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more about #catholicism more comments → activearchivist is lovely, in a moist, fluffy sort of way: Ah, gotta love the diminutive language there. Because they kinda look like grown-ass women to me. Those gosh darn "girls" obviously don't know what ... more » Misiula: Thanks for the article, Kate. I stopped identifying as a Catholic several years ago for similar reasons. I realized that I can't find enough freedom... more » FrannyR: I thought the traditional catholic prayer about sex was "God, I hope I/she didn't get pregnant" more » i_am_me: I find the prayer very sweet. As a practicing Catholic in a marriage with a practicing Agnostic, we struggle at times with the role both the Church an... more » extravagantaurora: Wow. Just... wow. Did Kissling brush up on ANY of her Catholic theology? For a "former" president of Catholics for Free Choice she is grossly misinfor... more » lalaland13: My favorite wedding ever had a cool priest who said, "A true Christian marriage is not a takeover but a merger." I felt like shouting "Amen!" None of ... more » lalie (apologetic mess): I much prefer JP2's Love & Responsibility in which he states that a man not bringing a woman to orgasm is shame to the act of sex, advises women not t... more » MizJenkins: ...there's plenty of hot biblical poetry they could have worked with, if Catholics for Truth had any interest in presenting sex in a positive light. ... more » lizziesaint: "I saw in his hand a long spear of gold, and at the iron's point there seemed to be a little fire. He appeared to me to be thrusting it at times into ... more » maude_flanders: when I see people claiming that Catholicism (or any form of Christianity, not to mention many other organized religions) is not really about the corru... more » escapefromny: Do any religions even exist that are sex-positive, feminist, pro-choice, and accepting of gay people? I mean besides the one I've invented for myself.... more » boobookitteh: James Carroll (the former priest and author - not the dearly departed punk poet) once said that 'sex with someone you love is the highest form of pray... more » MegiEr: " Mary, our Mother, intercede for us. Amen." Whoa! Bringing another lady into the bedroom! Very hot Catholics. more » J.D.Regent: For all you Jezebel reading Catholic theologians (come on, I know you are out there!) isn't there actually a theological concept that means "what the ... more » nerdycellist: I was in the bookstore yesterday and spent a little time in the "Christianity" section. I didn't keep count, but my conservative estimate is that at l... more » -
#thejoylessnessofsex
"Prayer Book For Spouses" Not As Racy As You Might Expect
"Avoiding sex is something religion — especially Catholicism — excels at," writes the always awesome Frances Kissling. And for heathens who just can't give up marital nookie, there's a new prayer book to take all the fun out of it.
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#sisteract
Original Sin: "Feminist Nun" Promoted For Sainthood
After centuries of dismissal as a heretic, a radical 17th Century nun is finally getting recognition. More » -
#cripesalmighty
The Shifting Identity Of American Catholics
Often enough, when we post something about the Pope, or Catholicism in general, the comments tend to split down the center, with Catholic commenters and non-Catholic commenters challenging each other on what the religion means. More » -
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#windsofchange
Mel Gibson's Divorce Is In Conflict With His Catholicism
Frances Kissling with Salon has an idea what lesson über-Catholic Mel Gibson's divorce should teach (other than don't grow this goatee). She thinks Mel is why the Pope ought to allow divorce. More » -
#roevworld
Vatican Archbishop Defends Abortion For 9-Year Old Brazilian Girl
Archbishop Rino Fisichella has come out in defense of the 9-year-old girl who received an abortion after being raped by her stepfather, stating that her life was in danger due to the pregnancy. More » -
#roevsworld
Vatican Defends Brazilian Catholic Church After Excommunication Of Mother Of 9 Year Old Rape Victim
A senior Vatican official has come out in defense of the Brazilian Archbishop who excommunicated the mother and doctors who helped a 9 year old rape victim, pregnant with her stepfather's twins, receive an abortion. More »
