Apologetics Applied...

[Fiat_Voluntas_Tua]

I think that if there was a section that defended the Catholic Church's stance on current issues...(a.k.a. abortion, homosexuality, War in Iraq, etc.) that it would definatly be able to be used by the Phatmassers.
Because I have done tons of research on such topics when Protestants or anyone asks me what the Church's views are on these and other topics. I think that it would be a helpful tool in defending the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church in a time of such confussion and questioning.
I would be more than happy to help do some research or writing if the Moderators decide to make such a section in Phatmass. May St. Michael lead us into a victorious battle against Satan.

Pax et Agape per Maria, Andy

[phatcatholic]

andy,

i may be one step ahead of ya brother

in the [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=6081"][b]Morality and Ethics[/b][/url] entry there are sections on:

--Christian Sexuality
--Homosexuality
--Pornography
--Masturbation and Other Sexual Sins
--Bioethics
--Cloning
--Abortion
--Contraception
--Natural Family Planning
--Euthanasia
--Capital Punishment
--Just War Doctrine
--Catholics and Political Issues

....and other issues as well! i hope that helps. let me know if u need information on an issue not covered there.

pax christi,
phatcatholic

[Fiat_Voluntas_Tua]

that sounds good...but I was wondering if you would be interested in opening a section discussing certain issues the Church is going through right now.

[EcceNovaFacioOmni]

Is there a Church stance on Iraq? If so, I don't think it's infallible anyway, is it?

[phatcatholic]

[quote name='thywillbedone7' date='Apr 14 2004, 09:35 PM'] that sounds good...but I was wondering if you would be interested in opening a section discussing certain issues the Church is going through right now. [/quote]
like what? you may be referring to issues surrounding the priesthood, in such case the [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=7096"][b]Holy Orders and the Priesthood[/b][/url] entry has the following sections, which may be of interest:

--Celibacy
--The Ordination of Women
--Seminaries and Those Training for the Priesthood
--Clerical Sexual Abuse
--Other Controversies in the Priesthood

let me know if i can be of further assistance.

pax christi,
phatcatholic

[phatcatholic]

[quote name='thedude' date='Apr 15 2004, 07:19 AM'] Is there a Church stance on Iraq? If so, I don't think it's infallible anyway, is it? [/quote]
i'll get back w/ ya

[phatcatholic]

dude,

i did a quick search and here is what i was able to come up with. in short, the church is against the war in iraq.

[url="http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=716"][b]Resolve Middle East Crisis with Dialogue[/b][/url]
--The Holy Father's Angelus message of November 15, 1998 in which he speaks of the situation in Iraq. (November 18, 1998)

[url="http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=4454"][b]Letter to President Bush on the Iraq Situation[/b][/url]
--Letter to President Bush on Iraq by the head of the USCCB, Bishop Wilton Gregory, delivered on September 13, 2002. The letter raises concerns relating to just war theory as applied to U.S. consideration of war against Iraq. (September 26, 2002)

[url="http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=4641"][b]A Final Prophecy?[/b][/url]
--On March 6, the Vatican presented the text of the only poem Pope John Paul II has published during his pontificate. Strikingly, the text contains a long section on Iraq... and on the next papal conclave. (March 11, 2003)

[url="http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=4662"][b]Statement of Iraqi Patriarchs and Bishops[/b][/url]
--Statement from the Christian Churches of Iraq about their vision for the future of their country. (April 30 , 2003)

[url="http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=5237"][b]What the War Revealed[/b][/url]
--A look at what the war in Iraq revealed about the Vatican's world politics. (October 2003)

[url="http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=5779"][b]2004 Address to the Diplomatic Corps[/b][/url]
--In his annual survey of the Vatican's major concerns about world affairs, Pope John Paul II emphasized the reconstruction of Iraq, the Israel-Palestine conflict, the several civil wars in Africa, international terrorism, and the secular character or Europe. (January 12, 2004)

i hope this helps. i can find more resources if need be.

pax christi,
phatcatholic

[phatcatholic]

thedude,

i think i found the motherload............go [b][url="http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/peace/churchleaders.htm"]here[/url][/b] and [b][url="http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/peace/index.htm"]here[/url][/b].

pax christi,
phatcatholic

[Fiat_Voluntas_Tua]

Yea...that's prtty much it. Except, I think it would be pretty sweet to have a section where a Catholic convert could discuss with a Non-Catholic about the Church. Kind of like a one on one discussion. Being a convert I can see where most anti-Catholics are comming from. And I think it could be an awesome way to inform Protestants, anti-Catholics, or just people seeking the Truth. Maybe you could get a couple of PM converts to be able to discuss their journey/apologetics/conversion story with those seeking the Truth. I think it could help inform people who have misconceptions or not correct ideas about the Catholic Church.

Pax et Agape per Maria, Andy