By the way, Casey cast a pro-life vote in the last week. Perhaps he heeded his Bishop’s advice and repented.
Just in continuity with my already mentioned (I think) desire to be more optimistic, I think we should spend twice as much time praying fervently for these people than we do criticizing them because the latter involves a huge temptation of succumbing to internal negative energy and focusing on the faults, however grave, of others and doesn’t reap as much good for humanity as the other option.
Please, if you cannot find anything positive to say, none whatsoever, perhaps you should refrain? What does it gain you? It only manifests as negative energy and people fight and argue, throwing ad hominem attacks and calling each other pseudo-Catholics while we all say we’re so in love with Jesus.
Resist the temptation. If it’s so horrible, then pray.
I also think that you should potentially reflect on your words — for if they were true, ask yourself, why then do you frequently visit and feel compelled to not only engage, but occasionally — not always — do so in a manner that is negative, which seems to be something that you’re condemning at the moment.
I would happily discuss criticisms with you constructively.
Eric – I don’t know what you mean. My comment was positive.
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Tuesday, March 10, AD 2009 11:17pm
I agree. They are all Republicrats first. For Brownback, being from Kansas is 2nd. Catholic is so far back in distant 3rd place, it doesn’t register unless it’s election year.
We’ll know Brownback is running for national office again when he shows up at a pro-life rally.
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Do I see little pentagrams on the altar tablecloth? How appropriate.
By the way, Casey cast a pro-life vote in the last week. Perhaps he heeded his Bishop’s advice and repented.
Just in continuity with my already mentioned (I think) desire to be more optimistic, I think we should spend twice as much time praying fervently for these people than we do criticizing them because the latter involves a huge temptation of succumbing to internal negative energy and focusing on the faults, however grave, of others and doesn’t reap as much good for humanity as the other option.
Perfect example of why this blog cannot be taken seriously.
Michael,
Please, if you cannot find anything positive to say, none whatsoever, perhaps you should refrain? What does it gain you? It only manifests as negative energy and people fight and argue, throwing ad hominem attacks and calling each other pseudo-Catholics while we all say we’re so in love with Jesus.
Resist the temptation. If it’s so horrible, then pray.
I also think that you should potentially reflect on your words — for if they were true, ask yourself, why then do you frequently visit and feel compelled to not only engage, but occasionally — not always — do so in a manner that is negative, which seems to be something that you’re condemning at the moment.
I would happily discuss criticisms with you constructively.
Eric – I don’t know what you mean. My comment was positive.
I agree. They are all Republicrats first. For Brownback, being from Kansas is 2nd. Catholic is so far back in distant 3rd place, it doesn’t register unless it’s election year.
We’ll know Brownback is running for national office again when he shows up at a pro-life rally.