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Truth and Pain

Marc Evan Aupiais — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:22:11 PDT

Grey... it fades. Nothing, but fading still. He grasps, his mouth, tries to open, and close in the suffocating air.

Weak, he almost weeps, but his eyes, and all else burns. He pretends to the throne of life, tries, and tries, and fails and tries, he seeks into his mind, in hope of some anchor, but there are barriers. What is his name... his name... what is his name... is he a “his”, or is he a “her”? He doesn’t know. Pain, like a tingling fire, is all about him. Slowly, it tickles, but a painful tickle. Jean D’ark Joan of Arc, he recognises a name, but it is not his name. Does he believe in a God? He doesn’t know... but he knows he should know... at least that.

Above him is a ceiling, but he doesn’t call it that. His language is broken. It’s not the proper word he somewhat uses. He tries to write, but it is garbled, all the letters are wrong.

Grey shadows, cover the room. It is a room, he believes, but they are moving too fast, as though time were not as it should appear. He feels dizzy, and his chest, seems to implode. He cannot breathe, his vision is going, his ears throb, and he speaks too loud, but cannot hear it. Suddenly, everything is too loud, every noise, the highest he can endure. He is deaf. Bright light, it does... surround. And now he seems blind. The light, covered by a halo, makes everything a yellowy white. Death that is a light.

His bones scream, and feel broken, as with his ligaments. His body, starts to spasm, his dead legs and arms, lacking blood, are vacuums, sucking in form, his muscles expanding, without his consent. Pain, follows the streams, of warm red water, into his unordered balloon-like wind-struck flag form. Anger mists, boiling, gurgles through his veins, as he attempts to fight. Orange red anger turns upon him, his heart hurts, he aims to cure it, and the great pain in his head, maybe with a knife... but there is no knife. Black mist covered his burnt dry veins, his arteries, are polluted, with thick oil thick blood.

His intelligence, his thought, his language, his past, even moments past, are distant, as though being pushed from his mind. He is below the water, drowning, as indeterminable, imaginary man eating sharks, his memories, cast shadows, indeterminable, overhead. He cannot think, nor show his thought upon the paper that is the burning shroud of life. His right hand covers his acidic burning mouth, as his left hand, feels his heart, his drowning in suffocating air... lamely pretending at life... lungs containing... air to treasure: chest. He has keeled over, a v shaped creature, a stone figure, petrified, angelically flapping its disordered wings: tipped by feet and head.

He would love to hurt some other part, to focus, elsewhere, the pain.

He wants to throw himself out of the window, to fly from the pain. He cannot. He cannot move.

And the exhaustion, which caused this sudden paralysis, that had made him drop, from his feat, a deflated balloon... it binds him, more strongly than a thousand ton rope, around his silently unvocal neck. He cannot move, and all he senses is pain. All he wants. His only desire is blackness, nothingness... Void.

It is here, where he would say, later, should he have the memory, that he is closest to God, in every single sense. With nothing, but pain, the last thing God, on his deathbed, was made for him, to be, to sense.

Resurrection in another sense, this similarity showed, the hope brought by pain.

He fell asleep, knowing Tomorrow he would wake again, and soon again, sometimes, innocently perhaps, unexpectant, he would again experience, this same pain. That which most unites a man to the Divine!

No scars, physically, to entertain, just the humbling truth, which sinfulness, made God teach him to endure, truth, and pain.

My concern for valid reasons

Marc Evan Aupiais — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:09:20 PDT

Concerns by Marc Evan Aupiais

Having worked with these two individuals on a group project, in which one gave a false email, neither turned up to arranged group meetings, and both were extremely rude, and when I went out of my way, and was to compile a speech for the group: decided to inform someone not giving the speech of their project many hours before me, and not to inform me that one was writing for both, even when I requested it. And when I attempted to approach them, knowing that the project was soon due, and to discuss it, the saw me and avoided me. The sort of behaviour they followed, in a group where I was elected leader, makes me believe neither are befitting of the title lawyer, and I don't think they should be employed by an employer with discretion, due to their lack of work ethic, and professionalism.

Luckson Masiyiwa luckymasiyiwa@gmail.com 476158(this email address registered as false, despite my double checking it with the individual, and making him and all group members confirm their addresses after copying them onto my lap top)
Tafadzwa Mbwachena fengambwa@yahoo.com 477504

Due to the utter hatred of hard work, these two individuals had, we were unable to meet even once as a group, and it was only because of extra-ordinary effort on my part, that I was able to track them down to submit their essays, which they did much later than any other members (2 days), and only one claiming to represent both.

I also have some concern about Karabo Mvubu who was our tutor employed by Witswatersrand University, to whom we gave the presentation, who told us to base our speech on a part of our course pack where the answers he gave us after presentation, were not present, who paid no mind to speech giving ability, and himself speaks too softly for a small lecture venue to adequately hear him. He also wondered about while students were giving speeches, going about his own business separate from marking, which is certainly off-putting, and not to be permitted, of someone who is paid for a job.

I do have evidence to further my claims, should you be interviewing any of these three individuals, who so deeply concern me.

Niki Minaj Mocks Catholics, fake dates 'pope', mocks exorcism, at the Grammy Awards

Marc Aupiais — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:22:07 PST

(SACNS Americas News; Catholic Watchdog South Africa)

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Niki Minaj Mocks Catholics at the Grammy Awards
Fake Exorcism, mock date with fake pope, mockery of Catholic beliefs about the existence of the supernatural and of dark forces!

"Minaji sent the blogosphere into overdrive early in the evening when she arrived on the red carpet supposedly channeling her "Roman Zolanski" alter ego. That required a custom-made Atelier Versace outfit consisting of a blood-red, nun-inspired satin robe. Her "date" was an older man dressed to resemble the pope.

The rapper then debuted a new song from her forthcoming album "Roman Reloaded," taking religious symbolism to a whole new level of weirdness. Her "performance" consisted of an onstage exorcism, seemingly on herself, complete with levitations, fire, lighting and gibberish. As a white-hooded, goth-like church choir sang a chilling rendition of "Come All Ye Faithful," Minaj strapped herself to a leather table and was lifted into the air as flames burned beneath.

The mood backstage was a mixture of confusion, embarrassment and offense as the performance dragged on, going deeper and deeper in mocking Catholic faith. In a pre-taped skit which was broadcast before her live showdown, Minaj sang "I Feel Pretty," while putting on lipstick to set the stage for the insanity, and the same priest-figure was brought into her room to find out what was wrong with the "sick child.""

Fox News - Music - ENTERTAINMENT 'Nicki Minaj panned for onstage excorism at Grammys' By Hollie McKay Published February 13, 2012
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Niki Minaj Mocks Catholics, fake dates 'pope', mocks exorcism, at the Grammy Awards

Marc Aupiais — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:22:06 PST

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So sad! Catholic monks just somewhat sell treasures entrusted to them over the years

Marc Aupiais — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:11:28 PST

(SACNS Europe News; Catholic Watchdog South Africa)

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So sad! Catholic monks just somewhat sell treasures entrusted to them over the years
Sacred objects and those given and inscribed as gifts to monks at abbey sold like items at a garage sale, when they downgrade premises! The Catholic Herald suggests it may have been better to give them back to donars or find them another home.

"This week’s print edition of The Catholic Herald, in this week’s Charterhouse column, contains a very remarkable article which you will not have seen on this website. It is a stinging critique, by John Gummer (also now confusingly known as Lord Deben), of the actions of the 11 Benedictine monks of Ramsgate Abbey, and in particular of their abbot. The Ramsgate Benedictines have moved into smaller and more manageable premises: and on doing so, they have put up many of their treasures for sale by auction. (For the Herald’s news report, see here.)

“What has shocked many in the Catholic world,” says Lord Deben, was “to put on the secular market the sacred vessels made for the abbey or bequeathed to it by generations of the faithful: chalices used by generations of abbots and inscribed by their donors”:

I went to the viewing to find heartbreaking examples of impiety. Under a table was a cardboard box full of assorted “silver plates and dishes”: the catalogue’s misdescription of patens inscribed in memory of those who loved the abbey and the Faith it had nurtured in them… There were altar candlesticks with the Benedictine insignia, monstrances and reliquaries, incense boats and cruets, higgledy piggledy with games trophies, sports cups and school shields.

Yet most outrageous of all were the chalices and patens. A recusant cup… was pushed in on a shelf of holy vessels displayed as if they were of no more account than a range of golf club tankards. Yet once they had held the blood of the Lamb. Given by the faithful, taken by their shepherds, now left to be bought by whoever, for whatever.
“If the monks felt that they no longer needed what they had been given,” Lord Deben concludes, “they should have given [it] where it could be used and valued”. There is frankly not much more to be said; and many will share his anger and disgust."

The Catholic Herald COMMENT & BLOGS "The monks of Ramsgate have shockingly put on the secular market sacred vessels given by generations of the faithful" 'I believe this is one example of a failure of witness to the faith by today’s religious' By WILLIAM ODDIE on Monday, 13 February 2012
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This week's print edition of The Catholic Herald, in this week's Charterhouse column, contains a very remarkable article which you will not have seen on this website. It is a stinging critique...

So sad! Catholic monks just somewhat sell treasures entrusted to them over the years

Marc Aupiais — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:11:35 PST

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This week's print edition of The Catholic Herald, in this week's Charterhouse column, contains a very remarkable article which you will not have seen on this website. It is a stinging critique...

Niki Minaj Mocks Catholics, fake dates 'pope', mocks exorcism, at the Grammy Awards

Marc Aupiais — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:22:02 PST

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Obama attempts to deceive American Public with non-negotiated not compromise: attacks Catholics for objecting

Marc Aupiais — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:05:12 PST

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Obama attempts to deceive American Public with non-negotiated not compromise
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops claim that the mandate that insurance companies provide contraception, abortion pills, sterilization free of charge to the Catholic Church and its institutions, is a deception. They say they will still indirectly pay for the services, and that the conscience opt out must be both for buyers and for sellers of insurance, as pregnancy they say is not a disease. Obama supporters such as the Catholic Health Association's leaders who some claim to have negotiated the change, along with some democrats have seemingly withdrawn support for a bill allowing opting out of providing money for preventing life being born.

"The bishops had initially called the compromise “a first step in the right direction.” But late Friday they released a second statement saying that the plan raised “a grave moral concern.” Mr. Doerflinger said the reason was that they did not see the rule itself until 7 p.m.; the administration official said, however, that the new rule had not been written yet because the details had not been hashed out, and that the bishops must have read the old rule.

The bishops also were dismayed that the administration did not consult them in crafting the compromise, presenting it to them as a fait accompli.

Mr. Doerflinger said, “We were not part of the negotiation and we were told there wasn’t one by the White House.”

The bishops used the turn of events to renew their objections to the broad requirement that was part of the sweeping health care overhaul passed in 2010 that any employer who has a moral or religious objection — even a small business owner — must offer birth control in their insurance coverage because it is preventive care.

“All the other mandated ‘preventive services’ prevent disease, and pregnancy is not a disease,” the bishops said.
Jackie Calmes, Charlie Savage and Matt Flegenheimer contributed reporting."

New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/us/catholic-bishops-criticize-new-contraception-proposal.html?_r=1

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Obama attempts to deceive American Public with non-negotiated not compromise: attacks Catholics for objecting

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Obama attempts to deceive American Public with non-negotiated not compromise: attacks Catholics for objecting

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Bishops Reject White House’s New Plan on Contraception

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said a compromise offered by President Obama on birth control coverage did not go far enough in protecting religious liberty.

Obama attempts to deceive American Public with non-negotiated not compromise: attacks Catholics for objecting

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Top Victoria's Secret Model quits- says dress code clashes with her Christian beliefs, was risking her marriage, and she feared she was a bad role model

Marc Aupiais — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:19:24 PST

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Top Victoria's Secret Model quits- says dress code clashes with her Christian beliefs, was risking her marriage, and she feared she was a bad role model
Kylie Bisutti, just 21 years of age, has quit Victoria's Secret, seeking instead to model and act on television or anywhere where she can dress more appropriately to her Christian beliefs, and her priorities

American Broadcasting Company News reports:

"Victoria’s Secret Model Quits to Reserve Body ‘for My Husband’" By Jennifer Abbey
Feb 8, 2012 9:14 am ABCNEWS.COM
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/02/victorias-secret-model-quits-to-reserve-body-for-my-husband/

"“My body should only be for my husband and it’s just a sacred thing,”
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“I didn’t really want to be that kind of role model for younger girls because I had a lot of younger Christian girls that were looking up to me and then thinking that it was OK for them to walk around and show their bodies in lingerie to guys.”
[...]

“Victoria’s Secret was my absolutely biggest goal in life, and it was all I ever wanted career-wise. I actually loved it while I was there, it was so much fun and I had a blast. But the more I was modeling lingerie – and lingerie isn’t clothing – I just started becoming more uncomfortable with it because of my faith,”

[...]

“I’m Christian, and reading the Bible more, I was becoming more convicted about it.”
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“It was pretty crazy because I finally achieved my biggest dream, the dream that I always wanted, but when I finally got it, it wasn’t all that I thought it would be,”
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“For all of you that were looking for me in the Victorias Secret runway show this year, I wasn’t in it. I have decided not to model lingerie Because I personally feel that I am not honoring God or my husband by doing it. My marriage is very important & with divorce rates rising I want to do everything I can to protect my marriage and be respectful to my husband. God graciously gave me this marriage and this life and my desire is to live a Godly faithful life, I don’t however judge others for what they do. Everyone is convicted on different levels.”
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“I am still modeling but only with brands that respect my decision not to wear lingerie. I am also doing TV work now :).”"

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