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Religion: The names and doctrines may differ, but the damage done is the same. Mind control, Brainwashing, greed, abuse of power, fear tactics, lies, sexual misconduct, and mental and emotional abuse. Many of these religious institutions' main goal is to fill their pockets using the Bible as their weapon of choice. This is not indicative of all religions, but there are many, especially mega-churches, that preach and teach falsehoods. These falsehoods have been the downfall of many families and friends and the cause of many ruined lives. Friendships that have been forged over years will cease to exist, brothers and sisters, parents and children, husbands, and wives. Simply because a spiritual leader has declared that those friends and family members could no longer be fellowshipped. Could the eyes of people, young and old alike, see and understand that they are not here to serve a man, but rather God? My story began in Jamaica, immigrated to England, and landed in the USA. Having lived in several countries, I take interest in meeting new people and learning about their country of origin. Knowing one's culture provides a better understanding and fosters respect. Though not a native of this great country, I appreciate the diversity and freedom that it offers (having served in the US Army). Coming from humble beginnings, I feel so grateful for what God has blessed me with: a beautiful wife, three beautiful girls, and five grandchildren (all girls). I have had the privilege of being a pastor, assistant pastor, and held various positions within different church bodies over the years. I received a Master of Science degree in Information Technology and taught college for approximately fifteen years. It is my wish that people will understand and recognize who their God really is.

This book on penal law explains the main topics of penal law, with cases and examples of its implementation, using the changed text of Book 6 of the Code of Canon Law that will come into effect on December 8, 2021. Pope Francis has revised Book 6 of the Code of Canon Law, "Penal Sanctions in the Church," canons 1311-1399. Of these 89 canons, 63 have been changed and others have been renumbered. Changes include a new canon 1376 concerning the crimes of stealing and misappropriation of church property; canon 1398 §2 making the sexual abuse of minors by religious brothers and sisters a crime; c. 1398 §1 no. 2 making grooming a crime. Other changes in canon law since 1983 have been incorporated into the new book 6. These include raising the age for sexual abuse from under age 14 to under age 18; a 1988 law imposing penalties for recording confessions; penalties for the attempted ordination of a woman; penalties for bishops failing to report or take sufficient measures against perpetrators of sexual abuse; and for clerics using pornography of those under age 18. Endorsements "Brendan Daly has spent decades studying the Church's penal law and striving to apply it faithfully and fairly to messy cases, especially those involving claims of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. In Penal Law in Action, he has distilled his knowledge and experience that make ecclesiastical penal law thoroughly accessible to nonspecialists." --Rev. John P. Beal, JCD, The Catholic University of America, School of Canon Law "Penal Law in Action is a clear, comprehensive, and highly practical map to help students and practitioners of canon law to navigate through the complexities of penal law. No doubt, it will be a welcome addition in many jurisdictions worldwide." --Elizabeth Ong, judge tribunal of the Catholic Church for New Zealand "Penal Law in Action provides an indispensable and practical resource for understanding and applying the recent changes to the Church's penal law." --Chad Glendinning, JCD, PhD, Saint Paul University, Canada "Canon lawyers, canon law students, and all who are interested in the law of the Church will want this volume on penal law. Not only will they find explanations of the main topics of this law, but they will also discover the history of each topic along with cases and examples of its implementation." --Rev. Dr. Paul Golden, CM "Penal Law in Action details the theological underpinnings, historical development, and practical analysis of chapters and individual canons. I commend the book to practitioners, persons dealing with cases involving penal law, or simply those with an interest in the subject." --The Hon. Neville Owen, Western Australia, Pontifical Commission for Minors Msgr. Brendan Daly is judicial vicar of the Tribunal of the Catholic Church for New Zealand and lecturer in canon law at Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College. He was the rector of Holy Cross Seminary from 1995 to 2000, before he became a principal at the seminary theologate for New Zealand (2002-16). He is a priest of the diocese of Christchurch and holds a doctorate in canon law from St. Paul University and a PhD from Ottawa University. He has been a judge on the Appeal Tribunal for Australia and New Zealand and has written numerous articles. He has run more than fifty marathons, including the Boston, New York, and London marathons.

The authors of this book, both prominent scholars of matrimonial canon law, have extensive knowledge of the subject. They have written this book to explain in a clear manner the new reform for the nullity of marriage within the Catholic Church, established by Pope Francis on August 15, 2015. The new matrimonial reform serves as an instrument to reach the faithful who have become unmotivated in pursuing an annulment because of the difficulties presented by the old annulment process and invites those who have strayed to be a part of the Church once again. Dr. Roberto Rosas is not only a husband living the sacrament of marriage but is also a recognized Matrimonial Canon Lawyer in Ecclesiastical Tribunals in Mexico and the United States. Yeshica Umaña, JCL, who has done extensive research on the institution of marriage, provided her invaluable insight as a woman in the writing of this book.

["e;Rulings in Ecclesiastical Matters Since 1946"e;]The collection of rulings publishes the administration of justice by governmental courts in the Federal Republic of Germany pertaining to the relationship of church and state, and also regarding further problems which are characterized by the relevance of religious concerns.

Die vom Institut für Kirchenrecht und rheinische Kirchenrechtsgeschichte an der Rechtswissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität zu Köln betreute Sammlung "Entscheidungen in Kirchensachen seit 1946" bietet die Judikatur staatlicher Gerichte zum allgemeinen Religionsrecht und zum Verhältnis von Kirche und Staat. Die Sammlung ist die einzige ihrer Art im deutschsprachigen Raum. Sie bildet zugleich ein Dokument der Zeitgeschichte. Es ist beabsichtigt, künftig auch die für die Verhältnisse in Deutschland relevante Rechtsprechung europäischer Gerichtshöfe in die Sammlung einzubeziehen.