protestant behaviour on other forums

[benjohnson]

if your church is not Catholic or Orthodox, your church does not have valid sacraments.

That may be, but I feel that repeating more than once does not help me.

From Ut Unum Sint:

*The change of heart which is the essential condition for every authentic search for unity flows from prayer and its realization is guided by prayer: “For it is from newness of attitudes, from self-denial and unstinted love, that yearnings for unity take their rise and grow towards maturity. We should therefore pray to the divine Spirit for the grace to be genuinely self-denying, humble, gentle in the service of others, and to have an attitude of brotherly generosity towards them”
*

In that vein, I pray that as I have been given much love by Catholic friends, whatever ecumenical love that Catholic church would offer, that my church would joyously accept, and that I prove to be worthy of that love and and will do my best to return it.

 

[guanophore]

True enough my friend.  I never said that she did.  She simply asked why Catholics are treated poorly on some protestant websites.

No, she did not. She came here to compliment Catholics for posting with charity.

She seemed truly dismayed by this. I merely gave her (and another poster) an answer.

Yes, she does seem dismayed. But your “answer” was not a response to what she said. An appropriate respons would have been “thank you” or some such. Several posters did give appropriate responses.

Well actually a couple hundred answers.

All of them violations of the forum rule to post on topic. You came across as having an axe to grind.

 

[nightranger]

No. People who have very little of the revelation of God at all are able to be civil. Atheists can be more civil than those “harm” folks! It has to do with an attitude of inhospitality.

You are just reinforcing my point. Doctrine has nothing to do with good manners.

Either you didn’t read my response to you, or you are ignoring it.

You have already developed a resentment for it. Again you citing scripture in an effort to deny the fact that your church simply does not have valid sacraments.

Bigotry is often not a response to any environmental stimulus, but flows from the blackness within.

It’s not bigotry and you know it. Your church simply does not have valid sacraments. If you refuse to recognize that, it is either ignorance or naiveté on your part, certainly not bigotry on mine.

Actually, I think you are accusing me of what you are doing. I am saying they are lacking in manners and courtesy, and you are saying this is because they lack Truth.

I’m not accusing you of anything. Nor am I accusing anyone of anything. So what am I really ]doing? I’m telling you a truth that you don’t like. If your church is not Catholic or Orthodox, it simply does not have valid sacraments. As I said, I wish that were not the case, but it is.

Then why are you blaming the discourtesy on doctrine?

Again, either you didn’t read my response to you or you ignored it. I said exactly the opposite. Doctrine of whatever persuasion, has nothing to do with manners or discourteous behavior.

 

[guanophore]

You are just reinforcing my point.  Doctrine has *nothing* to do with good manners.

Either you didn’t read my response to you, or you are ignoring it.

I am pointing out that your response did not make sense to me. You claimed that Protestants acted badly on anti-Catholic forums because they lacked the fullness of the Truth.

You have already developed a resentment for it.  Again you citing scripture in an effort to deny the fact that your church simply does *not* have valid sacraments.

With due respect, you obviously have no idea who you are addressing here.

You claimed the OP (original poster) asked a question. Perhaps this is because you did not read the post accurately, or you did not process what was written.

You are now claiming that my church does not have valid sacraments, and that I am resentful about it. You are making inaccurate assumptions about your readers. If you wish to have a successful dialogue on these forums, you might wish to consider another approach. You will not get very far when you make such inaccurate assumptions.

It's not bigotry and you know it.  Your church simply does *not* have valid sacraments.  If you refuse to recognize that, it is either ignorance or naiveté on your part, certainly not bigotry on mine.

Perhaps your posts come across as bigoted because you are pulling responses out of a place the sun does not shine, rather than responding to what you are reading. You seem to have your own agenda that you wish to propogate that is not related to the thread topic. Promoting personal agendas is against the forum rules.

I'm not accusing you of anything.  Nor am I accusing *anyone* of anything.  So what am I *reall*y ]doing? I'm  telling you a  truth that you don't like. If your church is not Catholic or Orthodox, it simply does not have valid sacraments.  As I said, I wish that were not the case, but it is.

Which statement has nothing to do with the thread topic, since having valid sacraments or not has no relation to civil behavior.

Again, either you didn't read my response to you or you ignored it.  I said exactly the opposite.  Doctrine of whatever persuasion, has nothing to do with manners or discourteous behavior.

Perhaps you are not reading your own posts when you write them, either.

 

[nightranger]

No, she did not. She came here to compliment Catholics for posting with charity.

Oh really? A direct quote from her post:
“despite the cruel and insulting behaviour from protestants”

Yes, she does seem dismayed. But your “answer” was not a response to what she said. An appropriate respons would have been “thank you” or some such. Several posters did give appropriate responses.

Yea, a thank you. Please feel free to continue to be insulted. I’ll just sit by and watch. After all, I’m a good Catholic with an “appropriate” response.

All of them violations of the forum rule to post on topic.

Well, since you can't seem to respond to a reasonable debate, I guess the next best thing would be to report me for these horrible violations. By the way, which ones weren't on topic?

 

[nightranger]

I am pointing out that your response did not make sense to me. You claimed that Protestants acted badly on anti-Catholic forums because they lacked the fullness of the Truth.

With due respect, you obviously have no idea who you are addressing here.

You claimed the OP (original poster) asked a question. Perhaps this is because you did not read the post accurately, or you did not process what was written.

You are now claiming that my church does not have valid sacraments, and that I am resentful about it. You are making inaccurate assumptions about your readers. If you wish to have a successful dialogue on these forums, you might wish to consider another approach. You will not get very far when you make such inaccurate assumptions.

Perhaps your posts come across as bigoted because you are pulling responses out of a place the sun does not shine, rather than responding to what you are reading. You seem to have your own agenda that you wish to propogate that is not related to the thread topic. Promoting personal agendas is against the forum rules.

Which statement has nothing to do with the thread topic, since having valid sacraments or not has no relation to civil behavior.

Perhaps you are not reading your own posts when you write them, either.

My sincere apologies. This whole time I thought I was talking to Jon. You are correct. I should read more carefully before I post. Sorry. (hides head in embarrasment)

 

[guanophore]

Oh really? A direct quote from her post:
“despite the cruel and insulting behaviour from protestants”

I see that you seem to have some reading comprehension problems. What you have quoted here is not a “question” as you characterize it. She is describing the reason she wishes to compliment Catholic postes. Despite the cruel and insulting behavior from protestants, the catholics continued to be charitable. No question in that,my brother.

Yea, a thank you. Please feel free to continue to be insulted. I’ll just sit by and watch. After all, I’m a good Catholic with an “appropriate” response.

I am not insulted by what you said. On the contrary, I am intrigued by your somewhat skewed perceptions of reality. I am going to check your posts on other threads to find out more about it.

    Well, since you  can't seem to respond to a reasonable debate, I guess the next best thing would be to report me for these horrible violations.  By the way, which ones weren't on topic?

All of your posts that list the denominations have nothing to do with the topic. Your continued attempt to make charitable and respectful behavior dependent upon having valid sacraments is out there on the ragged edge. The OP was not looking for an explananation of why you thought protestants were rude.

 

[guanophore]

My sincere apologies. This whole time I thought I was talking to Jon. You are correct. I should read more carefully before I post. Sorry. (hides head in embarrasment)

Not to worry, I would have responded the same if you had addressed your comments to Jon, and it was partly in his defense that I pursued the matter. I am very protective of him because I value his presence here on CAF, and find him to be one of those non-Catholics who is often more charitable than those who claim to have the 'fullness of faith". From long expereince I know that Catholics finding fault with his religious affiliation will not further any goals of unity. He is more Catholic than most Catholics!

 

[Trishie]

Hi all
I just felt to congratulate Catholics for their behaviour on another well known forum (Im not sure if I can name the other forum so I wont) despite the cruel and insulting behaviour from protestants. Im sure you probably know the forum Im talking about. It is well known for its tolerance for bad behaviour towards any one who doesnt believe what they believe. Anyway I made it publically known that I would not be involved on that forum anymore because of their overtly unchristian behaviour towards Catholics. Needless to say I copped the same from them which only served to prove me right. Well thats all I wanted to say. God bless.

Reiterating welcome to kja for these kind words regarding our Forum.
I hope that you will continue to encounter respect and kindness here towards you and amongst all in our CAF community.
Thank you for your expression of appreciation for the charity you have come to expect and enjoy in this Forum.

 

[kja]

I’ve been doing this at CAF for a few years now, and have explored other sites, including the one that rhymes with charm

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[kja]

Also rhymes with harm.

GKC

 

[kja]

Probably a more appropriate one, as well.
Jon

I agree

 

[kja]

No, she did not. She came here to compliment Catholics for posting with charity…

Hi Just to let you know, Im a he,I should have ontroduced myself,my name is Kevin. Sorry about that.

 

[nightranger]

Hi Just to let you know, Im a he,I should have ontroduced myself,my name is Kevin. Sorry about that.

I’m afraid that’s my fault, again (what else is new) ? I’m the one who assumed that you were a she. I think it just kind of took off from there. My apologies.

 

[pismopal]

Friend, thanks for mentioning this, but in my original message I was only referring to Protestants and Catholics.

God Bless!

I will not belabour the point…and thanks for the blessing…always welcome

 

[TheRealJuliane]

I’m not sure what other forum ya’ll are talking about and that’s fine since I wouldn’t be able to find the time to visit more online social networking sites, but I’ve been on here since early April. Read through posts from folks who are Catholic, non Catholic, Atheists, Pagans, Wiccans and every thread I have read, the folks here are very mature and respectful to one another. I really appreciate that. Makes coming here more pleasant and enjoyable. So, thank you. :thumbsup

If we don’t “play nice,” we get suspended or even banned, so…We play nice!



Almost all of the time…:blushing:

 

[Bob_Aliano]

Hi all
I just felt to congradulate Catholics for their behaviour on another well known forum (Im not sure if I can name the other forum so I wont) despite the cruel and insulting behaviour from protestants. Im sure you probably know the forum Im talking about. It is well known for its tolerance for bad behaviour towards any one who doesnt believe what they believe. Anyway I made it publically known that I would not be involved on that forum anymore because of their overtly unchristian behaviour towards Catholics. Needless to say I copped the same from them which only served to prove me right. Well thats all I wanted to say. God bless.

I also left another Forum because it appeared to be infested, for lack of a better term, with Atheists and non-Catholics bent on tearing down the Church. This and one other forum are truly Catholic in nature and will benefit anyone intending to better understand and improve their faith. My responses here have not always been acceptable but that is my personal deficiency for which I have been reprimanded.

 

[FireSword]

I’m not Anti Roman Catholic, but I’m pro Christianity. I think Christians should love people in the Roman Catholic Religion and pray for them

 

[tabycat]

I’m not Anti Roman Catholic, but I’m pro Christianity. I think Christians should love people in the Roman Catholic Religion and pray for them

:confused Was the Catholic Church the only Christian church until the split in c AD 1050?:shrug I hope that you (FireSword) mind a Catholic Christian praying for you!

 

[RyanBlack]

:confused Was the Catholic Church the only Christian church until the split in c AD 1050?:shrug I hope that you (FireSword) mind a Catholic Christian praying for you!

No. Prior to the Great Schism that is associated with the year 1054, the Assyrian Church of the East had gone into schism, as had the Oriental Orthodox.