[mkmensinger]

Speaking as a Third Degree Knight of Columbus, one of the core values of the K of C is patriotism.

[FES0844]

In the catholic schools I attended, not only did the nuns teach us patriotism, they taught us the meaning of “legal” vs “illegal”. They also taught us consequences & both lessons were re-enforced at home.

[SkyPilot]

I was raised a Catholic (baptized, first communion, Catholic CCD, confirmed, altar boy, said rosary every day, visited seminaries in high school while thinking of becoming a priest, married in the church, Mass every week, Catholic retreats, Catholic adult education, etc).

I became a born again evangelical Christian in my 30s when I asked Jesus into my heart. It was the most profound encounter in my life.

Today, the thought of filtering what is "right" vs. "wrong" or "legal" vs. "illegal" through the lens of Pope Francis, the Vatican, and Catholicism in general is unthinkable to me. It would be akin to asking the DNC to give me moral advice and guidance.

God's Word through the Bible is probably on the shelves of many Catholic homes, gathering dust. That book is God's living source of truth, wisdom, and salvation. And Jesus is alive and accessible to anyone who knocks on the door.

[heterosupremacist]

#2 mkmensinger wrote: "Speaking as a Third Degree Knight of Columbus, one of the core values of the K of C is patriotism." I am proud to say that I too, I have been Knighted KOC 3RD. Of course, you are correct, Patriotism these days is a thing of the past for most Americans. It will be an uphill battle to convince even one. You are obligated to pass on your knowledge to the young'uns. Win, Lose, or Draw...