I have always been somewhat baffled, even irritated, by the effrontery of non-Catholics who believe they have both a duty and a right to tell us what to do about our religious beliefs. Get a clue all you secular progressive nimrods – you don’t. And it is insulting when you make the attempt. We’ve been around a good long while and while you all may think we need to “modernize” to fit YOUR agendas, we feel no such need – so don’t expect acceptance of abortion now – or ever – because we consider it murder. So-called Catholic politicians who temporize in these areas are doing so at the risk of their own souls.
Catholics have always, I think, turned the other cheek. But despite his obvious gentleness and compassion (real compassion – not the Clintonian hang-wringing, lip trembling variety), the Pope’s strength of character and clear vision is evident and his courage is simply not to be questioned because it is real and towering.
Benedict XVI is truly an awe inspiring and faith inspiring Pontiff. He makes me very very proud to be a Catholic.
