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cbayer

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9. There is so much political history with the catholic church, of course.

Reply to edhopper (Reply #8)

Fri Feb 13, 2015, 12:45 PM

Feb 2015

I did not visit the vatican or St. Peters. I thought about it, but just couldn't get up for it.

On the other hand, the basilica in Assisi was awe inspiring.

I don't know enough of the history, not having been raised catholic, but I hope to delve further into it this summer.

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5 Reasons many American Christians wouldn't like the first ones [View all] safeinOhio Feb 2015 OP

One thing I disagree with in the article is LuvNewcastle Feb 2015 #1

Judging others by standards you can't or won't even maintain yourself Fumesucker Feb 2015 #2

They certainly wouldn't recognize them. cbayer Feb 2015 #3

But this would also apply edhopper Feb 2015 #4

That is not true of all christians sects. cbayer Feb 2015 #5

No edhopper Feb 2015 #6

Power and money are seductive things. cbayer Feb 2015 #7

It's also interesting that the edhopper Feb 2015 #8

There is so much political history with the catholic church, of course. cbayer Feb 2015 #9

I'll visit both this year. safeinOhio Feb 2015 #10

I'm so happy for you. cbayer Feb 2015 #12

First part of May safeinOhio Feb 2015 #16

Hell yes, is right! cbayer Feb 2015 #17

Hope i can find safeinOhio Feb 2015 #18

I have been to both several times edhopper Feb 2015 #11

You are listing the reasons that I want to go, but cbayer Feb 2015 #13

Last time I was there edhopper Feb 2015 #14

Unfortunately, I will be there in the summer when the place cbayer Feb 2015 #15