How come the Catholic Church accepts donations from well known Atheist?
Q. The critical role of the Catholic Church in passing national health care reform legislation is coming under serious media scrutiny. But the story has taken a strange turn. It has now been revealed that George Soros, the billionaire hedge fund operator and well-known atheist, has been pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into "progressive" Catholic groups that are significant players in the national debates over health care and immigration. On the surface, it would appear that Soros would be opposed to many positions of the Catholic Church. A major financial backer of the ACLU, Soros supports such causes as drug legalization, the rights of "sex workers" and felons, euthanasia, radical feminism, abortion rights, and homosexual rights.… [cont.]
Asked by ANNIE - Thu Nov 12 17:51:43 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Catholic Church is just a remnant of times long past. They will accept monies from anyone in order to remain in the public forum. They will also pander to the organizations that "bestow" them with operating wealth. It would be interesting to learn what Soros's plan is re: the church and his motivation to offer monetary support. The church is monetarily wealthy. Read about all their vineyards in the chateaus all over the world. Additionally, the church has multiple Holdings in real estate world wide. So perhaps Soros and the current pope and his "henchemen" are working a deal.
Answered by Razor's Edge - Thu Nov 12 18:51:43 2009

What is the difference between Roman Catholic and Maronite Catholic Church ?
Q. can someone give me a basic list of differences between roman catholic and maronite catholic , in the following categories, history, beliefs, practices, worship and churches. I've tried looking on websites but i don't understand it. thanks
Asked by Jack - Mon Mar 19 18:00:54 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the Maronite church is Catholic so its beliefs are the same as the Roman Catholic church. the history of the Maronite Church is different from that of the Roman Catholic church because they're associated with the histories of two different people: the Lebanese and the Roman. The history of the Maronite Church is part of the history of the Lebanese people through the Byzantine Emperor, Islam, and the modern period (that's why it's so complicated). In a broader sense the history of the Maronite Church is part of the history of the Roman Catholic Church (see the Wikipedia article). In terms of worship, Maronite worship is Antiochean in origin. The liturgy has similarities with the Roman Catholic and Byzantine traditions. Prayer is in… [cont.]
Answered by a - Tue Mar 20 14:10:07 2007

How does a non-Catholic respectfully decline Communion at a Catholic church?
Q. I'm a baptist and this coming sunday I am going to mass with a good friend. I've never been to a Catholic service before but I do know that typically non-Catholics do not participate in Communion. So how do you not participate? Do you still go to the priest at the front of the church? Do you cross your arms? Or do you just tell the priest that you are not catholic? Or do you just stay in your seat? Any answers help!
Asked by Ryan - Thu Apr 16 23:55:25 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Communion is not required of everyone. You simply stay in your seat. I am sure your friend would be more upset if you did try to receive communion. At that time the people receiving communion will to up to the front to receive it. Those who do not simply sit or kneel. Often a hymn is sung at this time, so there will be something for you to do besides feeling awkward.
Answered by harpertara - Fri Apr 17 00:02:19 2009