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Mr. Cullen and Evolution
Editor, The Remnant: Although complaining about one statement in an otherwise fine article may seem trivial, my objection has to do with a much larger issue that receives very minimal attention in The Remnant. In the March 15, 2017 edition, Timothy J. Cullen’s article, "The Cypresses Still Believe" contains a sentence wherein he makes a statement about the Mediterranean Cypress tree as follows: "it points to the sky, is long lived, and is one of the oldest (over 150 million years) types of trees." Mr. Cullen’s claim that there is something on this earth that is 150 million years old raises the question as to where he, one of The Remnant’s foremost columnists, stands on the debate between the traditional Catholic doctrine of creation as it appears in Genesis, and the increasingly discredited theory of Evolution and long ages.
Before the modernist takeover of the Church, the traditional Church and the Church fathers always believed that: 1. Less than 6000 years had passed from the time of creation until the time of Christ.
2. The creation of the Universe took place in six twenty-four hour days or in an instant of time.
3. All living things were created instantly and immediately.
4. No new types of creatures were created after Adam.
5. Death and disease did not enter the world until after the sin of Adam.
Furthermore, one need only read the Gospels to see that Jesus regarded the events of Genesis as historical, and the persons in Genesis as historical people.
In Mark 10:6, Jesus clearly places man at the very beginning of creation, and through using Biblical genealogy and history, we can clearly see that no more than 6000 years have passed since Adam and Eve. To find 150 million years in the earth’s history, one would have to reduce Genesis 1-11 to allegorical folklore and be at odds with the historical perspective that Jesus clearly had toward Genesis.
It seems obvious that Genesis 1-11 was written to give man an understanding of how and why God created the world, and how sin entered into it. If Evolution or long ages of time existed, why has God not given any hint of that in His story of creation given to us in His Holy Word, the Bible? In fact, he leads us in the opposite direction. It seems that many persons feel pressured to conform to Evolutionary dogma for fear that they will otherwise lose their credentials among the intelligentsia. It is sad to see that this has now happened even at the highest levels of the Church, yet true modern science is showing us that from the molecular level upward, Evolution is virtually impossible.
Evolutionary thought and long ages are incompatible with the bible and the foundational doctrines of the Church and continue to lead many people away from God. Those who seek to compromise with it through some form of Theistic Evolution are only seeking to inject God into an atheistic philosophy. This issue continues to be the great elephant in the room among traditionalists who seem content to have a "don’t ask, don’t tell" philosophy on this issue. It is disappointing to see such a distinguished columnist like Timothy J. Cullen on the wrong side of this debate.
John Underwood Stroudsburg, PA
Editor’s Response: Many thanks, Mr. Underwood. In point of fact (and meaning no disrespect to my friend and valued columnist, Timothy Cullen), I agree with you. Quite frankly, I simply overlooked this parenthetical point in Mr. Cullen’s article, and I apologize. Our readers know very well where I stand on the issue of Evolution, theistic or otherwise. And I believe this is one of the few points on which Mr. Cullen and I disagree. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
MJM Block The Remnant Website in the UK?
Editor, The Remnant: In my local Costa Coffee (bigger than Starbucks in the UK), I try bringing up The Remnant website and their Wi-Fi provider O2 won’t let me. Obviously you’re on a hate/porno list along with the pedophiles and Nazis. Here’s what I get:
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William Murphy
Editor’s Response: Thank you, Mr. Murphy. Welcome to Oceania. This is why we simply refuse to abandon The Remnant’s newsprint edition. In a few years and if something doesn’t change, I fully expect the paragons of toleration in the New World Order to pull the switch on Catholic websites like ours. So much for Freedom of the Press! Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
MJM Who Are Romans to Judge?
Editor, The Remnant: This Good Friday I partook in the traditional Cristo Muerto procession. It was a beautiful and sad event which took me from understanding Christ’s sacrifice on the cross to participating in Christ’s sacrifice on the cross by being part of his funeral procession. Staring at those wounds in the flesh of our Christ, I couldn’t help but think about the other participation we saw that fateful day in history, the participation of the Roman soldiers.
The role of the Pharisees is pretty straightforward, they made their judgement against Jesus and ordered him killed. But the case of the Roman soldiers is a bit more convoluted. They didn’t judge, but accompanied the Pharisees in their sinful judgement. In a way you could say it was not their place to judge, they were just following orders. But they went above and beyond their job as simple executioners, and used a sick level of cruelty toward Christ.
The crown of thorns, the scourging, the nailing thru the wrists, the cut with the spear, and the heckling.
They didn’t judge, but joyfully engaged in the crime, and the wounds on our Christ bear witness to that fact.
What it comes down to is that their lack of judgement was in fact their judgement. To accompany someone in Sin, is sin. Or as Christ said, "those who are not with me are against me".
This eerily reminds me of a statement by our Roman Pontiff who when asked about homosexuality said "who am I to Judge". I suppose the Roman soldiers could say the same thing. But just like the Roman soldiers, the Roman Pontiff’s lack of judgement is in fact his judgement.
Sincerely, Rudolf Hutter
Start with Communion in the Hand
Editor, The Remnant: Not even through reading your March 31, 2017 Page 2 editorial, but I have to wholeheartedly agree. Please start with Communion in the hand. I again became an altar boy about a year ago, after last serving the true Mass back in the 196465 era. When I hold the paten during Holy Communion, there are always particles of the Sacred Hosts left behind.
This is nothing new to us who serve, but to have the neo-Catholics become aware may be all that is needed to get them to realize the truth that Communion on the hand is a grave abuse, even a sacrilege.
Of course we must realize that the Church is going through a passion of sorts. We as Catholics have to accept our own crosses, bearing them, offering up to God our pains and sufferings for the conversion of sinners. As I re-studied Latin to become an altar boy again, I came to find that Psalm 42, which is prayed at the foot of the altar in the true Mass, was the first to get the ax after Vatican II: Yes, do us justice, O God and fight our fight against a faithless people; from the deceitful and impious man rescue us... Our help is in the name of the Lord,
Robert Stefanick
Thanks, Remnant!
Editor, The Remnant: Just wanted to say thanks for The Remnant! I’m loving my subscription to your newspaper.
I love all the YouTube videos, The Remnant posts and love blogging with other Remnant family members online. God bless you all for the Holy Apostolate you carry on. I love the "Godly Meditation" by St. Thomas More written while he was held in the Tower of London, in the March 31, AD 2017 edition. The Church is in so much need of more Godly men like St. Thomas More. I know there are some out there and God will justly reward them too as He did St. Thomas More. St. Thomas More, pray for us.
Melissa Harpring North Augusta, SC
Masses for John Vennari
Editor, The Remnant: I noticed in this morning’s news that John Vennari passed away yesterday, and I wanted to let you that I will offer some masses for his soul and for his family’s comfort. I will have 3 offered at the parish, and I can send you the dates when I know, and will do two myself. I will also keep you in my prayers, as I know he was a good friend and colleague. Requiem aeternam dona ei requiem, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace.
Father Blatchford
Mass for Gretchen
Editor, The Remnant: I am a Spanish priest, who lives near Madrid (in Alcalá de Henares). I receive your newsletter and read some of what you publish online, which makes me happy. In an hour I will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the eternal life of your sister, Gretchen. I give thanks to God for her life.
Fr. Pablo Ormazabal Albistur
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