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Posted on 05/12/2008 8:08:07 PM PDT by annalex
1) honest;To begin to give an answer with regard to Mariology, one way is to argue that more fully-developed Mariology is not inconsistent with biblical analogies. In other words, if a Protestant is objecting to the very notions as "unbiblical," then if you can show them that directly analogous notions are quite biblical, then the Mariological ones must be, too. Therefore, they are not excessive, because they flow from explicitly biblical modes of thought, at least. It's a bit subtle, but I have come to love this form of analogical argument. That comes right from Cardinal
2) not proud or arrogant and claiming to know everything, but humble, with an admission of your own limitations;
3) fully aware that such journeys (including your own) are not all based on reason and apologetics in the first place, but on God's grace, which often goes beyond words and quick responses.
As Hilaire Belloc truly remarked, the Church must be in God's hands because, seeing the people who have run it, it couldn't possibly have gone on existing if there weren't some help from above. I also felt unable to take completely seriously . . . the validity or permanence of any form of human authority . . . There is . . . some other process going on inside one, to do with faith which is really more important and more powerful. I can no more explain conversion intellectually than I can explain why one falls in love with someone whom one marries. It's a very similar thing . . .The conversion process is very strange - even frightening at times -, yet wonderfully exhilarating as it comes to a conclusion (as any of us who have experienced it can testify). We mustn't rush people who are going through this. And we must accept the genuine, sincere nature of their struggles. Those are my "guiding principles" - at any rate - when I counsel people in this life-situation.
I'm getting back into the swing of things. Will read this thoroughly tomorrow.
Happy Easter. Christ is risen!
Easter is too short. I have a few more conversion stories that I just cannot pass up.
Anti-Catholicism, Hypocrisy and Double Standards
Hauled Aboard the Ark
Why I Returned to the Catholic Church. Part I: Darkness
Why I Returned to the Catholic Church. Part II: Doubts
Why I Returned to the Catholic Church. Part III: Tradition and Church
Why I Returned to the Catholic Church. Part IV: Crucifix and Altar
Why I Returned to the Catholic Church. Part V: The Catholics and the Pope
Why I Returned to the Catholic Church. Part VI: The Biblical Reality
His Open Arms Welcomed Me
Catholic Conversion Stories & Resources
My Personal Conversion Story
My (Imminent) Reception into the Roman Catholic Church
Catholics Come Home
My Journey of Faith
"What is Truth?" An Examination of Sola Scriptura
"Have you not read?" The Authority behind Biblical Interpretation
The Crisis of Authority in the Reformation
Our Journey Home
Our Ladys Gentle Call to Peace
A story of conversion at the Lamb of God Shrine
Who is Mary of Nazareth?
Mary and the Problem of Christian Unity
Why I'm Catholic
A Convert's Response to Friends
My Story
Courage to Be Catholic
Finally Catholic! My Conversion to the Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Pastor Leaves Everything for the Eucharist
The Short Version (the Way International convert)
Shower of Roses-- An Independent, Fundamental Baptist Becomes Catholic Through Mary's Intecession
Confessions of a Catholic Convert
Alex Jones: the evangelical who became a Catholic deacon
Women's Ordination Was Non-Negotiable
Also see:
Sheep That Go Astray
Pope Benedict Goes to Washington Ecumenical Meeting at St. Joseph's Church, New York
Orthodox and Catholic Churches are allies, (Orthodox) Bishop Hilarion says
How to become a Catholic
You rang...
For an article sourced from something titled "Biblical Evidence for Catholicism" I find an apparent lack of evidence, Biblical or otherwise.
The author makes his case on the basis that these ideas can coincide with what the Bible says. That's no more authoritative than Buddhist's claims that their religion is compatible with Christianity.
As much as I admire those zealous Catholics who oppose abortion and the homosexual agenda, and as much as I want to think of Catholics as my Christian brethren, postings like these tend to affirm the common Protestant criticisms of Catholicism rather than serve as the intended, effective apologetic.
Not one point is authoritatively supported by scripture, while many are outright contradictions to the clear teachings of the Bible. And the author cites the silence or apparent ambiguity of scripture, not as a difficulty in defending Catholic doctrine and practices, but as if this provides some sort of cover for their allowance.
The most egregious of errors promoted here is that Christ is not central to the doctrines or practices being advocated. Christ is what all scripture is about, and this is the key to understanding its meaning. Christ is the savior of mankind, including Mary.
To elevate her as THE channel of ALL grace is to twist and contort the plain meaning of scriptural teaching on grace beyond all recognition. It is in keeping with the disciples carnal behavior while still in their ignorance when they debated who would be the greatest. And it is like when Peter in his ignorance wanted to make tents for Elijah and Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration. Moses, Elijah, the apostles and Mary are all great examples of faith. Yet, now that Christ's identity has been revealed in His fullness, there is no room for anyone else to glory except in Him.
But this author is stuck in a carnal mindset that predates the Transfiguration, the Cross, the Resurrection, the Ascension, and the Revelation of Christ.
What are you calling "authoritatively supported?" Protestant agreement?
Show me a Protestant system of "authentication" that would approve Peter's reading of Scripture in Acts 1:16 and following, THEN we'll talk about the worth of what you call authoritative support.
To elevate her as THE channel of ALL grace is to twist and contort the plain meaning of scriptural teaching on grace beyond all recognition. It is in keeping with the disciples carnal behavior while still in their ignorance when they debated who would be the greatest. And it is like when Peter in his ignorance wanted to make tents for Elijah and Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration. Moses, Elijah, the apostles and Mary are all great examples of faith. Yet, now that Christs identity has been revealed in His fullness, there is no room for anyone else to glory except in Him.
When self is ultimate, when one's own will is the key to one's salvation, you realize pretty early that you're damned! It's too flimsy a reed to lean upon. Then, when puberty hits (every male reader know what I'm talking about) and your own thoughts and "observations" are mortal sins, the despair deepens. You start looking for shortcuts to heaven, for alternate paths to salvation -- and "find" them, in the maternal deity, the mother goddess, who can offer you the hope and assurance that God withholds.
Calvinism rejoices in a God who is at the center of the universe. We are liberated from the need to put humanity there -- either in person (autosoteriology) or by proxy (mariolatry).
"What are you calling 'authoritatively supported?' "
That would be, according to the named source, the Bible.
"Protestant agreement?"
There is no singular Protestant creed. True believers, without regard to a particular local church they identify with, must hold the Bible as authoritative. This applies to anyone who claims to be Christian, whether they are or not.
"Show me a Protestant system of 'authentication' that would approve Peter's reading of Scripture in Acts 1:16"
Jesus' standard was when two or three agree together; that is achieved on the basis of their agreeing with His word. Note that in Acts 1:14, the early disciples were in such accord.
My point is that doctrines and practices advocated in this article are not supported in this article with Biblical evidence as the news source title might imply. The author does not because he cannot. The scriptures reprove such doctrines and practices.
I can think of no answer that would evince greater fatuity than this one. It goes without saying it is utterly hypocritical to claim something has no "authoritative support" from the Scripture when one can not show from the Scripture how this "support" is gained or forfeited.
True believers, without regard to a particular local church they identify with, must hold the Bible as authoritative. This applies to anyone who claims to be Christian, whether they are or not.
Where is this "rule" found in the Bible?
I'll give you a hint...it's not. It's nothing but a "tradition of men."
...that is achieved on the basis of their agreeing with His word.
So where is THIS rule in the Bible.
My point is that doctrines and practices advocated in this article are not supported in this article with Biblical evidence as the news source title might imply.
And my point is that yours aren't, either. The difference is the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church were authoritatively developed with the mechanisms Christ gave to the Church He founded, and yours are based on accusations contrived to justify rebellion against that Church and hermaneutics designed to facilitate same.
Nothing in this article that demonstrates a biblical basis for the assumption, the immaculate conception, etc.
It's all "feeling" and "acceptance of authority."
The way it comes across to me is: Because he feels the RC authority fits, then just accept everything the RC says, including mariology.
So, the bottom line remains. There is no biblical basis to the assumption and the immaculate conception.
That explains a lot right there since the right brain is the seat of the imagination not logic or rational thinking.
The concept is simple: Eve said "no" to God and Mary said "yes." Eve's choice led to the Fall, and Mary's led to the Incarnation and Redemption. She represented the human race (and for once we got it right). God wanted it to be that way. Human beings had fallen based on free choice and God wanted them to be redeemed by a free choice as well (as opposed to being declared saved apart from their free will).
Now there is a right-brained illogical thought for you. And just where was Mary appointed to "represent the human race"??? And if Mary made the choice for the human race, then the human race didn't have freedom of choice, did it???? especially if they never appointed her as their representative, right???
What do you guys need a teaching magisterium for??? These right-brained converts of yours become your instant theologians.
Problem is; God did not do this...The Catholic church is that which elevated Mary...
The amazing thing is that God would use human beings like that (by extension, any of us) at all. But He chose to do so. And if Mary can be Theotokos and if all of us can potentially be vessels of grace (like a pipe serves to bring water: having no intrinsic relation to the water and not "producing" it at all), how is it implausible for her to be chosen by God to participate in His redemptive plan as an entirely secondary, not intrinsically necessary agent?
It's implausable because there is no need for it...God never said He needs Mary to dispense Grace...God never said He would use Mary to be a conduit for Grace...
Your church has 'made this up' to glorify Mary...
Looking thru the entire article, I see hardly any mention of Jesus the Christ...It's all Mary and the church...
In fact, the only times Jesus Christ is mentioned in this Catholic sales pitch, it is in the negative...
It may be difficult and painful and hurtful, for sure, but no one ever promised that following Jesus was a bed of roses.
Protestants often have pet phrases and things repeated over and over ("praise God," "hallelujah," "thank you Jesus," "glory to God," etc.).
I was a "Jesus Freak" who spent most of my time worshiping God in free-form, spontaneous worship services (often with rock music).
You're far better off being a 'Jesus Freak' than a repetitious Mary moaner...
Obviously, we could not oppose formula per se because that would take out the Bible as well. Protestant "chanting" of verses like John 3:16 could very well come under the same criticism.
And for those of you that have forgotten John 3:16,
oh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
There's God's plan of Salvation and the Catholics call it 'Protestant chanting'...
I only hope you (if you decide to cross over) are not disappointed with our own share of nonsense and ludicrosity, on the human level, in the Catholic Church.
They sure hit the nail on the head on that one...
Read the article closely...You have a choice...Mary, or Jesus...
We choose both.
Did we have freedom of choice when Adam and Eve sought to become like God? Nevertheless, Original Sin still entered the world. The act of disobedience brought forth death - Mary's act of obedience brought the Lamb who conquered death into the world. God doesn't operate a Heavenly Democracy - He appointed Mary to represent us, and she did her job perfectly.
Read the article...
Really? So God had nothing to do with the Virigin Birth? That really Iscool.
It's implausable because there is no need for it...God never said He needs Mary to dispense Grace...God never said He would use Mary to be a conduit for Grace...
The article isn't saying God needed Mary to do His work - it says He CHOSE Mary. Grace came into this world through Christ. Christ came into the world through Mary. C'mon now.
No response, eh?
As attracted as I am to the Catholic Church, and as much as the encroaching liberalism in the Protestant world has been goading me toward the Catholic Church, I simply cannot get past the Marian doctrines. I have stated elsewhere on this forum why and how I believe the Marian doctrines developed.
Can't buy it. From a logical standpoint, a Scriptural standpoint, and a standpoint of basic reason, the Marian doctrines just don't add up.
The website contains a blog. This is a blog entry. The entry itself is not dedicated to biblical evidence for Catholicism. You are correct that it does not rely on scripture quotes and presumes that the reader is familiar with the relevant scripture.
Regarding the Holy Scripture vis a vis Catholicism, the situation is this:
Individual interpretations of isolated verses exist that, some Protestants claim, contradict the Catholic doctrines. In fact, only the interpretation is in contradiction, and it is thereby a wrong interpretation, or at least one lacking substantial authority. Such is for example, the putative contradiction of Mary being free from all sin and prooftexts like "all have sinned" in Romans or the fact that she called Christ her Savior. Neither implies Mary sinned.
At times it is not the interpretation of what is in the scripture, but rather imagining things that are not in it. such are for example, things that attempt to prove that Mary had other children because of the use of the word "brother". This must be where you fault the author for relying on "the silence or apparent ambiguity of scripture [...] as if this provides some sort of cover". It is true that the scripture does not definitively say that Mary had no sin, or had not marital relations with St. Joseph. This is not "cover" or a "difficulty in defending Catholic doctrine" to point that out.
Often, stuff is alleged against Catholicism that is in fact not taught by Catholicism: that Catholics worship saints or holy objects like pagan gods or idols, they they resacrifice Christ, that they can pay money to get sins absolved, that they invent novel doctrines to contradict old, etc. Then the scripture is brought to bear against these fallacies.
At other times, devotional practices are said to contradict the scripture because they are not described in the scripture, or a similar practice condemned in a different context. That is simply silly; it might make sense for a practitioner of Sola Scriptura to seek "biblical authorization" for various prayers and devotions, but then the concept of Sola Scriptura is itself counter-scriptural.
There is nothing in the scripture that contradicts Catohlicism. It is that simple. And we did not have to censor whole books or mangle translations to say that.
You don't offer specific criticism, but you mention that some of Catholic practices seem to you "stuck in the carnal mindset" and not centered on Christ. The answer to that is that we are not stuck in the carnal any more that Christ Himself, who chose to be incarnate to suffer carnally and die carnally for us. He also chose one woman — not two or more, and not zero — to bring Him into the carnal world. A prayer to a saint is a prayer to Christ, always. If it doesn't seem to you that way, well, this is why you are not Catholic, yet.
If you want to discuss any particular scripture that you think contradicts Catholicism, let us do so.
I always advise potential converts that the road to the Church is not undertaken with Protestant methods. One doesn't "figure everything out" one-by-one and then make the leap. That is the Protestant method, and it is very ingrained (I know, firsthand). When you become a Catholic, at some point you simply accept the Church's authority because it is an entity far far greater than yourself. You may not understand everything, but who does, anyway?
What you come to see is that this is the Church and authority structure -- with all its human foibles and terrible, scandalous shortcomings in practice - that was ordained by God, and how He intended it to be. The true doctrine and "apostolic deposit" was passed down and it has been known all along. It isn't to be discovered in every generation, or "re-invented" like the wheel. All other knowledge works the same way (science, engineering, mathematics, musical theory, the received outlines of history, legal precedents, etc.), yet when it comes to religion, somehow people think that it is this entirely individualistic and subjective affair. It's very weird when you sit down and analyze it.
Emphasis added. The portion in bold is why I have recently recommended everyone at least examine Communion and Liberation. Among such bold claims as "One can come to know Christ exists with as much certainty as anything", CL also teaches the basic concept in bold above, a reasonable concept, but one that is often forgotten and overlooked, even among many Catholics. Many are inclined to believe that "faith" and "reason" are separable, and indeed SHOULD be separated, because "faith isn't objective, it IS subjective". While that's true if one doesn't apply reason TO one's faith, this is not how faith SHOULD be and indeed, if one's faith cannot stand up to reason, then it truly isn't a HUMAN experience. It's just something done because one's family does it, or because one wants to look good in the community. It's a treasure set on a shelf, never used, just looked at and "admired" for its beauty. It's not something that is actually a PART of the person holding it, it's not something that's a natural expression of the "faithful's" HUMANITY. It's a piece of art, a trinket, an *ASIDE*, not a *REALITY*.
The portion in bold above points to another way of looking at "faith". This is, indeed, IMO, what sets the Church apart from every other church, belief system, or institution that competes for my spiritual attention. The Church offers a faith that is a method of reason. It doesn't deny the capacity of man to reason, it actually INVITES man to USE his reason to come to it, and to strengthen his own humanity, that is, to be TRULY human, WHOLLY human.
This concept is what continues to strengthen my resolve with regards to the Church. For, I reason, if there is a God who created me, and if He wants me to follow Him, the BEST way to follow Him is to follow Him the way He created me, through my HUMANITY. That is, why would God create me human, but yet not want me to be human? It is preposterous to believe that. Indeed, it follows from Catholic teaching: We are actually LESS human when we SIN. It's not "human nature" to sin, it's actually human nature, the way God intended that is, to NOT sin. This is one example. Another, is that clearly God gave us ability to reason. It therefore is unreasonable to believe that He wouldn't want us to use said reason, thus, our task as humans is to find a way to use our reasoning ability in harmony with God. This doesn't mean rationalizing our reasoning away, as some are inclined to do ("God gave me reason to make me realize that reason is not only unnecessary, it's a burden"). This cannot be the conclusion we should draw, because it's ultimately circular in its logic.
I digress however. The portion in bold is the key point to remember, and one I've been trying to make. For everything else, we always say, "I'll rely on that person's testimony; I'm not going to work out everything for myself". For science we say this. For art. For finances. No one is completely "self sufficient" in all of those areas. Even the professionals IN those areas rely on other's past experience to guide them. Why shouldn't we do the same for our religious experience? Is not the cliche "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" relevant here? I believe it is; I believe it's unreasonable, and therefore, inhuman, to do otherwise.
No -- but you did exercise that freedom of choice when you rebelled against the word of God like she did and sinned.
Nevertheless, Original Sin still entered the world. The act of disobedience brought forth death - Mary's act of obedience brought the Lamb who conquered death into the world. God doesn't operate a Heavenly Democracy - He appointed Mary to represent us, and she did her job perfectly.
Sorry but your theology is flawed. Scripture does not say that sin entered the world through Eve but through Adam, and it was the representation of the Second Adam, the Son of Man, that was effectual for us, but only for us who believe it -- not for those who believe He needed a Marian co-redeemer or co-representative.
It's either Jesus as your representative redeemer or Mary -- exercise your freedom -- make your choice .
The article pretty much says your church chose Mary...And we know that to be true...
The woman saw that the tree was good for food, pleasing to the eyes, and desirable for gaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves. ~ Gen. 3:6-7
What is the act of sin?
not for those who believe He needed a Marian co-redeemer or co-representative.
"Co-Redeemer" is a Half English, Half Latin bastardization of the theory of Mary as the "Co-Redemptrix". You've got the Redeptrix = Redeemer part down, but you are confused as to the "co-". From the Latin "con," meaning "with" - quite literally, for nine months, Mary was "with" the Redeemer. She co-operated in the Redemption of humanity by saying "yes" and being obedient to God, unlike Eve in the passage above.
You know, RJR_fan, I've been a Catholic since I was baptized at the age of 6 weeks.
I do not recognize myself, or my faith, or any aspect of my spiritual life at present, in your post at all. It's like you are writing about some sort of alternate, warped, backwards, un-real reality.
To the extent that I recognize my spiritual life at any stage of my life in your post (which isn't much), that's because I was poorly catechized. (Which is partly the church's fault but also my parents'.)
Mary is exalted precisely, and exactly, because she said to the angel, "I am the handmaid of the Lord ... Let it be done unto me as you say".
If there was any doubt, in John 2 she points to her Son and says "Do whatever he tells you.".
Does those sound like "escape clauses" to get away from God's authority to you? Autosoteriology? No, it's the complete opposite: "Let it be done unto me as you say." Any attempt to treat Mary as some sort of alternative path to heaven hits a stone wall at that, which is why the idea is not merely impossible, but unrecognizably meaningless.
"12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned ... 14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. 15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many." [Romans 5:12-15]
Do you see the word "Eve" in there??? Jesus continually referred to himself as the Son of Man [Adam], but nowhere is Mary referred to as the Daughter of Eve.
But take a hint. Just as Eve was part of the deception of sin that overwhelmed Adam, so your Mariology is part of the deception of sin that is overwhelming those who fall for it.
nowhere is Mary referred to as the Daughter of Eve.
"And the man called his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all the living." Gen 3:20
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son." ~ John 19:26
Using your interpretation style of Scripture, I would conclude that women are immortal, since what you've quoted from Romans says that death passed upon all men. But you'll say that "men" means humanity in context - ok, fine. But then why can't "by one man" mean one member of humanity - Eve? With your little authority-free system, we'll disagree and both think we are right. But I've got 1.15 Billion people and 2000 years of history and the promise that the Gates of Hell will not prevail against His Church - thank God for that!
She sure was. She was part of the deception because surely, as the serpent reasoned, Adam wouldn't say "No" to her and wouldn't refuse anything that came from her hand. But Paul in Romans still says that sin entered the world through "one man" not "one man and one woman" -- and Jesus is called the second Adam not the second Husband of Eve.
"And the man called his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all the living." Gen 3:20
So then how many "living" were there before Mary???
Sure there is: Apocalypse 12:14 and Luke 1:28. However, the author gives you more than that: he explains how the entire mindset of Protestant textproofing is an error and a misunderstanding of the scripture.
You can exercise your freedom and believe that all you wish but you have to rebel against the word of God that was in the hands of the forefathers of the church in Rome to do:
"12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned ... 14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. 15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many." [Romans 5:12-15]
Rev 12 doesn't mention Mary or any assumption of Mary.....at all. It does mention the child (Jesus) being caught up to the throne of heaven. It does mention the nation going into the wilderness due to persecution.
Luke 1:28 says absolutely nothing about any assumption or immaculate conception. The words don't come up, the concept doesn't come up, nothing about it at all comes up.
I've read Hahn on this. He is so totally unconvincing that I'm concerned for the viability of his rationality.
So there's your first mistake...You are using man's widsom, not Gods...
You want to follow God thru your HUMANITY...It's a pity they brain-washed you into rejecting what God says about it...
Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
NOT the flesh...Maybe you guys don't understand that...
Your HUMANITY can not follow God...It will not follow God...
Rom 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
Rom 7:15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Rom 7:16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
Rom 7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Rom 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Rom 7:19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
The Apostle Paul (and Peter) couldn't follow God in their HUMANITY, how in the world do you thing you guys can do it???
31 Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. 33 And of his kingdom there shall be no end. [... 48] from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed (Luke 1)His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye. [...] This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee; and manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him. (John 2)
thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed. (Luke 2:35)
Woman, behold thy son ... Behold thy mother (John 19)
the dragon was angry against the woman: and went to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Apoc. 12:17)
I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed: she [some translations say, her seed] shall crush thy head (Gen 3:15)
These verses place Mary in relation to all the Christian Church: all generations of the elect call her blessed; on her urging the Church adopted Christ's first believers; faith of the disciples she continues to adopt is revealed through her maternal suffering; the entire Christian race is called her children, and her seed is predicted to triumph in the end.
if Mary made the choice for the human race, then the human race didn't have freedom of choice, did it?
Correct, human race as a whole had no freedom of choice as far as the Incarnation of Christ is concerned; the only human person consulted about it was Mary.
Why, I just gave a list of places where the Gospel glorifies Mary, in my previous post. It is true, of course, that it is the Church who wrote these same gospels in the first place, so yeah, in that sense, guilty as charged...
Then this article is for you. Also check out Tim Staples on Mary: TIM STAPLES - Catholic Audio CD, Tapes, DVD and Videos
My wife, then Baptist, decided to go to a Tim Staples seminar and got his books. It looked over the top for her: not enough direct "pray thee to Mary for thy salvation or perish" prooftext. But that gave her the knowledge of the scriptural basis of mariology, - the notion that it was all an artifact of the Medieval Church no longer held. Then, I showed her how both the Real Presence and Mary as first Eve were with the Early Church from at least as early as St. Justin Martyr. Finally, I showed her what exactly the Catechism says about Mary and her role in the Redemption and it looked completely reasonable and patristic to her. That was, pretty much how her conversion happened.
She had a problem with the repetitiveness of the Rosary too, also addressed in the article.
Nonsense...There was no adoption...They were Jews...
faith of the disciples she continues to adopt is revealed through her maternal suffering;
More nonsense...Mary has never adopted anyone...And never will...
the entire Christian race is called her children,
You're making that up as well...And, there is no Christian race...
Very much to the core of the issue, thank you. Man's creation as a deathless creature in the image of God, Whose Icon is Christ is one thing to bear in mind that the Protestant mind cannot easily embrace; the concept of intelligent human agency in doing the divine will, despite being the very essence of the Holy Scripture, is also somehow foreign to Protestantism.
Interesting site, thanks.
Those verses you quote don't contradict what I'm proposing at all, really. For example, Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
In spirit, and in truth. "Reason", is the search for truth.
Similarly for the passage from Romans. Here St. Paul describes how he does things he knows to be wrong. He *knows*, to be wrong. How does he *know* these things are wrong? Certainly from the gift of faith, however, this gift from God must be a fact to him, or else it would be a fantasy, not able to convince him that what he does on occasion really *is* wrong. This fact is probably, at least one aspect, his encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus. However, this only points to the need for a fact (or facts) to base our faith upon, for all of us. That is, unless one believes St. Paul is somehow different than us, somehow, not human.
Facts can be derived from either direct experience or indirect experience (that is, through the witness of another). However, to truly separate fact from fiction using the latter method, "reason" is required. One cannot separate fact from fiction, based on the witness of others, if one does not apply reason.
So, what we have is a need for a fact (from the passage in Romans), but the only way to obtain such fact today (normally speaking) is through indirect knowledge. (unless one actually does encounter Christ physically, in some kind of miracle, like happened to Saul).
This is how I respond to your reply. Basically however, what you're saying in your post to me is also, that when God created humans, He made a mistake. Or, the only other thing you can say is, that our ability to reason is a result of the curse of the Fall. That is, our ability to reason is a curse.
Pretty contradictory to Scripture, both thoughts really, since Scripture exhorts us to always be ready with a reason for our faith, and also, to strive for maturity in it. How can we strive to be mature in our faith, if we reject reason? We are to expect that God is just going to somehow "zap us" into maturity, with no cooperation and/or action on our part?
Ok! I'm still waiting for that magical zap from Heaven. Of course, what I'm waiting for is something that's going to change me from a human being (something capable of independent reason) into a robot.
LOL. And you are concerned about someone else's rationality? Who do you think mother of Christ is?
Luke 1:28 says absolutely nothing about any assumption or immaculate conception.
Fullness of grace in the past tense (kecharitomeneh) means Mary had been full of grace prior to the Annunciation. One can speculate whether she was filled with grace at some other than her conception point, but then THAT would be a counterscriptural speculation.
You're welcome. I strongly recommend everyone (Catholic, non-Catholic Christian, non Christian) attend at least one School of Community, if there is one in one's area. I believe the charism Fr. Guissani had is something that addresses a need and issue that faces the Church today, which is, a "rediscovery", if you will, of the broader application of "reason" to the issue of faith. After all, it really is a relatively modern invention that only the scientific could ever be described as "reasonable".
I am showing you the relevant scripture and explain what it means. If you want to interpret it differently, start your own church, if you haven't already.
You really must read Rev 12 again.
A simple question is this: Who gets caught up to the throne and who goes into the wilderness?
Right -- "call her blessed" not call her "Our Lady", "Our Lady of Perpetual Help", "Queen of Heaven" and all that other stuff.
His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye.
Excellent advice. Do what he says not what she says --
Woman, behold thy son ... Behold thy mother (John 19)
And who did she go home with??? Just John or the entire Christian Church of that day???
the dragon was angry against the woman: and went to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Apoc. 12:17)
Hmmmm??? Have the testimony of Jesus Christ not the testimony of all those Marian visions and Immaculate deceptions.
I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed: she [some translations say, her seed] shall crush thy head (Gen 3:15)
"15And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; he shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
"16Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.
Sola Scriptura shall rule over Mariology despite its desire to the contrary.
You can specualte as day is long, the fact remains, the woman is identified as the physiological mother of Christ.
Christ ascends to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Mary goes to fight Satan with her children (the Church) while out of his reach herself, equipped with wings, till Satan is "cast unto the Earth". The river of slander (your handiwork) does not reach her. So where is she?
The Bbile does not say that she went into anyone's home, especially St. John's who was a teenager at the time and had an older brother. The Bible says, St. John took her "eis ta idia", that is with the rest of the disciples.
Hmmmm??? ... Immaculate deceptions
If you want an adult conversation, I am happy to have it; if you'd rather do childish clowning, prepare to be ignored.
I sure thank God for that! Actually, God sent His Son to die and be resurrected, which proves that the Gates of Hades will not prevail against His "called out ones." This is our "blessed hope," right?
But I'm curious...what do you, personally, think that promise means?
The woman who gave birth is taken to the wilderness where she is protected for "a time, times, and half a time." As many know, this is "time" language from the prophet Daniel.
Therefore, if this is the mother of Jesus, then she also has other children, for it identifies a group known as "the rest of her children."
13 When the dragon saw that he had been hurled to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. 14 The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the desert, where she would be taken care of for a time, times and half a time, out of the serpent's reach. 15 Then from his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river, to overtake the woman and sweep her away with the torrent. 16 But the earth helped the woman by opening its mouth and swallowing the river that the dragon had spewed out of his mouth. 17 Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against the rest of her offspring--those who obey God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.
The bottom line is that Jesus Ascends. The woman does not. The woman is also the origin of those children who "obey God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus."
She is called a "sign." It would be wise at this point to see the bible by its word choice giving allowance to think symbolically.
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Barcelona Attractions
- Top AttractionsOverview of the top attractions in Barcelona
- Most Popular AttractionsAttractions in Barcelona sorted by visitor popularity
- Attractions A-ZAttractions in Barcelona sorted alphabetically
- #1Ranked
of 45The Sagrada Família is Barcelona's most famous landmark. The modernist church is far from completed though, it will take several more decades before the building and its 18 towers will be finished. Read more... - #2Ranked
of 45This unconventional park is one of Gaudí's most famous works and a must for any visitor to Barcelona. The park is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1984. Read more... - #3Ranked
of 45The colorful Casa Batlló, a remodeled 19th century building, is one of Gaudí's many masterpieces in Barcelona. Its unique modernist interior is as fascinating as its surreal exterior. Read more... - #4Ranked
of 45The Rambla is Barcelona's most famous street, always crowded with both locals and tourists. The partly pedestrianized boulevard connects the Plaça de Catalunya with Port Vell. Read more... - #5Ranked
of 45Casa Milà is one of Antoni Gaudí's many unconventional buildings in Barcelona. It was his last work before devoting his life to the construction of the Sagrada Familia. Read more... - #6Ranked
of 45The Plaça de Catalunya is Barcelona's busiest square, located between the old city and the modernist Eixample district. It is also the start of the Rambla, the city's famous boulevard. Read more... - #7Ranked
of 45Montjuïc is a hill located near the center of Barcelona. The area boasts many attractions such as Poble Espanyol and the Calatrava Tower, a legacy of the 1929 Exhibition and the 1992 Olympics. Read more... - #8Ranked
of 45In 2011 the Arenas de Barcelona, originally built in 1900 as a bullring, was converted into a modern shopping and recreational complex. Its rooftop terrace offers great views over the area. Read more... - #9Ranked
of 45Barcelona's centrally located Parc de la Ciutadella was created at the end of the 19th century, replacing a large citadel. It is home to a zoo, museums and the Catalan Parliament. Read more... - #10Ranked
of 45Barcelona's Cathedral is located in the heart of the Barri Gòtic, the gothic district. The cathedral was mainly built between 1298 and 1460. The gothic façade was completed at the end of the 19th century. Read more... - #11Ranked
of 45The Monument a Colom or Columbus Monument is a 60m tall column built in 1888 in honor of the famous explorer who arrived in Barcelona after his discovery of America. Read more... - #12Ranked
of 45Barcelona enjoyed its heyday during the 13th and 14th centuries, when numerous Gothic churches and palaces were built, many of which are now part of the Gothic Quarter, a neighborhood with a high concentration of historical buildings. Read more... - #13Ranked
of 45The Arc de Triomf is a triumphal arch with colorful brickwork in mudéjar style. The arch was originally built as the entrance gate for the 1888 Universal Exposition. Read more... - #14Ranked
of 45The Plaça d'Espanya is a large square located at the foot of the Monjuïc hill. From here you can walk up the hill to the Palau National along the cascade of waterfalls. Read more... - #15Ranked
of 45At 142 meters, the Torre Agbar is one of Barcelona's tallest buildings. Its colorful cladding and unorthodox shape make it a remarkable sight, especially at night. Read more... - #16Ranked
of 45The Magic fountain was built for the 1929 Universal Exhibition as part of a large series of cascades and fountains. During summer evenings, this large fountain is animated with colored light. Read more... - #17Ranked
of 45Formerly an obsolete harbor, the Port Vell was turned into a modern yacht-basin and entertainment center. The precinct features the largest aquarium in Europe. Read more... - #18Ranked
of 45Tibidabo is the highest point in the city of Barcelona. Its top is crowned with the church of the Sacred Heart, but the big draw here is the Parc d'Attractions, a historic funfair. Read more... - #19Ranked
of 45The Plaça del Rei is a historic square in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. It is bordered by the Palau Reial Major, once the seat of the counts of Barcelona and kings of Aragon. Read more... - #20Ranked
of 45Locally known as Peix, the Barcelona Fish is one of the city's most eye catching pieces of public art. The sculpture was designed by the renowned architect Frank O. Gehry. Read more... - #21Ranked
of 45Poble Espanyol is a mock village built for the 1929 International Exhibition. It is now a popular tourist attraction with bars, restaurants and shops. The houses showcase the diversity of Spanish architecture. Read more... - #22Ranked
of 45The Palau Nacional is a grand building on the Montjuïc Hill built for the 1929 International Exhibition. It is home to the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Read more... - #23Ranked
of 45The Mercat de la Boqueria is the most popular of the many food markets in Barcelona. The market's iron and glass hall was built in the early 20th century. Read more... - #24Ranked
of 45The Palau de la Música Catalana is a concert hall built in 1908. It was designed by the Catalan architect Domenèch, who created a magnificent building in Modernisme style. Read more... - #25Ranked
of 45The MNAC is Barcelona's most important museum with collections covering art from Romanesque to modern. The collection is housed in the monumental Palau Nacional. Read more... - #26Ranked
of 45The Santa Maria del Mar is one of Barcelona's most important churches. Built in the 14th century in a span of just over 50 years, it is a magnificent example of Catalan Gothic architecture. Read more... - #27Ranked
of 45The Santa Maria del Pi is a fourteenth-century church in Catalan Gothic style. It has a magnificent, twelve-sided rose window, thought to be one of the largest in the world. Read more... - #28Ranked
of 45The Botanical Garden of Barcelona was laid out in the 1990s on a sloping terrain that was formerly used as a landfill. Here you find plants from various areas of the world with Mediterranean climates. Read more... - #29Ranked
of 45The Monestir de Pedralbes is a former monastery in the northern part of the city. The medieval complex is one of the best preserved examples of Gothic architecture in Catalonia. Read more... - #30Ranked
of 45This park was created in the 1980s as a homage to one of Barcelona's favorite sons, the surrealist artist Joan Miró. The park features one of his modern sculptures. Read more... - #31Ranked
of 45Eixample is a district developed in the second half of the 19th century. The area is renowned for its wonderful modernist architecture; several of Gaudi's buildings can be found here. Read more... - #32Ranked
of 45This masterpiece by Mies van der Rohe is considered a milestone in 20th century architecture. It was originally built as the German pavilion for the 1929 International Exhibition. Read more... - #33Ranked
of 45This iconic tower was built as the telecommunications tower for the olympics of 1992. The slender design was created by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Read more... - #34Ranked
of 45The Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat (City History Museum) traces the history of the city from its early beginnings until the late Middle Ages. Here you can walk through the underground ruins of the Roman city Barcino. Read more... - #35Ranked
of 45Edifici Fòrum is a large triangular structure that was built in 2004 as a multi-functional exhibition hall. The construction of the Forum spurred the development of a new neighborhood, the Diagonal Mar. Read more... - #36Ranked
of 45CosmoCaixa is a modern Science Museum where the evolution and physical phenomenons are explained through interactive exhibits. Highlights include a recreated rainforest and a geological wall. Read more... - #37Ranked
of 45This historic complex was built in the early 15th century and served as a hospital for more than 500 years. Today it is home to cultural institutions; its beautiful inner courtyard is now a public park. Read more... - #38Ranked
of 45The Parc de l'Espanya Industrial is a modernist park created in 1985. There are several sculptures in the park, as well as a series of futuristic-looking watchtowers. Read more... - #39Ranked
of 45The Aquarium de Barcelona is a popular attraction in Port Vell, a waterfront area. The aquarium's top attraction is a large oceanarium with an 80 meter long tunnel. Read more... - #40Ranked
of 45The Plaça de Sant Jaume is a pedestrian-friendly square in the heart of the Gothic quarter. It is bordered by two of Barcelona's most important governmental buildings: the city hall and the Generalitat palace. Read more... - #41Ranked
of 45Palau Reial de Pedralbes was built in the early 20th century as the local residence for king Alfonso XIII. Today the building also houses two museums: a ceramics museum and a museum of decorative art. Read more... - #42Ranked
of 45The Plaça Reial (Royal Square) is one of the most elegant squares in Barcelona, laid out in the mid 19th century. Here you can find one of Gaudí's earliest works: two lampposts with iron ornaments. Read more... - #43Ranked
of 45In 1884-1887 Antoni Gaudí, architect of the Sagrada Familia, built the pavilions of the entrance to the summer estate of Eusebi Güell, a wealthy industrialist. It is most famous for its dragon-shaped entrance gate. Read more... - #44Ranked
of 45The Torre de Collserola is a telecommunications tower that was built in 1991 in preparation for the 1992 Olympics. The modern tower boasts an observation deck 560 meters above sea level. Read more... - #45Ranked
of 45The Museu d'Art Contemporani opened in 1995 in the El Raval Neighborhood. Its collection of contemporary art is centered around Catalonian artists and art movements. Read more...


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BRANTLEY GILBERT, JANA KRAMER AND FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE CHOSEN BY COUNTRY FANS AT GACTV.COM AS NEWCOMER WINNERS FOR THE 48th ACM
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In the first round of fan voting at GACTV.com, fans helped name Gilbert, Kramer and Florida Georgia Line ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year, ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year and ACM New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, respectively. The winners of those categories go on to compete for overall ACM New Artist of the Year, which is again a fan-voted category.
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Your predictions for 2010?
December 14th, 2009Okay everyone, get out your crystal ball. What do you see happening to the whisky (and whiskey) industry in 2010? I'll start the discussion by making a couple of predictions myself.
More experimental American whiskeys
The American whiskey industry was very slow getting on the experimenting bandwagon (relative to Scotch, Japanese, and Irish whiskey). But with the likes of Woodford Reserve's Master's Collection whiskeys, High West's "Bourye", The Party Sources "Wheat on Rye" Experimental Whiskey (in association with Buffalo Trace Distillery), and the blossoming small, artisanal distilleries, I think (or at least I hope) 2010 will see more different kinds of experimental bourbons and other American whiskeys on the market than ever before.
More Scotch whiskies without age statements
Across the pond in Scotland, I think more and more distilleries will continue abandoning age statements. It gives them more flexibility in what goes in the bottle. It will also help them blend in younger whiskey coming on the market with existing stocks of older whisky and still command a fair price for it.
Now it's your turn. Tell us what you think will happen in 2010. We can come back to this one year from now and see how well we did.
32 Responses to "Your predictions for 2010?"
I think Bourbon producers will continue to test the upper end of prices to determine how far they can go without affecting sales.
I look forward to the new Irish releases and I hope to get more Japanese.
I hope that more Japanese whiskies appear in the US market.
I hope rumors that some distillers will begin bottling new spirit are true.
Finally, and this is more a Xmas wish than a prediction, I hope a 2010 Lagavulin 21 Year Old gets released by Diageo.
All the best for 2010!
Jason -
I see that all single malts will made without chill-filtration and caramel. Let' hope so.. 😉
The return of Knob Creek..
Hopefully prices will keep being reasonable.
The silly limited editions will keep on coming. Only to appeal to Russian bankers and Oil barons.
I will be happy if the bread and butter whisk[e]y we drink will stay available and affordable. -
Oh and I support Peter Benkoczki in the hope of finally putting spirit caramel and chill filtering to rest.
"Every-man's" whisky prices stabilize or dip a little.
Prices on the elite releases soar higher still.
1. Age statements go, and we have to deal with a further period of sorting through some silly names for whiskies.
2. But, we learn that master blenders can use those younger whiskies very well, and are thankful.
3. Diageo drops the "master of whisky" title for their brand ambassadors. (Prediction for replacement title: Those with whom you absolutely must deal.)
I predict John will continue to infuriate me with what he's currently tasting 😉
But definitely more new spirits bottled, and more Japanese whiskey in the US market!
I also predict a lot of young whiskeys being released by the flood of new distilleries popping up around the US.
A genuinely exciting year for Irish Whiskey (at last?)
Starting with the second edition of Redbreast 15 Year-Old in February, later, alas, in the States. This is due to years of incessant demand/pleading by enthusiasts. The really good news is that Irish Distillers seem to be listening at last!
Cooley's stock was sufficiently mature this year to issue 17 Year-Old releases of Tyrconnell and Connemara, both single cask admittedly. 18 Year-Old releases should be possible late next year.
Whilst Bushmills has been very quiet for the last while we hear on the grapevine that the company has definite plans. We'll cross our fingers and await developments (as if we had another option…)
Kilbeggan is a functioning distillery once again, and new make spirit is now available.
Finally, construction of the Dingle distillery is proceeding – a brave decision given the times we're in you'll agree!
P.S. I second WHISKYhost's wishes for a new release of Lagavulin 21. If you haven't tasted it you missed one of the great Islay releases – even the 25 can't touch it, alas.
I know for sure there will be different styles of whiskies coming out in 2010. I should have 3 new whiskies that have never been made before!
The lack of age statements in an increasing number of whiskies is pretty much a given. I expect the names of said whiskies to begin being generated by uninvolved marketing teams the way they do with cars.
Something I do expect to see in the coming year is a bit of a shakeup in naming because of the new sharply-delineated demarcations of the whisky regions in Scotland. We may see a few 'Highland' whiskies being forced to call themselves Speyside or Lowland.
Mark said: "3. Diageo drops the "master of whisky" title for their brand ambassadors. (Prediction for replacement title: Those with whom you absolutely must deal.)"
Perhaps, Mark, but no matter what you call them, I predict they will be NO better at answering their mail!
My prediction is that bourbon, as well as Japanese, Indian, and other American
whisk(e)y will put pressure on the 'daily dram' single malt scotch market segment. A certain 15 year old malt come to mind, bottled at 40% ABV with an $80 price tag. Compare that to, the Jefferson Presidential Select 17 year old for about the same price, higher proof and a 96 rating, and you know where my money is going. And then comes Amrut from nowhere to gather favorable reviews and also at reasonable prices. Scotland had better start doing something other than raising prices, fancy packaging, and removing age statements.Slainte.
Hey John,
I think the full effect of the world recession will finally trickle down to the distilling industry in 2010. I think we will see some distillery closures in Scotland, further production cuts backs and some changing of hands. I hope this will slow down the trend of price increases throughout the industry.
As far as whiskies go, I think there will be a slowdown in the Super-Premium market as stocks of exisiting bottlings in the system don't get purchased as quickly as was forethought.
Key markets will be flooded by selection as distilleries and independent bottlers try to cash in on what left of the boom in single malts. This is positive for consumers but may hurt established brands in particular those who's brands are tired.
In general I think the trends look good for consumers on the retail level, and negative for producers in short term. In the long term it may also be negative for consumers especially if distilleries close.
After deftly(!) winning the nobel peace prize, Obama still will not receive his most sought after award: Keeper of the quaich. That's a prediction, and certainly a hope.
Prices going up up up
Quality going down down down
And we ,as always, buy buy buy
A grass-roots uprising leads to loosening of liquor laws allowing the importation of 70cl bottles into the US.
And pigs will fly…
jason, i am joining your wish, and adding one more : that i would have the money to afford the Laga 21.
😉happy Hannuka
I predict that new micro distilleries will begin to spring up all over the US … with many interesting expressions to sort thru … and that several of them will start making downright tasty whiskies that we will get to experiment with in years to come.
I also predict that straight rye whiskey will continue to have a re-awakening both from limited new expressions and from its application to traditional cocktails.
Dave – what are you up to these days?? You left Maker's just days before I was headed out to visit the distillery – I was bummed but plenty of bourbon got me over it. 🙂
I'll thank Mr. Pickerell for showing up here, too! I also echo his prediction of an expanded rye category. John, you know my history with rye, and the past couple of years have been the most euphoric for me since the 1970s! Thanks to all the distillers who stayed the course (when there was little course to stay), and to those consumers who have finally found America's "True" Native Spirit.
I agree with the prediction that we will see more no-age statement SMSWs attempting to capture the void left by affordable older SMSWs that were widely available to Everyman until just a few years ago. And I predict that slow inventory movement of SMSWs will force bargain sell-offs at all levels from entry malts on up to super-premium SMSWs, at least in some markets accustomed to higher sales volumes in less lean times.
[…] What are your predictions for whisky in 2010? […]
Being a big American Whiskey fan I eagerly anticipate an explosion of "micro-distillers" in the US. It was good for the beer market and I think it would be good for the whiskey market as well. More regional distillers would be interesting as well.
– More respect and higher availability of American whiskey in Europe.
– Less releases of Scotch, and a focus on quality instead of quantity.Expectations:
– Less age statements
– Higher prices
– More marketing nonsensePersonal:
– Me buying more American stuff than last year
– Me spending less money on whisk(e)y, since last year was rediculous…


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Steven Trost,
The questions you ask are complicated and take a long time to answer but I will try to do it shortly.
Yes, Curtis and Washington are correct. The Yavapai and Nde Apache were together from our earliest memory. This is what I believe as do the San Carlos Apache people.
When the Salado people began leaving the area that is now east central Arizona, another group of people began moving in, these were the Pai, (Yavapai) they called themselves the Kewevkapaya (people of the east). During the time the Salado were leaving and the Pai were arriving, another group of people began appearing from the north. These were the Nnee, the Nde, (Apache) Athabascan speaking people. From where they came we do not know for certain.
The Nde Apache intermarried with the Salado who stayed behind and also with the Kewevkapaya Yavapai.
The Kewevkapaya people settled the southern and western slopes of the Pinal mountains, the Dripping Springs and Superstition mountains, the Four Peaks and Mazatzal mountains also. The San Carlos Apache ancestors are a combination of the Salado, the Kewevkapaya and the Nde Apache people who came from the north.
One group of the Nde Apache came into and setteled in an area known as Tiis Ebah (later called the wheatfields) on the slopes of the Pinal mountains. Tiis Ebah means (cottonwood trees there) the people became known as the Tiis Ebah Nnee (cottonwood tree people) or the Pinal Apache. These people are my ancestors.
The Kewevkapaya also lived at Tiis Ebah at the same time. The Kewevkapaya and the Nde Apache were friends, intermarried, shared culture, fought battles together, raided together and defended their homeland together. Today, the majority of the San Carlos people are Pinal Apache from the Tiis Ebah clans.
A second group of the Nde people settled in the Tonto Basin, Mazatzal mountains, Salt and Verde river areas. They lived there with the Kewevkapaya. They were the Dilzhee e people (Tonto Apache) some of their leaders were Kewevkapaya Yavapai.
A third group settled in the Arivap area, they were the Tsee Zhinnee (people of the dark rocks) or Arivaipa Apache. These peoples origin may have partially been from some of the Tiis Ebah Nnee, Pinal Apaches.
A fourth group of the Nde Apache settled in the Apache Peaks area north of Globe. These people were the Bichi Lehe Nnee (fled to the mountains people) or Apache Peaks Apache.
Finally a fifth group of the Nde settled at Tiis Zhaazhe Bikoh (small cottonwood canyon) along the San Carlos River. These people became known as the San Carlos Apache.
The San Carlos people today are a diverse group from several different areas and origins, including a common origin with the Kewevkapaya Yavapai. Some Kewevkapaya still live at San Carlos today.
Other Apache who also came from the north but are not associated with the San Carlos Apache are the,
Dzil t'adn, Cibecue Apache.
Laan Baaha, The Western White mountain Apache.
Dzil Ghaa a, The Eastern White mountain Apache. Some of the Eastern White mountain Apache were also the Dzil Nchaa si an (Mt. Graham Apache).
The Tse Noltl izhn, Mazatzal Apache
The Dzil Dlaazhe (Mt. Turnbull Apache) also a combination of the Nde and Yavapai peoples.
And of course the Chiricahua Apache who were the most infamous Apache of San Carlos reservation and the surrounding area, but are not associated with the San Carlos people or reservation today.
They are the ,
Chokonen, also called Cho-kune, Tsoka-ne-nde people.
The Chihenne, also called the Tcihene, Tcihende, Cha-ha.
The Bedonkohe, known as the Aiaha, a small subgroup of the Chiricahua.
And the Nednhi also called the Nde-Ndai, Nde-nda-i.
Much of the confusion of the Apache comes because the white man called us and labeled us one thing, while we called ourselves something completely different. I hope this helps to sort things out a little better for you. This is what I believe.


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The superbikes that are being considered for such an overhaul are Yamaha YZF R1, Honda CBR 1000, Suzuki GSX R and the Kawasaki Ninja. These model will also involve a heavy usage of aluminum and rubber components. Features like twin disc brakes and wide tubeless tyres will not be available.
"There are some superbikes in our international line-up of motorcycles that can be fine-tuned for India," said Naresh Rattan, divisional head (sales and marketing), Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India.
Suzuki Motorcycle India is also contemplating to launch the GSX R series during this year end with an Engince Capacity of around 250cc. This model could cost anywhere around Rs 1 lakh.
"We will launch two bikes before the end of the calendar year, of which one will be a mass-market premium model and the other a superbike," said Atul Gupta, vice-president (sales and marketing), SMIPL. "The premium model will be a model which will be inspired by the GSX R range of superbikes," he added.
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Developing the Next Generation Electricity Professional
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Inspired by Six Sigma improvement processes and the LEED green building standards, the Perfect Power Institute has developed PEER, a methodology for assessing performance, designing improvements and making the financial case for investment in electric power sustainability. The program helps industry professionals produce higher levels of performance, including grids that are safer, better for the environment, more robust and more efficient.
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