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Humanity Must Be Saved From Self-Destruction: The Pope The Pope used his Christmas message to declare that saving humanity of homosexual conduct is as important as saving the tropical forests from destruction. He emphasised the importance of marriage between men and women and condemned homosexual acts as being against the will of God. “The Church must defend not only the earth, water and air as gifts of creation as belonging to everyone, but also humanity against self-destruction”, he said. In this context, the Pope showed that saving humanity of homosexuality is on the same line with saving the forests. Tropical forests deserve our protection, but man, as created, deserves nothing less.” In a clear reference to homosexuality, Pope Benedict XVI, showed that disrespect for the union between man and woman has been raised to the level of self-destruction of humanity. Moreover, he continued, any deviation from the principle of man/woman marriage is a “destruction of God’s creation”. The Catholic Church appreciated that homosexual acts are a sin. It is against marriage between people of the same sex, and in October the Vatican called homosexuality as being “a deviation, an irregularity”. This way, the Vatican opposes a United Nations declaration that wants to outlaw discrimination against homosexuals. Moreover, in some states such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, homosexuality draws the death penalty. The Vatican spokesman, Federico Lombardi, felt the need to clarify that the Vatican condemns the death penalty for any infraction, including homosexuality. (Romania Libera, 23 December, 2008) No one can say that we never publish anything good about the Pope. We are more than happy to do so when he speaks according to the Scriptures. And this is what the Scriptures say. Rom 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Rom 1:2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Rom 1:3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the Rom 1:4 flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Rom 1:13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. Rom 1:14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. Rom 1:15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Rom 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH." For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness Rom 1:18 and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Rom 1:19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, Rom 1:21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Rom 1:22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into Rom 1:23 an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Rom 1:24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among Rom 1:25 themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. Rom 1:26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for Rom 1:27 what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error Rom 1:28 which was due. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; Rom 1:29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, Rom 1:30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to Rom 1:31 parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; Rom 1:32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. Amen! The Christian Herald No 31 Page 1 Like lemmings to the slaughter The Irish people rose in jubilation at the news that the majority of them voted in favour of “gay marriage.” No one pays attention to what God thinks about such things anymore. During the campaign, no one mentioned what God does to those who disobey Him so blatantly, who engage in, or support this king of “love”. Notice how the Irish Catholic Archbishop and the Irish Prime Minister received the news. “Gay marriage referendum: Ireland votes in the name of love” “Ireland celebrated as a landmark referendum overwhelmingly approved gay marriage yesterday and the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin admitted “the church needs a reality check” after opposing the move. Supporters of the “yes” campaign filled the grounds of Dublin Castle as results revealed they had achieved the world’s first win for gay marriage by popular vote. “The count showed 62 per cent of voters were in favour of the shift in a country where being gay was a crime until 1993. About 1.9 million people voted in the poll — a turnout of about 60 per cent. Gay marriage was backed in 42 of the 43 counties. Only Roscommon-South Leitrim voted against the move. “Today, Ireland has made history — the first country in the world to vote for equal marriage,” Prime Minister Enda Kenny said. “With today’s vote we have disclosed who we are: a generous, compassionate, bold and joyful people. Yes to inclusion, yes to generosity, yes to love, yes to equal marriage.” (The Telegraph, June 1, 2015) They call “love” what God calls an “abomination”. It is not for the Catholic Archbishop to worry about what God thinks about that vote; he worries that his Church has lost touch with the community and it “needs a reality check.” This Church has always been more concerned with being popular than with obeying God. Now that it has a Pope who regards homosexuals as his “brothers and sisters”, expect radical changes in that Church. The Irish Archbishop could not have spoken with his Pope before he made that statement, for in most likelihood he would have found a man giggling and beaming with happiness. This is where the Catholic and Orthodox Churches differ. Because the Orthodox Church allows its priests to marry, it has not had the problem of predatory priests who have damaged the lives of so many children in the Catholic Church. Families, wives, children, are not there merely for convenience, but to act as a safeguard against priests’ errant predatory behaviour. The Irish Prime Minister took pride in his nation being the first in the world to vote for “equal marriage”. “With today’s vote” he said, “we have disclosed who we are: a generous, compassionate, bold and joyful people. Yes to inclusion, yes to generosity, yes to love, yes to equal marriage.” And yes to annihilation, we may add. There is a lesson in the Bible which shows us how God can predict people’s destiny from the inclination of their heart. Have a look at this passage and see if you can notice anything unusual. Rev 7:2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea, saying, Rev 7:3 "Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads." Rev 7:4 And I heard the number of those who were sealed. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed: Rev 7:5 of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand were sealed; Rev 7:6 of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand were sealed; Rev 7:7 of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand were sealed; Rev 7:8 of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed.