NYC Gala, Catholic mockery

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Wouldn’t such an opinion make you similar to them? Getting offended over small things?

I’m also not sure why you’re bringing it up since nobody here (myself included) is using that phrase in a negative way, if that’s even possible?
 
There’s a culture of toxic resentment on the left that allows certain “marginalized” groups to insult and denigrate others because they’re given a free pass. Minorities are allowed to make comments that white people can’t.

It’s reached a level of insanity. It’s no longer “small thing”.

Why would you even mention “white girl” in that context if not to insinuate the progressive thought train that white girls are privileged and dumb and can’t possibly appreciate another culture without offending?

Added: I’m sure you didn’t mean any harm by that comment, and I apologize. I know you don’t represent “the left” or what they perpetuate or stand for.
 
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I think you should read the whole conversation and the context I was talking about if you honestly think I’m somehow being racist towards white people. But since you haven’t already…it was in reference to the Coachella example I gave earlier, where plenty of white girls have been called out for henna and native American head pieces on social media. I should not have to explain myself for saying something as innocent as that but I’m bored, lol. It’s a description and getting immediately heated over that…it’s something I would expect from a sjw.

Anyway, it’s not the phrase that’s offensive, but the condescension from the person that’s saying it.
 
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I think the issue is why can some groups wear clothing, etc. that is not from their cultural background while others cannot?
 
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Anyway, it’s not the phrase that’s offensive, but the condescension from the person that’s saying it.
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I agree. I’m sorry for assuming you meant it in a condescending way. It’s a phrase that’s not used in a positive light these days (and since I can’t see your expression or body language), I assumed the worst.
 
I think that’s what some people believe (eg people claiming that the theme isn’t appropriation because the Church is one of the most powerful institutions that forced religion on different cultures and so on).

I don’t hold that opinion, or at least to that extent. I find it a little too convenient to redefine terms that prevent certain groups from ever being problematic, lol. I would be annoyed over someone disrespecting my culture no matter the race, be it white or black or whatever (I’m from Asia, so the ignorant/racist people I’ve personally encountered were mostly Asians).
 
I think there is a difference from wearing clothing from another culture and being disrespectful.

If the Gala had been “A Salute to the Military” and these celebrities showed up in various military costumes I think people would understand why Rhianna wearing a bishop’s mitre is wrong.

Again, using the military analogy, there is a difference between wearing old camouflage pants because their comfortable for hiking in the woods, and dressing up in a uniform wearing medals, etc.
 
Yeah…which is why I said context matters. It really depends on the specific culture and the item that’s being worn. Which is why I can only speak for myself and for specific items.

For example, you can see why there would be outrage over someone wearing a Native headpiece (which has a deep spiritual significance) compared to a kimono outerwear. if you Google it, it’s basically casual wear inspired by the culture. It’s now a trendy piece of fashion rather than a cultural thing.

Because of stuff like that, I don’t like general statements over what to wear/not wear.
 
The more and more I think about this, the more I realize what truly bothers me about the Met Gala.

Yes, I’m bothered by some of the outfits, but I think the response by some clergy (esp in NYC) in regards to the Met Gala is proof that the Americanism Heresy is still alive and strong.

The fact that some clergy who attended the event cannot admit that SOME of the outfits were blasphemous or at least in very poor taste, astounds me.

I’m not so concerned with Rhianna’s outfit, but I find the Blessed Mother outfits to be in very poor taste (if not blasphemous) and I find the Monstrance head pieces to be extremely blasphemous.

I don’t think it’s too much to ask that the clergy who were there simply point out online examples (even if vague) of the outfits that were over the line and explain why.

They could have been using this as an opportunity to teach what a Monstrance is and who it contains; instead of bragging about being called a “sexy” priest.

God Bless
 
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I agree. I’ve seen some posts, in response to Catholics, saying that the Vatican approves of it and they looooooove the outfits.
 
What’s happened is that too many of our priests and hierarchy have become soft and feminized, no longer filling out their masculinity.

They are afraid to go against the secular grain, since they have lost their credibiltiy…they go along and smile and cajole…everything is a joke and made light of.

This is a sign of man without a backbone…or as CS Lewis said “Men without chests”.

Fr George Rutler is a brilliant intellectual, but many people don’t know he also knows how to box…and in fact some assailant in NYC ended up on the floor of the rectory kitchen because they went up against him.

No Dolan or Martin is he.
 
This is just so surreal, that the Catholic Church participated in this event. What a wild ride the Vatican is on. The new Monty Python. Their slip is showing.
 
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