In regards to Vatican Wealth....tis interesting as we just got the new sin lists...
this Time magazine article placed the Vatican Wealth at 10-15 billion dollars in 1965
I've heard trillions when one considers the land holdings of the Archdioces in the US and arround the world. Just look at the size and locations of the churches and schools in big city locations...t..t..t...tax free.
The New Mortal Sins
1.) genetic modification
2.) carrying out experiments on humans
3.) polluting the environment
4.) causing social injustice
5.) causing poverty
6.) becoming obscenely wealthy
7.) taking drugs
In June of 2007, the Vatican also released "Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road." The list extols the benefits of using a vehicle for family outings, getting the sick to the hospital and laments a host of ills associated with automobiles.
The "Drivers' Ten Commandments"
1.) You shall not kill.
2.) The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3.) Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4.) Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5.) Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6.) Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7.) Support the families of accident victims.
8.) Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9.) On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10.) Feel responsible toward others.
this Time magazine article placed the Vatican Wealth at 10-15 billion dollars in 1965
I've heard trillions when one considers the land holdings of the Archdioces in the US and arround the world. Just look at the size and locations of the churches and schools in big city locations...t..t..t...tax free.
The New Mortal Sins
1.) genetic modification
2.) carrying out experiments on humans
3.) polluting the environment
4.) causing social injustice
5.) causing poverty
6.) becoming obscenely wealthy
7.) taking drugs
In June of 2007, the Vatican also released "Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road." The list extols the benefits of using a vehicle for family outings, getting the sick to the hospital and laments a host of ills associated with automobiles.
The "Drivers' Ten Commandments"
1.) You shall not kill.
2.) The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3.) Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4.) Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5.) Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6.) Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7.) Support the families of accident victims.
8.) Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9.) On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10.) Feel responsible toward others.
