Incomes relative to Religions in USA.

Originally posted by FMF
The Bible is surely the key to everything when it comes to Christianity?

A catholic publication, there are many, one that specifically demonstrates that Catholics
are actively encourage to pursue a simple life, otherwise, you have nada, Muslims also
read the Bible.

Originally posted by FMF
Can this also apply to the 9% of Jehovah's Witnesses who earn over $100,000 a year?

naturally.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
A catholic publication, there are many, one that specifically demonstrates that Catholics
are actively encourage to pursue a simple life, otherwise, you have nada, Muslims also
read the Bible.

The Bible cannot be said to be "nada". Does your Bible not quite work for without Awake! and Watchtower?

Originally posted by FMF
I did literally 100s of hours of part time work with mentally handicapped people, among other things, when I was younger. I would describe my motivations as altruistic. I was encouraged to do it by my church, but I wasn't a JW. Even today at my local Catholic church there are all sorts of voluntary activities going on, involving large numbers of people, embracing large numbers of people, with substantial achievements.

While admirable, it cannot be corroborated. Just a single publication that consistently advocates a simple life and taking up of part time work, that will do.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
Just a single publication that consistently advocates a simple life and taking up of part time work, that will do.

The Bible, robbie.

Originally posted by FMF
The Bible cannot be said to be "nada". Does your Bible not quite work for without Awake! and Watchtower?

Its nada with respect to Catholics for they adopt many non Biblical practices. You forget my relatives are Catholics, my father is a Catholic.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
While admirable, it cannot be corroborated.

I wasn't asking you to corroborate my part time work [good grief, what an odd thought process of yours that was!] My point was that it was altruistic. It had nothing in particular to do with whether I was "materialistic" or not "materialistic".

Originally posted by FMF
The Bible, robbie.

The Bible is not the product of the Catholic church FMF, it is not specific to Catholicism, here are some catholic magazines,



America
Selected articles from weekly Catholic magazine published by Jesuits.

American Catholic
Saint of the day, Catholic news, prayer requests - a Roman Catholic site from the Franciscans.

Augustinian Journey
Magazine "for the family, friends and friars of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova".

Beacon International
Publication on the Catholic faith and the African Church.

Biblica
Journal dedicated to biblical studies and covers fields of reseach, such as exegesis, philology, and history.

Canticle
Catholic magazine for women.

CathNews New Zealand
Reports news about and of interest to the Catholic Church with a particular focus on New Zealand and the Pacific.

Catholic Answers
Quality Catholic Apologetics site.

Catholic Asian News
Monthly magazine of the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur, which raises your critical awareness of spirituality, human rights and social justice.

Catholic Digest
Offers insightful and humorous play on inspirational issues for people of all faiths.

Catholic Insight
Monthly magazine defending the Faith in Canada.

Catholic Near East Magazine
Serves the churches and peoples of the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe.

Catholic News Service
Leading source of news for Catholic media throughout the world.

Catholic Planet
E-zine featuring articles, poetry, music, and more.

Catholic Religious Education
Lesson plans, worksheets, and activities for religious education.

Catholic Truth
Newsletter of traditional orthodox Roman Catholic observations on the state of the Church in Scotland.

CBCP Monitor
Official newsletter of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines.

Christian Order
British international monthly, outspoken in defence and propagation of the Roman Catholic Faith.

Church News
Information service that offers a daily selection of news concerning the Catholic Church.

Commonweal
Biweekly independent review of public affairs, religion, literature, and the arts edited by Catholic lay people.

Company
Magazine of the American Jesuits.

Culture Wars
Independent Catholic magazine about faith, culture and morals in our time.

Envoy
Bi-monthly journal of Catholic apologetics and evangelization.

Ethics & Medics
Publication of the National Catholics Bioethics Center covers issues affecting both the spiritual and the medical communities.

Gilbert!
Dedicated to the ideas and approach of English Catholic author G.K. Chesterton.

Homefaith.com
Online publication for Catholic parents.

Homiletic & Pastoral Review
One of the most well-respected pastoral magazines in the world.

Inside the Vatican
Comprehensive monthly magazine on what is going on at the heart of the Roman Catholic Church.

L'Osservatore Romano
Weekly newspaper from Vatican in English.

Latin Mass Magazine
Traditional Roman Catholic magazine that supports the 'Tridentine' rites and traditional thought and practice.

Lay Witness
Information on current events in the Church, the Holy Father's intentions for the month, and biblical and catechetical articles.

Living Pulpit
Dedicated to the art of the sermon.

Marian Helper's Magazine
Features articles on devotion to Mary, St. Faustina Kowalska's Divine Mercy devotion and Pope John Paul II.

Ministry & Liturgy
Professional magazine for members of the parish ministry team.

National Catholic Reporter
Provides "independent voice within the church."

New Oxford Review
Offers Catholic news, analysis and opinion from an independent but orthodox Catholic perspective.

Origins Online
Publishes documents from the Vatican, pope, bishops, Congress, Senate, Supreme Court and church leaders around the world.

Our Sunday Visitor
Catholic publisher with several magazines and a newspaper.

Pastoral Review
Magazine for clergy and laity interested in pastoral issues.

Preaching Magazine
Features sermon ideas, illustrations, and insights on preaching the Word.

Salt of the Earth
News and reports on social justice issues.

Scripture Studies
Journal dedicated to the study and exposition of the Bible as the Word of God.

Spirituality for Today
Monthly magazine dedicated to a variety of current themes and questions concerning the Christian faith in this postmodern age.

Tablet, The
Liberal UK Catholic weekly newspaper.

Today's Catholic Teacher
Articles, reviews, technology and resources for all Catholic teachers and administrators.

Traditional Catholic Reflections & Reports
International ecumenical news, information and opinion site with an emphasis on spirituality, geopolitics, culture and social justice.

U.S. Catholic
Monthly forum for lay Catholics, covering issues of concern to Catholics in their everyday lives.

Wanderer, The
Weekly newspaper providing its readers with news and commentary from an orthodox Catholic perspective for over 135 years.

Word Among Us
Includes daily meditations based on the Mass readings, essays and stories of the saints.

Zenit
International news agency specializing in following the activities of the Holy Father.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
Its nada with respect to Catholics for they adopt many non Biblical practices. You forget my relatives are Catholics, my father is a Catholic.

I am aware of your theological differences with Catholics.

Originally posted by FMF
I wasn't asking you to corroborate my part time work [good grief, what an odd thought process of yours that was!] My point was that it was altruistic. It had nothing in particular to do with whether I was "materialistic" or not "materialistic".

this is true, but it was a one off occurrence, full time ministers of Jehovahs witnesses
spend between 140 and 70 hours per month, every month. Many having done so for
decades.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
The Bible is not the product of the Catholic church FMF, it is not specific to Catholicism...

As I said, the Bible is surely the key to everything when it comes to Christianity, including Catholics? Surely your father would tell you that too.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
this is true, but it was a one off occurrence, full time ministers of Jehovahs witnesses
spend between 140 and 70 hours per month, every month. Many having done so for
decades.

What was a one off occurrence?

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
Is the case finished, in fact, I can count on one hand the number of cases that have
gone to court over child abuse allegations, which is far below the national average and
way below any other denomination, shall i produce the figures from wikipedia, indeed,
if it was mishandled , it will become apparent, i for one welcome these findings and
...[text shortened]... ve nothing to be ashamed of and
neither have the millions of other awesome Jehovahs witnesses.

Your hierarchy has a lot to answer, it has been proven in court that in 1989 the Watchtower Society implemented a policy that instructed elders to keep child sex abuse accusations secret. That is why your organisation has been found liable in this case, and would also shed some light as to why your organisations sex abuse court case numbers are so low.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
full time ministers of Jehovahs witnesses
spend between 140 and 70 hours per month, every month. Many having done so for
decades.

Full time ministers?

Originally posted by FMF
As I said, the Bible is surely the key to everything when it comes to Christianity, including Catholics? Surely your father would tell you that too.

you are weaselling your way around the question FMF. If Catholicism encourages it
members to lead a simple life free from materialism, surely there must be some
reference in all of those magazines, some invitation to take up part time work to help
others.