[Faith-talk] Block Peter Wolfe

[John J. Boyer]

I am a Catholic. I'm really concerned that Peter is giving Catholicism a 
bad reputation on this list. The first principle of interreligious 
dialogue is to respect the other person. The second principle is to 
respect the other person's freedom of conscience. One should state 
his/her own beliefs. The worst thing to do is to demonize others for 
their beliefs. Only slightly worse is the confrontational, arrogant 
attitude that Peter displays.

Let's all pray for Peter, that God will give him a charitable spirit.

John

On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 09:43:51AM -0500, Greg Aikens wrote:
> Peter, you miss the point. Its not that everyone disagrees with what
> you have to say, although many do I'm sure. The biggest problem in my
> opinion is the way you come at what you say. You present your ideas,
> often insulting those who disagree with you ahead of time. Then if
> someone challenges what you say, you call them a judgmental Christian,
> accuse them of not having biblical morrality and then ask why everyone
> is so upset with you. Ask your questions with humility, as though you
> really wanted to hear the opinions of others. Present your argument
> without name calling or mud slinging. Understand that just like
> catholics, every other religious group is made up of individuals who
> do not want to be stereotyped either. You have admitted to having a
> lot to learn about your own faith and Catholicism in specific; so act
> like it and ask your questions. Remember that hard questions of faith
> are rarely as black and white as you seem to treat them. Sincere,
> Bible believing Christians disagree on how biblical principles can and
> should be applied in every day life.
> 
> I appreciate having someone on the list who is willing to ask
> questions, even questions of how our faith impacts political
> decisions. I think that is appropriate for a list like this. What is
> not is the inflamatory attitude.
> 
> Blessings,
> Greg
> 
> On 6/26/10, Peter Wolfe <sunspot005 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > John,
> >
> >
> >    I really feel the "Peace, Love, Service" you have in your
> > signature. Learning the hard way of fighting for justice and equality?
> > You defy the Pope and the Holy Catholic church dear sir. You defy the
> > holy order of the church, then logically from my parishes estimation
> > you should be officially ex-communicated pronto amigo. The same goes
> > for any christian that uses such ruthless barbarian tactics like
> > putting capital punishment in their own hands. Plain fact is that the
> > United States of America is just like Saudia Arabia and Iran and even
> > China in the treatment of our own citizens. Plain truth of the matter
> > is that the GINI report with excessive greed and ignorance is rampant
> > all around to the wealthy ruling classes dominating the fray over our
> > day to day lives. The fact is if you execute a innocent person you
> > yourself are acting like God. You have no right to do so and forces
> > are in play to equal the playing field and I'm leaving the list
> > voluntarily. So, much for being tolerant, loving and compassionant
> > christians on stances of moral perptitude and moral dignity. Go ahead
> > put another assault battery, electric chair, hanginging, or lethal
> > injection on another person. Judgers of men are judgers indeed.
> >
> > God bless,
> > Peter
> >
> >
> > On 6/26/10, John J. Boyer <john at godtouches.org> wrote:
> >> Linda,
> >>
> >> I think most of us have had enough of Peter Wolfe. He will have to learn
> >> the hard way that his approach is not effective. Meanwhile, please block
> >> him from this list.
> >>
> >> John
> >>
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> >>
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> >
> > --
> > Peter Q. Wolfe, AS
> > sunspot005 at gmail.com
> >
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John J. Boyer, Executive Director
GodTouches Digital Ministry, Inc.
http://www.godtouches.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Peace, Love, Service