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freshwest

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5. I'd have to reverse what the Vatican said, having been helped by strong minded nuns.
Fri Jun 1, 2012, 12:35 PM
Jun 2012

Where the Vatican said that... America’s nuns had largely gone rogue and warned that they could be a negative global influence on the church.

I'd say they could be the most positive global influence the church could ever have in doing the right and humane thing in spite of the hierarchy. I've read of them standing up for women and children and being punished.

Having been born and giving birth in a hospital run by nuns, I can testify that they really believe in their mission. They stand up to the hierarchy and insurance companies, doing what is needed without judgement.

They don't give in and for that I thank them, although I'm not Catholic.

Keep it up!

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ah, we ned to support these women. this does my heart go. stand up to the bullies sistahs..... seabeyond Jun 2012 #1
I'm with you! (nt) Tumbulu Jun 2012 #3
. seabeyond Jun 2012 #4
Thanks sea! Tumbulu Jun 2012 #8
that and you are so cool. thank you for telling us what is up. wow seabeyond Jun 2012 #9
Thank you again sea- the feelings are mutual Tumbulu Jun 2012 #10
Oh nooooooooo! MadrasT Jun 2012 #11
Thanks, it should get better soon- Tumbulu Jun 2012 #20
Dance like a butterfly.... MrMickeysMom Jun 2012 #2
I'd have to reverse what the Vatican said, having been helped by strong minded nuns. freshwest Jun 2012 #5
they could be the most positive global influence the church could ever have seabeyond Jun 2012 #7
My interactions with nuns in my childhood was not a positive experience. pennylane100 Jun 2012 #6
Go nuns! sonias Jun 2012 #12
this is the key.... we can only accomplish from within. yes. outside support is wonderful seabeyond Jun 2012 #13
Can you cite an example of the Church being changed from within? laconicsax Jun 2012 #14
they have gone through there moments of progression along with all religions and then slid back seabeyond Jun 2012 #15
That's not really an example, but ok. n/t laconicsax Jun 2012 #16
you had a whole period a handful of decades ago where the popes seabeyond Jun 2012 #17
I think the important part there is the Pope. laconicsax Jun 2012 #18
you are right on all that. i will still appreciate seeing the sisters (sisters as in nuns) seabeyond Jun 2012 #19
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