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In reply to the discussion: Italian Priest to [battered] Women Everywhere: Stop Hitting Yourself [View all]KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)45. I study the esoteric side of religions. That is, the symbolism involved & universal truths.
Your post is incredibly astute.
You actually made my day.
Funny thing is, I have no idea if you were just trying to be sarcastic. But regardless, I'd love to see an entire discussion on your post.
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PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
OP
sprirituality is my thing, religious dogma not so much. nothing like a CELIBATE
roguevalley
Dec 2012
#60
Again, I ask: why would any self respecting woman associate with this gutter religion?
RainDog
Dec 2012
#4
I know. There are a lot of stories we didn't hear. Hitch talked about that...
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#72
Reason number... Oh, I've already lost count of reasons why I left the Catholic Church. (n/t)
richmwill
Dec 2012
#9
How would he like it if people started punching out priests for giving bad advice?
MADem
Dec 2012
#11
If you're religious, may I suggest this response to misogynistic religious leaders:
backscatter712
Dec 2012
#17
This speaks to one of the CORE components of nearly all Judeo-Christian religions. Eve tempted Adam
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#26
I study the esoteric side of religions. That is, the symbolism involved & universal truths.
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#45
She does tell the serpent they are not allowed to eat from the tree of knowledge.
Prometheus Bound
Dec 2012
#85
It was a long long time ago, back when it wasn't acceptable to even report it.
uppityperson
Dec 2012
#25
Triple play!! Patriarchal religion, domestic abuse, AND its the woman's fault!
riderinthestorm
Dec 2012
#21
It speaks to one of the CORE components of nearly all Judeo-Christian religions. Eve tempted Adam.
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#27
I always thought that story was a bad translation, and the guy (I'm thinking it was a guy) who wrote
MADem
Dec 2012
#39
That guy could probably list himself on Match.Com, E-Harmony and Xtian Mingle and never get a bite!
MADem
Dec 2012
#42
This coming from a group who supported and protected Nazis during WWII, and....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#49
I'm sure the church will do the responsible thing and move him to another city.
UnrepentantLiberal
Dec 2012
#63
if your library is part of the interlibrary loan program, they should be able to find it for you
niyad
Dec 2012
#81