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Expert Profile: Tom Schott

Expertise:  I am an ordained permanent deacon in Catholic church. Married with three children. I am able to answer questions about most aspects of our faith, from Scripture to prayer. My perspective is pastoral and progressive.

Experience in the area
Ordained to permanent diaconate in 1985. Parish work in hospice, RCIA, liturgy, evangelization, and adult education since then.

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I'd like to know more about Scripture and about the beliefs and practices of all other religions, Christian and non-Christian. I'd also love to know how to reconcile people who have been hurt by the Church or some of its stupid members.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  The answers to all important questions don't necessarily come from Rome.
What do you like about this subject?  It addresses the deepest and most important questions of life.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  The highest moral arbiter for any human being is his or her conscience. It's higher than the pope, higher than Councils, higher than any bishop, priest, deacon, brother, nun, or spiritual advisor.
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Prestige Points: 14730
Knowledge   9.86   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.89   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.88   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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(Don on 09/05/08)
Dear Deacon Tom, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR QUICK AND TIMELY RESPONSE! It was exactly what I needed to know and at the same time made me cry with t
(Jade on 08/31/08)
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Recent Answers from Tom Schott
2008-09-04  7 Sections of the Catholic Bible Although they are rarely called "sections," I think you mean: The Pentateuch, Histories, Wisdom literature and Prophets in the Old Testament and the Gospels, Epistles, and Apocalypse in the New Testament...
2008-09-03  Civil Marriage Peter, You should put your mind at ease. What you describe here has nothing to do with doctrine, but with church rules. What you and your wife did when you got married in Mexico was violate a church...
2008-08-31  Marriage Question Jade, The short answer is yes, you can still be married in the church. But your fiancee will have to get his first marriage annulled by the Church before that can happen. While he is in Poland, he can...
2008-08-14  Annulment Question Can't Find An Answer Michelle, Whether the marriage was annulled does not determine whether it was valid or not. That is what the annulment process determines: whether the marriage was "sacramental," i.e., Christ-centered...
2008-08-12  Vow Renewal in a Church for 1 Catholic Dee, You will have to have your first marriage "regularized." It's a very simple procedure. Talk to your pastor or parish priest; he can explain. In most dioceses, it's a simple form that has to be...
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