Monday, August 26, 2019

Krakow archbishop speaks unhelpful words

The Archbishop of Krakow Marek Jedraszewski said at a Mass to mark the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising that while Poland is no longer tormented by the 'red plague' of Soviet Communism it has instead been infected by a 'rainbow' plague of homosexuality, which denies human dignity and seeks to control "our souls, hearts and minds".

Not a way to win friends.

Also, think of the number of priests and Communists/former Communsits Jedraszewski has insulted.

And then the church wonders why people are speaking with their feet.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Michael, that's not what he said. Not by a long shot. Fergus

Michael Commane said...

That is how it was reported in 'The Tablet'.

Anonymous said...

Michael, you should acknowledge your sources, and not claim an individual said something as if you heard it yourself. It seems to me your words defame the archbishop. Fergus

Anonymous said...

CNS provides direct quotes in its report.

"A red plague is not gripping our land anymore, which does not mean that there is not a new one that wants to control our souls, hearts and minds,” said Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski, as reported by Reuters.

"Not Marxist, Bolshevik, but born of the same spirit, neo-Marxist," he said. "Not red, but rainbow."

Anonymous said...

Truth is an absolute defence against a charge of defamation. It is clear that the blogger’s script was reporting the truth, as evidenced by the CNS copy. Why is it easier to attack the messenger than to the accept that Church officials are sometimes completely wrong and what has been said in this case is completely unacceptable, This is precisely the kind of dog whistle that encourages homophobia.

Michael Commane said...

Makes perfect sense.

Michael Commane said...

The Catholic Church has a problem with homosexuality when so many of its priests and bishops are closet gay men. It leads to dishonesty and secrecy, illness too.


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