Good will to all men? Not from the grumpy atheists! (Thank God not all atheists are grumpy but there sure seems to be a lot of them)
Why is it that so many in the atheist community cannot bring themselves to get past their anger whenever they engage in discussions? The language of many of their contributions in public debate is laced with invective and dripping with sarcasm and bile. There are exceptions of course, but they tend to fall more into the category of being the 'exception that proves the rule' when compared to the hostility of many of today's atheist posters. Comment offered by the theists in the public square is often depicted as being 'malicious' or 'venomous' and intended to enslave the 'feeble minded and weak' by those who post. Nothing could be further from the truth. Venom is something that is oriented to death. Christians are oriented in a 180 degree different direction. We speak not to the culture of death that grips our world but rather for the culture of life and light which ends with the gift of eternal life. For example, the Catholic Church in its hum...
Good article by one of my former neighbours. One of the few by Ms Wente that I agree with.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen this one as well?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/earth-to-god-we-could-use-you-right-about-now/article2282792/
Merry Christmas
Rationalist1
Rationalist: Thanks. I've posted the article on the blog.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family! Thank you for your discussions on the HP. It is rare to find folks who are willing to intelligently debate issues of faith and culture. You have been a true gift for me this year.
Fr. Tim
Thank you,
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the season (I can imagine how busy it will be for you). Have a rest afterwards. I've enjoyed our discussions as well and realize that religious and non religious can be in agreement on many issues.
Merry Christmas
Michael
Hi folks,
ReplyDeleteHere is an interesting critique of Ms. Wente's article:
http://mediaculpapost.blogspot.com/
In any case, Merry Christmas to all.
Cheers...Martin
Merry Christmas Fr. Tim and fellow fans of the Blog. God bless you all in the year ahead.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Paul