The Obama administration is spending $70,000 in Pakistan to assure Muslims there that the U.S. Government respects the religious beliefs of all faiths. In the ad the President says "We reject all efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others."
Well, not all others of course. Just the religions of those that kill American citizens and diplomats.
While the U.S. government has launched a full scale campaign against the religious rights of Christians and in particular Catholics, they spend the tax dollars of those same Christians trying to convince murderous Muslims to not be so murderous.
But at the very same time that these tax-payer funded ads are running in Pakistan, another tax-payer funded project will be on display in New York.
“Piss Christ,” once branded as a “deplorable, despicable display of vulgarity,” will be displayed at the Edward Tyler Nahem Gallery in Manhattan on Thursday. The artwork features a “photograph of the crucifix submerged in the artist’s urine.”
The artwork debuted in 1989 and was funded through prize money provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. The art gallery hosting the retrospective salute to Andres Serrano is privately owned.
And has the Obama administration rushed to the microphones and issued communiques condemning this direct attack on Christ and his religion? Of course not. Christians don't riot and kill over insults so it is ok to denigrate their religion.
And remember, it is not only attacks on Christian symobolisms or on our Savior that go uncondemned and unremarked. When Muslims and Muslim governments ban, burn, and bomb Christian Churches, the Obama administration is equally silent.
During the Obama administration, their have been numerous attacks against Coptic Christians in the very same country they were so quick to issue the condemnation of the anti-Muslim video and they did nothing and barely even acknowledged that it happened.
No, the U.S. government does not condemn and reject all efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others, they are only so sensitive to those who kill.
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Not only do they not say anything about these anti-Catholic “artistic” endeavours, but they also gladly accept donations/endorsements/accolades from Hollywood, source of much of the bigotry against Catholics.
This leadership in 100% complicit in the degradation of our sacred institutions and our sacred art. We know we are being persecuted in the public square when all things Christian—our savior, our Bishops, our Church—are mocked and derided by mainstream media, the “arts” so called, and hollywood on a daily basis.
Like Bishop Olmsted stated, only prayer and fasting can save us. This is a spiritual battle like Pope John Paul stated, “between the Church and the Anti-church.” The hatred of our saviour is so viscerally seen in this display of “Piss Christ”. And our culture is so self adoring, that it has no room for Christ anymore. Fast and pray!
The day after the attacks, Fr. Federico Lombardi, Director of the Holy See Press Office, issued a statement that could have easily come from White House Press Secretary, Jay Carney:
“Profound respect for the beliefs, texts, outstanding figures and symbols of the various religions is an essential precondition for the peaceful coexistence of peoples. The serious consequences of unjustified offence and provocations against the sensibilities of Muslim believers are once again evident in these days, as we see the reactions they arouse, sometimes with tragic results, which in their turn nourish tension and hatred, unleashing unacceptable violence.
The message of dialogue and respect for all believers of different religions, which the Holy Father is preparing to carry with him on his forthcoming trip to Lebanon, indicate the path that everyone should follow in order to construct shared and peaceful coexistence among religions and peoples.”—Respect for Islam a Disservice to Peace by Louie Verrechio from Catholic News Agency
My question is what is the difference between the White House and the Holy See? We are to offer “profound respect” to false religions?
Let me add one more qoute from Mr. Verrechio’s article, “To that end I will conclude by saying unequivocally that heaping profound respect upon Islam is a gross disservice to the mission that Christ gave to His Church, and what’s more, it represents a profound disrespect for those individual Muslims who deserve to hear the truth.”
Where is the outcry from our Catholic leaders when our Christian brothers and sisters are being persecuted for their faith? Why is Cardinal Dolan inviting Hussein Obama to the Al Smith dinner? Why are so many of our church leaders trying to get people of all faiths together and what, sing cumba ya, all is well? Why has the Catholic church, for the past 50yrs. lost it’s Catholic identity?
We are supposed to defend our faith “at all costs” but of course doing it in love. I don’t believe Christ ever stated to change our Catholic identity to become more like the Protestants, more like the world so we can fit in or be liked. It seems to me that “The Truth” is never pleasant. Our leaders need to be more vocal and STOP trying to please Hussein Obama or the world and we need to get back our Catholic churches and begin to preach the Truth instead of love, love, love! We went thru that in the 60’s and look where it got us!
Pat , you are hundred percent right. The basic reason is the foolish secularism followed by the U.S. Also in Europe on account of ignorance of Christianity, and fear of Muslim violent reactions, the Govts. try to appease the Muslims. Recently I read that a Catholic school in America arranged a room for Muslim students prayer. Do they know that even private prayer groups are not permitted in Saudi Arabia ? Do they know many Christians are harassed and even jailed under the barbarian blasphemy laws ? The Western countries and America have not so far understood the agenda of Muslims . By the time they understand many more 9/11 can happen
What really gets to me is how many faithful Catholics don’t see this hypocrisy and actively promote the Obama adminstration. There is no War on Women, but a very active War on Religion, except, of course, if your religion is focused on slaughtering the innocent and wiping another religion completely off the map. Disgusting!
It’s simple. Those who support Obama, after being informed of his anti-human policies, are no longer “faithful” Catholics. They are Catholics who refuse to accept and follow the teachings of the magisterium on DOCTRINE. The Obama administration is against everything the Catholic Church teaches as doctrine - on marriage, life, birth control, abortion, euthanasia, stem cells - and, yes, REAL support of the poor through good stewardship of economic resources and support of human dignity by actual job creation rather than dependency.
I am so upset by my fellow Americans, Catholics especially, who support this man because they support his self-centered ideologies for themselves, or they are too lazy to learn the truth.
If I lived in new York I would go where they are displaying The crucifix in this blasphemous way and I would smash it!!! It is time to go to jail if necessary!!!
Appeasement has not worked in Europe and it is not working for this administration. The world needs to see that Islam is an ideology, not a religion. It fails to pass the test of being a religion because if born into a family that practices it, you are not free to convert to a different religion. A religion does not condone murder and/or enslavement to anyone who refuses to convert. I am saddened by what I see in the world today! Perhaps the Vatican should remain silent on the issue. They certainly cannot protect themselves against the whole Muslim world! But, we in America, should stand strong against these bullies and immediately stop funding these terrorists will tax payer dollars. And why not drill for oil in our own country like we have been talking about for FORTY years!!! Build refineries, etc., that will provide thousands if not millions of jobs in our own country. There are ways to do this without destroying the environment.
The ONLY hope we have is to get behind Romney and Ryan now! 4 more years of this administration and it will be too late! Everyone will be forced to be TOTALLY dependent on government. Once they control health care, they control whether you live or die. Once they control education, they control the future thoughts of our citizens. Once they control energy, they can keep you immobile. I can already see the results of too much government in education in the young adults in the workforce. The have been taught that they are entitled to jump to the head of the line, without paying their dues and earning respect.
Catholics wake up! God blessed this country for many years because America was founded on love of GOD and country! Now we love neither! May GOD bless this country with new leadership! Pray and fast!
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Did President Obama personally authorize this funding?
The double standard in the treatment of Christianity and Islam is not new since the publication of the “Satanic Verses”.
Was it any different under President Bush?
Would it be any different under Romney?
The double-standard is not between Republicans or Democrats. But because enough Muslims follow their founder in being willing to murder to control criticism. Thankfully, not many Christians are willing to do this - because their Founder was a far superior moral character. The founders of most of the world’s religions were far superior to the founder of the Religion of Peace http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/
This is affecting the whole world.
Most news media have not aired “Innocence of the Muslims”, but aired the Pussy Riot blasphemy in the most sacred place in Russia. Fox owned ny born-again papal knight Rupert Murdoch own “Family Guy”. Many episodes of “Family Guy” have blasphemous cartoon ‘cut aways’ of Jesus and God. Almost every night in the US blasphemous images of Jesus are broadcast - but no riots.
Only in secular France has “Charlie Hebdo” been more even handed with its cartoons.
The double standard is between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats express outrage when Islam is supposedly insulted but nothing when a crucifix is stuck in piss and considered art!?! Republicans at least find fault with both.
This administration has weakened America economically which has emboldened the Arab world. With half of our country beholden to the government, we will no longer have the strength nor the will to fight off this ideology.
GOD help us!
All Catholics and all Christians, a novena will start on September 29, the feast of the Archangels until October 7 for our nation. You can go to ewtn.com to download and follow the novena. Also, we are called to have sacramental confession and if possible, daily mass and communion.
We need Our Holy Mother’s intercession to help change the course of our country as this path that the present regime in our country is leading us over a precipice. O! Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you!
While I agree that Islam is a religion of death, you seem to have forgotten the history of the Catholic Church and it’s genocides. Didn’t any of you learn about the Spanish Inquisition and Malleus Maleficarum and the Crusades?
Rita are you repeating history that you have studied in depth or history as it is been rewritten and published by the mainstream media?
Great point, Barbara! This is good example of government controlled education. GOD save us!
Government-controlled education vs. Catholic Church controlled education? If I thought you had any intelligence I would think you are joking. But since you have no intellect, Barbara and Lin, you have given us a sample of your warped version of reality.
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Ordinarily people live and learn. You just live. I’m glad to see you’re not letting your education get in the way of your ignorance.
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You are so ignorant that you can’t even entertain a doubt.
Another troll. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Amen!!
Who lit the fuse on your tampon?
Check this history: 20 millions killed under nazism, 60 millions under russian communism, between 75 and 250 millions under chinese communism. These were all government controlled killings in the name of secularism, and all that in just the last century and in the name of secularism! Still want to extol government education vs. Catholic education? Who’s the ignorant here!
I see in the troll responses, the usual references to the Spanish Inquisition & the Crusades.Funny thing is, if any type of crusade or inquisition was currently going on,Catholics might gain the kind of street credit that delivers apologies & appeasements from Washington, rather than the doormat treatment we endure today.
Ignorance stemming from making little or no effort is termed crass or supine; it removes little or no guilt. Deliberately fostered ignorance is affected or studied; it can increase guilt.
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You people have a lot of deliberately fostered ignorance. It’s amazing how you always stick by Catholic convictions. You will remain fools no matter how much you get ridiculed for it!
Perfect self description Rita!
Rita, I asked you a question. I did not consider asking a question to be insulting, but to answer a question with an insult, answered the question. Thank you.
Rita must be a liberal, anti-catholic, anti-christian, Hussein Obama worshipper. She’s a misfortunate lost and very angry soul who’s full of hate. Most likely, secretly hates herself due to her spewing insults and unable to give an intelligent answer without lashing out like a beast.
tsk,tsk.
espe,
Well at least these folk are coming to Catholic sites.Whatever their intentions,God may want them here for a reason.
Barbara—you asked a loaded question. Where is your proof that main stream media—other than FOX “news”—-has re-written history?
espe must be a fascist, anti-freedom, anti-secular, Ayn Rand worshipper. S/he’s a misfortunate lost and very angry soul who’s full of hate. Most likely, secretly hates him/her self due to being a spawn of incest and FAS, unable to give an intelligent answer without lashing out like an asshole.
tsk,tsk.
The current U.S government and the American people need to understand that Islam is antithetical to Christianity. An enemy that threatens to destroy all other faiths does not merit protection of the First Amendment. They are a Trojan Horse intent on insurrection from within to ultimately destroy Christian religious freedom that is the heritage of our nation. They will succeed if their champion is reelected.
Bob Rowland…........Are there enough of us left that understand this? We elect this bunch again and we are toast!, May GOD still see fit to bless America!
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS NOT A MUSLIM, YOU IDIOT!!!!
What government does not kill? What religion has not killed?
How lame! More liberal gibberish! Two wrongs don’t make a right.
No, two wrongs don’t make a right—can you explain that to the religious and secular authorities?
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I’m sure YOU would give them the Catholic insight they need to bring about world peace.
“However, Serrano also had many supporters. Sister Wendy Beckett, a Catholic nun and art critic born in 1930, spoke about Piss Christ in a television interview with Bill Moyers.
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“Were you not offended when you looked at Andres Serrano’s Piss Christ? Didn’t you find that denigrating of the simple figure of your faith?” Moyers asked her.
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“Well actually, no,” Sister Wendy replied. “Because I thought he was saying, in a rather simplistic magazine-y type of way, that this is what we are doing to Christ. We’re not treating him with reverence. His great sacrifice is not used. We live very vulgar lives. We put Christ in a bottle of urine.
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“It’s what you make of it,” she continued, “and I could make something that made me feel a deep desire to reference the death of Christ more by this suggestion. This is what in practice the world is doing.”
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http://www.keepmywords.com/2009/10/17/piss-christ-interpretation-introspection/
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Christians can meditate on the victory of the spirit in the humiliation of the flesh. Meanwhile, the easily provoked will never fail to have their anger aroused by a work of art that is spoiling for a fight.
The author of this article must have selective amnesia because he pretends the Bush administration didn’t do the same things that he blasts Obama for. He must be getting his news from a far right wing website.
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