If I were Catholic, I’d just as soon not be “defended” by the likes of the Catholic League. Why do you think that we would want such an organization speaking for us? I find most of the things said by the Catholic League to be embarrassing.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The idea that “men” defend the Church strikes me as silly. The best defense Catholics (or Protestants) have for their Church (if indeed there even be two) is the lives of those Christians who live out Christ’s love in humble obediance to the Word of God. Leave the rest to God. He’s better qualified to defend His Church.
How so? The Church is constantly under persecution (both physically and spiritually). This would make no sense in the formal context of Scripture:
I agree that the Church is under persecution. However, I don’t think that what most people consider “defending” the Church actually constitutes much of a defense. In fact, I think that many defenders of the Church, however well intentioned they may be, do far more harm than good.
I live in the Bay area and went to grad school in SF. Many things about San Francisco sickened me. I agree that the “sisters of perpetual indulgence” and other such freak shows are offensive. Moreover, I think the participants intend to give offense. I just don’t know how to confront them in a way that advances Christ’s Kingdom.
Me either. Calling attention to the depravity is a good way to start, I think.
The Marine in me says a baseball bat. That’s actually the reason for my last sentence. I think those sentiments derive from my sinful nature, not the part of me trying to serve the Lord.Me either. Calling attention to the depravity is a good way to start, I think.
The Alabamian in me says a baseball bat, but that is too Old Testement…
Well, we agree on both points.
Indeed. However, I don’t claim that level of wisdom or rightousness.Well, we agree on both points.
Sometimes, though, rightous indignation is not uncalled for. Someone once use a whip to clean out a house of God…I just can’t recall the whole story
**Just so you will know, I am Catholic and I do ahve issues with the Catholic League at times. They can be disrespectful, condecending, argumentative, confrontational, and, at times, rude. I have seen interviews where the only purpose Mr. Donahue seems to have is to start a shouting match.**Thank God we have the Catholic League, and why would people here WHO ARE NOT CATHOLIC are the only ones bashing this great organization? How would you know anything about them? This is what I mean people, too many non-Catholic Christians always ready to put down something good, and it isn’t even their religion.
The Catholic League is nothing to be embarrassed about. They are the only one’s that report people who defame Christ and bash the Catholic faith. Something wrong with that?
Furthermore, they e-mail those responsible for these bashings and these people have apologized on national t.v. Without this League, there would be more anti-Catholics getting away with murder than ever. Good for you Mr. Donahue
Maybe to YOU they are rude, but I thank God for them. They are right on top of things. Seems like you have a problem defending the church. If Mr. Donahue seems to be the way you describe him, it is because he is ticked off with these anti-Catholic bigots and I don’t blame him one bit. They are worse on the other side.
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No, I have a problem with being a jerk. We can defend and still be charitable. There is no call for rudeness. If you want to be treated properly, you should extend the same to others.