Nope. They've already hardened their hearts and consequently have been given over to a reprobate mind.
Before long such folks will be making sure they're no longer identified as Catholics because claiming to be Catholic will no longer be acceptable to the fascist nobility.
The aging liberals in my parish have not spoken to me since the election (heh heh heh). Possibly because of my outspoken intentions at Mass the last two weekends, which also involved the high praise of Bishop Jenky (of Peoria) and the letter that he made his priests read the Sunday before the election.
The aging hippies and social justice Marxists are dying off or leaving.
Before long such folks will be making sure they're no longer identified as Catholics because claiming to be Catholic will no longer be acceptable to the fascist nobility.
I'm having such fun with the 60s crowd. I teach fifth grade religious education as well as supplement intermediate grade religious education. I engage in rough and tumble theology. I will make a point or read a Scripture passage and point to one of them them and say "go". They are expected to comment or enlarge upon or give their opinion on that point. And why.
After about three classes, there are no shy kids. Exactly all of them give as good as they get.
I will do my best to educate Catholics in the Faith that was handed down to us from Christ. I will blow raspberries at the liberals who have damn near destroyed the American Catholic Church. Screw you, you profaners of the Faith.
God will not be mocked; nor will He be thwarted. Not in the long run anyway...
I've had a lot of people chat a little bit before or after Mass, but so far haven't been invited to any groups or had anyone do much more than be generally friendly. So, while everyone is friendly, I have no idea who are the stand up Catholics and who are the Cafeteria sort as of yet. I'm trying to figure out which of the Bible study groups I might be able to join and will no doubt figure out more at that point.
As for leftover hippies, it's a good thing I don't know who fits into that group. I've had more than enough run ins with such folks over other things.
I agree, God is not mocked. This country has been sliding further and further into paganism while at the same time the vast majority of the population claims to be Christian and I believe the Lord is going to make it clear what He thinks of those who talk the talk and don't walk the walk.
Regards