Author Topic: I dont think were in Kansas anymore, as of 5-3-2012 (Read 1239 times)

Neil Obstat · « **on:** May 10, 2012, 10:54:14 PM »

Source:

http://www.sspx.org/news/i_dont_think_we-re_in_kansas_anymore_5-3-2012.htm

I don’t’ think we’re in Kansas anymore

An American Heartland scene: grain elevators, church steeple and town water tower

5-3-2012

As recently reported,[1] the city council of Hutchinson, Kansas is considering passing an ordinance that would require all churches to allow use of their facilities for same-sex “weddings” and receptions – even if this is against their beliefs.

Nicknamed the “Salt City” for the large salt mine that was once its pride of industry, Hutchinson is pretty typical of Midwestern plains cities. Situated smack dap in the middle-of-nowhere Kansas and surrounded by endless flat fields of corn, it’s a region where grain elevators are the only skyscrapers, so it’s no glittering Emerald City of Oz.

Thus considering its rural roots, this legislative proposal of the Hutchinson city council comes as a shock, since such overtly liberal, Christianophobic agendas are not commonly associated with Farmland USA, which is typically conservative and Christian (albeit often Protestant).

More importantly, this is an important indicator of the rapidly increasing efforts occurring in our country to illegitimately restrict the Catholic Church’s liberty – another rehashing of the State attempting to control the Church. Coupled with attempts to enforce immoralities as law, these challenges directed against the Church are not merely political maneuvers – as with the Investiture Controversy of the Middle Ages – but outright attacks against Christianity.

Thus what does the immediate future hold for such issues involving Church rights in city halls throughout the United States? Are Catholics prepared to defend the Church against such unlawful incursions of the State as many of their ancestors have, such as Pope St. Gregory VII and St. Thomas a Beckett (martyred as a direct result of the Investiture Controversy)?

One hopes that Hutchinson’s city council, sitting atop so much salt – a Christian symbol of wisdom (as seen via rite of baptism) – will finally come to their senses (perhaps even Catholicus) and realize that such laws are not only contrary to the natural and Divine Law, but furthermore, constitute an open attack against Christ and His Mystical Body. For as history repeatedly demonstrates, when the State stands “against the Lord and against His Christ”, it ultimately fails.

Footnote
1 In article by LifeSiteNews, on April 24, 2012 titled, “Kansas law would force churches to host same-sex ‘weddings,’ receptions”.

songbird · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:14:49 PM »

There is one thing that can not be overlooked. The New Order of the Catholic church said yes to Marxism and shook hands at Vat. II. All dioceses support the federal gov't agenda with cash and grant funds and such. This has been going on for many decades. That puts the New Order as not a functioning Catholic organization, don't you think?! Why should we be surprised? Can you change that? I think only God can do that at this point. If this is a shock to you, just do a little surfing on the internet. Look at the dioceses newspapers and see the charities that are supported and such and see the ideology of abortion, contraception, and the support of ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity. It is there! Now, is that catholic? No! I can't begin to tell you how many people are either in denial, or they support these immoralities and still call themselves catholic. I can tell you this, every dioceses is in the business and not to save souls!

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2012, 01:51:03 AM »

Sorry I didn't kill that extra apostrophe in "don't." But the software did it for me -- along with ALL the apostrophes! I'll try to remember to use the hyphen instead.

Yes, the Novus Ordo revolution has been having an illicit affair with the father of lies ever since Vatican II was slapped into self-awareness. Obama wouldn't have a snowball's chance in hell if it were not for the Catholic vote. The problem is, most Catholics are apostate, and their local bishops are too gutless to tell them so.

Keep your wicks trimmed, for you know not the day or the hour.

Capt McQuigg · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2012, 02:17:09 PM »

Quote from: Neil Obstat

The problem is, most Catholics are apostate, and their local bishops are too gutless to tell them so.

I don't know for sure I we can realistically give the novus ordo bishops the "benefit of the doubt".

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2012, 11:14:53 AM »

I just heard description of legislation pending that would free up fundraising for terrorist organizations in America, promoted by Obama.

That seems related to making it law that you have to let sɛҳuąƖ perverts use your private church building for their ceremonies, which is a form of moral terrorism.

I haven't heard any local bishops speaking out against these things. If you have something to refute that, please post it here. I'd like to see it.

Local American bishops seem to be too worried about their 501 c 3 status.

ggreg · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2012, 11:56:50 AM »

Perhaps God can arrange a compressed natural gas explosion. It's happened before.

jen51 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2012, 07:10:20 PM »

Hm. I'm a Kansan and I had not heard about this. I highly doubt it will pass, but I've seen stranger things.... like an 18 yr old being the mayor of my hometown. I'm suprised Hutchison is considering this... I would expect it from a much more liberal town, such as Lawrence.

At any rate, this kind of thing is unfortunately another sign of the times. A foreshadowing of the pains to come. The U.S. is pregnant with persecutions for the Faithful. Lord, have mercy.

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2012, 02:03:19 AM »

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The U.S. is pregnant with persecutions for the Faithful. Lord, have mercy.

Do you mind if I quote you?

Wait -- I just did!