tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post7231359068827852058..comments2024-03-27T15:00:33.760+00:00Comments on Catholic Commentary: Protect the Pope: the publican or the pharisee?Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09339499088443959192noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-91392695071881961802014-02-12T09:00:15.342+00:002014-02-12T09:00:15.342+00:00Fr Tom:
Thank you for the comment received, which...Fr Tom:<br /><br />Thank you for the comment received, which I wish to acknowledge. I can appreciate its contents.<br /><br />JoeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339499088443959192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-75162828129824314142013-11-28T01:56:31.866+00:002013-11-28T01:56:31.866+00:00I find the comments on here by the supporters of t...I find the comments on here by the supporters of the Protect the Pope blog to be offensive in their accusatory tone and a form of cyber-bullying. The criticisms made of the PtP blog were well mannered and reasoned (even if you don't agree with them). Responses should be similarly charitable. Since the PtP blog purports to act in the Holy Father's name, I think it would be well advised for all to mind their manners! Would Francis be favourable to such malignant comments? I doubt so very much.Tina Tristramnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-12963529663148976772013-11-27T19:29:52.711+00:002013-11-27T19:29:52.711+00:00WUE:
1. I have answered the point on anonymity ab...WUE:<br /><br />1. I have answered the point on anonymity above. <br />2. Be careful not to make the assumptions you might want to make about the answers to your other questions ....Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339499088443959192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-18933989870968812522013-11-27T14:51:35.229+00:002013-11-27T14:51:35.229+00:00Are you supporting Enda Kenny, then?
Do you suppo...Are you supporting Enda Kenny, then?<br /><br />Do you support his abortion bill in Ireland which is now law there?<br /><br />Do you support his receiving Holy Communion?<br /><br />Do you uphold the Canon Law on the subject of the excommunication of those who facilitate abortions?<br /><br />Do you support Kenny's "excommunicating" Catholic members of his own party for voting AGAINST abortion?<br /><br />I do not regularly read your blog and I find it difficult to sympathise with your desire for partial anonymity. <br /><br />Why not just say who you are in the same way as Nick Donnelly does? What are you scared of? <br /><br />Wake Up England.William Webernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-7082033741083773992013-11-26T09:35:14.336+00:002013-11-26T09:35:14.336+00:00That is, Lynda, unless the points that I made abov...That is, Lynda, unless the points that I made above (admittedly expressed in a particular genre), are true. In which case they have the character of rightful comment rather than attack on integrity.<br /><br />1. Deacon Donnelly's post on <i>Philomena</i> accused the makers of the film of deliberately maligning the character of a particular sister. This was "gloss" added to the report from the <i>Tablet</i> and was not supported by the content of the film itself. See my comment to that effect, supported by another commenter, at Protect the Pope, to see why I believe this to be the case. I think it is fair to indicate that Deacon Donnelly's posts do regularly carry such not-always-accurate "glosses" - and particularly on those posts relating to bishops.<br />2. It is perfectly legitimate to question the appropriateness of repeatedly criticising how others, particularly those holding ecclesial office, live out their vocations in the Church. That does not preclude comment on it - but Deacon Donnelly is in reality about something other than the due comment.<br />3. The behaviour shown towards Mike Conway was/is a form of cyberbullying. It goes significantly beyond the "taking criticism" that it claims to be. (I think Fr Tim has posted on the Faith Today article in a way that does represent a legitimate way of offering criticism of it). Whatever one might think about the article that prompted this, the bullying is out of order.<br />4. I do think there is a real question to be considered about the appropriateness of having a kind of banner campaign in favour of the excommunication of another person. And yes, I am quite aware of all the background, and do not ignore it. Again, there is something other going on here than due comment.<br /><br />I think those that see Deacon Donnelly's posts solely in terms of "fearlessly defending the faith" should pause and think about this.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339499088443959192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-23513181598045494892013-11-26T01:00:05.126+00:002013-11-26T01:00:05.126+00:00Disgraceful to attack the integrity of Deacon Donn...Disgraceful to attack the integrity of Deacon Donnelly who tells the truth without fear or favour. Everything he relates is of utmost importance to faith and morals, and he always upholds the unchangeable Deposit of Faith. Those who speak the truth, are always attacked with slurs and innuendo against their character.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714204002726632689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-34795244575385573982013-11-24T23:41:41.220+00:002013-11-24T23:41:41.220+00:00WUE:
This blog is not anonymous. I have maintained...WUE:<br />This blog is not anonymous. I have maintained a consistent media identity ever since starting it. If you want to see the contours of that identity, just read back through the posts. It is not an unusual practice to not display one's full identity in electronic media - it is nowadays a standard part of e-safety advice. [There are plenty of people out there blogging who do actually know me, from personal contact, in any case.] If you follow the links in this post you <i>can</i> find my full name .. but I am not sure what that adds for you.<br /><br />It is, of course, quite possible to reply to the points made in the post ....Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339499088443959192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-74994259946452137632013-11-24T16:06:51.286+00:002013-11-24T16:06:51.286+00:00You not-so-bravely attack Deacon Donnelly from beh...You not-so-bravely attack Deacon Donnelly from behind a veil of anonymity. Where is the integrity of that?<br /><br />Wake Up England.W L Webernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994073177496022401.post-23957317643501095782013-11-23T20:15:09.417+00:002013-11-23T20:15:09.417+00:00Well said and very courageous of you. As well as f...Well said and very courageous of you. As well as factually incorrect Pope the Protect attempts to foster anger and conflict in the name of the Pope. I understand Nick Donnelly is a permanent deacon - I cannot understand why his bishop has not had discussions with him about his blog's uncharitable tone, if not the content as well. In my opinion, his blog caused scandal to the faithful.Wayne Kellandnoreply@blogger.com