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Sharia Law and Canon Law are Worlds Apart
| MICHIGAN CATHOLIC NEWS |
| SHARIA LAW VS. CANON LAW. THERE IS AN INFINITE DIFFERENCE. |
| In a recent national interview, U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed shamefully equated Sharia Law with Catholic Canon Law. As a Muslim, El-Sayed absolutely knows that is not true. |
| Sharia Law is the law of the state imposed by theocratic regimes in Iran, Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, Egypt, Sudan and other hardline Muslim nations. Sharia law dictates an entire legal, moral and social code — and is imposed by government coercion, weaponry, and criminal laws.
As El-Sayed knows, sharia law requires women to wear a hijab or burqa in public — or face a fine or even imprisonment. Women are not allowed to travel, marry, or hold a job without approval from a man. Girls are forbidden to receive an education past age 15. And converting to Christianity or speaking critically of Islam carries penalties that may include death. Meanwhile, canon law regulates only the internal administration and religious life of the Catholic Church. It imposes no fines, no prison time, no death sentence. Girls and women are educated in Catholic schools and colleges. And canon law imposes absolutely no burden on non-Catholics. Instead, non-Catholics are invited to explore the Faith and freely join or reject the Catholic Church. To equate Sharia law with canon law is dishonest. Sharia law demeans and devalues women. It is un-American. And it does not belong in Michigan. |
My Thoughts and Comments on Marian Apparitions
Since we are on our way to Fatima and Loudes, and just returned home from Knock, I thought it appropriate to repost this interview I did on Apparitions and Supernatural.
As a former Protestant, I would have rejected all the Marian apparitions, along with what we thought was the cult of Mary. But having discovered the rich and beautiful teachings of the Catholic Church, my views on Mary and Marian apparitions have done a 180° turn.
Recently, I was interviewed by Brandon Wallace on his Truth and Shadow podcast. The topic was new to me — Marian Apparitions.
Janet and I have been to most of the famous apparition sites, including Fatima, Lourdes, Guadalupe, La Sallette, Pontmain, Our Lady of Pillar, Knock, Our Lady of Champion, and more. We have led pilgrimage groups to many of these sites. So, I agreed to an interview to share our conclusions and experiences and to consolidate my thoughts into a coherent hour-long presentation.
I hope you enjoy it and find it helpful and informative. My interview begins at 13:15.
This show features a conversation between host BT, and Steve Ray, exploring themes of spirituality, faith, and the supernatural. They discuss the impact of science and technology on humanity, the importance of unique beliefs, and delve into supernatural topics through the “Truth in Shadow” podcast. Steve Ray shares his experiences with Marian apparitions, the role of the Catholic Church, and the significance of pilgrimages. The dialogue emphasizes the intersection of the spiritual and physical realms, discussing divine councils, angels, and demons. The conversation concludes with a call to prioritize scripture and known revelations over speculative spiritual experiences, highlighting the importance of maintaining faith and devotion in modern times.
00:00:00 Introduction to Truth in Shadow
00:05:00 Science, Technology, and Humanity
00:10:00 Unique Beliefs and Spirituality
00:15:00 Supernatural Realms and Divine Councils
00:20:00 Marian Apparitions and Catholic Traditions
00:25:00 Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare
00:30:00 Role of the Catholic Church
00:35:00 Pilgrimages and Personal Experiences
00:40:00 Maintaining Faith in Modern Times
00:45:00 Conclusion and Call to Action
Me Getting into Line! Funny!
You may have seen this already but it’s funny every time I watch it.
My wife said this is definitely ME! I have to agree, but a bit of jocularity is a good thing, as it’s laughing at myself.
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Five Generations!
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Earlier this month, we arrived in Ireland to lead our group of pilgrims through our “Catholic Heritage of Ireland” pilgrimage. Earlier in the year, Fr.
“Hey, I Like Your Cross!”
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Ireland 8 Dublin Tour, Mass at Church Newman started, Kells, Guinness
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Ireland 7 Mass & Kilkenny Tour, Glendalough & St. Kevin, Dublin
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Interesting Explanation of Baptism from Protestant Dictionary – “baptism…in itself is unimportant”
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Ireland 6 Blarney, Cashel, Holy Cross, Kilkenny
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St. Patrick Explains the Trinity to Simple Irish Peasants 🙂
Since we are at the Rock of Cashel today, where Patrick converted so many Irish to the Catholic Faith. Here is a clever “cartoon” to
Ireland 5 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Horsedrawn Carriage Ride, Ring of Kerry, Irish Dinner, Music & Dance
Celebrated Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral before a horse and buggy ride through the National Park. Back to the bus to drive around the natural
