The CDF "heresy smackdown". (catholic tastes).Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the controversial German head of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) (Congregatio pro Doctrina Fidei), previously known as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office, is the oldest of the nine congregations of the Roman Curia. , recently turned 75 and may be getting ready to retire to his Bavarian home--or maybe not! While many Catholic liberals will breathe a little easier when that day comes, there are those who'd love to keep the "Panzer Kardinal" on as long as possible. The Cardinal Ratzinger Fan Club (www.bigbrother.netl~mugwump/RATZFANCLUB) is truly in awe of the man who "keeps himself busy in service to the Truth: correcting theological error, silencing dissenting dis·sent intr.v. dis·sent·ed, dis·sent·ing, dis·sents 1. To differ in opinion or feeling; disagree. 2. To withhold assent or approval. n. 1. theologians, and stomping down heresy heresy, in religion, especially in Christianity, beliefs or views held by a member of a church that contradict its orthodoxy, or core doctrines. It is distinguished from apostasy, which is a complete abandonment of faith that makes the apostate a deserter, or former wherever it may rear its ugly head--and, consequently, has received somewhat of a notorious reputation among the liberal media." The online fan club understands itself as "our little way of expressing our thanks and moral support" to this "brilliant Catholic theologian the·o·lo·gi·an n. One who is learned in theology. theologian Noun a person versed in the study of theology Noun 1. ." As a visible token of its gratitude, the club now offers a $14 gift item: "Imagine the envious en·vi·ous adj. 1. Feeling, expressing, or characterized by envy: "At times he regarded the wounded soldiers in an envious way.... faces of your friends when you hold The Ratzinger Fan Club Coffee Mug," which sports the slogan "Putting the smackdown on heresy since 1981." |
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