He was laughing loudly and telling inappropriate jokes. It really bothered me. There has to be someone I can report this to.
2006-07-05 02:05:25 · 33 answers · asked by idspudnik 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The joke went something like this...
A priest and nun are on their way back home from a convention when their car breaks down. They are unable to get repairs completed and it appears that they will have to spend the night in a motel.
The only motel in this town has only one room available so they have a minor problem.
Priest: "Sister, I don't think the Lord would have a problem, under the circumstances, if we spent the night together in this one room. I'll sleep on the couch and you take the bed."
Sister: "I think that would be okay."
They prepare for bed and each one takes their agreed place in the room.
Ten minutes later...
Sister: "Father, I'm terribly cold."
Priest: "Okay, I'll get up and get you a blanket from the closet."
Ten minutes later...
Sister: "Father, I'm still terribly cold."
Priest: "Okay Sister, I'll get up and get you another blanket."
2006-07-05 02:17:06 · update #1
Ten minutes later...
Sister: "Father, I'm still terribly cold."
Priest: "Okay Sister, I'll get up and get you another blanket."
Ten minutes later...
Sister: "Father, I'm still terribly cold. I don't think the Lord would mind if we acted as man and wife just for this one night."
Priest: "You're probably right...get up and get your own blanket!"
2006-07-05 02:17:34 · update #2
Simple, hold it over his head so that the next time you go to confession you don't have to do as many Hail Marys. You're one lucky bastard.
2006-07-05 02:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your question interested me as I have recently heard a few stories about parishioners dissatisfied with their ministers or priests. All the other situations concerned expectations the lay person had about their church leader, that he should have been more compassionate, more responsive, more attentive and so on. Generally, I think we have expectations to be emotionally as well as spiritually guided by those in the pulpit and are disappointed when their behavior is not saintly and beyond reproach, hence the problem(s). Alas, those ordained are only human with all the warts and flaws of you and I. While it sounds like his behavior was inappropriate for a person of his position did he break any laws or church doctrine? If not then I suggest you type him a letter describing the situation and your thoughts even if you choose not to send it.
2006-07-05 02:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tumblin_Dice 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be going through a tough personal issue and this may have been a way to release steam. It is said that the best dirty jokes come from catholic trainee priests before they take their solemn vow of lifelong chastity. This does in no way mean they are dirty minded but it is just a human way of coping with stress. I don't know the background to your priest it is possible he needs help, showing your support for him rather than being judgemental may be what he needs.
By the way I laughed at the joke, it really seemed quite innocent... I hope you will not want to report me too.
2006-07-05 02:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by Chris C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I know that when someone that you look up to disappoints you like this it can be really hard. The first thing that you have to remember is that your priest is human too. He makes mistakes. You do not know why he was drinking. Hey, even Jesus drank occasionally! I am not saying that it was acceptable for him to be completely drunk in public, after all he is a public figure. All I am saying is you don't know what was going on in his life. Even our priest and ministers have bad days. If you feel like you need someone to talk to about this, try going to the source. Talk to your priest and let him know how much that bothered you. He may just need a friendly ear who will listen
2006-07-05 02:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should leave him alone. Far too many Christians think that being a Christian means avoiding all the items on a Santa Claus checklist for bad behaviour. And far too many Christians believe that they should be ostracizers and tattle-tales; being such a person makes you a 5th century Donatist, not a Christian.
Being a Christian means - if Jesus is to be believed - going out into the world and doing what he does; doing good for people. God cares far more about the Christ-like way in which you helped someone than in whether you drank grape juice instead of fermented grape juice.
"Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give." (Matthew 10:8)
2006-07-05 02:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bear in mind that priests are human just like the rest of us. This is a huge problem in the Catholic church, that we forget these men are, well, men. Most priestly orders do not prohibit them from consuming alcohol. My best friend is a Catholic priest and my favorite drinking buddy! There is nothing to report as long as he was not doing these things in his official capacity. If it bothers you that much, speak directly to the priest.
2006-07-05 02:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by GreekChick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It become an unlucky twist of destiny. Your eyes at the on the spot are not and would not be on them 24/7. It in simple terms takes a second or a turning of the top or answering the phone or the door. Or for those people with more advantageous than one baby, that is in simple terms being attentive to 2 or extra little persons at the same time. Finger pointing not in any respect did all of us any good. even if you're coming flat our and calling them undesirable father and mom or not, that's implied by using your comparisons of you to them. Karma has a way of biting you interior the rump once you imagine your spouse and youngsters is above such injuries. even as my 5.5 year old daughter become 2, I heard what i idea turned right into a tiny cough. not a gag or perchance a cough, only a valid. when I appeared at her, she appeared easily nice. I then observed she become lacking slightly clip in her hair. She had not in any respect swallowed something earlier, and absolutely did not appear like she did then, both. Nor become it the first time she had lost one at a playdate even as playing. yet to be secure, we took her to the ER the position they did an xray. In case it became lodged in her gut. The x-ray confirmed that it wasn't there. So we assumed it wasn't. imagine my marvel even as it appeared in her diaper the subsequent morning. We were very fortunate. We tried to do each and every thing accurate, even if it would want to have gone horribly incorrect. she not in any respect did something like that back. Letting a 12 month old climb on chairs is in simple terms putting you and him up for skill heartache. have you ever dropped a ball that appeared like it become coming accurate to you? Now imagine having the acceptable reflexes to capture a baby once you do not understand which way he will fall. A 20 month ol dwon't study that putting issues in his mouth is undesirable. And, letting him play with the dirtiest element on earth is disgusting. what if he catches a terrible virus? then all of us will factor the finger at you and say you would have prevented it.
2016-10-14 03:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would it make you feel better to punish him? if yes than think abut your religious goal: to forgive everybody and to return the other cheek for a spank. Therefore you should have asked the priest to tell you more jokes, if they bothered you.
My advice is to be more moderate with your life. I think you just fell into a "follow a set of rules" rush, which can blind your general vision about what lies around you.
2006-07-05 02:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by hoini1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report it to him. He's human, not a god. He's fallible. He needs to know that you were offended by his behavior. He might think twice the next time.
At the same time, however, ask yourself why you were offended? He sounds like a fun, human fellow to me who can probably relate to his parishioners very well and who would probably be very tolerant and forgiving. After all, drinking and having a good time are supported by the church. We are supposed to enjoy the gift of life that God has given us, if we believe in God.
You sound a bit holier-than-thou to me, and not very tolerant.
2006-07-05 02:12:26 · answer #9 · answered by tianjingabi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When seeing a brother Christian living in sin, the Bible says to confront the person and show them what they are doing is wrong. If not willing to repent and turn from such behavior, then bring this matter to his peers, other clergy, who may be able to confront him about his sinful living. The Bible goes as far as to cast out those who are not willing to repent of their sinful living, although assuming that you are Catholic, you wouldn't have the authority to. I hope this is helpful.
2006-07-05 02:21:45 · answer #10 · answered by mt486 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See him as a human beeing might help.
If it really bothers you, go to him and tell him what you think. Talk about it. Communicate.
But again, he is a human beeing, so why can't he have a good evening making jokes and drinking alcohol?
2006-07-05 02:09:28 · answer #11 · answered by Bloed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋