Pope John Paul’s teaching is important, but doesn’t offer direct context to the scripture we’re discussing. Below is St. Chrysostom’s theological view of that passage. I have posted other great Catholic theologians view of the passage in this thread, as well.
The Cardinal is not remiss in conveying his thoughts to the administration on life for the unborn. These are two separate issues. In fact, the Cardinal speaks on many issues to politicians in an effort to protect the dignity of life for all, from conception until natural death.
No you are wrong. These are not two separate issues at all. My point is that those people that cannot defend themselves in our society are permitted to be murdered. Why therefore would anyone want to begin to go down a path where the ability to defend oneself is diminished? That would be my question for Cardinal Dolan.
They are two separate issues, both deserving attention.
I’m sure he has. Abortion, the Church initiated the Pro-Life cause. We are playing catch-up with both issue’s. When we say America and gun laws, this is based on another understanding, which differs from Catholic teaching stemming from Kingdom and Pope… Thus Church and State. Thus we are a Christian country trying to reconcile our Christian understanding in this sense, and in a continuously growing secular world with no regard in some instances for the morality of Christianity.
I disagree.
Maybe you misunderstood my question . I was asking if anyone believed that the authorities either Roman or Jewish , would allow Jesus and or his Apostles to carry weapons? I think that tohe crux (no pun intended ) of the question of gun control is wethet you believe in God and yourself or in govt .
I think you misunderstood my question . I was asking if anyone thought the authorities either Jewish or Roman would allow the Apostles to carry weapons ?
Seems there is an agreement that the Apostles carried some form of ‘weapon,’ with the knowledge of the Jews, and Romans.
You seem to be in a rather “disagreeable” mood tonight.
The sky is blue.
Actually, on this continent - it’s black right now.The sky is blue.
Yes he does, which is a rather unfortunate observation.
I suppose if he knew how best to achieve that dignity and the objectives common to all of us his involvement would be warranted, but the solutions to most political issues require an expertise in disciplines foreign to the clergy, so their involvement is rarely beneficial. In the case of gun control it seems the only effect of Cardinal Dolan’s comments is to open those who disagree with his infatuation with the president’s actions to claims that they are less than fully Catholic. All in all, not his finest hour.
applause!