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« Reply #2595 on: March 28, 2011, 04:52:14 AM »
Quote from: desertrat on March 28, 2011, 02:31:40 AM
isn't it similar with feminism and the catholic church? you might have to pay close attention...but..... i work for a feminist catholic development aid organisation...can you believe that? we do have our daily little disputes with the bishops, yes. but nevertheless, we are part of that church. we deserve that and we fight for our space. Smiley

yes, it is.  and it is good to fight for your space.  i find i don't have the stomach (or maybe the heart, the patience, the fortitude?) to do so from within the church.
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« Reply #2596 on: March 28, 2011, 03:49:28 PM »
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isn't it similar with feminism and the catholic church? you might have to pay close attention...but..... i work for a feminist catholic development aid organisation...can you believe that? we do have our daily little disputes with the bishops, yes. but nevertheless, we are part of that church. we deserve that and we fight for our space. Smiley

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« Reply #2597 on: March 29, 2011, 02:31:50 PM »
Quote from: jnov on March 28, 2011, 04:52:14 AM
yes, it is.  and it is good to fight for your space.  i find i don't have the stomach (or maybe the heart, the patience, the fortitude?) to do so from within the church.

believe me, it IS hard work...just now, i'm sitting in my hotel room after a looong day of meetings and discussions - we're desperately trying to develop a policy paper on women's reproductive health (including abortion, fgm, hiv/aids and sexual violence); all topics that are not too popular within the higher ranks of the catholic church. but it does take guts to get to the point where we can say "WE are allowed to have our own approach, one that might not be in line with the "official" catholic church, but one that WE can live with". but then you figure - heck, what's the worst that can happen? they can't just excommunicate 100.000 women in austria, right? we are many, and if we are united, it makes us powerful.  Smiley
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« Reply #2598 on: March 29, 2011, 02:32:05 PM »
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« Reply #2599 on: March 29, 2011, 03:03:36 PM »
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believe me, it IS hard work...just now, i'm sitting in my hotel room after a looong day of meetings and discussions - we're desperately trying to develop a policy paper on women's reproductive health (including aborting, fgm, hiv/aids and sexual violence); all topics that are not too popular within the higher ranks of the catholic church. but it does take guts to get to the point where we can say "WE are allowed to have our own approach, one that might not be in line with the "official" catholic church, but one that WE can live with". but then you figure - heck, what's the worst that can happen? they can't just excommunicate 100.000 women in austria, right? we are many, and if we are united, it makes us powerful.  Smiley

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« Reply #2600 on: March 30, 2011, 12:24:36 AM »
Quote from: desertrat on March 29, 2011, 02:31:50 PM
believe me, it IS hard work...just now, i'm sitting in my hotel room after a looong day of meetings and discussions - we're desperately trying to develop a policy paper on women's reproductive health (including aborting, fgm, hiv/aids and sexual violence); all topics that are not too popular within the higher ranks of the catholic church. but it does take guts to get to the point where we can say "WE are allowed to have our own approach, one that might not be in line with the "official" catholic church, but one that WE can live with". but then you figure - heck, what's the worst that can happen? they can't just excommunicate 100.000 women in austria, right? we are many, and if we are united, it makes us powerful.  Smiley

i agree with cally.  good for you. 
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« Reply #2601 on: March 30, 2011, 11:54:14 AM »
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« Reply #2602 on: May 11, 2011, 10:19:32 PM »
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/10/presbyterian.gay.lesbian.ordination/index.html

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on Tuesday voted to allow the ordination of openly gay and lesbian ministers.
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« Reply #2603 on: May 12, 2011, 08:11:33 AM »
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« Reply #2604 on: May 12, 2011, 03:33:52 PM »
Geaux PCUSA!
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« Reply #2605 on: May 19, 2011, 11:25:25 AM »
Well,

As addictive as facebook is, I think I'm in need of a little more depth, or at least virtual depth.

Thought I'd come by again.  I'm (hopefully) not as combative as I used to be.  I apologize for sometimes being a holy terror in the past. :-)

My life right now is alright.  I'm recovering from substance dependency, thank God, and my broken heart is mending.
I'm still a Christian, or in the process of being Christian--- though I'm more ecumenical now (I think).  It feels sometimes like I am starting over.

How is everyone?  Anyone know how Rance's partner, Marty, is doing?

your Brian
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« Reply #2606 on: May 19, 2011, 12:12:26 PM »
Good to hear from you brian. The thread has been a bit sleepy lately. I have not heard from Marty in a while, but some other regulars may have. Buhler? Buhler?
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« Reply #2607 on: May 19, 2011, 12:34:43 PM »
I wonder if he still has the same phone number.  Maybe I should give him a call some time.
I still can't completely believe Rance is not physically present with us.

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« Reply #2608 on: May 19, 2011, 01:54:24 PM »
I know. Rance was a very vital part of this thread. I sometimes think I can still hear his voice.
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« Reply #2609 on: May 19, 2011, 02:23:07 PM »
yes, what a unique voice

witty, experienced, and always well meaning and sincere


I'm sure he's making the afterlife a more interesting place  Wink
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