Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Did the Vatican condemn GMO crops and animals, or simply caution on their use

Did the Vatican condemn GMO crops and animals, or simply caution on their use?
I'm looking for help researching this. A buddy of mine is a doctoral candidate in genetics and was pretty ticked when a minister told him it was a sin to do genetic experiments. Now, he works with transgenetic brewer's yeast as a means of understanding how different genes function to synthesize proteins, so we're not talking about human research, or cloning, but rather adapting the present mechanisms. I'm looking for something to source the campus minister's position. Any help would be appreciated - right now I personally think it's just her personal fear of GMOs rather than anything the Church says, but I'm not sure. Tanks.
Religion & Spirituality - 1 Answers
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Here is what the Vatican's director of Bioethics has to say on the matter: "I have stopped all those who demand condemnation of these ( genetically modified ) products," said Bishop Elio Sgreccia, Vatican director of Bioethics and vice-president of the Pontifical Academy of Life (PAL). He emphasized that biotechnological research could resolve global problems such as hunger since it enables agricultural productivity even in arid lands. "We (PAL members) are increasingly encouraged that the advantages of genetic engineering of plants and animals are greater than the risks," explained Bishop Sgreccia. "The risks should be carefully followed through openness, analysis and control, but without a sense of alarm."

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

How come catholics exert so much influence on USA

How come catholics exert so much influence on USA?
Eventhough they are a mere 24% of the USsociety .I see it in many forms, from catholic schools,and entertainment media , white house catholics advocating bush to go to war with iraq. secularism as a founding principle in a country with 99% protestant population when it was founded in late 18th century(something unimaginable when you look at other protestant nations of 18th century like england,germany,holland,norway,sweeden,denmark,finland etc.)...That to advocated by a mysterious group called 'free masons' who many believe(d) to be working secretly under jesuits(jesuits are vatican secret agents whose aim is to destroy every religion that opposes catholicism...Since jesuits were known by many to work for henious acts of vatican they needed a near cover organisation~so they founded 'freemasons.' Such through 'covert' operations are rare in history and it should be praised for its efficacy~ as of now protestants are just 50% of US population,and so called evangelicals are cooing up with caths.Also note that jesuit agenda of 'feminism' has been succesful in dividing and destroying protestant churches,while another jesuit lie 'communism' has been succesful in destroyin the power of eastern orthodoxy and other eastern traditional religion.Meanwhile the old vatican creation of islam is now threatening very existense of its 'creator' just like communism,which i believe will act as gods agent in destroying this evil/satanic cult called catholicism,which protestents shirked causing their downfall...And to 'irritated catholics' YOUR DOWNFALL HAS STARTED. Ha ha take the bite sissies!
Religion & Spirituality - 19 Answers
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Because they tend to be organized and have strong, tightly-knit communities.
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lol catholics make me lulz
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I know! We've had so many Catholic presidents, it's unbearable. Oh wait...
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its a twisted cult that claims some semblance of connection with Christianity. sad that people follow so blindly of a cult that is SO into using their people.
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At least most Catholics (we'll ignore jackoffs like Bill O'reilly) are fairly quiet. The protestant fundamentalist are the scumbags that start things like the Moral Majority. They can all jump in a lake for all I care.
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Oh, goody. Another "Catholicism is an evil cult" rant. Feel better? I'll bet you've never stepped foot in a Catholic church, have you?
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CONSPIRACY THEORISTS UNITE!
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Because they think their way is better than everyone elses way. They do whatever it takes to attempt to overthrow anything they feel is not right.
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Really??????
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"Meanwhile the old vatican creation of islam " source please (chick tracts don't count) Here's another tip regarding mis-information "evil/satanic cult[s]" worship Satan and perform evil....Catholics worship the Triune God alone and try their best to follow Christ's example of self sacrifice and performing good moral acts for their fellow man. What you attempt to condemn as Catholicism, just plain isn't what Catholicism is or teaches period. In fact I'm glad we agree that picture you portray of Catholicism is an error, It means you are a long way from rejecting what Catholicism in fact is.
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Fun fact: The puritans got kicked out of Europe because they were too uptight. Then they sowed the seeds of the USA.
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Because people love to have their ears tickled by false doctrines. There is nothing in the world that has authority over the scriptures. For the scriptures are inspired by God and they are the truth that we are to live by. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. The scriptures are our truth and only by them are we to live, not by the traditions of men. But only by the truth that is revealed to us by the Holy Spirit that is in the scriptures, the word of God. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
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Misinformation and ignorance - table for one.
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Why do people rob banks? Because thats where the money is!
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I don't agree with anything you say. You have so much mistaken information, it's like a buffet of falsehoods.
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Don't cancel your lithium prescription.
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well im better then a stubborn fundie
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Another desperate anti-Catholic rant by a fundie cultist.
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A real shame is that this post could have discussed how the Catholic Church formerly attempted to promote conversion, ethnic cleansing, and demographic expansion to make America a Catholic Confessional state and undermine the founding liberties of our documents, but instead changed gears to being behind and pushing agendas which are counter to public opinion (such as the Catholic Church's campaign to end the death penalty, which most Americans support and which cuts down on crime). Also there could have been discussion of the consistent attempts made by Catholic religious figures to ingrain Catholic social teaching (which in many points is counter to the libertarian ethos of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution) into contemporary American society. But sadly you just had to dredge up ridiculous conspiracy theories. If the "Jesuits" (founded ca. 1600s) invented Islam (founded ca. 622), they must have realized the nature of the Frankenstein by the time of Saladin, dontcha think?

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

How come catholics exert so much influence on USA

How come catholics exert so much influence on USA?
Eventhough they are a mere 24% of the USsociety .I see it in many forms, from catholic schools,and entertainment media , white house catholics advocating bush to go to war with iraq. secularism as a founding principle in a country with 99% protestant population when it was founded in late 18th century(something unimaginable when you look at other protestant nations of 18th century like england,germany,holland,norway,sweeden,denmark,finland etc.)...That to advocated by a mysterious group called 'free masons' who many believe(d) to be working secretly under jesuits(jesuits are vatican secret agents whose aim is to destroy every religion that opposes catholicism...Since jesuits were known by many to work for henious acts of vatican they needed a near cover organisation~so they founded 'freemasons.' Such through 'covert' operations are rare in history and it should be praised for its efficacy~ as of now protestants are just 50% of US population,and so called evangelicals are cooing up with caths.Also note that jesuit agenda of 'feminism' has been succesful in dividing and destroying protestant churches,while another jesuit lie 'communism' has been succesful in destroyin the power of eastern orthodoxy and other eastern traditional religion.Meanwhile the old vatican creation of islam is now threatening very existense of its 'creator' just like communism,which i believe will act as gods agent in destroying this evil/satanic cult called catholicism,which protestents shirked causing their downfall...And to 'irritated catholics' YOUR DOWNFALL HAS STARTED. Ha ha take the bite sissies!
Religion & Spirituality - 19 Answers
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Because they tend to be organized and have strong, tightly-knit communities.
2 :
lol catholics make me lulz
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I know! We've had so many Catholic presidents, it's unbearable. Oh wait...
4 :
its a twisted cult that claims some semblance of connection with Christianity. sad that people follow so blindly of a cult that is SO into using their people.
5 :
At least most Catholics (we'll ignore jackoffs like Bill O'reilly) are fairly quiet. The protestant fundamentalist are the scumbags that start things like the Moral Majority. They can all jump in a lake for all I care.
6 :
Oh, goody. Another "Catholicism is an evil cult" rant. Feel better? I'll bet you've never stepped foot in a Catholic church, have you?
7 :
CONSPIRACY THEORISTS UNITE!
8 :
Because they think their way is better than everyone elses way. They do whatever it takes to attempt to overthrow anything they feel is not right.
9 :
Really??????
10 :
"Meanwhile the old vatican creation of islam " source please (chick tracts don't count) Here's another tip regarding mis-information "evil/satanic cult[s]" worship Satan and perform evil....Catholics worship the Triune God alone and try their best to follow Christ's example of self sacrifice and performing good moral acts for their fellow man. What you attempt to condemn as Catholicism, just plain isn't what Catholicism is or teaches period. In fact I'm glad we agree that picture you portray of Catholicism is an error, It means you are a long way from rejecting what Catholicism in fact is.
11 :
Fun fact: The puritans got kicked out of Europe because they were too uptight. Then they sowed the seeds of the USA.
12 :
Because people love to have their ears tickled by false doctrines. There is nothing in the world that has authority over the scriptures. For the scriptures are inspired by God and they are the truth that we are to live by. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. The scriptures are our truth and only by them are we to live, not by the traditions of men. But only by the truth that is revealed to us by the Holy Spirit that is in the scriptures, the word of God. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
13 :
Misinformation and ignorance - table for one.
14 :
Why do people rob banks? Because thats where the money is!
15 :
I don't agree with anything you say. You have so much mistaken information, it's like a buffet of falsehoods.
16 :
Don't cancel your lithium prescription.
17 :
well im better then a stubborn fundie
18 :
Another desperate anti-Catholic rant by a fundie cultist.
19 :
A real shame is that this post could have discussed how the Catholic Church formerly attempted to promote conversion, ethnic cleansing, and demographic expansion to make America a Catholic Confessional state and undermine the founding liberties of our documents, but instead changed gears to being behind and pushing agendas which are counter to public opinion (such as the Catholic Church's campaign to end the death penalty, which most Americans support and which cuts down on crime). Also there could have been discussion of the consistent attempts made by Catholic religious figures to ingrain Catholic social teaching (which in many points is counter to the libertarian ethos of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution) into contemporary American society. But sadly you just had to dredge up ridiculous conspiracy theories. If the "Jesuits" (founded ca. 1600s) invented Islam (founded ca. 622), they must have realized the nature of the Frankenstein by the time of Saladin, dontcha think?

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Name for a secret society

Name for a secret society?
i'm writing a art history paper on Raphael. I need a name of a secret society, a name that goes along with the language of that time. The assignment is we discovered a piece of work by a artist in the time period we're studying so we're allowed to get creative. Most of his work has been in the Vatican. In my paper, I wrote that his work was found a recently discovered secret room in the vatican. The room was believed to be used for a secret society by the name of <insert name here> Any other ideas as to how a piece of work was recently discovered could be helpful as well. But it has to be Renaissance related cuz' thats the period Raphael painted in. Thank you so much. I just need a lil' inspiration.
Other - Visual Arts - 4 Answers
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Well, depends on what type you're aiming for. If you're looking for something mysterious, try "Stygians", or something along the like. Stygian is a synonym for "dark".
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The Waterproof Mammals
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Unknown_Men
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Sanctuarians