Story: The Priest Was a Captive Audience on a Plane As a Man Relentlessly Proclaimed That the Catholic Church Is Behind the Times on Sex--Here Is What

[mdgspencer]

see ncregister.com/daily-news/moral-law-equals-authentic-love

…“He dropped the bomb on me with his question about the Church’s teachings on sex.”

“Immediately, everyone put down what they were doing and looked up at me, wondering how I’d respond. I, too, was wondering how to respond — but I didn’t get the chance. For several minutes, he pressed me on how all other Christian denominations have gotten with the times; how the Catholic Church’s teachings on sex are archaic, oppressive and inhuman”…

 

[rfournier103]

A great read. Thank you for sharing.

 

[porthos11]

see ncregister.com/daily-news/moral-law-equals-authentic-love

…“He dropped the bomb on me with his question about the Church’s teachings on sex.”

“Immediately, everyone put down what they were doing and looked up at me, wondering how I’d respond. I, too, was wondering how to respond — but I didn’t get the chance. For several minutes, he pressed me on how all other Christian denominations have gotten with the times; how the Catholic Church’s teachings on sex are archaic, oppressive and inhuman”…

Dr. Edward Sri is not a priest.

 

[adamhovey1988]

Dr. Edward Sri is not a priest.

Indeed, brilliant man but not a priest

 

[ClearWater]

Nice answer! :clapping::bounce:

 

[18Gingasoldier]

Great answer ^^

 

[MaryT777]

Loved the answer and an excellent read. Gives me some good ideas on how to dialogue with those that do think the Church is oppressive in sexual matters.

Thanks for the link,
Mary.

 

[NeedImprovement]

Thanks for the link mdgspencer. I share Mary T777 's sentiments : An excellent article which provides us with some extra perspective .

I found this part to be particularly valuable in terms of guidance:

But one thing that is crucial to do in our conversations with relativistic friends is to reframe the discussion. Instead of letting others paint Catholic moral teaching as something negative — something oppressive, judgmental or intolerant — we need to frame each moral teaching within the context of love.