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AlanFromWichita
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OK, I’m going to try an exercise.
I know what it’s like from the receiving end when a “faithful Catholic” is trying to urge a “heterodox Catholic” to adopt his/her own view of What Catholicism Says.
I think I’ll switch sides. For now, until further notice I’m playing like I’m mentally assenting. Maybe it’s what I really want to do, and just can’t let go of my prideful need for self-importance out of the way and admit it. It’s like I’m afraid to get on those skis and hold the rope because I don’t want to look foolish if I stand up.
OK, here I am. Three times, "I’m no longer in Kansas Dorothy – I’m in Vatican City with a host of wonderful orthodox Catholic priests and laity.
I’ll start now. The Catholic Church is led by the Holy Spirit to be Free from Error in all matters of faith and morals. Please no arguing about what consitutes faith and morals in any given situation. All such discussions are just emotional and spiritual “jousting” in which we are trying to test each other – and get it done. Therefore, don’t get upset. If you get upset, that gives power to your adversary, because it can be used against the objectivity of your testimony.
She has never changed her teachings, and although she has had practices by some of her sinful staff members that sometimes counter the truth, the Church herself cannot err in these matters. She can learn a fuller truth, but she cannot change truth because – well it just doesn’t work that way.
This is only a drill for me, and is not intended to be humorous or sarcastic. Take it that way if you must, but I’m actually planning to do this and if you wish to be my self appointed spiritual director, just write, “as you SASD I think I need to educate you on a point.” Go ahead. Quite literally I asked for it. I do not make any such invitations for posters to do that to each other.
I’m opening up my heart to an Internet audience, in my own way. If you don’t like what you see, hold up a mirror and see if you can send me a snapshot so I can see what it is you’re seeing.
Am I sincere about this? I think I am; I guess I’ll “toss it up the flagpole and see who salutes.”
It should be interesting at least for one person. Even if you choose not to respond you still have made a choice.
Thanks in advance for endulging. Exiting soap box now.
Open fire.
Comments? (Please no compliments, they just feed my pride. If you’d like to add or oppose me, have at it. This is immunity from offense day for me too.)
Or one click and I’m gone – blam.
Alan
I know what it’s like from the receiving end when a “faithful Catholic” is trying to urge a “heterodox Catholic” to adopt his/her own view of What Catholicism Says.
I think I’ll switch sides. For now, until further notice I’m playing like I’m mentally assenting. Maybe it’s what I really want to do, and just can’t let go of my prideful need for self-importance out of the way and admit it. It’s like I’m afraid to get on those skis and hold the rope because I don’t want to look foolish if I stand up.
OK, here I am. Three times, "I’m no longer in Kansas Dorothy – I’m in Vatican City with a host of wonderful orthodox Catholic priests and laity.
I’ll start now. The Catholic Church is led by the Holy Spirit to be Free from Error in all matters of faith and morals. Please no arguing about what consitutes faith and morals in any given situation. All such discussions are just emotional and spiritual “jousting” in which we are trying to test each other – and get it done. Therefore, don’t get upset. If you get upset, that gives power to your adversary, because it can be used against the objectivity of your testimony.
She has never changed her teachings, and although she has had practices by some of her sinful staff members that sometimes counter the truth, the Church herself cannot err in these matters. She can learn a fuller truth, but she cannot change truth because – well it just doesn’t work that way.
This is only a drill for me, and is not intended to be humorous or sarcastic. Take it that way if you must, but I’m actually planning to do this and if you wish to be my self appointed spiritual director, just write, “as you SASD I think I need to educate you on a point.” Go ahead. Quite literally I asked for it. I do not make any such invitations for posters to do that to each other.
I’m opening up my heart to an Internet audience, in my own way. If you don’t like what you see, hold up a mirror and see if you can send me a snapshot so I can see what it is you’re seeing.
Am I sincere about this? I think I am; I guess I’ll “toss it up the flagpole and see who salutes.”
It should be interesting at least for one person. Even if you choose not to respond you still have made a choice.
Thanks in advance for endulging. Exiting soap box now.
Open fire.
Comments? (Please no compliments, they just feed my pride. If you’d like to add or oppose me, have at it. This is immunity from offense day for me too.)
Or one click and I’m gone – blam.
Alan