Assuming supernatural events

[Tis_Bearself]

If you are a minor, then you need to accept that your family is not going to do everything your way, and as long as you’re not suffering serious abuse or neglect you need to put up with it until such time as you’re an adult and can move out and do things your way.

If you are an adult, and don’t like how your family does things, then you can move out, limit your time with them, etc. and seek out people who are more in tune with yourself.

In either case, when you are spending family time you often need to make sacrifices for the good of the other person. As Catholics we are called to do this. What you’re describing is a minor difference of opinion. You can offer it up easily.

All this “But it’s not FAIR!” comes off as very childish. The world is not 100 percent fair. It wasn’t fair when Jesus got crucified for us either. Did he complain? No. Then you can surely put up with your small annoyance here.

 

[BartholomewB]

Should I keep my opinions to myself?

In a case like this, yes, obviously. I’m surprised you need to ask.

Is it wrong to try to figure out if something is true or false? Is it wrong to have an inquisitive nature?

No, of course not. An inquiring mind is a good thing to have. But how would you describe the kind of social interaction with your family members that you are telling us about here? Is it a cool, calm comparative analysis of different theories of causality? Or is it something else?

 

[julietteamdg]

Everything that occurs in all our lives, and in the entire world, is due to God, in some way or another, whether we realize it or not. It doesn’t have to be a supernatural miracle to be God, God is present always. The fact that I can breathe is a miracle and owed to God’s infinite mercy.
I would say that praising God for not getting in an accident or getting home safely is a warranted thing.
Of course, if you don’t wish to do so that’s up to you, but it would do us all well to remember God’s mercy in our lives.

 

[frank91]

u don’t wish to do so that’s up to you, but it would do us all well to remember God’s mercy in our lives.

Yes, God is the cause of nature. But there is nevertheless a distinction between a natural event and a supernatural one. Am I the only one that cares about this?

 

[Margaret_Ann]

In a strict sense there is a difference between natural and supernatural.

In Western theology, yes. In Byzantine theology I don’t think so (@dochawk would know better than I)

If an event is natural and someone says it’s supernatural, that opinion would be wrong . Do you disagree?

It depends on what you consider a “natural event”. Example: Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980. That’s a natural event imo

 

[frank91]

event”. Example: Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980. That’s a natural event imo

Yes,volcanoes are natural events.Eearthquakes are natural events too

I don’t know about Byzanthine theology. I guess I have a western mindset.

 

[julietteamdg]

I get what you’re saying, I really do, and I would say if it bugs you that much when other people praise God for what you see as a natural event that’s ok too.

I’m just saying that God causes everything, I’m sure He’s saved me from a million or more misfortunes and deaths and sins that were waiting for me

 

[Dan_Defender]

I’m sure He’s saved me from a million or more misfortunes and deaths and sins that were waiting for me

I can recall at least a couple of times falling from a height and landing on my back perfectly flat with scrapes and bruises but no major damage. I think I received supernatural aid but some people have told me that it happened ‘naturally’… let them think what they want.

 

[TK421]

I think the OP has a valid reason to dislike this. If this is a frequent occurrence, then it cheapens the faith and emphasizes God more as a genie than as a Savior or a Father or a Friend. I know I’ve read this from saints before but I’d have to dig around tomorrow. It’s not an innocent or a harmless thing to do if it becomes over-the-top. It can actually end up causing a lot of damage to local parishes if it gets out of control.

Providence and miracles are different.

 

[puer.dei]

If an event is natural and someone says it’s supernatural, that opinion would be wrong . Do you disagree?

And the reverse would also be true. So – what if you’re the one who’s wrong?

 

[dochawk]

In Western theology, yes. In Byzantine theology I don’t think so (@dochawk would know better than I)

If there is a difference, we’re not too worried about nailing it down . . .

 

[frank91]

frank91:

If an event is natural and someone says it’s supernatural, that opinion would be wrong . Do you disagree?

And the reverse would also be true. So – what if you’re the one who’s wrong?

If I’m wrong, at least I’m not jumping to the first conclusion crosses my mind.