Why I Am A Catholic by G. K. Chesterton

Chesterton.org ^ | 1926 | G. K. Chesterton

[fml]

Thanks for the post. Mow I’ll go find the one posted earler.

[aruanan]

It is doing what the Puritans wanted done when it is really wanted. In all probability, all that is best in Protestantism will only survive in Catholicism; and in that sense all Catholics will still be Puritans when all Puritans are Pagans.

This is a good one.

[shurwouldluv_a_smallergov]

I'll gladly give Chesterton a ping!

For anyone interested that has access to the EWTN network there is a 30 minute show about Chesterton and his writings on Sunday night at 9pm. You can also download the audio of some of those shows here:

Chesterton audio 1

Chesterton audio 2

I am just finishing up "The collected works Vol 3"; I highly recommend it!

[Cronos]

Lovely. Chesterton just gets better and better with each read.

[PGalt]

Thanks for the pings. Good read. Very interesting.

[Salvation]

**Right — impugning the known truth is a sin against the Holy Spirit!**

This has always been my belief if the people know they are impugning the Blessed Virgin Mary.

And you know that sins against the Holy Spirit are sins that are unforgiveable!!!!!

[Iscool]

Dan is my favorite of the Old Testament - that your brother carries his name is a good sign. Today he is in the lion’s den, but Our Lord will carry him home. I will pray for him.

The tribe of Dan doesn't make it...God kicked them out...

[Mach9]

Yes, yes! (To be fair, he has shown up here from time to time.) Have you looked into John Henry Cardinal Newman?

[Mach9]

Here’s another:

THE DONKEY
G.K. Chesterton

When fishes flew and forests walked
And figs grew upon thorn,
Some moment when the moon was blood
Then surely I was born;

With monstrous head and sickening cry
And ears like errant wings,
The devil’s walking parody
On all four-footed things.

The tattered outlaw of the earth,
Of ancient crooked will;
Starve, scourge, deride me: I am dumb,
I keep my secret still.

Fools! For I also had my hour;
One far fierce hour and sweet:
There was a shout about my ears,
And palms before my feet.

Always wondered why Christmas Eve wasn’t also mentioned.

[Paved Paradise]

Where’s Part I?

[Paved Paradise]

Never mind... I saw 2 of 49 and thought it was parts of Chesterton’s piece (when they are just posted comments). This is what happens when one has a sleepless night.

[conservonator]

Why is that a sin?

It's alluding to the underlying master sin; hubris. Hubris deludes us into thinking truth is subjective and therefore something we can recognize, ignore or change at will. Truth is of God and is therefor immutable; that the leaf is green is not Dependant on your recognition of the fact, it just is.

[johngrace]

10-4 Good Sister!

[johngrace]

I think she means Daniel. Book of Daniel. Daniel was in the Lion’s Den. You be Cool is Cool! LOL! Do I detect a sense of humor from iscool!

[johngrace]

Thanks!

[Dajjal]

GKC bump

[stuartcr]

Right

[stuartcr]

OK, thanks

[stuartcr]

While I don’t think truth is subjective, I do believe that God instills in each of us our own truth. Just between Him each of us. As for the leaf color, that’s just a description of an object. I really doubt God considers anything to do with calling a leaf something, a sin.

[conservonator]

While I don’t think truth is subjective, I do believe that God instills in each of us our own truth.

This seems to be a self refuting belief, I can't reconcile it.

As for the leaf color, that’s just a description of an object. I really doubt God considers anything to do with calling a leaf something, a sin.

I think your being a bit too literal with an allegory :)