Comments for The Bishops Go On Offense at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 18 out of 18 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Thu, 23 May 2013 23:06:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3328 You say that health care is a 'basic human right.' We might asgree that this is true but can still disagree on the method of delivery. This horrible takeover of health care by this administration would result in loss of freedom on a giant scale. It is not redeemable - even if the pro-life concerns are alleviated. This bill cannot be allowed to pass. It will be a disaster. I cannot understand the bishops' desires in this respect. - Dave Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:27:57 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3326 My blood boiled. If he had made that comment about any other religion the press would have made a huge commotion about it. And then they proceeded to mock Damian Thompson. Despicable. - Vanessa Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:33:00 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3325 Maybe so, but it would be nice to see the presence of a Hercules engaged in Labor #5 and diver the Potomac through the stables of the USCCB to clean out all the civilian staff together with their bosses who financed ACORN and the other perverted activities. - Bangbang Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:28:04 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3324 If the bishops take Notre Dame to task too, they will be well on their way. It is ND that has given so much intellectual cover to the anti-Church around us. Ted Hesburgh got away with it for nearly 40 years, and John Jenkins' reelection as president of ND shows there's still a long way to go. But younger, orthodox bishops will surely prevail within the Church, if not in society. - Dennis Larkin Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:01:06 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3322 I'm glad our bishops are beginning to stand up against the unceasing public attacks against the Church. I expect the men in white coats to come for Richard Dawkins any day now. How he can pretend to speak for scientific rationalism is beyond me -- the man is clearly teetering on the brink of a nervous breakdown (or perhaps he is possessed?). Perhaps the most public haters of Christianity, such as Dawkins, will soon go so far that even the most "tolerant" will see their madness. - Lisa Nicholas, Ph. D. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:26 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3321 May God richly bless with His strength those of our Bishops who have faithfully gone onto the offense. And may He also richly bless with his loving guidance those of our Bishops who need it through a call to spriitual battle. Keith Töpfer - Martial Artist Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:04:06 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3320 Joseph, I appreciate your concern. But absent truth, even barrels of ink only make a lot of black marks on paper. In wordly terms, we're always outnumbered, but we have other resources and can't let the odds discourage us. That was what put us on defense alone for so long. - Robert Royal Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:31:35 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3319 I don't know whether to thank you for the Dawkins link or not. Yes, it did make my blood boil. I can't figure out why Dawkins gets so much publicity. His arguments are so childish and ignorant it makes me wonder about the validity of his scientific research. The key to science is an open mind. That ought to include theological explanations of the universe. The truth is, Dawkins is getting old (well past 70) and I think the ramifications of nothingness after death are starting to warp his mind. - Michael Hebert Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:59:41 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3317 Atheism is one thing but Dawkins and his ilk surely must have an agitated state of mind. Perhaps his failure to find peace incites him to lash out at today's favorite whipping boy,Catholicism. Perhaps he should review his history and find that the Catholic Church has long been the promoter of woman's rights. If he wants misogyny he should go back to ancient Greece, Rome, and the Semitic peoples and present day Sharia law. It is because of sanctioned clerical buggery that some Anglicans want out! - Willie Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:58:32 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3318 I thank God everday for this web site and pray for your continued success. Finally the bishops are speaking up as they should have some time ago. May the bishops be inspired by the Holy Spirit and supported by us. - Valerie Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:41:30 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3316 Robert, remember to never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel. Be comforted that the NY Times, now barely worthy to line your birdcage or wrap your fish, will someday land on the dung heap like so many other dailies that fell into mediocrity. Dowd, Dawkins, and others who attack the Church would be incapable of resentment if God were only a myth, but the militant atheism they represent has gained ground. All the more reason for the Pope and Bishops to step up the offense. - Joseph Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:17:28 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3315 Sorry, we had a hiccup in the system on the links today. The Post link is live now. - Robert Royal Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:37:05 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3314 Good piece for having a salubrious effect on one's early morning digestion.So far we have been treated to " Christ in Urine, the Blessed Mother covered in dung and more recently an HBO program ' Curb Your Enthusiasm,' not known for its curb on vulgarity, viewing Larry David urinating on a picture of Christ." All of this claimed to be art or humor. I can just imagine the uproar if one urinated on the Koran. It is encouraging to see the bishops on the offensive The link to the Post doesn't work - Willie Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:29:47 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3313 I pray that we have not awakened too late. - Ars Artium Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:59:00 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3312 Thank God our Bishops are finally spelling out the truth about the media, and finally we are hearing the teachings we need to make good moral decisions on these health care policies. Your article is superb. May our Bishops continue to have the courage they need! - gini Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:41:39 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3311 Sorry, that link has been fixed now. - Robert Royal Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:27:34 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3310 Wonderful piece. It lifts us up to know that the Bishops are actually taking on the culture. It gives the rest of us more courage. I was disappointed that the link to the Dolan piece would not connect me to the text. Can you send another site where I might find it? Thanks - Linda Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:11:57 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2009/the-bishops-go-on-offense.html#comment-3309 God bless you! - Rosalinda Lozano Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:06:53 +0100