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To: Campion

Because you said that the Holy Spirit played no role in the election of +Francis. That is clearly impossible; like everything else, the Holy Spirit either positively willed it or permitted it to happen.
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Well my point is that although saying everything that happens is willed or permitted by God is true, because of the nature of God it is also tautological, and therefore meaningless. But it is more than meaningless because it implies that “Que Sera, Sera” is a morally appropriate response to evil! I’ve spoken with Mennonites and Amish who hold strongly to that view as their rationale for not exercising their right to vote in political elections.
I recall them saying we’re not concerned by everything is in God’s hands, i.e., “all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.” Are you a Mennonite by any chance?


101 posted on 07/07/2022 10:29:51 AM PDT by fortes fortuna juvat (Democrat politicians and voters are dangerous psychopaths. They confirm it everyday.)
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To: fortes fortuna juvat
But it is more than meaningless because it implies that “Que Sera, Sera” is a morally appropriate response to evil!

No, it really doesn't. Mother Teresa had the right idea when she said "PRAY like everything depends on God. WORK like everything depends on you."

Are you a Mennonite by any chance?

No, I've been a Catholic ever since I was baptized at the age of three weeks, 60+ years ago.

103 posted on 07/07/2022 11:11:02 AM PDT by Campion (Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love - Little Flower)
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