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 Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Illinois is planning an exorcism for the state after it approved gay marriage.
November 15th, 2013
10:10 AM ET
Illinois bishop plans gay-marriage exorcismBy Daniel Burke, Belief Blog Co-editor Follow @BurkeCNN(CNN) - The devil made them do it? According to a Catholic bishop in Springfield, Illinois, Satan was behind his state's recent legalization of same-sex marriage. So, next Wednesday, at about the same time Gov. Pat Quinn signs the gay marriage bill into law, Bishop Thomas Paprocki will hold an exorcism ceremony "in reparation for the sin of same-sex marriage." Paprocki, who's something of an expert on exorcism, says he's just following the Pope's marching orders. When Pope Francis, then Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, was an archbishop in Argentina, he called that country's legalization of same-sex marriage "a 'move' of the father of lies who wishes to confuse and deceive the children of God." In a statement released on Thursday, Paprocki said: "The pope's reference to the 'father of lies' comes from the Gospel of John, where Jesus refers to the devil as 'a liar and the father of lies.' So Pope Francis is saying that same-sex 'marriage' comes from the devil and should be condemned as such." Since his election as Pope in March, Francis seems to have taken a less combative approach to homosexuality. At a news conference in July, for example, he said "Who am I to judge?" a gay person who seeks to be a good person. Illinois politicians - including Catholics - cited the Pope's words when explaining their support for the state's same-sex marriage bill. In September, the Pope said the church has no right to "interfere spiritually" in the lives of gays and lesbians and chided Catholics who "obsess" about fighting culture war issues like abortion and same-sex marriage. MORE ON CNN: Pope Francis: Church can't 'interfere' with gays But Paprocki calls same-sex marriage "contrary to the plan of God" and says all Catholics who support it - from legislators to county clerks who issue marriage licenses - are "culpable of serious sin." The bishop has invited priests and lay Catholics to his exorcism ceremony, officially called "“Prayers of Supplication and Exorcism in Reparation for the Sin of Same-Sex Marriage,” which is scheduled for November 20 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, Illinois. Paprocki says the ceremony will follow the Catholic Church's Rite of Exorcism, which explains that Satan not only possesses people, he can also invade places and things, including the church itself. "We must pray for deliverance from this evil which has penetrated our state and our church," Paprocki said. Exorcism is experiencing something of a renaissance in the United States, with the Catholic bishops recruiting dozens of priests to perform the ancient rite. Paprocki is among the bishops leading the recruiting drive. soundoff (3,013 Responses)« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Next »
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What a d-bag. I'm ashamed to live less than an hour from this tool.
One more religious leader that is unwilling to recognize the difference between state sanctioned SECULAR marriage, which is a legal contract, and their own doctrinal view of holy matrimony, a religious sacrament that has nothing to do with the state.
Render unto Caesar...
In americult the Masters are supposed to be Caesar, king of the castle, etc.
Cool! Can we all watch it on TV?
Was he in a coma when the Pope recently admonished the church?
I bet we wouldn't want to know what goes on in the vatican with the pope and his freaks.
I would enjoy watching this 'exorcism' though should be entertaining. When a bunch of demons visibly fly up his ass, I will reconsider my views
They've been known to like swine.
Now make up a story about Hogwarts.
Ah yes, just continuing the long tradition of showing just how disconnected the Catholic Church is with reality. LOL
In the country muaritania in Africa slavery was legal until 2008. Did that make slavery right?
You should ask the Southern Baptists who quoted scripture to support slavery in the 19th century and to fight de-segregation in the 20th.
Face it – the zeitgeist has shifted.
Your children and grandchildren will view ho/mophobia with the same sense of disgust that the current generation views inst.itutionalized racism.
Don't forget Xtians used their book to keep women from the vote and equal rights......
And to ban beer! The horror!
as doc said there were plenty of christians that used the bible to claim slavery was just fine so you tell us if it was right or not.
that is nothing more than an italian mafia branch...that is all.
It astounds me that so many 'so-called' Christians and representatives of God are able to spew hate towards others, without realizing that they take His name in vain, by contradicting their own teachings. Hypocrisy it what's at the root of evil in the world. Whatever happened to 'love thy neighbour'...or do you get to select who your neighbours are these days? Gay marriage has been legalized in so many places and the world hasn't changed as a result. To many a Christian's dismay, God hasn't sent his army to destroy us all. Blinders are for horses...time you take them off...you look so foolish with them on!
Socies LUV their neighbor's stuff and more!
No, "socies" (I assume you mean socialists) are willing to share what they have with their neighbors. That is what makes them socialists.
I agree. But as a gay woman, I have lived with this hate since I was born. I wish we could perform an exorcism on these nuts.
Sara...."
Try having a kid. It'll never happen."
Sara says, LOL, you don't get out much, do you?
Oh, you can have kids now. Keep dreaming.
I know a lesbian couple that have 2 kids. They used a system used by straight couples all the time.....a donor.
But what has marriage got to do with having kids?
These guys are cute. They actually think no gay people have kids and that sterile folks and the elderly shouldn't marry.
Jack 2,
Gays and lesbians can have children.
Please take a class of Biology 101 or read "Biology for Dummies".
The bishop looks as gay as the fields of May if you ask me.
well, what's a gay person look like?
On average slightly different finger length ratios for starters. You can look this stuff up you know?
There is a scientifically proven 'look' to gay men. It's not 100% – but it's more accurate than chance – they find most people can see some of the similarities between a gay man and another gay man.
Interestingly, most people can predict se.xuality pretty well by watching the silhouette of a man walking.
Shhhh! Don't blow his cover! Why do you think he's performing an "exorcism"? He's convinced the devil must be in the gays because everytime he see's a handsome man parts of his body stiffen and occasionally some ghost ectoplasm appears magically in his pants...
If so – his choice.
There are many who went to the priesthood to escape desires they believe to be sinful. I'd only pity him were that the case. If you honestly believed your desires were sinful, wrong, evil, doing all you could to stop them would be right for you.
Perhaps the Bishop could exorcise Mayor Rob Ford from Toronto
"gay people are less likely to reproduce"? I want to see one reproduction from "gay" people.
you've never met a gay person with children? seriously?
They reproduce the same way infertile couples do. Get a clue.
that was meant for the quote from the previous page but no in answer to the subject on that post. gay people will never reproduce together.
its a good job being able to have kids is not a requirement for getting married then isnt it?
Actually, technically two women can have a child, a female offspring. It is known to have been performed on in the lab for other species...one of the researchers is a lesbian with a daughter...
Two men would be harder, though I imagine the technology will get there. So for now lesbians but not gay men should marry?
Catholic priests can't reproduce, and in nature you won't even find animals that are Catholic much less priests, it's completely UNNATURAL! If everyone was a Catholic priest, humanity would die off in just one generation!
What a joke! If it is that important why didn't he take care of his own house while all the gay pedophile priests were abusing the alter boys. This pawn is the last person who should have such a vision.
..they do this stuff inside the vatican,, then deny it to the outside world.
The pope, cardinals and bishops are a bunnch of juvenile deli-nquents that never grew up.
Q: What do atheists say before they die?
A: "I believe! I believe!"
never heard one say that.. In fact christians have been seen in absolute fear before they passed. All their lives and it's down to the last moment and poof,, nothing
If they fear it, that means they don't really believe in the first place.
which is most.. Deep down they know it isn't real. They can fool as they will,, but in the end, they are the fools
Not if they don't know their own belief. For Christians, there's no reason to fear death. It's a transition from this life into another. I don't see the point of "fearing death" entering this equation. If they fear death, they don't believe it all. They lie to themselves.
and yet you dont hear of christians refusing life saving hospital treatment so i guess they arent in any hurry to actually go ahead and die.
i'm sure there are a few weak willed individuals that do actually say that.
we all have to admit that a lifetime of attempted indoctrination is likely to instill fear.
atheists don't need to make up fairy stories to assuage their fears. only the infantile believers need a safety blanket.
I don't fear death but thank for making it up.
And way to prove his point...
"I believe that was more than any evolved organism could ask for, thank you universe!"
theists spend their lives on their knees, pandering to the celestial pr1ck
that was beautiful!
Should the police be aware that you witnessed so many atheist deaths?
Not actually true.
And I've been there, as an atheist, thinking this was it, the end, in the hospital – and religion and god didn't even cross my mind until weeks later when some religious bigot like you brought up their belief that atheists change their beliefs when in fear of death.
How would you take it if a Muslim was on here saying that the last words of a Christian on their deathbed would be "I was wrong, Allah, save me!"
uhhhmmmm, WHAT!?! WOW – what century does this individual think this is? And why isn't he following Pope Francis' current views?
What part of Pope Francis' views isn't he following? The pope has said Satan is behind same se.x marriage, believes hom.ose.xuality is a sin, and supports the Catechism which promotes exorcisms. Exactly where has this guy differed?
You've never changed your stance from one you had years ago?
Do you have evidence the pope has changed his stance? All he's said is he doesn't think this should be a focus of the church, not that the churches positions have changed or that it can't still be part of the churches activity.
Essentially the pope has said, we have a lot of issues and I recommend this one be lower on the agenda. Not much of a statement for all the propaganda spinning off it.
all we are hearing is the Vatican's PR campaign ... no-one knows what this pope's views are but his past statements give us a pretty good idea!
Well done Bishop Thomas!
It takes a lot of courage to to tell the truth and stand for your beliefs in a schizophrenic and perverted world!
God have mercy on this country and on us all – for we are all sinners!!
God have mercy on you, God doesn't like ugly.
don't feed the trolls.
I would say "God have mercy on you," but you don't deserve it.
I think this guy is really the Illinois Enema Bandit...
they do this stuff inside the vatican,, then deny it to the outside world.
The pope, cardinals and bishops are a bunch of juvenile delinquents that never grew up.
they do this stuff inside the vatican,, then deny it to the outside world.
The pope, cardinals and bishops are a bunnch of juvenile deli-nquents that never grew up.
This proves even bishops can be idiots.
i don't think there was really very much doubt.