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  • C Christian Graus

    I'm not really sure what they *do*, just that they don't take the same role as a priest. Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder

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    Nick Seng
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    Oh, okay. Thanks


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    • C Christian Graus

      Smitha Vijayan wrote: Can you make that clearer? Sure - the message that Jesus preached is a world away from the 'message' presented by churches like the Anglican, Catholic, etc., which are the groups that appoint 'priests'. Many groups that appoint 'pastors' are equally flailing in the dark, I'm not drawing a line based on priests/pastors/elders/whatever. Smitha Vijayan wrote: On what grounds? Misogyny I guess.... Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder

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      It could be said that all who submit to Christ are priests: 1 Peter 2:4-6[^] Rev 1:5-7[^] But Jesus is the High Priest. It's like the term "saints", all christians are saints, yet the Catholic Church has made it into a special designation. I have a problem with ministers being called Reverend or Father. Those terms are reserved for God only.

      "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

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      • N Nick Seng

        Ahhhh...I tried googling for the difference between priest and nuns, and all I got were joke sites. :rolleyes:


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        Smitha Nishant
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        I know... have read a lot of those jokes from forwarded mails :) Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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        • N Nick Seng

          Still unsuccessfully googling. Found this[^] though. So...as far as I know it, nuns don't really have any redefined duties, only vows?


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          :cool: What a piece of work is man, how noble in reason, how infinite in faculties, in form and moving how express and admirable . . . and yet to me, what is this quintessence of dust? -- Hamlet, Act II, Scene ii.

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          • S Smitha Nishant

            Hi all, The front page of BBC shows a pic of a woman priest. We don't have women priests in the churches in our city [I am not a Christian but I have gone to churches]. Are women priests common in other places? Cheers Smitha Every person, all the events of your life, are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you. -- Richard Bach

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            I went 8 years to a Roman Catholic School and the Sisterhood at the time was the Sisters of Mercy[^] "In what kinds of ministries or jobs might you find Sisters of Mercy? Sisters of Mercy serve in a broad range of ministries: Sisters are doctors, nurses, healthcare technicians, chaplains, clinical and pastoral ministers, lawyers, paralegals, lobbyists, legal advocates, teachers, professors, librarians, counselors, case managers, social workers, and secretaries. Sisters serve as CEO's, CFO's, COO's; directors, coordinators, supervisors, administrators. Many sisters completed their education before entering the community and continue to pursue careers in the disciplines in which they were educated. Other sisters have changed ministries several times in the course of their religious lives." FAQ[^] In the Roman Catholic faith, tradition, including traditional roles are hard to break unless it is necessary to benefit the community as a whole, imo. I have never seen a female Catholic Priest before here in the states, not that I wouldn't be opposed to the idea nor really a proponent. Just call me traditional.:) Later, JoeSox "Making the world safe for hypocrisy." - Thomas Wolfe joeswammi.com ↔ humanaiproject.org ↔ joeswammi.com/sinfest

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            • J Jason Henderson

              It could be said that all who submit to Christ are priests: 1 Peter 2:4-6[^] Rev 1:5-7[^] But Jesus is the High Priest. It's like the term "saints", all christians are saints, yet the Catholic Church has made it into a special designation. I have a problem with ministers being called Reverend or Father. Those terms are reserved for God only.

              "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

              Jason Henderson
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              Sisters are called Mothers and sometimes Mother Superiors right? And I remember sisters referring to the Mother Superior in our school convent as "Mother Superior Reverend Sister Renitta..." Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                I went 8 years to a Roman Catholic School and the Sisterhood at the time was the Sisters of Mercy[^] "In what kinds of ministries or jobs might you find Sisters of Mercy? Sisters of Mercy serve in a broad range of ministries: Sisters are doctors, nurses, healthcare technicians, chaplains, clinical and pastoral ministers, lawyers, paralegals, lobbyists, legal advocates, teachers, professors, librarians, counselors, case managers, social workers, and secretaries. Sisters serve as CEO's, CFO's, COO's; directors, coordinators, supervisors, administrators. Many sisters completed their education before entering the community and continue to pursue careers in the disciplines in which they were educated. Other sisters have changed ministries several times in the course of their religious lives." FAQ[^] In the Roman Catholic faith, tradition, including traditional roles are hard to break unless it is necessary to benefit the community as a whole, imo. I have never seen a female Catholic Priest before here in the states, not that I wouldn't be opposed to the idea nor really a proponent. Just call me traditional.:) Later, JoeSox "Making the world safe for hypocrisy." - Thomas Wolfe joeswammi.com ↔ humanaiproject.org ↔ joeswammi.com/sinfest

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                Smitha Nishant
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                JoeSox wrote: Sisters serve as CEO's, CFO's, COO's; Of what kind of organizations? Interesting ... Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                  Sisters are called Mothers and sometimes Mother Superiors right? And I remember sisters referring to the Mother Superior in our school convent as "Mother Superior Reverend Sister Renitta..." Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                  I don't hold the Catholic belief that Mary is the "Mother of God". Yeah she gave birth to Jesus because she was a special woman, but I think Catholics put too much emphasis on her. I assume that's where they get the "Mother" term for nuns. In apostolic teaching (from the Bible and Jesus' apostles) there really is no precedent for any form of church hierarchy such as a priesthood or papalcy. Apostles were the closest things to a priesthood, but they considered themselves elders and witnesses to Jesus' life on Earth. Elders (overseers) and Deacons were appointed in each church to help govern the body, but they were not considered more holy than their fellows, just more learned and experienced.

                  "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

                  Jason Henderson
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                  • S Smitha Nishant

                    See CG's reply. There is a difference :) Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                    Smitha Vijayan wrote: See CG's reply. There is a difference CG is a Christian who’s Christian name is Christian, And when a Christian’s Christian name is Christian, You know the Christian’s thoughts on Christian priests, Will be as Christian as a Christian’s thoughts can be. Nish p.s. I bet you are all glad I never took to poetry ;-)


                    Extending MFC Applications with the .NET Framework [NW] Summer Love and Some more Cricket [NW] (My first novel) Shog's review of SLASMC [NW] Nish is now the first and only CPian (as of now) to reach 16,000 forum posts on CodeProject.

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                    • S Smitha Nishant

                      JoeSox wrote: Sisters serve as CEO's, CFO's, COO's; Of what kind of organizations? Interesting ... Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                      Smitha Vijayan wrote: Of what kind of organizations? Hopefully all non-profit organizations, imo. Later, JoeSox "Making the world safe for hypocrisy." - Thomas Wolfe joeswammi.com ↔ humanaiproject.org ↔ joeswammi.com/sinfest

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                      • J Jason Henderson

                        I don't hold the Catholic belief that Mary is the "Mother of God". Yeah she gave birth to Jesus because she was a special woman, but I think Catholics put too much emphasis on her. I assume that's where they get the "Mother" term for nuns. In apostolic teaching (from the Bible and Jesus' apostles) there really is no precedent for any form of church hierarchy such as a priesthood or papalcy. Apostles were the closest things to a priesthood, but they considered themselves elders and witnesses to Jesus' life on Earth. Elders (overseers) and Deacons were appointed in each church to help govern the body, but they were not considered more holy than their fellows, just more learned and experienced.

                        "We have done so much in the last 2 years, and it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear, hoping everyone thinks that that's nice." - Donald Rumsfeld

                        Jason Henderson
                        blog

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                        Jason Henderson wrote: I don't hold the Catholic belief that Mary is the "Mother of God". ...I assume that's where they get the "Mother" term for nuns. My school was run by Roman Catholic sisters. So that explains it. Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                        • N Nick Seng

                          Ahhhh...I tried googling for the difference between priest and nuns, and all I got were joke sites. :rolleyes:


                          "if you vote me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine" - Michael P. Butler. Support Bone It's a weird Life

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                          Nick Seng wrote: the difference between priest and nuns A Beginner's Guide: Priest[^] Nun[^] Heard in Bullhead City - "You haven't lost your girl -
                          you've just lost your turn..." [sigh] So true...

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                            Hi all, The front page of BBC shows a pic of a woman priest. We don't have women priests in the churches in our city [I am not a Christian but I have gone to churches]. Are women priests common in other places? Cheers Smitha Every person, all the events of your life, are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you. -- Richard Bach

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                            A woman minister/pastor/whatever (not a priest) officiated our wedding. I don't think it's a rarity in California.

                            Jon Sagara Vegetarianism is unhealthy. Humans need protein, and lots of it. Put down those sprouts and pick up a T-bone! -- Michael Moore
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                              Smitha Vijayan wrote: See CG's reply. There is a difference CG is a Christian who’s Christian name is Christian, And when a Christian’s Christian name is Christian, You know the Christian’s thoughts on Christian priests, Will be as Christian as a Christian’s thoughts can be. Nish p.s. I bet you are all glad I never took to poetry ;-)


                              Extending MFC Applications with the .NET Framework [NW] Summer Love and Some more Cricket [NW] (My first novel) Shog's review of SLASMC [NW] Nish is now the first and only CPian (as of now) to reach 16,000 forum posts on CodeProject.

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                              Nishant S wrote: I bet you are all glad I never took to poetry I am! :-D Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                                Nick Seng wrote: the difference between priest and nuns A Beginner's Guide: Priest[^] Nun[^] Heard in Bullhead City - "You haven't lost your girl -
                                you've just lost your turn..." [sigh] So true...

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                                Nick Seng
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                                :laugh::laugh:


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                                • R Roger Wright

                                  Nick Seng wrote: the difference between priest and nuns A Beginner's Guide: Priest[^] Nun[^] Heard in Bullhead City - "You haven't lost your girl -
                                  you've just lost your turn..." [sigh] So true...

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                                  :laugh::laugh::laugh: Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                                    Smitha Vijayan wrote: See CG's reply. There is a difference CG is a Christian who’s Christian name is Christian, And when a Christian’s Christian name is Christian, You know the Christian’s thoughts on Christian priests, Will be as Christian as a Christian’s thoughts can be. Nish p.s. I bet you are all glad I never took to poetry ;-)


                                    Extending MFC Applications with the .NET Framework [NW] Summer Love and Some more Cricket [NW] (My first novel) Shog's review of SLASMC [NW] Nish is now the first and only CPian (as of now) to reach 16,000 forum posts on CodeProject.

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                                    Nishant S wrote: I bet you are all glad I never took to poetry I doesn't even rhyme! ;P


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                                      A woman minister/pastor/whatever (not a priest) officiated our wedding. I don't think it's a rarity in California.

                                      Jon Sagara Vegetarianism is unhealthy. Humans need protein, and lots of it. Put down those sprouts and pick up a T-bone! -- Michael Moore
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                                      Cool... Haven't seen that even in movies! Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach

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                                      • N Nish Nishant

                                        Smitha Vijayan wrote: See CG's reply. There is a difference CG is a Christian who’s Christian name is Christian, And when a Christian’s Christian name is Christian, You know the Christian’s thoughts on Christian priests, Will be as Christian as a Christian’s thoughts can be. Nish p.s. I bet you are all glad I never took to poetry ;-)


                                        Extending MFC Applications with the .NET Framework [NW] Summer Love and Some more Cricket [NW] (My first novel) Shog's review of SLASMC [NW] Nish is now the first and only CPian (as of now) to reach 16,000 forum posts on CodeProject.

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                                        Nishant S wrote: I bet you are all glad I never took to poetry Thank Odin! Heard in Bullhead City - "You haven't lost your girl -
                                        you've just lost your turn..." [sigh] So true...

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                                          A woman minister/pastor/whatever (not a priest) officiated our wedding. I don't think it's a rarity in California.

                                          Jon Sagara Vegetarianism is unhealthy. Humans need protein, and lots of it. Put down those sprouts and pick up a T-bone! -- Michael Moore
                                          Latest Article: Breadcrumbs in ASP.NET

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                                          Jon Sagara wrote: I don't think it's a rarity in California. What would be considered a rarity there?:rolleyes: Heard in Bullhead City - "You haven't lost your girl -
                                          you've just lost your turn..." [sigh] So true...

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