http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/478428,CST-NWS-priest22.article
I am beggining to wonder if Priests and pastors know something their followers don't.? Thoughts?
2007-07-23 00:31:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We're bound to see this type of behavior in men so constrained by their cultural duties. Many people have a severe difficulty repressing their natural instincts towards sex and staying true to their vows of celibacy.
It's interesting that so many of the priests opt for males. In all my anthropological training, the homosexuality aspect is still very difficult to understand.
Craig
2007-07-23 00:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by Craig A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yet another example of a non-believer showing their inability to speak on Christian matters. If you knew God's Word you would know that #1. true Christians do not follow a "man" we follow Jesus Christ. #2. Just because you wear a collar and are biblically trained does not mean you know the ways of God. #3. In the last days there will be many false teachers in the pulpits( 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 2 Peter 2:1 ). All you did with putting this up is not shame Christianity but "prove" that God's Word is as true as what Christians know that it is. Thanx.
2007-07-23 01:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by HeVn Bd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see that as an example of Christianity at work, I see that as an example of Evil at work. That man was tempted and he used the church's money to do evil things, what ever he wanted. He made the choice to cheat the parishioners/church and his own eternal life by doing evil things.
What he did wasn't Christianity's fault, it's evils fault and his for going along with the evil works. The Church didn't force him to do wrong, he did it all on his own. So please don't blame Christianity for his weakness and his sins. He did after all make the choice for him self.
I don't think that they do, meaning know some thing that we don't. You have to remember that they are just as human as you or I are, so that they can be tempted to do stupid things just as you or I can. Just because they serve the Lord it doesn't mean that they are any more perfect than any one else is. They should hold them selves to a higher standard, but not all will do so. That is quite sad to say the least. It doesn't make it right, only evil at best.
It does if any thing serve as a good reminder of how we shouldn't be as people. Using money that was given to help the church was wrong of him. What a shame that he did this, I pity him for what he has done.
2007-07-23 00:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How bizarre, how bizarre.
The Parish is 800 people. It works out to about $250.00 each. I think they should forgive him, drop the charges and make him sit in the back pew when he is not confessing his sins. They would at least know what kind of a crook their priest is if they had kept him. They would also know that when he speaks about human weakness he has a good idea of what that means.
They could also deduct from his paycheck until they recovered their money.
2007-07-23 00:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looks like the "priest" is going to jail for stealing.
Does that negate all religion? No, I don't think so. One bad apple does not mean that all are bad.
A little research would show that medical doctors and surgeons are caught in scandals also. Does that mean that no hospital ever helps anyone? If one doctor is convicted of fraud, does that mean that every hospital wasted every cent?
No. To make such claims against all hospitals (or all churches) because of one bad individual would be silly and ignorant.
2007-07-23 00:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by Hawk 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
specific, even with the undeniable fact that it fairly is no longer lots Christianity ripping it off as this is a crafty stunt by utilising a gaggle of historical politicians to get human beings of diverse religions to "gel" by utilising mixing them jointly. cutting-edge-day Christians are unaware. they're merely going alongside with what mom, dad, grandma & grandpa, and something of society has taught them. each and every thing approximately easter and easter Sunday has no longer something to do with Christ. in case you pass by utilising the Hebrew calendar then this previous Friday may be the day he became resurrected, no longer on the instant.
2016-10-22 10:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by hardage 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The actions of the gentleman in question are indicative of his being a human being; a member of a fallen race of creatures who are in need of redemption by a loving God. He's just in sea of sin along with the rest of us. His sin became public. Ours are more subtle and private, but they are sins nevertheless. It is time to repent.
2007-07-23 00:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by Caesar 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is yet another example of what it say's in Matthew 7:21
That say's Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
These people are classic examples.
2007-07-23 00:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jeffrey Dahmer worked in a Chocolate factory, so are all Chocolate factory workers cannibals? Or just most of them?
Are all Muslims terrorists?
2007-07-23 00:44:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess it's better than burning women at the stake as witches, like priests did years ago.
2007-07-23 00:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Honest Opinion 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋