tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post4650413765096623833..comments2024-03-28T14:59:42.168-04:00Comments on Kresta In The Afternoon: A memo from a French citizen on same-sex marriage, slavery, eugenics, and human rightsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-23638519372072858922013-04-30T09:43:41.747-04:002013-04-30T09:43:41.747-04:00From the Catechism: 2479. "Detraction and cal...From the Catechism: 2479. "Detraction and calumny destroy the reputation and honor of one's neighbor. Honor is the SOCIAL witness given to human dignity, and everyone enjoys a natural right to the honor of his name and reputation and to respect. Thus, detraction and calumny offend against the virtues of JUSTICE and charity." <br /><br />I certainly agree that Catholic media voices must advocate and teach the true faith and its requirements for living. But I also agree with Cardinal Dolan that it's important to do this in ways that do not alienate or cause pain to others, in this case gays. Most people have at least one gay person in their lives that they love and cherish and there is no need to tell them that their desire to marry will be the cause of a new form of child or infant slavery. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-24051427319388148722013-04-29T23:41:21.901-04:002013-04-29T23:41:21.901-04:00It's polemical, not scholarly. It's ammuni...It's polemical, not scholarly. It's ammunition, not meant to persuade anyone, but it might stir up a bit of hatred. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-266094124919816232013-04-29T23:29:08.430-04:002013-04-29T23:29:08.430-04:00Catholic intellectuals are at a low point in histo...Catholic intellectuals are at a low point in history. This is the real reason public opinion ignores Catholic social teaching. When I read a statement against same sex marriage I feel the arguments are not compelling and are certainly not made in a compelling way. There is quite clearly a lack of powerful intellects on the side of tradition. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774987352165959344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-37751999280331495742013-04-29T23:23:37.933-04:002013-04-29T23:23:37.933-04:00You really think this particular article represent...You really think this particular article represents "right judgment"? It's an unintelligible rant suggesting that the end of civilization, or at least of decent civilization, is traceable to gay marriage! There are many thoughtful opponents on same sex marriage you could post. I read an excellent statement on Catholic Voices. Don't go crazy on us, Al.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-5573579535665387302013-04-29T16:14:27.157-04:002013-04-29T16:14:27.157-04:00While not formulated in a concise manner, the argu...While not formulated in a concise manner, the argument is valid, and I apologize in advance for the objectifying language-<br /><br />If a married couple has the right to children at all, legally, preventing them from having that right (even from lack of supply) is 'unethical'. This can generally be avoided in heterosexual couples-"you want one? make your own!", a couple that is inherently procreationally incompatible will need special consideration to their right to a child.<br /><br />From a more philosophical standpoint, saying a couple has the right to a child inherently applies servitude. The selfish ownership of children by parents is well in line with tendencies we've been seeing for decade-no fault divorce, abortion, contraceptives, now gay marriage- that views marriage primarily for the satisfaction of the couple, not for the rearing of the children. It is certainly possible to see the trends and make the assumption that a new form of slavery is on the way-We already have the right to kill an entire group of human beings (the unborn, that is) why is slavery so far fetched?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-50213239520367296512013-04-27T23:42:26.238-04:002013-04-27T23:42:26.238-04:00Issue must also be taken with your comment, Anonym...Issue must also be taken with your comment, Anonymous: "But some of the material being posted by Al is beyond questionable and is bad for readers' moral character, because it encourages people to think the worst of others." Predicting negative, unforeseen effects of looming legislation and Supreme Court decisions, is not "thinking the worst of others." It is, rather, right judgment and discernment which we are certainly called to, as Catholics in the public square. Kresta In The Afternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930247819667501826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-32896040435419551262013-04-27T23:38:50.114-04:002013-04-27T23:38:50.114-04:00Really? You don't see the logic here or how a ...Really? You don't see the logic here or how a neo-servitude, particularly of poorer women, could be an unforeseen effect of the legalization of same-sex so-called marriage? Kresta In The Afternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930247819667501826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-55005942071755221382013-04-26T16:58:03.842-04:002013-04-26T16:58:03.842-04:00I also love the show -- because it's always in...I also love the show -- because it's always intelligent. This is just craziness. My personal view, which is not in line with Church teaching on this particular issue, is that gay marriage is no big deal. Time will tell. But I don't think Catholics will be affected in any meaningful way. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774987352165959344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-84010576867222239302013-04-26T09:35:10.570-04:002013-04-26T09:35:10.570-04:00It's possible to oppose relativism in thoughtf...It's possible to oppose relativism in thoughtful and intelligent ways, which are more likely to be persuasive. This sort of raving undermines Al's reputation as a voice of reason--and the blog as a place of reason and thoughtful opposition to the left in this country. I love the radio show, which has always impressed me for its thoughtfulness, even if I disagree. But some of the material being posted by Al is beyond questionable and is bad for readers' moral character, because it encourages people to think the worst of others. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708139263643046536.post-60350449123247433242013-04-25T23:52:10.530-04:002013-04-25T23:52:10.530-04:00I never seen such weak arguments. No wonder the ga...I never seen such weak arguments. No wonder the gays are winning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com