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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

VATICAN DEFENDS POPE FRANCIS AS HE LOSES CONTROL OF THE CHURCH

VATICAN DEFENDS POPE FRANCIS

AS HE LOSES CONTROL OF THE CHURCH

The Pope is no stranger to controversial stances, but with his latest statements,

he may have gone too far.

Did the Pope Really Say There is No Hell?

Michael Savage reacts to

''There is no Hell'' Pope

Pope Heresy Charge By Vatican Official

Leo Zagami reports conservative members have charged Pope Francis with heresy, which if pursued, could lead to his removal.

THE FALL OF THE VATICAN

Plaster pieces fell down from the ceiling of St. Peter’s Basilica, a sign from the heavens?

BY LEO ZAGAMI

SEE: https://www.infowars.com/the-fall-of-the-vatican/; republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, and research purposes:

The Italian newspaper, La Repubblica, printed an article last Wednesday announcing that the Pope had expressly denied the existence of hell and the immortality of the human soul, in a recent conversation with the founder of the newspaper. On Thursday, the 29th of March 2018, the Holy See stated that the reported interview between Pope Francis and an Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari, which claimed the Pope denied the existence of hell, should not be considered as an accurate depiction of Pope Francis’ words, but the author’s own “reconstruction”.

Scalfari, who has always been perceived as a Papal confidant, claimed Pope Francis had abolished hell, purgatory, and heaven back in early October 2017, so this is not a mistake, but a definite reiteration of a heretical thought the Pope already discussed with the same journalist in earlier interviews. News spread around the world of the Pope’s denial of hell, and the Vatican was desperate to clarify the comments made by the Jesuit Pope. A strong and unexpected sign from the Heavens was witnessed in the heart of the Vatican, when several pieces of plaster fell from St Peter’s Basilica, fortunately causing no harm, in what was a terrorizing experience and narrow escape for many tourists standing by.

Plaster pieces that fell down from the ceiling of St. Peter’s Basilica

In the Sistine Chapel, there contains the many magnificent frescos painted by Michelangelo, depicting the story of Christianity which is his interpretation of The Last Judgment. It was painted on the wall behind the altar 15 years after the ceiling was painted. This floor to ceiling masterpiece of amazing proportions portrays hundreds of corpses snatched from their graves and carried by angels to either heaven or hell, concepts the present Pope seems to want to abandon. Masses of tourists crammed into a packed Saint Peter’s Basilica, were left shaken, as a shower of plaster rained down from a height of nearly 20 metres, not far from the chapel where Michelangelo’s Pieta is located, in what the Ancient Romans would have considered an ominous sign.

SBC'S TOP EXECUTIVE, FRANK PAGE, RESIGNS AMIDST ADULTERY CONFESSION

SBC'S TOP EXECUTIVE, FRANK PAGE, RESIGNS AMIDST ADULTERY CONFESSION

SEE: http://pulpitandpen.org/2018/03/27/sbcs-top-executive-frank-page-resigns-amidst-adultery-confession/; republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, and research purposes:

Frank Page has been the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Southern Baptist Convention’s executive committee since 2010, a position in which he overseen hundreds of millions of Cooperative Program dollars . He also served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention (2006-2008) and Vice President of the North American Mission Board (2009-2010). Page has also resigned from his position at the SBC Executive Committee, and after a quick attempt to leave without explanation, was forced later in the day to concede that it was over “an improper personal relationship” that those outside of the evangelical world call “adultery.”

Last night, the officers of the SBC executive committee were notified by Page of his retirement. According to reports at the “Baptist Press,” Page did not notify them at the time as to why he was quickly retiring. Today, Stephen Rummage – chairman of the Executive Committee – issued a statement explaining the real reason for Page’s departure, which he did not find out until later.

Rummage wrote:

Last evening, the officers of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee met via phone conference with Dr. Frank Page during which he announced his plans for retirement. Today, I spoke with Dr. Page and learned that his retirement announcement was precipitated by a morally inappropriate relationship in the recent past…This news will, we understand, bring great sorrow. I have shared with the Executive Committee officers what Dr. Page shared with me, including Dr. Page’s repentance and deep regret that his actions have caused pain for others.

Page also made a statement, as follows:

It is with deep regret that I tender my resignation from the SBC Executive Committee and announce my retirement from active ministry, effective immediately. As a result of a personal failing, I have embarrassed my family, my Lord, myself, and the Kingdom. Out of a desire to protect my family and those I have hurt, I initially announced my retirement earlier today without a complete explanation. However, after further wrestling with my personal indiscretion, it became apparent to me that this situation must be acknowledged in a more forthright manner. It is my most earnest desire in the days to come to rebuild the fabric of trust with my wife and daughters, those who know me best and love me most.

Page acknowledges that his first retirement announcement didn’t explain the nature of his resignation – he says – to protect his family and those he has hurt. It seems that pressure was put on Page throughout the day to be forthright and to make a public statement, which doesn’t speak well of his supposed repentance.

Frank Page was a supporter of Donald Trump, and ‘spiked the football’ after his election, writing that Southern Baptists helped elect him out of “principles and pragmatism.” In that post, Page said he would encourage Trump to help protect marriage.

Irony.

We hope and pray that Dr. Page is brought to repentance, and that his marriage can overcome this hardship. We pray for his wife and children. We also pray for the other person involved, and we hope that they receive the help they need as well.

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SEE ALSO:

Frank S. Page, top Southern Baptist leader, resigns due to 'morally inappropriate' relationship

SEE: http://christiannews.net/2018/03/29/frank-page-top-southern-baptist-leader-resigns-due-to-morally-inappropriate-relationship/

EXCERPTS:

"As a result of a personal failing, I have embarrassed my family, my Lord, myself, and the Kingdom," Page said in a statement released through the Baptist Press.

"Out of a desire to protect my family and those I have hurt, I initially announced my retirement earlier today without a complete explanation," Page said. "However, after further wrestling with my personal indiscretion, it became apparent to me that this situation must be acknowledged in a more forthright manner. It is my most earnest desire in the days to come to rebuild the fabric of trust with my wife and daughters, those who know me best and love me most."

"It is unclear the exact nature of the inappropriate relationship."

DAVID HOGG REDDIT POST CELEBRATES MOSQUITOES KILLING “BILLIONS” OF HUMANS~ANTI-GUN, BUT PRO DEATH?

ANTI-GUN, BUT PRO DEATH?

DAVID HOGG REDDIT POST CELEBRATES MOSQUITOES KILLING “BILLIONS” OF HUMANS

Student activist’s concern for life not so apparent in online comments

BY PAUL JOSEPH WATSON

SEE: https://www.infowars.com/david-hogg-reddit-post-celebrates-mosquitoes-killing-billions-of-humans/; republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, and research purposes:

In a 2017 Reddit post, ‘March For Our Lives’ gun control activist David Hogg celebrates the fact that mosquitoes kill “billions” of people as being “great for the environment”.

Another user on the site asked the question, “What is a positive reason for mosquitoes to exist?” to which Hogg responded, “They kill humans, billions of them, which is great for the environment.” The post was made eight months ago.

Although the entry was posted under the pseudonym ‘davisgreen111’, the account almost certainly belongs to Hogg. The poster refers to himself as “David Hogg” in one post and another post links to a video from Hogg’s personal YouTube channel. Another post confirms that he lives in Parkland, Florida.

Another post also links to a story about Hogg’s father, former FBI agent Kevin Hogg. In another post, ‘davisgreen111’ makes reference to his dad being an FBI agent.

According to the World Health Organization, mosquito bites result in the deaths of more than one million people every year. There are 300-500 million cases of malaria every year and a child dies from malaria every 30 seconds.

The Reddit post conflicts with Hogg’s public image as somebody who cares about saving lives. Some would also construe the remark as racist given that mosquito-related deaths disproportionately affect non-white people living in poor third world countries.

In other posts, Hogg repeatedly discusses his inability to get a girlfriend and in one instance refers to girls as bitches.

Infowars reached out to Hogg for a comment but has yet to receive a response.

Fox News host Laura Ingraham lost numerous sponsors and could potentially be forced to resign over a tweet in which she said Hogg was being whiny over getting rejected by colleges.

Will David Hogg face any consequences for celebrating the deaths of over a million people a year or will the mainstream media completely ignore this story?

David Hogg Reddit Post Celebrates Mosquitoes Killing “BILLIONS” Of Humans

In a 2017 Reddit post, ‘March For Our Lives’ gun control activist David Hogg celebrates the fact that mosquitoes kill “billions” of people as being

“great for the environment”.

NEW FEAST DAY FOR MARY AS "MOTHER" OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

This blasphemy stands in sharp contrast to what Scripture actually says

and does not say about Mary.

NEW FEAST DAY FOR MARY AS "MOTHER"

OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

BY MIKE GENDRON

SEE: www.proclaimingthegospel.org; republished below in full unedited for informational, educational, and research purposes:

The Vatican announced the new Roman Catholic holiday will be observed every year on the Monday after Pentecost. This year, the occasion will fall on May 21. The pope considered how greatly the promotion of this devotion to Mary will encourage the growth of the maternal sense of the Church as well as a growth of genuine Marian piety. The decree states: "Mary is the mother of the members of Christ, because with charity she cooperated in the rebirth of the faithful into the Church, while the latter says that the birth of the Head is also the birth of the body, These considerations derive from the divine motherhood of Mary and from her intimate union in the work of the Redeemer, which culminated at the hour of the cross."

The Roman Catholic Church already has a number of feast days dedicated to Mary, including the Feast of Immaculate Conception, in observance that Mary was conceived without sin, and the Feast of Assumption, in observance that Mary did not die but ascended to Heaven like Jesus.

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Mike's Comments: Mary described herself as a servant of the Lord (Luke 1:38). Yet the Catholic Church has elevated her to an omniscient goddess with divine attributes. She is said to be all-knowing, all seeing, and all powerful. The Catholic Mary has become a counterfeit savior and mediator who is said to have been born sinless and lived a sinless life. For Catholics, she has become a co-redeemer and the source of all grace. She is called the all-holy one, clearly a title belonging only to God.

This blasphemy stands in sharp contrast to what Scripture actually says and does not say about Mary. When Jesus said, 'I will build My Church,' he never said Mary would be the mother of His Church. The one true Church has only one Head, one Shepherd and one Builder: the Lord Jesus Christ. The true Church is the body of Christ, the bride; the flock of Christ and the household of faith. Scripture never speaks of Mary having a leadership role or as a mother over the church.

There is not one Scripture that show the disciples exalting or venerating Mary following the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ. In fact, the Bible says nothing about Mary's life or her later years after Christ's death. When she briefly appears with the disciples and the other believers on the day of Pentecost, she's not an object of worship or even a leader in the early church. She is just one among many. There simply are no biblical examples of anyone ever praying to her or venerating her. If you contrast that with the overwhelming number of books on the life of Mary, the miracles of Mary and the apparitions of Mary, it is obvious that a pagan goddess has been created in the minds of popes. Jesus alone is the head of the Church and He alone is to be worshiped, venerated, adored and petitioned. Read more of this heretical decree and Mike's interview with the Christian News Network.