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There are plenty of reasons as to why there are anti-catholic's, it maybe for many they way they were taught about Catholic's,For others it just maybe plain ignorance of Catholic faith and teachings. yet, for others,They have some beef with something within the Catholic Church or some priest or Catholic in how they had been treated. We do not always know what all the reasons are. The best the catholic poster can do is present the truth according to Catholic teachings and leave it at that and let others decide..Hi!
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How many times times did those listening to Jesus preach and teach walk away? Many it seems and it sure made jesus very sad but he did not try to force them to believe either in His works or in what he taught and preached. I think that is a lesson for all of us in that we should and can bring forth the truth as the Catholic Church teaches but we should never try and force anyone. When we try to force what we believe on those who don't believe as we do all there is is arguments and when people argue no one listens since in the end all one is doing is trying to make their opinions and thoughts override the other's and so no one gains anything.
As Catholic's we are Christians and so we follow the teachings of Christ but also follow Jesus's example in how we treat others. WE do a real disservice when we try and force what we believe on others as they will turn aways from anything said. Even if one dis agrees maybe later they might rethink what was said and come to understand the truth that was told to them. WE may never know but that is not the point as the point being is speak the truth and let it ring loud and clear and the Holy Spirit will do the rest if a person is open to the Holy Spirit.Hi!
I also agree with the fold them since its never wise to argue with someone who is not listening to what you are saying or does not care as to what you say because that person's agenda is to promote his ideals of what he believes the truth according to his personal interpretations and or bias one has against whatever the Catholic Church teaches or Catholic's in general. We as Catholic's need not be rude or disrespectful to those who have the anti-Catholic agenda but instead take the high road setting the example of how Christ would handle it.Hi!
). However, its never good and one never in the end find any common ground in which to debate in a civil manor whatever issues we are speaking about religious wise and sometimes other issues as well. Controlling ones emotions in the heat of an argument is always the best course to take and when one finds oneself having a hard time controlling ones emotions then maybe its time to walk away. I do think there is nothing wrong in being angry at times but its how we use the anger. if used unwisely, there is a loss and no gain.
I agree with you thought which is a true one that kamikaze attacks and the veracity that is lacking in facts and now a new way of describing it as alternative facts based upon one's own personal interpretations and from whatever source they had learned it from without ever checking to see if its really true or not. Its almost I think they have been brainwashed into believing what they have been told in addition to personal interpretations to fit their notions of meaning and the desire to convince others of what they state as true in the my way or the highway thinking.
One thing I have noticed is that they tend to use verses that is they pick and choose whatever seems to them to make their point, when in fact is has really nothing to do with the issue being debated. I also noticed that they seldom answer a question but play all around it or countering a question with another question in order to divert attention to the the original question which then becomes frustrating. if and when I post anything on any anti-Catholic site I am not all that interested in debating or arguing but state my viewpoint with fact and leave it at that. Those who read it will either like what was said or not. Many are rude disrespectful and mean spirited and are only wanting to use whatever means of viciousness to try and force one to convert by making whatever seems to work like you are going to hell etc.
I don't feel the need to try and prove every thing I say. I try to be as truthful as i can be and state what facts i have to support my position and then let other decide for themselves. Otherwise I will only end up playing their game of how rude and disrespectful can I be which then leads to going astray from the original discourse and losing whatever truth or point of fact that had been made. Knowledge is powerful when used properly, but its not used rightly causes distainment of the truth and the real facts used in order to promote the truth.Hi, Michael!
jcrichton made an excellent point in that sometimes one is just seeking answers and when there is common ground where agreement is had can be a basis for fruitful exchange. To me being offensive never seems to work as in the end we either walk away or discount whatever was said by the person or persons one is engaging in.
It is true Michael many times when we engage in debating and issue the other one will deflect or not acknowledge the question or comment. This very true of one who has already made up their mind and is not interested in anything the other has to say. All one can at that point is walk away hard that maybe.Hi!
…yeah this is specially so of hardcore anti-catholics and jws–they are blinded by both indoctrination and personal perceptions… They profess to abide by the word of god but their understanding is, as you’ve said, pick, choose, and twist… It’s like those geniuses that when the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle do not fit they pound on them to force a fitting! :banghead::banghead::banghead:
…yeah, I’ve experience that… some people have the need to throw in “titles” when they fear that they are losing their argument; they also tend to use Scriptures to hammer down Scriptures (though I’m not sure how aware they are of their futility on this particular endeavor)… the Apostles urge that we defend the Faith, but they caution that we must do so in love and respect!
Come to Catholic Answers and post here instead.
Over the years I have heard non-Catholic people on CAF and elsewhere say that what turned them to the Catholic faith were the holes they found in their own faith. That they couldn’t justify some of the beliefs they had. And so that started them searching.
Thought you might be interested in seeing one of my comments to an a-C.