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Devout Catholics and Apple devotees can now conduct their sacraments on the go, thanks to a new iPhone app designed to make confessions a little more convenient.
'Confession: A Roman Catholic App' markets itself as "the perfect aid for every penitent." The app provides a step-by-step guide to the confession process, and offers a so-called "personalized examination of conscience for each user," based on a person's age, sex and vocation. 'Confession,' which has already received an endorsement from church authorities in the U.S., was developed with the help of Reverend Thomas Weinandy, of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Reverend Dan Scheidt, from the Queen of Peace Catholic Church, in Indiana.
Despite its endorsements, 'Confession' isn't designed to completely replace real confessions. Churchgoers will still have to actually sit down with a priest in order to receive absolution for their sins, but developer Patrick Leinen says the new tool can still provide Catholic multitaskers with a unique way to exercise their religion. "Our desire is to invite Catholics to engage in their faith through digital technology," said Leinen, of development firm Little iApps.
Speaking to the Reuters, Leinen added that the developers were also inspired by Pope Benedict XVI's recent call for Catholics to engage new technology (albeit with some caution). "Taking to heart Pope Benedict XVI's message from last years' World Communications Address," Leinen explained, "our goal with this project is to offer a digital application that is truly new media at the service of the word." And, apparently, at the cost of $1.99.
http://www.switched.com/2011/02/08/confessions-app-approved-by-church/Devout Catholics and Apple devotees can now conduct their sacraments on the go, thanks... more
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I always wanted to "see the light." To unearth the secret of piety and understand religion. But no matter how hard I've tried and closed my eyes to see God, when I open them again nothing is different. Someone once said to me, "God's light shines on you." Oh, if it were only true. I'd love to feel the warmth if it were so. But so often I feel cold and alone. These are not my eyes in the photo--but another young woman's. Maybe she is looking into the light of God. I hope so. I wish I could see this magic so many people believe.
To Read On Visit www.oneof365.com and leave a comment about your thoughts and feelings about this compelling issue.I always wanted to "see the light." To unearth the secret of piety and... more
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We're gluttons for infographics, and a team at Kansas State just served up a feast: maps of sin created by plotting per-capita stats on things like theft (envy) and STDs (lust).We're gluttons for infographics, and a team at Kansas State just served up a... more
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Saturday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch or listen to the show here on CURRENT TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
I keep forgetting to do things.
Tie clip microphone.
More on swine flu.
Certain sins.
We need professional help.
Lars sends Star Trek noises.
Going mad.
Cordless phones.
A different way to make bread.
Electromagnetic radiation.
What punishment should I give ?
They are passing through all of us.
What's in your house ?
Good will power.
Scott has an accident.
Abort the smoking.
Suko "Trustworthy" Sullivan.
Underlying health problems.
chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UKSaturday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch or listen to the show... more
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A divorced Jacksonville woman said her former church has threatened to "go public with her sins" and tell the congregation about her sexual relationship with her new boyfriend.
Rebecca Hancock said harassment from Grace Community Church in Mandarin over her sex life caused her to leave, but she said that didn't put an end to the problem. She said she received a letter from the church's elders telling her the church plans to make her personal life very public.
"I'm basically run out. I'm the church harlot," Hancock said.
The 49-year-old said she has been dating a man for a while and she said members of the congregation at Grace Community Church haven't been happy about the relationship.
"Because I have a boyfriend that I'm involved with … to not be married to that person is a sin," Hancock said.
She said the issue caused her to leave the church. However, she said the church has not let go of her.
The letter Hancock received from the church states that because she has refused to end her sexual relationship with her boyfriend, "you leave us with no other choice but to carry out the commands of the Lord Jesus Christ" … "In accordance with Matthew 18:17 we intend to 'tell it to the church.'"
"On January 4, my sins will be told to the church, publicly, with my children sitting in the church and my friends," Hancock said.
The pastor of Grace Community Church, Dr. T. Scott Christmas, told Channel 4 he had no comment.
Pastors with whom Channel 4 spoke on Monday said announcing a sin to a congregation is not abnormal. They said it's written in the Bible to punish sinners who continue to sin.
The difference in Hancock's case is that she has left the church, and the pastors said that's is usually where punishment ends.
Despite the church's letter stating its biblical backing, Hancock said she has backed out of the church and they should leave her alone because she is no longer a member.
"I am a Christian, and that will never change. My relationship with Jesus has to do with me and Jesus, and he knows my heart," Hancock said.
I have an idea for you, don't go to church! Pray at home, Jesus never said anything about people having to pray in churches...A divorced Jacksonville woman said her former church has threatened to "go public... more
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The Vatican has drawn up a new list of mortal sins for our times. While the original seven were rather individualistic, the new set of sins "are designed to make worshippers realise that their vices have an effect on others as well." So now, according to Roman Catholic doctrine, the following will get you a first class ticket to hell:
Genetic modification
Carrying out experiments on humans
Polluting the environment
Causing social injustice
Causing poverty
Becoming obscenely wealthy
Taking drugs
What would you put on this list?The Vatican has drawn up a new list of mortal sins for our times. While the original... more
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Nearly half a million Hindus braved near-freezing temperatures to wash away their sins in the icy waters of the Ganges River in northern India on the first day of a six-week festival. As many as 70 million people from India and abroad are expected at the "Ardh Kumbh Mela" Festival - one of the largest gatherings on Earth. Crowds gather at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and a mythical third river in Allahabad city for the auspicious bath on the first day of the 42-day event.Nearly half a million Hindus braved near-freezing temperatures to wash away their sins... more
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