Explicit decree punishes women, bishops who ordain them
"The church said it cannot change the rules banning women from the priesthood because Christ chose only men as his apostles. Church law states that only a baptized male can be made a priest." Story HERE.
Shit like this makes me crazy. And the catholic church wonders why it's having PR problems? I will never understand how an organization can exist in a completely sexist closet in this day and age.
The only way that it can continue is that its members accept those dictates. Are they so brow beaten or just don't give a fuck that they don't protest a very clear statement that says the catholic church deems women as less worthy spiritually than men. All fucked up - that's what this is. Makes me glad I'm not one of them there christians.
On a brighter note - yes, today is my birthday. Thanks for outing me Enigma darlin. And no - don't ask my age... i'm old enough NOW that the question makes me cry. ~grin~
Hmmmm - this sound like anyone you know:The driving force behind a Gemini's conversation is their mind. The Gemini-born are intellectually inclined, forever probing people and places in search of information. The more information a Gemini collects, the better. Sharing that information later on with those they love is also a lot of fun, for Geminis are supremely interested in developing their relationships. Dalliances with these folks are always enjoyable, since Geminis are bright, quick-witted and the proverbial life of the party. Even though their intellectual minds can rationalize forever and a day, Geminis also have a surplus of imagination waiting to be tapped. Can a Gemini be boring? Never!
Since Geminis are a mix of the yin and the yang, they are represented perfectly by the Twins. The Gemini-born can easily see both sides of an issue, a wonderfully practical quality. Less practical is the fact that you're not sure which Twin will show up half the time. (the evil one or the good one?) Geminis may not know who's showing up either, which can prompt others to consider them fickle and restless.
They can be wishy-washy, too, changing their mood on a simple whim. It's this characteristic which readily suggests the Mutable Quality assigned to this Sign. Mutable folks are flexible and go with the flow. Further, the Twins are adaptable and dexterous and can tackle many things at once. It's a good thing, too, when you consider their myriad interests. The downside of such a curious mind, however, can be a lack of follow-through. How much can any one person do, anyway? (Alot I tell you - ALOT!)
