Deacon using parish bulletins to take potshots at conservatives

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Christianity is the religion based upon the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Catholicism relies upon the Gospels and the traditions of the Church to discern these. It is quite difficult to reconcile the words of Jesus with American Conservatism and it seems your deacon has a greater problem with this than you do. Perhaps you should discuss that with him, but first ponder Jesus’s words in the judgement of the nations and the parable of Dives and Lazarus. Is it OK not to welcome strangers if they are “illegals”. Should Lazarus have got himself a job instead of expecting free handouts?
(PS Two days ago, I bought an electric car - but I don’t get any say in how the electricity is generated)
 
jimXroberts said:
It is quite difficult to reconcile the words of Jesus with American Conservatism
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The root of the word conservatism is to “conserve” or to keep the same. While I agree that Jesus was neither liberal, nor conservative, those who argue that his teachings were in line more with them than the other should take a good long look at what they are preaching.

As said by others in this thread, both ideologies bear some truths and some falsehoods. There are many in the American left who want to keep changing definitions on the meaning of words in an effort to “progress”, since everyone’s truth is right. But in all things, there is good and evil. Each side gets accused of things it shouldn’t, since both sides have people who only want to destroy the other.

I can just as easily say to you, with all respect, that American Liberalism is quite difficult to rationalize with Jesus’s teachings as well. The majority of the progressive American left believes in abortion on demand, homosexual marriage, LGBTQ free-flowing identities that can change on a whim, euthanasia, abolition of property rights, etc. May I go on? Those are clearly not gospel truths.
 
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Not that anyone cares, but I believe in personal property rights, the ability to protect myself and my family, the ability to choose what I do with my money, the separation of powers, a government that provides justice and protection from foreign threats, but is limited in overall authority, the dignity and respect for/of all human life, an obligation to care for my neighbor, oh, and {edit} to respect and care for God’s creation. Does that sound like I have views that span both sides?
 
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jimXroberts said:
It is quite difficult to reconcile the words of Jesus with American Conservatism
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I am not and have never been a conservative, but I find myself equally unable to reconcile all the words of Jesus with American liberalism, especially when it kills babies in the womb and expresses hatred for groups that oppose its viewpoint on the basis that rage is okay and expected. I imagine many here would point to liberal views on gender and homosexuality as also being out of step with Jesus’ teachings.

In any event, the OP did not ask for views on politics. He has a deacon writing polarizing and one-sided editorials in a church bulletin that people of many different persuasions read every week. This would be a problem regardless of which side of the political spectrum the man fell upon.
 
Tending to prove the observation made by former radical-turned-conservative David Horowitz that…
“Inside of every progressive is a totalitarian screaming to get out”
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Sadly, activists are driven, incited to positions of power and control. Parish councils. DRE positions - you name it. Time to speak with Father about this, as he may very well have heard similar complaints.

Secondly, you could do a little catechism research and point out that the Church defends borders and the right to control them. You could refer him to the (NOT a conservative) Norwegian Nobel Laureate on YouTube who shows why he believes that MMGW is absolute nonsense.

To be a little “in your face” you could tell him that the anger and hatred in his heart are obvious and you pray that he comes to peace.

I would not wear a MAGA cap as you do this…:roll_eyes:
 
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Thank you. This is precisely my dilemma. Is this something to be troubled about and is it something I should be speaking up about or leaving alone? As you stated, I did not come here to debate the merits of either side, party, or ideology… (that could be a long thread).

I’ve got a decision to make. On the one hand, several have made the point that I should speak to the deacon (respectfully of course) or the priest. This may be an opportunity to point out that his words may be somewhat uncharitable to many. On the other hand, if my priest is authorizing his columns (I’m not sure either way if he reads all of them or not), and he hasn’t said to stop, then speaking to him may be of little value.
 
po18guy said:
Secondly, you could do a little catechism research and point out that the Church defends borders and the right to control them.
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This is a point I believe many who are liberal quickly dismiss. I will say that there are the unfortunate many who are conservatives often dismiss the dignity of the human person as well. There really is a middle ground to this and both sides polarize the issue. There must be respect for solidarity and rule of law while at the same time respect for dignity of life and human compassion.
 
It doesn’t hurt to express yourself politely to both priest and deacon, and if they do nothing, to bishop.
You simply have to be prepared for the possibility that nothing will be done and you’ll have to put up with this until such time as the deacon retires, dies or otherwise leaves the parish. That means you have to have an alternative strategy for your own coping with the situation, whether that means you go to a different parish or simply avoid the deacon and don’t read his column.
 
@JoeFreedom, Here’s a little-known fact: The same chapter of the Old Testament that says “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” also says “You shall love the alien as yourself.” Exact wording.

The Bible is political. Your deacon is not out of line here.
 
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He wrote his article.
You replied to it.
He never got back to you.

I would personally shrug it off at this point.
 
Well, there is also the morality of a foreign-born America-hating billionaire who is financing the caravans via a network of 501c3 organizations. He did none of this while Alinsky Jr. was in office. But now, blood is on his hands.
 
So? Did you EVEN BOTHER to watch and look at the numbers and charts? Ponder them? I cannot believe that anyone swallows this utter hysteria. I know that considering opposing viewpoints is painful for some progressives (not you).

Are things warming? Sure.

Why? Oh, it must be man’s fault!!! A lie is a lie, even if everyone believes it. The truth is still the truth, even if no one believes it.

Why must every progressive leftist “issue” involve massive increases in government power and ultimately population control?
 
JoeFreedom said:
He had in so many words said that those who do not believe in man-made global warming are evil, unChristian, and unless they (get this) purchased an electric vehicle, we could not be considered good Christians and were sinning.
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JoeFreedom said:
What should I do?
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Please see my answer in this particular thread and tell him that;
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What do you think of climate change? Social Justice
Biggest load of bull to ever come down the pike!!! Duck and cover…😉
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