Abuses and What Would Jesus Say?

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In the “Guilty Pleasures: Favorite Liturgical Abuses” thread I sensed a lot of judgment and criticism. Some of it was over a Ministry Celebration at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Indiatlantic, Florida. hnj.org/hnj/Min_Fair.html

Knowing what Scripture tells us about Jesus, what do you think he would say to this community of believers?

For example, in the other thread I posted that Jesus might say, “Whoever is not against you is for you” (Luke 9:50).
 
I have always found the WWJD arguements to be very circular. It is a great personal devotion but can not possibly be used to advance one’s own opinion.

One person may quote, “Depart from me you evildoers” and another “Well done good and faithful servant” depending on the personal point of view on a topic.

To ask, “What would Jesus Say?” always begs the question.
 
Practice your faith and keep in constant communion with God. Listen to your bishop and the US Bishops, the Magisterium and the Holy Father. Well inform your conscience. And, I believe you hear what Jesus says. He gave us the Catholic Church to be His voice.

Amen,

Joe
 
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pnewton:
I have always found the WWJD arguements to be very circular. It is a great personal devotion but can not possibly be used to advance one’s own opinion.

One person may quote, “Depart from me you evildoers” and another “Well done good and faithful servant” depending on the personal point of view on a topic.

To ask, “What would Jesus Say?” always begs the question.
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The thread might seem circular … but I wonder how often we actually reflect on the question–as individuals. I think our answers can be revealing.
 
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pnewton:
I have always found the WWJD arguements to be very circular. It is a great personal devotion but can not possibly be used to advance one’s own opinion.

One person may quote, “Depart from me you evildoers” and another “Well done good and faithful servant” depending on the personal point of view on a topic.

To ask, “What would Jesus Say?” always begs the question.
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It also puts people at risk for scrupulosity. Like, Jesus would never eat a Big Mac, therefore it is wrong to eat Big Macs. And so forth…

Scott
 
Scott Waddell:
It also puts people at risk for scrupulosity. Like, Jesus would never eat a Big Mac, therefore it is wrong to eat Big Macs. And so forth…

Scott
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Very good point, Scott. But I think based upon what Scripture tells us about Jesus we know what he might say about eating a Big Mac-today.
 
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MaryAgnes:
The thread might seem circular … but I wonder how often we actually reflect on the question–as individuals. I think our answers can be revealing.
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Good point. In that light it is a question that we should live with daily.

PS - Jesus might eat a BigMac, but he would not super size his meal. 😃
 
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MaryAgnes:
Very good point, Scott. But I think based upon what Scripture tells us about Jesus we know what he might say about eating a Big Mac-today.
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No I don’t think we would. And there is our problem. One person with a bizzare set against McDonald’s or something would invoke the WWJD argument completely arbitrarily.

Scott
 
Scott Waddell:
No I don’t think we would. And there is our problem. One person with a bizzare set against McDonald’s or something would invoke the WWJD argument completely arbitrarily.

Scott
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Then they would not be relying on what Scripture tells us, would they? 😉
 
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pnewton:
I have always found the WWJD arguements to be very circular. It is a great personal devotion but can not possibly be used to advance one’s own opinion.

One person may quote, “Depart from me you evildoers” and another “Well done good and faithful servant” depending on the personal point of view on a topic.

To ask, “What would Jesus Say?” always begs the question.
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I have to say I wince when I hear it – I know people mean well with it, but it always strikes me as presumptous to speak for Jesus. And as you mention, it can be used to rationalize a great many things depending on peoples POV.
 
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HagiaSophia:
I have to say I wince when I hear it – I know people mean well with it, but it always strikes me as presumptous to speak for Jesus. And as you mention, it can be used to rationalize a great many things depending on peoples POV.
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I agree. What Jesus did say was: listen to the Church, as in the successors to Peter and the Apostles: What you bind on earth…what you loose on earth…He left us with the Church as Teacher for a reason…
 
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