It seems in every area that many conservatives hold dear there is no escape. Not in the church, the state, the country, the world. Conservatives are being squeezed in every direction, trying to change them, conform them, and silence them. The pressure is building under the surface, like a huge magma chamber. The frustration I feel is becoming overwhelming.There is no place in this country it would seem for MY viewpoint to be accepted. My question is, are we deluding ourselves on this website? Are we really the majority? Are there enough of us to effect any change? If so, when? How? At what cost? and Why hasn’t it made a difference? Where is the outrage, besides on a few websites and conservative bloggers? Is there any hope of turning around this ship, or is it truly too late? You know, it would not have mattered if the rudder of the Titanic could reverse the direction of the ship once it struck the iceberg; it was still going to sink no matter the direction it was pointed. I guess my question is, have we already struck the iceberg?
Why would god care if priests marry?
Have you seen this?
“There is no place in this country it would seem for MY viewpoint to be accepted.”
In any case, we must be the faithful remnant.
Remember, some of the good seed fell on fertile soil and grew but was then choked by weeds. Don’t let the weeds get to you. Some of the seed was also carried away by birds. Don’t let the bird-brains get to you, either!
Stay spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy yourself and let God take care of the rest. He predicted many would fall away. Some will return to Him in a crisis. And remember to fight the good fight, like St. Paul said. Mary once said that many people praying the rosary would prevent Russia from spreading her errors. Maybe it’s time to organize spiritual warfare and more prayer groups for America to return to God.
At the risk of stringing in yet one more platitude: all God asks of each of us is to be faithful. It was peaceful and easy to be a Christian in the 40s and 50s; but we have the joy of holding fast in difficult times.
One of my favorite priests once told me I didn’t need to worry so much— God is still in charge.
God bless you for your zeal. :)