O'Reilly to talk about the Pope and Exorcists tonight

[Elzee]

Just heard on Fox that the O’Reilly will do a research piece on the Catholic Church and the Pope’s call for more exorcists.

Let’s pray Bill is fair and represents the Catholic Church correctly. Let’s also pray if he has Fr. Morris on that he speaks for the Church in a clear and accurate voice. I have concerns about both of them.

 

[blessed_wife]

Do you have any idea what the source is that O’Reilly is using for this reporting? Has the Vatican said more about the Pope appointing more Exorcists?

 

[mschrank]

Yeah I heard about that, but then the Vatican released a statement saying nothing of the sort was happening.

Is O’Reilly behind the times or is this a new development?

 

[Deusdonat]

Let’s pray Bill is fair and represents the Catholic Church correctly. Let’s also pray if he has Fr. Morris on that he speaks for the Church in a clear and accurate voice. I have concerns about both of them.

I think it would be easier just to pray he suffers from persistant laringitis. His record to date on his opinions and quotes about the church and our leaders (namely the late JPII) are at best, deplorable.

 

[Steeltemplar]

I am not sure why this would be a topic he should be covering. The question of exorcism is one of faith. It’s not a political thing.

 

[Deusdonat]

I am not sure why this would be a topic he should be covering. The question of exorcism is one of faith. It’s not a political thing.

No…but it is a ratings grabber. And a way for him to shamelessly pander to his fundie fan base so they can watch and say, “Hey, Zeke, look at them messed up Kathlics. Hoooooo-WE!”

 

[AaronsStaff]

No…but it is a ratings grabber. And a way for him to shamelessly pander to his fundie fan base so they can watch and say, “Hey, Zeke, look at them messed up Kathlics. Hoooooo-WE!”

Umm…you do realize that Bill O’Reilly is Catholic right?

well, the program starts in 5 minutes and I will be watching as I watch every night.

 

[Deusdonat]

Umm…you do realize that Bill O’Reilly is Catholic right?

well, the program starts in 5 minutes and I will be watching as I watch every night.

If you call the pope senile, are you Catholic? Or are you a bad Catholic?

 

[StDominicSavio]

All I know is that a few years ago, a Catholic campus ministry was enganged in the culture of death battle, taking on a university sponsored event, or rather one of the official groups that receives its funding from the university, and O’Reilley raked the university over the coals. We were pleased to see we made national television!

 

[Elzee]

My disappointment in Bill O’Reilly when it comes to “reporting” or “discussing” Catholic issues continue. He made one mention of the London Daily News article that reported the Pope was calling for more exorcists, then spent the entire segment talking about how most people will think (Catholics) and the theologian he had on are looney because of believing in evil spirits, asking the man to prove to people why he wasn’t crazy. I can’t remember the theologian’s name but I had never heard of him - he was listed as an expert in demonology. He seemed to know what he was talking about and keep his cool, but he also seemed rather surprised and irritated at the direction Bill was going with the segment.

Anyone else see it? Anyone ever heard of the theologian who was on ?

 

[puzzleannie]

Just heard on Fox that the O’Reilly will do a research piece on the Catholic Church and the Pope’s call for more exorcists.

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that should be an interesting report since the VAtican denies there has been any such call. I certainly would not expect objectivity, accuracy or anything approaching responsible journalism from this network or this commenator. think I will wash my hair or do some ironing instead.

 

[Elzee]

that should be an interesting report since the VAtican denies there has been any such call. I certainly would not expect objectivity, accuracy or anything approaching responsible journalism from this network or this commenator. think I will wash my hair or do some ironing instead.

It would have been nice if the theologian he had on would have clarified that. I should have ironed also - the segment was a waste of time and just got me upset. I like the show most of the time, but should know to turn it off when he does “Catholic” segments. His ignorance of Catholicism and his Cafeteria Catholicism shine brightly when he talks about religion. Sadly, millions are watching.

 

[thomasf]

This is what Bill O’Reilly does. Agitate and spread misinformation.

 

[ALLGIRLS]

I only saw half of that segment, and also couldn’t understand what the point was, and why Bill was trying to make the guy “prove” his belief in the demonic. You can’t “prove” something like that, and the atheist and agnostics are of course going to think he’s a nut, they think we’re all nuts! What’s that got to with the price of oil?

I personally LOVE Bill O’Reilly when it comes to politics and culture-he’s usually the only voice of reason amid the cacaphony (sp?) coming from the right and left, and he’s on a personal crusade to protect children and get those who hurt them put away for life. He’s against the death penalty, but no one could accuse him of being “soft on crime”, either. And I believe he’s pro-life, and occasionally lets that through, but he won’t come right out and say it. He is “fair and balanced” (maybe the only one at Fox News who truly is), as he lets politicians and ideologues from both sides of the political spectrum have it. The left hates him because he doesn’t hate Bush and think he’s an idiot (apparently a job requirement for the left), the far right hates him because he occasionally agrees w/ his democratic guests (Laura Ingraham really went off on him one day after he had Al Sharpton on and told Al he (Al) gave him a “really good answer”-you can’t be nice to “liberals”! )

That said, when it comes to religion, he is, unfortunately, just another cradle cafeteria Catholic who knows nothing about his faith. I also cringe everytime he has a segment on about religion, thinking “oh no, what is he going to get wrong this time?”. In his book Culture Warrior, which I really enjoyed, he said St. Paul was a former Pagan HE WAS JEWISH!!! I e-mailed him about the mistake, but never heard anything back, and don’t know if he corrected it for later printings. But, at least he’s sincere, albeit sincerely wrong in his beliefs about the Church. He’s not coming from an anti-Catholic bias like so many journalists and commentators do. It’s unfortunate, though, because he’s smart enough that if he’d just read a couple books from reliable Catholic sources (like the ones sold here ), or just spend a few hours perusing this website he could clear up a lot of his errors and misconceptions, and his viewers would greatly benefit.

In Christ,

Ellen

 

[Elzee]

I It’s unfortunate, though, because he’s smart enough that if he’d just read a couple books from reliable Catholic sources (like the ones sold here ), or just spend a few hours perusing this website he could clear up a lot of his errors and misconceptions, and his viewers would greatly benefit.

Excellent idea! Any ideas on a good, concise book to send Bill on Catholicism? I have a gift card to a Catholic book store I need to use up.

 

[CathFaith1]

Excellent idea! Any ideas on a good, concise book to send Bill on Catholicism? I have a gift card to a Catholic book store I need to use up.

Hmm, since I’d gather Bill likes things short and sweet and to the point I’d probably get him, Catholic Christianity by Peter Kreeft.

It help Bill with a more informed conscience?

Peter has a lighter style of writing yet still has the knack of getting the essential points across. A rich talent indeed.

Just my thoughts.

–
Adam

 

[Rand_Al_Thor]

And I believe he’s pro-life, and occasionally lets that through, but he won’t come right out and say it.

I saw one episode where he was talking to a feminist about Dr. Tiller and his illegal abortions and Planned Parenthood covering for child rapists and he called abortion “killing babies”. But other than that, I haven’t seen much else about abortion on his show.

In Christ,
Rand

 

[Jennifer_G]

I only saw half of that segment, and also couldn’t understand what the point was, and why Bill was trying to make the guy “prove” his belief in the demonic. You can’t “prove” something like that, and the atheist and agnostics are of course going to think he’s a nut, they think we’re all nuts! What’s that got to with the price of oil?

In the words of one of our priests- “Of course we’re crazy! Crazy for Christ!”.

 

[Dale_M]

Anyone else see it? Anyone ever heard of the theologian who was on ?

I didn’t see it and hadn’t heard of the theologian, who according to the transcript is Anthony Gonzales. A quickie web search shows him to be president of the Bay Area-based St. Joseph Men’s Society. He told World Net Daily that he was behind the filming of Abp Niederauer’s mass at Most Holy Redeemer in San Francisco. He also seems to be editor of an online journal The Hammer which lists his biography:

He has degrees in Philosophy and History from Loyola University in Los Angeles, California; graduating Magna cum Laude and a member the the National Jesuit Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu. He spent 2 years in a Norbertine Monastery in Orange, California where he was immersed in Thomistic Theology and Augustinian Spirituality. He completed two years of study in graduate theology at a Modernist Seminary, St. Patrick’s in Menlo Park, California. He was forced to leave that seminary because of his uncompromising adherence to the Magisterium of the Church. He went to Rome, Italy and completed his studies in Theology receiving an STB from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (known as the Angelicum). He graduated Magna cum Laude having completed two years of study in one. Returning to the United States he was accepted into a diocese near San Francisco, California only to be stop 6 months from being ordained to the priesthood by the influence of the Modernist faculty at St. Patrick’s Seminary and the pressure they put to bear upon the Santa Rosa diocese.

If people hurry (it may only last a day) they can read the transcript or watch the interview at: foxnews.com/oreilly/
(look below Bill O’Reilly’s photo where it says “O’Reilly Factor Features”.)

 

[Elzee]

I didn’t see it and hadn’t heard of the theologian, who according to the transcript is Anthony Gonzales. A quickie web search shows him to be president of the Bay Area-based St. Joseph Men’s Society. He told World Net Daily that he was behind the filming of Abp Niederauer’s mass at Most Holy Redeemer in San Francisco. He also seems to be editor of an online journal The Hammer which lists his biography:

If people hurry (it may only last a day) they can read the transcript or watch the interview at: foxnews.com/oreilly/
(look below Bill O’Reilly’s photo where it says “O’Reilly Factor Features”.)

Well, if nothing else, it seems O’Reilly may have at least had someone on who adheres to the teaching of the church for a change and knows his stuff. Too bad O’Reilly wasted the segment by not taking the subject seriously.