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...
It is clear that whatever the church does will never be good enough. Shoot every pedophile, take every penny from every church throughout the world and the refrain will be the same "took far too long", "they only did it because we forced them", "it's only window dressing".........
ReplyDeleteI suppose I shouldn't be upset to read Ballard's comments.He has commented in this fashion a number of times on another site that I have followed [Sylvia's Site]. The reality is Steve Ballard has neither the understanding nor the compassion to deal with the poor souls who have been abused as children by the "religious"...a reminder to Ballard...it's not your church..you are but a servant as we all are..
DeleteMr Sylvestre, thanks for your reply. And I would make more comments on Sylvia's Site if she wasn't frightened about open dialogue.
ReplyDeleteYou do realize that it is possible to have deep care and concern for the victims and their families, while at the same time raising concerns about reactions to legitimate and proven steps that have been taken to ensure that this sinful and evil abuse never happens again in OUR church?
In reading the article that this post references, are you not concerned that right out of the box people reject the Holy Father's initiative before it has even taken place? His care, compassion, openness and authentic witness to Christ is inspiring.
The Holy Father was elected just over one year ago and has accomplished a great deal. For some NO matter what is done, it will be inadequate.