Is this wrong?

[Angel7]

Sometimes, I have a habit of wanting to see people’s reactions when they are wrong.

Like wanting to see someone’s reaction when they found out that a certain Marian Apparition was not accepted by The Church.

I hope it isn’t a sin. But it does seem mean.

 

[VetA]

Sometimes, I have a habit of wanting to see people’s reactions when they are wrong.

Like wanting to see someone’s reaction when they found out that a certain Marian Apparition was not accepted by The Church.

I hope it isn’t a sin. But it does seem mean.

seems arrogant arrogance can be a sin

 

[Edward_H]

Does it seem to you to be an act of generosity and charity, concern for their true good?

Go to God with it in Confession and see.

 

[Apollos]

Sometimes, I have a habit of wanting to see people’s reactions when they are wrong. Like wanting to see someone’s reaction when they found out that a certain Marian Apparition was not accepted by The Church. I hope it isn’t a sin. But it does seem mean.

I don’t have a problem with it. It’s worth studying. I’m fascinated by people who stubbornly believe in false apparitions. I wonder a lot about why they are so blind to the obvious and about what can be done to wake them up.

 

[vera_dicere]

I don’t have a problem with it. It’s worth studying. I’m fascinated by people who stubbornly believe in false apparitions. I wonder a lot about why they are so blind to the obvious and about what can be done to wake them up.

I’ve heard atheists say teh same thing…

And yeah, its sounds like a bit of arrogance and almost cruelty, go talk to your Priest in confession.

 

[Apollos]

I’ve heard atheists say teh same thing…

And yeah, its sounds like a bit of arrogance and almost cruelty, go talk to your Priest in confession.

I’m a schoolteacher. Understanding why people believe lies and figuring out how to fix them is kinda my job.

 

[thistle]

I’m a schoolteacher. Understanding why people believe lies and figuring out how to fix them is kinda my job.

Your opening post not only says you do that but it gives the impression you enjoy doing it. I would say that could very well be a sin. You should talk to a priest because your actions do not appear to be charitable.

 

[Newbie2]

I think we’re starting to talk about two different things:

1. Seeing if people know about such and such; making the assumption that they don’t know the truth about something.
2. Setting people up for embarrasment, assuming that they have the facts wrong and don’t know it.

#1 I think would be OK, as long as it’s done in the spirit of correcting falsehoods about the Church

#2…um, no. This is not OK and is morally objectionable.

 

[Angel7]

Grave matter?

 

[JohnDamian]

I don’t have a problem with it. It’s worth studying. I’m fascinated by people who stubbornly believe in false apparitions. I wonder a lot about why they are so blind to the obvious and about what can be done to wake them up.

Out of interest, are you familiar with St. Thomas the Apostle (hint hint)?

Just because particular things have not been verified by the Church does not mean they are nessecarily false. Of course; I am dealing with generalisations here and not specifics.

 

[Shin]

Here’s an old saying:

If you have to ask, it probably is…

Don’t know you… so don’t know… but… from the little info…

 

[baltobetsy]

Here’s an old saying:

If you have to ask, it probably is…
Don’t know you… so don’t know… but… from the little info…

Unless you suffer from scruples, as this poster does.

 

[Shin]

Unless you suffer from scruples, as this poster does.

Ah, in that case, then, it’s a different matter yup.

 

[Apollos]

Your opening post not only says you do that but it gives the impression you enjoy doing it. I would say that could very well be a sin. You should talk to a priest because your actions do not appear to be charitable.

The fact that joy is a side effect of what I am good at is a sign that I am fulfilling my vocation.

<accent=roughChicagoan>You gatta prablem widdat?

 

[thistle]

The fact that joy is a side effect of what I am good at is a sign that I am fulfilling my vocation.

<accent=roughChicagoan>You gatta prablem widdat?

You came here for our opinions. The consensus seems to be that you are most likely committing a sin.
Finding joy in other people’s disappointments is definitely not a charitable act! You can’t palm it off by saying its part of your vocation. Nobody can be that naive.

TALK TO A PRIEST.