a person is."

    As a Christian, Ben Carson believes in forgiveness and compassion. He wrote ...

    "It seems to me that we are all divided. We used to be united. I want people to realize we are not each other's enemy. Wedges are driven between us to create wars of every type, and to divide and conquer. Jesus said, 'A house divided against itself cannot stand.'"

    It is not surprising that Dr. Ben Carson is a hero to Americans of all races and ethnic backgrounds. The one book he reads every day is the Book of Proverbs, where he soaks in Godly wisdom. This what he says about leadership.

    "One defining feature of an outstanding leader is the ability to bring groups together and unite them in a common mission with benefits for all."

    The truth is, we need less Washington, D.C., politicians experience and more real world experience, Godly wisdom, and commonsense in our President if America is to survive.

    But, what will Ben Carson do to restore American prosperity, bring back from the brink of economic collapse, return our nation to traditional moral standards, and reestablish limited, Constitutional government? Ben Carson: A Conservative You Can Trust - This is where Ben Carson stands on the important issues of the day ... (to be continued)

GEORGE H. KUBECK

Why Mr. Carson M.D. in 2016

Why Mr. Carson M.D. in 2016

In pursuit of the truth - http://www.cinopsbegoneblogspot.com -Sat. July 26/14

RUN BEN RUN

A POEM WRITTEN BY JOSIAH GILBERT HOLLAND

"GOD, GIVE US MEN! A TIME LIKE THIS DEMANDS

STRONG MINDS, GREAT HEARTS, TRUE FAITH AND READY HANDS;

MEN WHOM THE LUST OF OFFICE DOES NOT KILL:

MEN WHO POSSESS OPINIONS AND A WILL;

MEN WHO HAVE HONOR; MEN WHO WILL NOT LIE;

MEN WHO CAN STAND BEFORE A DEMOGOGUE AND DAMN

HIS TREACHEROUS FLATTERIES WITHOUT WINKING!

TALL MEN, SUN-CROWNED, WHO LIVE ABOVE THE FOG

IN PUBLIC DUTY AND IN PRIVATE THINKING."

    Here is Philip Sousa, 1V, National Chairman for Draft Ben Carson for President Committee Report:

www.RunBenRun - PO Box 1376, Merrifield, VA 22116-1376

Why is Ben Carson the best candidate for the GOP in 2016?

 The only candidate who is Sure to Win!  The only candidate who can heal our broken land.

 The one candidate you can trust to repeal Obamacare and be faithful to the U.S. Constitution.

Why is Ben Carson Sure to Win?

    The fact is, Ben Carson is not only sure to win, if you look at the changing demographics of America, you will agree with me that he is the only Republican candidate for President who wins.

    Hear is the blunt truth .... When Ronald won a 49 state landslide in 1984 he won the white vote buy 20 points - 60/40/ When Mitt Romney lost in 2012 he won the white vote by 20 points - 60/40.

What happened? The answer is that the demographics of the United States have changed dramatically. Today, there are many more minority voters, and unless the Republicans run a candidate who can appeal to these minority voters they will lose again.

But can Ben Carson actually win over minority voters? Yes and here's why.

  When Herman Cain ran for President in 2012, he was stunned to learn that his internal polls showed him winning more than 40% of the black vote and more than 60% of the Latino vote.

    As you can imagine, the Cain campaign team was perplexed. How could Herman Cain a man draw huge support from both the African and the Hispanic community running against America's first black president, Barack Obama? It didn't seem to make any sense.

    What they concluded was that poor African Americans and poor Latinos saw in Herman Cain a man who had experience their lot in life - being born in poverty. They believed that he understood their plight and, more important, he understood how to escape poverty and experience economic success. In short, both African Americans and Hispanics identified with Herman Cain.

    Now, if that's the case, just imagine how these African Americans and Hispanics will identify with and support Dr. Ben Carson.

    While businessman Herman Cain was widely respected in the black and Latino circles, it is not an exaggeration to say that Dr. Benjamin Carson is revered in these communities.Every black child has been told the story of Ben Carson, a man born into dire poverty in one of the worse areas of Detroit.

    For decades, black parents have taught their children about Ben Carson and how he escaped poverty to become one of the world's leading neurosurgeons. Dr. Ben Carson is an icon in the African American community. Knowing these facts, it is reasonable to conclude that Ben will win  as much or more of the black vote than Herman Cain.... If Ben wins just 17% of the black vote in the swing states, no Democrat candidate for President, even Hillary Clinton, can win the White House!.. NO OTHER REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT CAN WIN 17% OF THE BLACK VOTE.

That is why Ben Carson is the only Republican candidate for President who is sure to win.

GEORGE H. KUBECK

Thoughts on the Film "America"

Thoughts on the Film "America"

In pursuit of the truth - http://www.cinopsbegoneblogspot.org - Sun. July 20/14

    I saw the film about ten days ago. What comes to mind? I agree with Dinesh 100%. Furthermore, I believe we need to organize a society of "Legal Immigrants United." I was 27 when I crossed the border legally in 1958 from Canada.

    If it wasn't for America, we would all be talking either German or Russian as our second language. The other day, I tried to buy Dinesh D'Zousa's book "America" and it was sold out at Barnes and Noble.

    But I did purchase Ben Carson's book, "One Nation." As our next President or Vice-President, Ben can undo the harm done by President Obama to Black Americans and the nation during his eight years in Office.

    When I joined the U.S. Army in 1958 for three years it was not my intention to become an Obama-European-American. It is sad that we have so many uninformed Americans. I was blessed to study at Pepperdine College in Los Angeles and receive and M.A. in U.S. History in 1969.

    It is a national and U.S.A. Catholic Church tragedy that a majority of so-called Catholic voters voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012. (Once you set aside an Aquinas or Dominican perspective on and about Sol Alinsky and Barrack Obama, the church establishment got screwed up and is still enduring that mindset.)

    One couldn't help but love America. Also, America was a different country from all other countries in the world. We have the Founding Fathers,The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

    However, within the country, we had quite a number of American lefties who believed that the Communist system was a choice  made by the Russian and Cuban people. They believed the lie. We called them fellow travelers or useful idiots. Many remained idiots even after the collapse of Communism in Russia.

    A number of these idiots morphed and attached themselves to the progressive movement and today own the once great John Kennedy Democratic party. In all future elections the Democratic Party should be called the Progressive Party.

    We discovered that during World War 2, we had Communist spies within the U.S. Government. The most famous was Alger Hiss. I watched the details of this spy case closely on TV. The Alger Hiss case  and the book by Whittaker Chambers, "Witness" persuaded me to support Richard Nixon for President in 1960. Nixon was already smeared & hated by so-called liberals. I saw that as a badge of honor.

    I was Gun-Ho for Nixon when he ran for President in 1968. Spent many hours in publishing a large booklet of 33 pages titled, "Why Mr. Nixon in '68." - Series of 14 Letters - (Feb. 1967 -March 1968) - By George H. Kubeck - Cost 50 cents. It would be a good idea to do something similar for Ben Carson. "Why Mr. Carson M.D. in '16."

George H. Kubeck

July 4th with Patriotism and Religion

July 4th with Patriotism and Religion

In pursuit of the truth  - www.//www.cinopsbegoneblogspot.com - July 4, 2014

From the Revised and Updated "The Glory of America" Forward by Bill Bright, Peter Marshall and David Manuel

When Independence became a reality, John Adams, who had fought so long and hard for his vision of an new nation Under God,l was overwhelmed. As always, the person with whom he most wanted to share his feeling was his wife Abigail. On this day, July 3, 1776, with the first post rider leaving for Massachusetts, he dispatched a prophetic letter. The day, he said:

"Ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized  with pomp and parade , shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore."

Marshall & Manuel, TLGT, 310

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On this day, July 4, 1776, John Hancock, the Chairman of the Continental Congress, and the Secretary of the Congress both signed The Declaration of Independence of the United States, thereby making it legal. The only government document in world history that is a creedal statement of Bible - based ideals, it contains these phrases:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness..."

"Appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions..."

"With a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence...."

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By this day, July 5, 1775, new Commander-in-Chief George Washington's first General Order was common knowledge throughout the Continental Army:

"The General most earnestly requires and expects a due observance of those articles of war established for the government of the army, which forbids profane cursing, swearing and drunkenness. And in the like manner, he requires and expects of all officers and soldiers not engaged in actual duty, a punctual attendance of Divine services, to implore the blessing of Heaven upon the means used for our safety and defense."

Johnson, Washington, 69

George H. Kubeck