tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post7309177082027558215..comments2024-03-28T22:15:17.067-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/29/24: Bishops use sacraments to pressure Biden Neil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-52617258319116348432021-06-21T14:15:50.210-05:002021-06-21T14:15:50.210-05:00So blatantly political, they focus on abortion but...So blatantly political, they focus on abortion but the Republicans supporting the death penalty get a pass. <br /><br />Their weaponizing of Communion is not in keeping with the spirit of inclusiveness exhibited by the one who instituted it. Also, it's extremely selective. According to "the rules," nobody in a state of mortal sin should receive Communion. If the bishops could deny it to every person lining up on Sunday who was in a state of mortal sin, based on a strict application of the rules, many, many people would be turned away. And then, where would the bishops get the cash that they need to pay settlements for their own malfeasance?<br /><br />Hey, the Pope is Catholic! He said: "The way of the Church... is to adopt fully God’s own approach, to follow the Master who said: 'Those who are well have no need of the physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call, not the righteous but sinners.'" He specifically referred to Communion as "not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak." Of course, he's not a Republican.Jakashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-14976410262425361262021-06-21T10:59:46.581-05:002021-06-21T10:59:46.581-05:00This is so cynical; I wonder how many bishops are ...This is so cynical; I wonder how many bishops are Republican.SandyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070366627628604352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-46177032390474704202021-06-21T10:02:41.903-05:002021-06-21T10:02:41.903-05:00How much do indulgences cost these days?How much do indulgences cost these days?J. Pabsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566801024154623288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-35390967367928099342021-06-21T07:43:38.725-05:002021-06-21T07:43:38.725-05:00Great column, as always. I have to comment on the ...Great column, as always. I have to comment on the restraint you showed by not pointing out that they should deny themselves communion for covering up (and even participating in) the criminal sexual abuse of children. Hypocrisy is not a strong enough word for these conmen.Dennis Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936110563379328219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-61630121513846967052021-06-21T07:39:44.958-05:002021-06-21T07:39:44.958-05:00There’s a certain pride in being Jewish. I imagine...There’s a certain pride in being Jewish. I imagine people of other faiths feel similarly.<br />Unlike those of other faiths, you don’t have to believe in God to be Jewish… but it wouldn’t hurt.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16679840606511726447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-2866833841717548682021-06-21T07:27:07.348-05:002021-06-21T07:27:07.348-05:00Spot on with this column, NS.Spot on with this column, NS.privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18413982311699012802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-48524992374544132412021-06-21T06:57:02.644-05:002021-06-21T06:57:02.644-05:00The Catholic Church is already in trouble. Don'...The Catholic Church is already in trouble. Don't know if you've been following the Renew My Church initiative the Archdiocese of Chicago is implementing. If an organization is forced to consolidate due to shrinking membership, you've got problems. Weaponizing the Eucharist is wrong and will drive away more Catholics. Dragon Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11681005811300536579noreply@blogger.com