tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post5340845128417559166..comments2024-01-25T07:06:29.238-05:00Comments on THE HERESY HUNTER: CRAZY-EYED V2 VISIONS (Part 2c, Sidebar)TH2http://www.blogger.com/profile/02375386482765377541noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-43996784869791717282013-12-27T02:01:13.705-05:002013-12-27T02:01:13.705-05:00Are you prone to heresy? http://rodericke.com/here...Are you prone to heresy? http://rodericke.com/heresy-threat-assessmentRoderickEhttp://rodericke.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-41775655569934071102013-10-30T12:22:59.111-04:002013-10-30T12:22:59.111-04:00Thanks, marylise. In actuality, I welcome criticis...Thanks, marylise. In actuality, I welcome criticism, however harsh, as it subdues any pride, keeps me "in check", so to speak. Sometimes I wonder why there isn't more in the comment boxes at this blog.TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-24331196371966529432013-10-29T15:13:36.558-04:002013-10-29T15:13:36.558-04:00Dear Heresy Hunter: Your spirit of detachment (in ...Dear Heresy Hunter: Your spirit of detachment (in response to Aloysius) tempts some of us to sins of envy. It is to be hoped that occasional criticism will not make you doubt the gift you have been given as a writer. This gift -- and your generosity in letting others benefit from it -- is beyond dispute. Aloysius is entitled to his taste: some people hate the way Shakespeare writes, others hate the way Hemingway writes. However, as a matter of salvation, the gift must be recognized by the person to whom it has been entrusted (Matthew 25:14-30). You are a seriously talented writer and your blog is a goldmine.marylisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-45936806076979703862013-10-14T18:10:42.780-04:002013-10-14T18:10:42.780-04:00Happy Waspy Thanksgiving, plc53. I'm eating le...Happy Waspy Thanksgiving, plc53. I'm eating leftovers today, from a big meal yesterday.TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-10560943086030295202013-10-14T13:44:14.286-04:002013-10-14T13:44:14.286-04:00If we are analyzing efficacy of style and content ...If we are analyzing efficacy of style and content today, I would like to add that I am very thankful (it is Thanksgiving Day here in the Great White North, waspy though it may be) that TH2 has developed a unique style and depth in his writing. In contrast, one might note, to the usual, near total lack of style and depth that permeates most of the Catholic blogosphere and their loyal, droning, waspy-catholic followers.<br /><br /><br />Such a shame and pity that the once great tradition of true Catholic intellect continues to be trampled upon, or at best bastardized, by the pride and arrogance of this fast-food "culture" of dissent and death. A mind truly is a such terrible thing to waste on lives structured and governed by this modern, "30-second soundbite" mentality. <br /><br /><br /><br />There was an article in the Remnant a few months ago concerning the sad state of education and intellectual development in our western society. Part of the title of the piece was something like, "Building a Civilization of Self-Confident Morons?" Now that was indeed a clear and to-the-point headline! <br /><br /><br /><br />So much rotten fruit to this modern age of abortion, divorce, fornication, contraception, and all-round general ignorance and rudeness. <br /><br /><br /><br />.......But such an excess of self-esteem and consumption. Interesting that "consumption" used to be a term meaning "a wasting disease, esp. tuberculosis." Indeed.<br /><br /><br /><br />God help us to turn turn away from the loud 'n proud, make-it-fast ignorance of this most violent and bloody culture of death. "Self-confident morons" mis-shaping the world God created for us. <br /><br /><br /><br />And that's my two-cents' worth on style and content herein .....oh, I almost forgot, we did away with the pennies. Well, okay then, nickel or dime's worth. I feel more important and confident already. Bring on the loonies and stop wasting my time!<br /><br /><br />Ave Maria! And on earth peace to men of good will.plc53noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-71008166037341311432013-10-14T10:27:33.284-04:002013-10-14T10:27:33.284-04:00Criticism noted. Thank you. Yet, whether or not th...Criticism noted. Thank you. Yet, whether or not the posts/analyses at this blog are taken "seriously" by whomever is of no concern to me.TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-30046998336445293312013-10-13T23:14:01.202-04:002013-10-13T23:14:01.202-04:00The things you write about need to be said, but yo...The things you write about need to be said, but your writing style is far too verbose. That is a serious handicap because clarity of expression is indispensable if you want to be taken seriously on these issues.aloysiusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-40715072670159066792013-10-01T14:30:17.525-04:002013-10-01T14:30:17.525-04:00Wow -- this is so interesting. Getting a handle on...Wow -- this is so interesting. Getting a handle on these definitions makes it possible to understand why nowadays salaried defenders of the faith (neo-Catholics) are just as bad as -- or worse than -- salaried bashers of the faith (neo-modernists). Heretofore this phenomenon has caused untold vertigo. For example, at the recent conclave both the unnamed neo-modernist priest and the unnamed neo-Catholic priest were there, basking before the cameras. The unnamed neo-modernist priest was easy to see through (he always is), but the unnamed neo-Catholic priest was more plausible. Yet in the end they were both administering poison.marylisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-36097596427867891992013-09-30T07:01:10.760-04:002013-09-30T07:01:10.760-04:00Absolutely, fair enough! But do you think some day...Absolutely, fair enough! But do you think some day you might be able to define for the rest of us the terms "neo-modernist" and "neo-Catholic"? From your comments, one might guess that a "neo-modernist" is an actual heretic whereas a "neo-Catholic" is not quite a heretic but a Catholic stuck in his own era and lacking appreciation for Tradition. Is this anywhere close? The distinction would be useful to grasp. Many thanks.marylisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-66565851012915629682013-09-29T15:59:27.693-04:002013-09-29T15:59:27.693-04:00I said I wasn't going to mention ;)I said I wasn't going to mention ;)TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-90354475293535445182013-09-29T15:41:45.854-04:002013-09-29T15:41:45.854-04:00Second guess: Fr. R.de S?Second guess: Fr. R.de S?marylisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-69995394559166688012013-09-29T15:20:00.503-04:002013-09-29T15:20:00.503-04:00OK, back to the drawing board. (And, by the way, R...OK, back to the drawing board. (And, by the way, ROFL.)marylisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-27773007266477888222013-09-29T15:07:53.081-04:002013-09-29T15:07:53.081-04:00Actually, no. He is a Neo-Modernist.Actually, no. He is a Neo-Modernist.TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-63668424049409721462013-09-29T14:59:17.623-04:002013-09-29T14:59:17.623-04:00Dear Heresy Hunter, you won't mention the Cana...Dear Heresy Hunter, you won't mention the Canadian priest, but we are allowed to guess (using initials), right? First guess: Fr. T.R., CEO of Slop & Lather.marylisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-41768352602841763722013-09-29T12:37:11.441-04:002013-09-29T12:37:11.441-04:00Yes, marylise, they have appointed themselves to l...Yes, marylise, they have appointed themselves to leadership roles. That has been one of the unfortunate consequences since the 1960s - priests and religious left in droves, declining vocations. Hence a vacuum develops, so then the laity comes to fill the void, but unfortunately the laity who have appointed themselves are, as you correctly identify, very interested in money, but also self-promotion, self-assertion, developing their own turf, and so forth.TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-62010153880827231902013-09-29T12:31:33.817-04:002013-09-29T12:31:33.817-04:00I would take it as a badge of honour that Coren ca...I would take it as a badge of honour that Coren called you a "rad trad". Incidentally, went to Twitter and I read your exchange with him (also followed you).<br /><br /><br />It is good that you brought up the Hegelian thing - thesis/anti-thesis leads to "synthesis". This is another thing part and parcel of the Neo-Catholic "schtick". They effectively claim to have transcended dualism, "left" vs. "right", Traditional vs. Modernist, achieving some sort of enlightened balance and, moreover, there is something gnostic about it all.<br /><br /><br /><br />If you look closely, at prominent Neo-Catholics, at least here in Canada (e.g., Coren, Peter Stockland and one priest I won't mention) you will note that they have achieved a nice, comfortable balance between the Catholic Church and the Secular World. They will have their TV/radio talk shows, secular newspaper columns, think tanks, etc. but they will also have their diocesan newspaper columns, speaking engagement at Church functions, etc. Again, achieving a balance that's <i>just right</i>. Just enough acceptability to be respectfully received in the secular media, and just enough "conservatism" to swing with the Neo-Catholic/Modernist hotshots in the establishment church as it is now.TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-6898264240929651802013-09-29T12:07:01.025-04:002013-09-29T12:07:01.025-04:00Coren has been around for two decades now, interac...Coren has been around for two decades now, interacting with many people (popular and less popular politicians, writers etc) with many views, through his radio/TV talk shows. He knows who's who, so it is unlikely he didn't know Bennett's background.<br /><br />But this is part and parcel of the Neo-Catholic <i>schtick</i> - "even though what you say is wrong and evil", you still have the "right" to say it. Sure, Coren and those of like mind will rally against the State when the State wants to penalize or imprison people with views the antinomian/democratic State deems unacceptable. But by giving too much latitude to, and a regular venue for, those who speak evil/error in the first place, they effectively allow for these evils/errors to perpetuate, compounding the problem.<br /><br />It places the "rights of man" over the "rights of God" and is a form of liberalism. For secularists, this is how they operate, but it is totally inconsistent with Catholicism. The origins of this are to be found with the French Revolution, <i>liberté, égalité, fraternité</i>, etc.TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-443600333671210322013-09-29T08:57:34.829-04:002013-09-29T08:57:34.829-04:00A trend in the modernist church is for converts li...A trend in the modernist church is for converts like Michael Coren to assume leadership roles within two seconds of their conversion, and usually for money. Even if the conversion is genuine, the leadership role is premature. When converts come from protestant sects, they are big on "enthusiasm" but also shallow, uninformed and shockingly ungrateful for the grace they have been given (e.g., they wax nostalgic about the fun they had with protestant heretics in the good old days). Underlying this trend is the vacuum created by unfaithful bishops. Since the bishops are busy with sexual and financial crimes, they have no time to teach the truth and the flock is at the mercy of ambitious converts. (The name Hahn comes to mind.) Even some Catholic revert stories are fake. The worst was John Corapi shamelessly promoted by EWTN until his addiction to cocaine, money and prostitutes was publicly exposed. Again, there is a void that only faithful bishops can fill.marylisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-15209501969662229412013-09-28T20:46:24.597-04:002013-09-28T20:46:24.597-04:00Great post. Looking forward to the next installme...Great post. Looking forward to the next installment.<br /><br /><br />By coincidence, I got into a brief to-do with Michael Coren on Twitter this morning, shortly before I read this article. Coren tweeted some foolishness to the effect that if Pope Francis was upsetting both the extreme left and the extreme right, he must be doing something right. (This is a dumb but apparently indestructible sophistic cliche.) I replied that I wasn't seeing a great deal of distress on the heterodox "left", and that any criticism on their part seemed motivated more by the old Hegelian Mambo, in which the modernists seize upon perceived concessions by their enemies in order to shift the grounds of permissible discussion yet further onto their own territory. This is how we ended up with a status quo in which even "conservatives" have made their peace with innovations like no-fault divorce, the leviathan welfare state, feminism, contraception, abortion, public education, the homosexual agenda, and an ever-coarsening popular culture.<br /><br /><br />In any case, Coren called me a "rad trad" and told me to shove off after a brief exchange, so I complied. The "rad trad" thing amused me--I attend a split-personality Novus Ordo parish with thoroughly orthodox and reverent priests on one hand, and a wretched modernist music ministry on the other. We're hardly the SSPX. <br /><br /><br />But the name-calling DOES seem telling. If our Holy Father's logorrheic omnipresence has been good for anything, it has been for helping to show where the fault-lines lie, "to reveal the thoughts of many hearts," as it were. Modernists are ecstatic, perceiving (correctly) that things are finally going their way. Secularists are pleased that the Church seems to be in the hands of someone who seems to dislike faithful Catholics almost as much as they do. Orthodox Catholics, meanwhile, are in complete disarray.<br /><br /><br />And one of the things revealed is a troubling and ahistoric dependency on the character of the specific person occupying the Chair of Peter. On the one hand, some despairing Catholics are talking about heading off to the SSPX or even to the Orthodox Church. On the other, we have those who rush to rationalize or contextualize the Pope's comments into something vaguely resembling Catholic orthodoxy. In this latter group, we have many of the Patheos crew, a multitude of blog commenters, Catholic Answers, George Weigel, and Michael Coren, among others. And you get the distinct impression there's a fair amount of cognitive dissonance going on in those circles. Hence the name-calling and the accusations:<br /><br /><br />"The media has taken Francis out of context." (A little, but not that badly.)<br />"You haven't read what Francis really said." (But many have, and are sincerely troubled.)<br />"You're just like the elder brother in the Prodigal Son parable." (Question-begging nonsense.)<br /><br /><br />It's all quite Donatist, as if their faith relies entirely on the personal holiness of the Pope. What on earth would they do under an Alexander VI? I don't know if Francis will turn out to be a bad Pope, a mediocre one, or a great one, but it's absurd to think that we've developed some magical immunity to having a knave ascend to the See of Peter.mglnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-48626138666835130032013-09-28T16:28:50.382-04:002013-09-28T16:28:50.382-04:00Further to the topic of Michael Coren, he once int...Further to the topic of Michael Coren, he once interviewed former abortionist Carolyn Bennett and never once alluded to her background as a paid murderer of unborn children. He either didn't know or didn't care. In the quotation below, Carolyn Bennett rejoices in the decision to strike down Canada's law protecting unborn human life. She calls a pregnant woman under her care an "abortion."<br /><br />http://www.nationalreviewofmedicine.com/issue/special_sections/2008/patients_practice/5_abortion_rights_1.html<br />National Review of Medicine Jan 15, 2008 Vol. 5 No. 1<br />Dr Carolyn Bennett, MP St Paul's, ON (L), former abortion provider:<br />"I was an FP at the time and we felt this unbelievable huge relief. All of us<br />had people going to Buffalo, doing whatever it took — it was a pretty awful<br />time. I remember my first abortion, as a med student in Barbados. She had red<br />hair and braces, she was in grade nine, age 14 — the daughter of the local<br />prostitute, who had been renting her out. I realized it was so important to get<br />her back to grade nine. So many people had their educations interrupted."marylisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-57888008712001393072013-09-26T18:12:24.199-04:002013-09-26T18:12:24.199-04:00My dear marylise, thank you for the sage spiritual...My dear marylise, thank you for the sage spiritual advice. "Face the horror, and come up fighting" - indeed.TH2http://heresy-hunter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191489412373415438.post-49529956465084608102013-09-26T13:46:27.371-04:002013-09-26T13:46:27.371-04:00Congratulations on another fast-paced, witty and w...Congratulations on another fast-paced, witty and well-documented post. Boy, can you write! About weariness, the trick is to push it to the extreme and then come up on the other side. Faithful lay Catholics have been betrayed by the hierarchy. This is a given. Yet there is a way to endure the betrayal with joy. All it takes is a love affair with Divine Providence. Face the horror, and come up fighting. Attack, attack, attack. In response to the now famous question, "Who am I to judge?", one answer might be, "You are the pope." Diabolical disorientation has reached high levels indeed, and is so pervasive as to have become the norm. Thank you for highlighting the problem with "showmen Catholicism." Volumes could be written, but in a nutshell the Catholic faith is not and never can be a show. Period. Finally, any pope who is praised by the abortion industry should shake in his boots. It's like getting an academy award from the devil. Thank you for your blog, which is a true spiritual work of mercy.marylisenoreply@blogger.com