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I'm Catholic and lately have been interested in baptism. I am really troubled by what people say when they talk about the salvation of unbaptized infants. Most say that they will not see the beautific vision of God. They will only be in a state of natural hapiness. I don't understand how there can be happiness apart from God. It seems cruel and it seems like something God would never do. Can you explain this to me?
Peace
Dear Lisa
I also say natural happiness or bliss but I state it would be akin to what Adam and Eve experianced before their fall from Original Innocence. So it not what we now experiance and call happiness and is much more glorious.
your servant but His first
george
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George A. Card,sfo, M.I
Expertise
I am willing to attempt to answer any question. If I don’t know the answer, I will look-up or pass the question on to friends for feed back. Beside Catholicism (especially the social/moral and the Eastern rites), I am well read on Mormonism and so-called Modern Christian Fundamentalism. Also I study Franciscan History as means of growing in my lay Franciscan calling to holiness in Christ.
Experience
20+ years as the Justice and Peace Laison for my (local)Secular Franciscan Fraternity,22+ years public speaking on the Faith,and/or teaching CCD and Youth Retreats,a former Officer for K of C and my SFO Fraternity,still hold appointed offices in local SFO fraternity
Organizations
Catholic Church, Rome Rite
Secular Fraciscan Order
Knights of Columbus
The Men's Study (A local Catholic study group I co founded)
Others
Militia Immaculata(Knights of the Immaculate
Publications
Local News Letters:Mostly my Poetry
Education/Credentials
2 years of Minor Seminary
Bible and Adult Faith Studies and Seminars
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