The reality is that there is a “Cult of Corapi”, as can be easily witnessed by those who are ardently passionate about everything he has to say, offering unending praises and “Fr. Corapi says”. It isn’t something which he can stop or which likely would turn him away from preaching, especially considering that he considers it his mission to offer such a charism as a proclamation of Truth for Salvation.
Understand that I am not particularly critical of him or his mission so much as simply finding some of his followers offputting.
Indeed.
And here I think you honestly get at the underlying reality, which is a fair enough concern in and of itself. It is one style of preaching which is needed within the Church. Though, it ought also be understood that his approach is not the only worthy way of sharing the gospel and doesn’t effectively connect with everyone.
Your persistence in displaying your dissatisfaction with Fr. Corapi and those who like him, is comparable to my persistence in showing my gratitude for his assisting me in my return.
Your continued qualifier, stating you have nothing against him, is continuously followed or preceded by a negative synopsis of his style and a collectively judgmental assessment of those who speak highly of him. In short, you seem to be somewhat condescending in stating that he produces a following of cultists and insinuating that those who like him will have to be wary of this.
If there is a cult, as we may be assured by your decree, then that logic would apply to just about any public figure, in any capacity, in any country in the world. Totally unfair, my friend. From politicians, movie stars, writers, and others, there may exist some unstable personalities that are unrealistically infatuated. Yet we wouldn’t send out a blanket warning to all those who may appreciate that person, to be wary of that person because of their tendency to inspire cultist behavior. That’s an attempt to insinuate guilt by association and to discredit the accomplishments of someone. Regardless of the repeated qualifier.
Clever, but again, unfair.
I don’t think we’re a flock of blind dummies, even if some of us put you off. This thread is entirely too long to reread it in its entirety, but from what I’ve seen, I wouldn’t classify very many of these people in that category. I believe you’re right, you are put off (code for annoyed I assume).
You’re beginning to give me the impression that this whole Father Corapi thing is for some reason, a personal thing with you.
That’s too bad. But I for one believe these people are absolutely sincere in their appreciation (appreciation is not “cultist”). I also give them a little more credit than you. As some have stated, they may like him, but some of those that do are perfectly capable of using their own discretion and are fine in disagreeing with him on certain points.
You’re very believable in your dislike for his style. I have acknowledged some of your points. You, too, are quite sincere. That’s respectable. Insinuating (even ever so indirectly) that he is an inspirer of cultist behavior…not so respectable. But it is your option to do so.
This probably will put you off, I’m sorry, but I calls them as I sees them. If I am incorrect, then I am sorry. If I am right, I would suggest that you give these people a little more intellectual credit.
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Same with Fulton Sheen’s accent. Just a quirk I have, I guess.
I am thankful that there are differing styles. But do want any Priest not to ***** foot, be straight forward, no matter the delivery.
ok whatever 
