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submitted according to all instructions provided? (including
those instructions specific to each section)
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not previously submitted (unless specifically permitted)?
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to read and logical?
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of offensive language or comments?
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of symbols or special characters?
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we have indicated that you may include this information. Any posts
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of excess verbiage?
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full accord with the Roman Catholic
Church?
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Fully
truthful?
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may also be prohibited. Please make sure the answer
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to ones previously submitted).
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post.
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be automatically rejected.
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user submitted posts should be complete and not in the form
of open questions. Note: For answers to questions, consult
a good priest, an appropriate, traditional catechism, or other
suitable resource. (If desired, you may also consider privately
contacting individuals who have included their e-mail address. If
so, use caution.)
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manner.
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that this site may be used by persons from all walks of life and
with varying degrees of catechesis. Others may 'learn' from your
posts and you may essentially be performing the role of a of lay
'teacher'. Therefore, keep in mind the words of the Catechism of
the Council of Trent: "The words of the Lord are chaste words;
and the teacher of a Christian people should make use of the same
kind of language, one that is characterized by singular gravity and
purity of soul."
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submit posts already listed or similar to those already
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not favorably name well-known heretics / apostates / schismatics /
etc. [Note: If another person's name is the same or sounds
similar to a well-known heretic / apostate / schismatic / etc.
(including a Protestant 'Reformer'), you should properly distinguish
it from the well-known person - e.g. "Martin Luther (not the
'Reformer')". Be sure to use quotes around terms such as
'Reformer' . Also be sure you do not offer any praise to heretics /
apostates / schismatics.]
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posts which don't follow traditional Roman Catholic teachings (e.g.
"modernist", "progressive" unorthodox,
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related posts. Note that "single parent"
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against Church teachings and are not an acceptable topic
here (excepting, of course, 'single parent' situations in which a spouse has
died).
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questionable, or other inappropriate / unsuitable topics (e.g.
"birth control", "family planning", feminist,
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else inappropriate / unsuitable or against Gospel or Church
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anti-tradition posts.
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posts endorsing "illicit", Sedevacantist, or
schismatic (as defined by the Holy See) activities /
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posts involving political matters (e.g. items involving specific
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posts involving unapproved apparitions, private revelations, or other unapproved occurrences/phenomena.
(To be "approved", an apparition/occurrence, etc. must
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section: investments, trusts, credit cards,
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matters, "work at home opportunities", self
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specific products, services, companies, or organizations,
etc.
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errors such as "all religions are equally good" or
"all good people go to heaven"). No scandalous
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when discussing priests (who "have powers not granted even unto
the angels"), religious, bishops, cardinals, and the
pope. Note: Keep in mind the following traditional
regulation from the 1917 Code of Canon Law: "Can. 2344 Whoever
gives injury to the Roman Pontiff, a Cardinal of the H.R.C., a
Legate of the Roman Pontiff, to Sacred Roman Congregations,
Tribunals of the Apostolic See, and their major Officials, and their
own Ordinary by public journals, sermons, or pamphlets whether
directly or indirectly, or who excites animosity or odium against
their acts, decrees, decisions, or sentences shall be punished by an
Ordinary not only at the request of a party but even by office with
censures and, or order to accomplish satisfaction, other appropriate
penalties and penances for the gravity of the fault and the repair
of scandal."
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items / activities / events / messages / organizations / etc.
harmful to any of God's creatures. Note that all items /
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otherwise) etc. must be "vegetarian friendly" (Why?).
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Posts
regarding home schooling, full-time mothering, and large families
are sought and are greatly welcome. Posts which
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and those who submit such posts may be banned from future posting.
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"greatest", etc. Instead, phrase your comments as "I
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sure all elements of your post are truthful and are not taken out of
context. If in doubt, do not submit. If expressing an opinion,
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this is allowed.
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to automatic rejection.
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you submit untruthful / inaccurate information here, or if you
submit a post containing inappropriate content, your post - and
all your future posts - may be automatically rejected.
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others with respect and be willing to give others the benefit of the
doubt. Avoid undue harshness.
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as applicable.
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Please submit posts in English only (Limited amounts of Latin
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Differences between the server's time zone and your actual time zone
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Please do not report such differences to us. Rather, if the system
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other considerations, we may be selective about posts (thus, even
suitable posts may not appear).
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you). Note: You should not expect any such notification.
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participation. We may prohibit any post(s) at our
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displayed. Click
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your post was previously listed but is no longer listed, do not
re-submit it. Posts appearing in various sections may be limited to
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appear for a longer duration than what is standard for the section,
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Directory Listings, Sales &
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keep in mind the following...
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In
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orthodox) submit posts.
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NOT submit "I agree" or "I disagree" posts. If
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address has been provided, as applicable).
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Duplicate
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automatic rejection.
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not request a response from us.
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/ events / etc. must be Catholic - no generically
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not refer to non-Catholic 'clergy'.
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not use the term 'Christian' to refer to those outside the Catholic
Church without qualification (e.g. "Christian",
"so-called Christians", etc.).
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not use unknown or excessive abbreviations (abbreviations which are
very well-known may be acceptable).
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Do
not submit posts calling for rebellion or disobedience.
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No
name calling. [Note: This, however, does not preclude the
accurate describing of persons - e.g. calling Martin Luther a
arch-heretic.]
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'flame wars'.
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opinions.
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keep complaints to a minimum and avoid unnecessarily discussing past
sins or personal problems (and remember to never reveal
sensitive personal information). Discussions of pain/suffering should be
productive and avoid despairing. Instead, please emphasize ways to
bear one's crosses. If you need assistance with a difficult burden,
please contact a good priest or qualified professional. If desired,
you may also contact individuals who have provided their e-mail
address (if so, use caution).
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No
seeking validation for sins or for silence in the face of sin
(remember that silence and consent to/defense of another's sins are
ways of being an accessory to sin).
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Unless
a person is canonized or the information is somehow supernaturally
revealed, we do not know whether a deceased person is in Heaven,
Hell, or Purgatory. Therefore, no pronouncements on someone's
ultimate salvation. Do not state that a particular deceased person
is "with Jesus", no matter how good you think they are.
Also, when considering someone involved in grievous
sins, it is most safe to consider the seriousness of the situation,
based on God's revelation, and not to personally condemn an
individual to Hell. Remember that judgment is God's
alone.
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Use
the term "St." to refer to those actually canonized by the
Catholic Church and not to those whose causes are still pending. No
so-called "living saints".
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As
applicable, please limit each post to the discussion of one matter
only.
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not be 'hyper-critical'.
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focus on assigning blame.
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Positively-phrased
posts are preferred. Please avoid unproductive complaining /
worrying / etc. No despairing posts, please. Keep in mind the words
of the angel in Luke 1:37: "for nothing will be impossible for
God" and also persevere in your prayers and other good efforts. Note:
To request prayers, click here.
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Users
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Do not speak against the Church or the faith.
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Submit
only serious, meaningful posts as indicated. Irreverent,
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subject to automatic rejection.
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not submit public 'thank you' posts addressed to specific persons.
If you wish to submit a public 'thank you' message, please consider
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you submit a post containing inappropriate / untruthful /
inaccurate, etc. information, the post - and all your future posts
to this site - may be subject to auto rejection.
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"(decline to state)" rather than include your state
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personal information - even your name! By disclosing any personal
information, you may put yourself and your loved ones at risk.
Reminder: You should be careful not to reveal personal information
unintentionally in your post(s) and other correspondence. Note that
some options may disclose various types of information (i.e.
religious affiliation, your diocese, etc.). Proceed at your own
risk. Remember that any participation [including submitting
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risks (or cannot afford to), you should not participate.
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personal or identifying information or discuss any items that should
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abbreviate submissions which include full names or those continuing
unusual names at our sole discretion. Please carefully avoid
including such information. Note: Posts which contain full names
or unusual names may be subject to auto rejection.
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We
may place limits on any section / topic / user / region / group /
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