[annalex]

I wish Cardinal Arinze should avoid the folksy tone and speak in plain language to the amchurch liers. It is very naive of him to think that his rhetorical question in lieu of an answer will have any positive effect.

Expect the American bishops to say:

-- Cardinal Arinze had two opportunities to condemn giving communion to deathist politicians, and he declined to do so two times.

-- But, but, he said "children form the first Communion would know the answer"!

-- Show me a quote where Cardinal Arinze condemns the practice. Thank you, case closed.

[patent]

>>>It is very naive of him to think that his rhetorical question in lieu of an answer will have any positive effect.

I'm beginning to wonder. Has he stated it clearly elsewhere? Isn't this the second time he's given this indirect response? I'm wondering if he is simply hesitant to speak directly about American politics, as he fears that screeches about the Vatican interferring in politics?

If not, why won't he state it clearly.

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[SaintDismas]

I wish Cardinal Arinze should avoid the folksy tone and speak in plain language to the amchurch liers. It is very naive of him to think that his rhetorical question in lieu of an answer will have any positive effect. >>>

I disagree. He is very simply being sarcastic and pretty much implying that you already know the answer, but too many really don't want to hear it. IOW, some really believe the lies they are telling themselves. Just my opinion.