Priest warns of confusion between secularism and anti-clericalism

[Soutane]

Priest warns of confusion between secularism and anti-clericalism

Guadalajara, Mexico, Sep 8, 2010 / 12:05 pm (CNA).- The newspaper for the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, El Semanario, warned this week that overcoming the confusion between anti-clericalism and secularism is a goal that is still decades away from being achieved in Mexico.

An article, signed by Father Maurilio Martinez Tamayo, offered a reflection on the vision of secularism that prevails in the country, amidst a barrage of attempts by government officials and political groups to silence religious leaders.

Fr. Martinez began by pointing out that Mexico has always been a religious country despite attempts to silence the faith

catholicnewsagency.com/news/priest-warns-of-confusion-between-secularism-and-anti-clericalism/

 

[CradleCath]

Priest warns of confusion between secularism and anti-clericalism

Guadalajara, Mexico, Sep 8, 2010 / 12:05 pm (CNA).- The newspaper for the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, El Semanario, warned this week that overcoming the confusion between anti-clericalism and secularism is a goal that is still decades away from being achieved in Mexico.

An article, signed by Father Maurilio Martinez Tamayo, offered a reflection on the vision of secularism that prevails in the country, amidst a barrage of attempts by government officials and political groups to silence religious leaders.

Fr. Martinez began by pointing out that Mexico has always been a religious country despite attempts to silence the faith

catholicnewsagency.com/news/priest-warns-of-confusion-between-secularism-and-anti-clericalism/

That’s an excellent article. I was particularly impressed by Father Martinez words that follow:

“President Jose Lopez Portillo Pacheco explained to Pope John Paul II that Mexico was a ‘surrealist’ country, since as a religious country it had non-religious governments and, I might add, was governed by anti-religious laws,” Fr. Martinez wrote.

Today, the expression of this surrealism is evident in the anti-clerical and anti-religious spirit of the “secular state” touted by so many, he continued, adding,** Mexico is a religious country that has been forced to wear secular garb that doesn’t fit.** “When a religious minister expresses an opinion about the national life and judges the actions of politicians, just as any Mexican citizen can do in making use of the right to freedom of expression, the enemies of religious life launch threats against him for daring to raise his voice against the actions of officials,” the priest noted.

I just wish that the secular garb in the United States wouldn’t fit. Many here, even Catholics, seem to be quite comfortable wearing “secular garb”.

 

[Soutane]

That’s an excellent article. I was particularly impressed by Father Martinez words that follow:

“President Jose Lopez Portillo Pacheco explained to Pope John Paul II that Mexico was a ‘surrealist’ country, since as a religious country it had non-religious governments and, I might add, was governed by anti-religious laws,” Fr. Martinez wrote.

Today, the expression of this surrealism is evident in the anti-clerical and anti-religious spirit of the “secular state” touted by so many, he continued, adding,** Mexico is a religious country that has been forced to wear secular garb that doesn’t fit.** “When a religious minister expresses an opinion about the national life and judges the actions of politicians, just as any Mexican citizen can do in making use of the right to freedom of expression, the enemies of religious life launch threats against him for daring to raise his voice against the actions of officials,” the priest noted.

I just wish that the secular garb in the United States wouldn’t fit. Many here, even Catholics, seem to be quite comfortable wearing “secular garb”.

When I go to Mexico I feel immersed in Catholicism.I feel I am in my Catholic home.Wherever you have reverence and holiness you will have Satan in the form of drug gangs and corrupted Caesars.Our Lady of Guadaloupe did quite a job.Viva Christo Rey.Viva Our Lady.Viva Miguel Pro.

 

[Another_Mary]

Our Lady of Guadaloupe did quite a job.Viva Christo Rey.Viva Our Lady.Viva Miguel Pro.

 

[wisdomseeker]

Priest warns of confusion between secularism and anti-clericalism

Guadalajara, Mexico, Sep 8, 2010 / 12:05 pm (CNA).- The newspaper for the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, El Semanario, warned this week that overcoming the confusion between anti-clericalism and secularism is a goal that is still decades away from being achieved in Mexico.

An article, signed by Father Maurilio Martinez Tamayo, offered a reflection on the vision of secularism that prevails in the country, amidst a barrage of attempts by government officials and political groups to silence religious leaders.

Fr. Martinez began by pointing out that Mexico has always been a religious country despite attempts to silence the faith

catholicnewsagency.com/news/priest-warns-of-confusion-between-secularism-and-anti-clericalism/

how many battles can the CC take? thank God Jesus found the Church, otherwise she could not survive.