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...
This would be true if most priests followed Christ. There is no evidence to point that most of them do, is there?
ReplyDeleteInstead of spending their time on the virtues of hope, love, charity and faith, they spend their time, ignoring their vows, kicking around the laity and nuns. This is more true the higher you go up the ladder of the hierarchy.
Most do what Christ asks.A few-and it is a few-follow their own whims and ideas.Many of these lack even basic theology which is probably the fault of the seminary.Diocesan priests do not take 'vows' but that is another topic.They still follow the rules of the priesthood.If you read the Vatican report on the Organization of Sisters in the U.S. you would find that it's a very charitable and reasoned document.The concern is with those who teach,act out and give voice to matters that are in direct violation of Church teaching.That does not but cover a small group of U.S. Sisters.It would seem you've had bad experiences with 'some' clergy or you're aware of the few who have not followed the Church precepts on 'Priesthood'...I hope you will meet clergy who are real.
ReplyDeleteTo follow Christ as a Priest takes, in my opinion,Faith, Hope, and Charity. It also needs commitment, prayer, sacrifice, humility, loyalty,knowledge,piety, and fear of the Lord.
DeleteA true Priest of Christ will always subject his will to the Will of God.
If he is embarking into a situation which is new to him, he will question whether he is doing this in answer to the call of God, or doing it on the strenght of his own will, and curiosity.
Constantly the question- WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?- must be foremost in his mind.
Then he does what he does in the name of Jesus Christ and for the Glory of God- never for his own glory.
Sheep: Well said. Couldn't have said it better. Fr. Tim
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