Posted on 06/14/2008 7:03:50 AM PDT by markomalley
I was curious in measuring the interest of Catholic FReepers to starting a weekly discussion on the Catechism. The format would be to post a small selection of the Catechism (starting with paragraph 1) and post as many of the sources of the footnotes as possible (those that are online). As far as discussion goes, if folk have any articles, homilies, or other resources regarding the particular section being cited. If there are agreements, disagreements, general discussion on the subject, or whatever, I would think it appropriate. My inclination, as with other things, would be to make these discussions [OPEN] threads (as per the RM guidance on the subject). My feeling is that if the Faith is genuine and authentic, it should be able to stand up to any tirade that is given against it. You can either argue from facts, tell the detractor he is full of cr@p, or ignore him/her. I might be able to be persuaded to make them [ECUMENIC], though, if there is simply too much distraction. However, I really don't want to make them caucus threads, as non-Catholics who might actually like to constructively participate might be driven away because of that. But the big thing is to find out if there are people who are actually interested in actively participating in these threads that I'm proposing. I DON'T want an amen corner (if that is what happens, my motivation to continue will be greatly dampened) I would like to create a ping list for those folks who are interested in actively participating in this. Catholic or interested non-Catholic. So let me know if you are interested. I Tim 3:15-16 …sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame.
The NARROW, RIGID, UNBIBLICAL BLIND irrational DOUBLE STANDARD DUPLICITIES
of some folks . . .
is beyond mind-boggling . . .
I’m certainly interested, but with reservations. Several posts above illustrate my concerns.
We know that some of the Protestants are interested in "Driving [us] nuts." A number of them are quite good at pretending to exhibit a real interest and then perverting one's answers into an excuse for far more the "scrutiny and attack."
Paul may have made his initial pitch in the synagogues, but when he was rejected he went maybe first to the market place. But he didn't remain there and he didn't advise that his epistles be read in the marketplace or in the presence of enemies.
The topics and level of detail of the Catechism will not get the attention they deserve if we have to deal with cartoons and people who think they've "witnessed" when all they've done is contradict.
Well said.
YOu have a point.
And I am already uneasy with the scenario you’ve offered, as I indicated in earlier posts.
PS
A number of the anti-group are also proficient in keeping personal remarks just barely enough under the radar screen to escape notice. I perceive it as a very fine art form.
I have often wondered how it is that those kinds of posts are rarely ever corrected. They are certain to surface in any lively debate.
I’m interested, I’d hope to take part, and I recommend ecumenical.
Serious intellectual attack?
Or "drive them nuts" attacks designed mostly to drive the signal-to-noise ratio into the dirt?
Now here you have a very good point. Sunlight is a superb disinfectant.
Still thinking about doing these threads OPEN?
I give you posts 19, 20 and 21.
**And again, bad posting drives out good.**
Wiser words were never said! Thank you!
I am interested. I would like to discuss and debate, in a friendly and civil matter, the teachings of the Church.
Also, it would be like a study class of the catcheism.
the best way to debate the evangelicals about Catholicism is to actually know what Catholicism actually teaches.
With all the remarks from fellow Catholics, it would seen that an Ecumenical thread would be a better choice than an OPEN thread.
On an Ecumenical thread, people can offer the points they disagree with in a congeinial manner, but they may NOT disparage another religion or be antagonistic in their remarks.
Thoughts from all????
Religion Moderator also pinged.
sado-evangelicals!
I couldn’t have thought of a better name myself.
lol, "so you can come here, don't bring any bibles and don't post them pesky little scriptures, we don't read it anyhow"... is that 'bout right?
Sometimes, it seems like
the
RAISON D’ETRA
for some RC’s
is to mount unbridled hostility at some of us Prottys.
. . .
i.e. after their loyalty, devotion, adoration, veneration and denied worship of the focus of the Order of The White Hanky,
of course.
Sounds like their
RUBBER MATH BOOK
is still the reigning reference book in all the edifice . . .
First a few = 66
now several = a mob.
LOL.
I feel so powerful.
It is if you want to engage in a broad smear.
please do me the honor of checking our my exceedingly humble web site (The “Forum” doesn’t work, because I’m lazy).
http://www.rockhousefarm.com/vfsewhat.shtml
“But it would be nice to have discussions of the Catechism where we could dig deeper into the teaching presented.”
Definitely. There are deeper theological aspects that I would like to discuss and understand better without the kneejerk stock phraseology.
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