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THE MILLENNIAL CATHOLIC:
Pope Francis' latest encyclical has made the news mostly about its take on climate change. I won't get into how over-simplified, vapid and asinine that is (mostly because an article making its rounds has done that for me. For the link, click here) so instead I'll list seven things that haven't dawned on people for one reason or another and why people haven't thought of them.
1. Salvation is still ONLY found in the Roman Catholic Church.
Why didn't people think of this? Simple: that wasn't the point of the encyclical. A pope can write one and not have it be about salvation.
2. He has NOT sold out to environmentalist wackos.
Why has this not dawned on people? I believe it's because in many Western nations (in particular the United States) a stereotype against environmental works exists. I'm not sure though whether that stems from environmentalists lying so much or their solutions not having any success. In either case, the Holy Father sounds nothing like them.
3. Pope Francis is NOT the first pope to speak on environmental issues.
Why do people not realize this? Again, a simple answer: the pope (regardless of which one) is not the first person people think of on this issue.
4. This is NOT a cheap shot at America or any nation for that matter.
The only reason anyone might think this is if they aren't aware the encyclical is available in various languages.
5. The definitions of greed and theft have NOT changed.
Again, this goes back to the stereotypes mentioned earlier except those often also tout plans that involve more government power and usurping individual property rights.
Let no one fool you on this: it is still wrong to take what doesn't belong to you.
6. Subsidiarity is still the measuring stick.
Why did people not think of this? Easy: most people don't even know what this means. Click here to find out.
7. He is NOT throwing out basic economic freedoms.
This hasn't dawned on people because sadly most people don't even know what those basic freedoms are.
I suggest people read the encyclical for themselves and not let atheists define it for you. After all, atheists are idiots.
“the post-Christian atheist knows God exists, but he desires He should not.”- Ven Arch Fulton Sheen
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Sunday, June 14, 2015
The Truth of Communism
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THE MILLENNIAL CATHOLIC:
There are a few things Stossel didn't mention because it was either beside his point or not what he was getting at:
-Communism is the sworn enemy to not just Catholicism but religion in general
-Communism has FAILED everywhere it's been tried. By chance, it should have been right at least once, but not being right ever? That's pathetic.
-Communists are overwhelmingly atheist and atheists are idiots
THE MILLENNIAL CATHOLIC:
There are a few things Stossel didn't mention because it was either beside his point or not what he was getting at:
-Communism is the sworn enemy to not just Catholicism but religion in general
-Communism has FAILED everywhere it's been tried. By chance, it should have been right at least once, but not being right ever? That's pathetic.
-Communists are overwhelmingly atheist and atheists are idiots
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Atheist Idolotry
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THE MILLENNIAL CATHOLIC:
I'd like to start this post with a riddle:
What do the believed number of gay adults in America, the number of workers who get paid at minimum wage, and the size of atheists in America have in common?
Answer: they are all groups who we've been duped into believing are bigger than they actually are.
How do I know this?
In a recent poll, it was revealed most Americans thought 1 out of every 5 adults are either gay or bisexual; even the most optimistic estimates say the real number is closer to 1 out of every 50.
With the presidential election coming up, there has been talk about raising the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour; yet, at best, that would affect the pay of only 4.5% of the work force.
As for the last one, every atheist I've come across think they make up 16% of the population; the real size is at best 1.4% of the population. However, this one is different from the others because this shows atheists can't read a chart: the 16% comes from the unaffiliated, which DOES NOT always mean atheist.
Now, if this was a simple matter of getting numbers mixed up, then a simple correction would be made and that would be that…yet if someone lies to this degree, one has to ask what else is going on.
Then it hit me: this is all part of an atheist mentality that Italian writer Giovanni Gentile (though popularized by Pope Pius XI) called statolatry. As one can no doubt guess, it's a combination of the words statism and idolatry and means making a false idol out of the state.
Think about it. When one doesn't believe in God, it creates a vacuum…one that winds up being filled with anything and everything. While one would be hard pressed to find anyone who believes in multiple gods, idolatry can also mean worshipping anything that isn't God. In the atheist case, this means making government the god.
In a poll taken by Pew Center, it was revealed that atheists overwhelmingly vote for candidates who want to give the state more power. They also overwhelmingly vote in favor of gay so-called "marriage", don't want religion to have any role in politics, and thus doesn't want the president to have strong religious beliefs.
And yes, I'm aware of the fact the poll also says most atheists are not for bigger government, but I have three questions about that:
1. Liberalism by definition means you believe the government has the solution to a problem. How are you supposed to make these views happen unless you give the government more power?
2. One could argue they were confused and thought liberalism in this case meant "classical liberalism"...yet why should they get a pass on that when "classical liberalism" is an economic viewpoint and none of the questions were about economics?
3. How do they explain the fact that every time atheists have been given power, it has ALWAYS resulted in the government overstepping its proper authority?
See, given that track record, atheists know they can't just force people into their views by the point of a gun. People remember when atheists did that and there's no way atheists can get away with it now.
So what do they do? They lie, they exaggerate and they whine.
The size of the atheist population is too small? Lie about it.
Want to force others to pay people at a rate you approve of? Exaggerate the size of those affected.
A public vote on gay "marriage" doesn't go the way you want it to? Go whine to the state.
It's all part of the atheist mentality: impose their will on others and if anyone complains, make up how many are on the atheist side.
Yet more proof atheists are idiots.
THE MILLENNIAL CATHOLIC:
I'd like to start this post with a riddle:
What do the believed number of gay adults in America, the number of workers who get paid at minimum wage, and the size of atheists in America have in common?
Answer: they are all groups who we've been duped into believing are bigger than they actually are.
How do I know this?
In a recent poll, it was revealed most Americans thought 1 out of every 5 adults are either gay or bisexual; even the most optimistic estimates say the real number is closer to 1 out of every 50.
With the presidential election coming up, there has been talk about raising the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour; yet, at best, that would affect the pay of only 4.5% of the work force.
As for the last one, every atheist I've come across think they make up 16% of the population; the real size is at best 1.4% of the population. However, this one is different from the others because this shows atheists can't read a chart: the 16% comes from the unaffiliated, which DOES NOT always mean atheist.
Now, if this was a simple matter of getting numbers mixed up, then a simple correction would be made and that would be that…yet if someone lies to this degree, one has to ask what else is going on.
Then it hit me: this is all part of an atheist mentality that Italian writer Giovanni Gentile (though popularized by Pope Pius XI) called statolatry. As one can no doubt guess, it's a combination of the words statism and idolatry and means making a false idol out of the state.
Think about it. When one doesn't believe in God, it creates a vacuum…one that winds up being filled with anything and everything. While one would be hard pressed to find anyone who believes in multiple gods, idolatry can also mean worshipping anything that isn't God. In the atheist case, this means making government the god.
In a poll taken by Pew Center, it was revealed that atheists overwhelmingly vote for candidates who want to give the state more power. They also overwhelmingly vote in favor of gay so-called "marriage", don't want religion to have any role in politics, and thus doesn't want the president to have strong religious beliefs.
And yes, I'm aware of the fact the poll also says most atheists are not for bigger government, but I have three questions about that:
1. Liberalism by definition means you believe the government has the solution to a problem. How are you supposed to make these views happen unless you give the government more power?
2. One could argue they were confused and thought liberalism in this case meant "classical liberalism"...yet why should they get a pass on that when "classical liberalism" is an economic viewpoint and none of the questions were about economics?
3. How do they explain the fact that every time atheists have been given power, it has ALWAYS resulted in the government overstepping its proper authority?
See, given that track record, atheists know they can't just force people into their views by the point of a gun. People remember when atheists did that and there's no way atheists can get away with it now.
So what do they do? They lie, they exaggerate and they whine.
The size of the atheist population is too small? Lie about it.
Want to force others to pay people at a rate you approve of? Exaggerate the size of those affected.
A public vote on gay "marriage" doesn't go the way you want it to? Go whine to the state.
It's all part of the atheist mentality: impose their will on others and if anyone complains, make up how many are on the atheist side.
Yet more proof atheists are idiots.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Saturday, May 23, 2015
The Most Catholic Show Out There
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Now, before you think I've lost my mind, allow me to explain my reasoning.
-Unlike other Marvel superheroes who mention Catholicism but it's nothing more than a passing reference, this show puts Catholic notions front and center of the story.
-Morals are a big part of the series no matter who's making the moral choice. You may not always agree with the decisions made, but it does give the characters more depth.
-The lead actor has roots in Catholicism. Charlie Cox--the actor who plays Matt Murdock/Daredevil-- was not only raised Catholic but also played Josemaria Escriva in the film There Be Dragons.
-Also unlike other series, there are jokes about Catholicism but they're tasteful and they're not at Catholicism's expense. Not to give away spoilers, but there is one particular line exchange in episode 2 that every single Catholic I've talked to about it laughed and enjoyed. I'm not going to say what it is: you have to watch the episode yourself and you'll know which one.
Now, for those who are either not that familiar with the comics or only know Daredevil from the 2003 movie:
Daredevil--created by comic legends Stan Lee, Bill Everett and Jack Kirby--debuted in April 1964 but the version most audiences know comes from writer Frank Miller. He was the one who gave Daredevil his red costume, gave the stories a grittier feel, made him more an anti-hero, made his heightened senses more believable, and put his faith front in center. In fact, Miller was once asked why he made Daredevil this way. This was his answer (and I am not making this up):
I figured Daredevil must be Catholic because only a Catholic could be both an attorney and a vigilante.
Granted, they don't get things 100% correct, but then again it never advertised itself as a theology guide.
If you haven't seen it, go watch it. It's better than the idiocy atheists make.
The Millennial Catholic:
Who am I fooling? It's Daredevil.
Now, before you think I've lost my mind, allow me to explain my reasoning.
-Unlike other Marvel superheroes who mention Catholicism but it's nothing more than a passing reference, this show puts Catholic notions front and center of the story.
-Morals are a big part of the series no matter who's making the moral choice. You may not always agree with the decisions made, but it does give the characters more depth.
-The lead actor has roots in Catholicism. Charlie Cox--the actor who plays Matt Murdock/Daredevil-- was not only raised Catholic but also played Josemaria Escriva in the film There Be Dragons.
-Also unlike other series, there are jokes about Catholicism but they're tasteful and they're not at Catholicism's expense. Not to give away spoilers, but there is one particular line exchange in episode 2 that every single Catholic I've talked to about it laughed and enjoyed. I'm not going to say what it is: you have to watch the episode yourself and you'll know which one.
Now, for those who are either not that familiar with the comics or only know Daredevil from the 2003 movie:
Daredevil--created by comic legends Stan Lee, Bill Everett and Jack Kirby--debuted in April 1964 but the version most audiences know comes from writer Frank Miller. He was the one who gave Daredevil his red costume, gave the stories a grittier feel, made him more an anti-hero, made his heightened senses more believable, and put his faith front in center. In fact, Miller was once asked why he made Daredevil this way. This was his answer (and I am not making this up):
I figured Daredevil must be Catholic because only a Catholic could be both an attorney and a vigilante.
Granted, they don't get things 100% correct, but then again it never advertised itself as a theology guide.
If you haven't seen it, go watch it. It's better than the idiocy atheists make.
Friday, May 22, 2015
Blog Changes
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THE CATHOLIC MILLENNIAL:
Yes, this is the same blog from a few days ago. I just need to update my loyal viewers on some changes:
1. Yes, I have changed my online name again, but unlike the first time, I do have valid reasons for changing it:
People who follow movie news might have heard Martin Scorsese is directing a film version of the
Shusaku Endo novel Silence. I'm not going to go into the plot points here but I will say my old online handle has something to do with a key plot point and I didn't want people to think I obtained the idea form a directing legend.
The other reason is more personal. I am a Millennial and it distresses me to no end that those in my age group are leaving religion and are now awash in an empty sea, drifting and having no idea how to live a full life. I want to bring them back to sure happiness as well as set them right in certain notions…in the spirit of fraternal correction, of course.
2. I'm on Twitter!
Sure, I was on Twitter before I did this but I've updated my account to connect everything together. Everyone can follow me at @MillennCatholic
4. Request for videos
Ever since the Freedom From Atheism Foundation endorsed my post about the riddle of Epicurus, people have wondered if I'm ever going to do videos.
To that, my answer is I'd love to but right now I don't see that happening. It's not because I don't know how, but it's more a technical and presentation issue. I am looking at what topics I can talk about and I am pricing cameras and equipment. If there is anyone willing to give me a hand, just send me a Tweet.
5. New Profile Pic
One will also notice I've changed my profile picture to St Thomas Aquinas. I've taken a closer look at his philosophy and have found deep, profound insights from it. Since he is also my confirmation name, I feel I owe it to him to promote all he stands for (plus I like the joke in this particular picture).
6. Rate of Blog Posts
Some may have also noticed new posts have been coming up less frequently than usual. This is because of the same reasons I will not be able to do videos at this time…that plus some of the topics I'm working on now call for greater research than I originally thought.
But trust me: I have an inspiring post coming up for Memorial Day so be ready.
7. Atheists are idiots.
THE CATHOLIC MILLENNIAL:
Yes, this is the same blog from a few days ago. I just need to update my loyal viewers on some changes:
1. Yes, I have changed my online name again, but unlike the first time, I do have valid reasons for changing it:
People who follow movie news might have heard Martin Scorsese is directing a film version of the
Shusaku Endo novel Silence. I'm not going to go into the plot points here but I will say my old online handle has something to do with a key plot point and I didn't want people to think I obtained the idea form a directing legend.
The other reason is more personal. I am a Millennial and it distresses me to no end that those in my age group are leaving religion and are now awash in an empty sea, drifting and having no idea how to live a full life. I want to bring them back to sure happiness as well as set them right in certain notions…in the spirit of fraternal correction, of course.
2. I'm on Twitter!
Sure, I was on Twitter before I did this but I've updated my account to connect everything together. Everyone can follow me at @MillennCatholic
4. Request for videos
Ever since the Freedom From Atheism Foundation endorsed my post about the riddle of Epicurus, people have wondered if I'm ever going to do videos.
To that, my answer is I'd love to but right now I don't see that happening. It's not because I don't know how, but it's more a technical and presentation issue. I am looking at what topics I can talk about and I am pricing cameras and equipment. If there is anyone willing to give me a hand, just send me a Tweet.
5. New Profile Pic
One will also notice I've changed my profile picture to St Thomas Aquinas. I've taken a closer look at his philosophy and have found deep, profound insights from it. Since he is also my confirmation name, I feel I owe it to him to promote all he stands for (plus I like the joke in this particular picture).
6. Rate of Blog Posts
Some may have also noticed new posts have been coming up less frequently than usual. This is because of the same reasons I will not be able to do videos at this time…that plus some of the topics I'm working on now call for greater research than I originally thought.
But trust me: I have an inspiring post coming up for Memorial Day so be ready.
7. Atheists are idiots.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Atheist Thought Experiments Debunked #6
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"Aren't you being un-Christian by disobeying civil authority in some matters? Doesn't the Bible say to always obey them?"
THE ANGEL POSSENTI:
In light of the recent disagreements (to put it lightly) concerning government policies, many have raised the question of why it's always Christians protesting these policies; some wind up further confused when the protestors are against measures designed to help the less fortunate, because "aren't Christians supposed to be for helping the less fortunate?"
It may interest people to know that the Bible actually teaches Christ's followers to question things.
"What?" you may ask. "How can that be? Look at all the things in the Bible that people accept without question. You're telling me it teaches people to be skeptical?"
Yes…that's EXACTLY what I'm saying…and example after example can be shown in the Bible.
-Jesus tells those who doubt Him to search the Scriptures to see if what He says is true. (John 5:39)
-Paul preaches in Berea, the citizens double-check his claims and he does nothing to stop them from checking. (Act 17:10-11)
-Paul tells people not to trust right away anyone---even a supposed angel--who preaches anything different than what the Apostles taught. (Gal 1:8)
-John writes to test all spirits to see if they are of God. (1 John 4:1)
-Even in the OT, the prophet Daniel doesn't believe the claims of other priests. (Daniel 14)
Is it any wonder then that Christians also learn not to put their faith in princes? (Psalm 146:3-5)
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Speaking of not putting trust in princes, Christianity teaches a principle called subsidiarity. This is defined as an organizing principle that matters ought to be handled by the smallest, lowest or least centralized competent authority. Let's look at this closer:
Centralized- is it as local as possible?
Competent- can it prove it can do the job?
Authority- does it have the authority to do so?
If this is a little complex, ask yourself this: if you wanted to donate money to a cause, do you give the money to a charity or do you give it to the government? If you answered charity, then you believe in subsidiarity. True, not all charities do a good job, but overall their track record is far better than the government.
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Lastly, there is a particular hierarchy to how the world works:
GOD
then
CHURCH
then
STATE
then
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
Now, before people get all atheist-level nuts over this, this DOES NOT MEAN the Church or the State can do whatever they want nor does this mean people can't move to the others.
What this does mean is as people move to either Church or State, more will be expected of them and the more humble they are expected to be.
For those who think that the Church has no place in the state or policies, let me remind you one thing:
You can no more do that than you can tell people what they can or can't use for evidence. It just can't be done!
If you think otherwise, then you're an atheist idiot.
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