tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850096231666604.post5814855415140892587..comments2023-07-01T00:39:39.762-07:00Comments on Father Geoff Farrow: When bishops become politicians.Father Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904564207135202567noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850096231666604.post-14389924148595097452009-06-19T17:11:14.495-07:002009-06-19T17:11:14.495-07:00I wonder why political power is so very seductive ...I wonder why political power is so very seductive and tempting to religious leaders? Wide swaths (cutting across confessional labels) of American Christendom have succumbed to this temptation and (to borrow St. John the Theologian's crude, apocalyptic imagery) are gleefully fornicating with the Great Whore and emptying their coffers to pay for her services. There is nothing of the loving and selfless kenosis of Christ Jesus in all of this. Much, much love to you Father Geoff. We hold you in our prayers.Mark Frieslandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246484653250580215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850096231666604.post-31349113444570207982009-06-16T20:26:53.629-07:002009-06-16T20:26:53.629-07:00I believe the Catholic Church in the States is goi...I believe the Catholic Church in the States is going to see its unraveling at its own expense and it will be at the hands of the hierarchy itself. <br /><br />Long before Prop 8 came around, people have noticed how the Catholic Church has become such an "organized religion" where they have lost their ability to lead people spiritually; and the sexual abuse scandals (that now haunt the Church) were "swept under the rug." If the general populace knew what you have shared with us, I think there would be the start of an exodus by many who think that this involvement by the Church with Prop 8 sent things over the top.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884928698586182128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850096231666604.post-58442972964345740752009-06-16T09:21:17.694-07:002009-06-16T09:21:17.694-07:00"At a certain point, Catholics in the pews ne..."At a certain point, Catholics in the pews need to ask how the hierarchy is spending funds, which they have donated for charitable endeavors."<br /><br />Father Geoff, as the former pastor of a parish, I would appreciate it if you would please enlighten us on how weekly collections AND special collections are handled. For example, does every parish have its own account, or does the money first go to the diocese? Due to the Church's opposition to all matters affecting the LGBT community, I stopped contributing except for special collections, although I have a sinking feeling that the diocese uses some of the money for its own purposes.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850096231666604.post-10482911811066304292009-06-15T22:21:48.511-07:002009-06-15T22:21:48.511-07:00There is an editorial on the America (National Cat...There is an editorial on the America (National Catholic Weekly) website which is in agreement with you:<br />http://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=11718<br />I found it really interesting to read the positive reader responses. Catholics mostly have deference towards their clergy although that is changing. And some bishops have really used deferential laity as pawns in a partisan political game. The lie they told over and over in the election of 2008 was that the GOP was coterminous with the Kingdom of God. I never thought I would live to see a fundamentalist mentality in the church.Jane Ann Moranisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2850096231666604.post-25928624975604312492009-06-15T14:56:37.210-07:002009-06-15T14:56:37.210-07:00Thank you so much for your wisdom & insight. S...Thank you so much for your wisdom & insight. Someone has to open people's eyes to the truth. I have often disagreed with my church's political stand & support of hate but it was always so forbidden to say anything negative against the church and it's followers are so much in denial and protect it so.<br /><br />Keep up the good work and speak the truth. Bless You Father Geoff. I will continue to follow you as long as you will lead me and then other faithful followers who also desire equality for all.<br /><br />MarkMarky's MADWORLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165957171727889505noreply@blogger.com