I take that back... THE German Egyptian!
This is another of those instances where a ComBox posting takes on a life of it's own. The German Egyptian left one helluva comment;
1. Forget about wolves in sheep's clothing... I'm worried about wolves in shepherd's clothing. It's a sad day, indeed when we see Catholic priests out-Jack Chick Jack Chick. How times have changed.
2. Not all that long ago in popular culture, the phrase "Catholic schoolgirl" translated into "don't waste you time, guys. She's savin' it for marriage". Now in popular culture, that phrase is synonymous with "slut". A friend of mine recently found out about two of his grandkids being enrolled in "Christian (read: Protestant) Academies". It was explained to him that this is a good thing. Like his daughter said; at least they'll be taught morality. They don't teach that anymore in Catholic schools". How times have changed.
3. I remember reading different accounts of certain Catholic prelates that had the same conclusion. Years ago, Protestant clergy would openly say things along the lines of "I may not agree with everything Cardinal Spellman or Archbishop Sheen says... but then they speak, everyone listens!" Now the phrase "Catholic priest" is a punch line. How times have changed.
Thanks Guys, I didn't think I was that well spoken (or written). The friend was doing some work for me and it came out of a conversation we were having, kind of floored me yet not all that surprising. When we all become "Christians" and ecumenicalism rules. When triumphalism is abandoned, the results are predictable
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Ah . . . the new springtime of the Church!
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