ScottX's definitions

white pope

The bishop of Rome, the successor of St. Peter, the vicar of Jesus Christ, the leader of all Christians in the world.

The Roman Catholic pope is sometimes called the white pope, in distinction to the "black pope" or the "red pope".

by ScottX January 10, 2007

Gen X

People born between 1961 and 1981. Generation X. Sometimes called the 'Slacker' generation. Preceded by Baby Boomers and followed by Gen Y.

Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves are all members of Gen X.

by ScottX November 27, 2006

Padre

a Catholic priest; means "Father" in spanish

Really? the San Diego Padres are named after Catholic priests?

by ScottX October 22, 2006

bishop

The highest level of the Roman Catholic clergy. Rules over an area called a diocese. Can ordain priests. Wears a tall, pointed hat called a miter; carries a staff called a crosier; wears a large cross and a large ring. Answerable to the pope.

Did your bishop just checkmate my king?

by ScottX October 18, 2005

cardinal

a "prince" of the Catholic Church; cardinals elect the pope. They are usually bishops. They wear scarlet dresses.

Are the St. Louis cardinals named after birds or the "princes" of the Catholic Church?

by ScottX October 22, 2006

messiah

Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews

Jesus Christ is the messiah, the anointed one, the savior of mankind, the Son of the living God, and God himself. Apart from him no one can enter heaven or receive eternal life.

by ScottX February 19, 2007

SJ

Abbreviation for Society of Jesus, a religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola. Members are called Jesuits.

Teilhard de Chardin, SJ, was a Jesuit scientist.

by ScottX November 27, 2006