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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

IrishAyes

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5. I consider myself a 'good' Catholic regardless of the legions who would disagree. However,

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sat Nov 16, 2013, 11:05 PM

Nov 2013

there's no way I want to be treated at a Catholic hospital in event of severe emergency because I know they would disregard my end of life wishes. Much as it saddens me, I don't expect to be allowed a Catholic burial either, partly because of my preference for cremation. But by that time, of course, I won't care!

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ACLU: Mercy anti-abortion policy illegal [View all] rug Nov 2013 OP

There are times if I was married and my wife was pregnant... 47of74 Nov 2013 #1

My wife's third pregnancy was literally life-threatening Fortinbras Armstrong Nov 2013 #2

We had a similar situation and it was the key to my leaving the church. olegramps Nov 2013 #3

I would call that malpractice on the doctor's part, though No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #4

I consider myself a 'good' Catholic regardless of the legions who would disagree. However, IrishAyes Nov 2013 #5

As I understand it, cremation has been permitted for a few years, at least. No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #6

Thank you VERY much for that update. IrishAyes Nov 2013 #7

Scattering of ashes may be another thing. No Vested Interest Nov 2013 #8

You are right goldent Nov 2013 #10

I've made it clear that I want cremation 47of74 Nov 2013 #9

I chose celibacy... lachrymosa Dec 2013 #11

It should be noted that NFP is NOT very reliable and vasectomies almost never fail Fortinbras Armstrong Dec 2013 #12

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I sympathize with your situation. rug Dec 2013 #14

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That's not analagous. rug Dec 2013 #16

Thank you, Rug Fortinbras Armstrong Dec 2013 #17

Thanks. rug Dec 2013 #18

The Catholic Church has changed it position on a number of issues. olegramps Dec 2013 #19

First, olegramps, remember that the paragraph is your friend Fortinbras Armstrong Dec 2013 #20

Absolutely, the Church has reversed its stance on a number of issues. olegramps Dec 2013 #21