tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post7476228391762665616..comments2023-10-05T10:29:39.439+01:00Comments on Catholic Collar And Tie: Freedom of Speech and Catholic DissentAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09049074568745678686noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-33815098655547518972013-07-20T16:28:42.046+01:002013-07-20T16:28:42.046+01:00To say that homosexuals can be reoriented is indee...To say that homosexuals can be reoriented is indeed misleading and is not supported by the scientific literature. In fact the leading Christian ex-gay movement has recently closed voluntarily recognising the error of their ways and a number of other ex-gay organizations are being prosecuted under consumer protection legislation rather than freedom of speech laws. Professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists or counsellors are not allowed to engage in such ''treatments'' because they are unethical and have been shown to be psychologically damaging. Should individuals have the freedom to promote such ''treatments''? I believe not because they misrepresent their efficacy and ignore their maleficence. Freedom of speech is not unlimited and we do not have the right to state as fact those matters which are not factual.Dr Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-75206732828682914982013-06-30T11:56:31.943+01:002013-06-30T11:56:31.943+01:00Thanks for the comment.
You are right: pastoral se...Thanks for the comment.<br />You are right: pastoral sensitivity is indeed killing the Church -souls, that is. In that it is all based on not wanting to cause emotional distress, I prefer to label it 'pastoral sentimentality', since it is not actually care but collusion with moral irregularities.<br />Thanks again.Fr Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702725497183621855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-91622714680892983782013-06-30T04:28:38.741+01:002013-06-30T04:28:38.741+01:00Father, the "pastoral sensitivity" is ki...Father, the "pastoral sensitivity" is killing the Church. Thank you for this and your last couple of posts.Damask Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903564104733536123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-34486825566565114512013-06-26T19:36:03.453+01:002013-06-26T19:36:03.453+01:00Thank you for the comment.
Yes, we must always asc...Thank you for the comment.<br />Yes, we must always ascribe genuine heart and soul, for they do not rule out a person making mistakes yet avoid making any judgement of the person. We all have to do the truth in charity (in care, and for good outcomes in those we challenge).Fr Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702725497183621855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-85056542256529181642013-06-26T19:33:33.675+01:002013-06-26T19:33:33.675+01:00Thank you for your comment, and for the affirmatio...Thank you for your comment, and for the affirmation, Patrick. I take my own warming seriously -I don't want to become a gong booming or a cymbal clashing...Fr Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702725497183621855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-23545745245460206212013-06-26T13:12:57.571+01:002013-06-26T13:12:57.571+01:00Father,
I'm happy to see that while you see th...Father,<br />I'm happy to see that while you see the error of what you call 'pastoral Catholics', that you have recognised their sincerity of heart. It is too easy to rubbish the people when we rubbish their views or actions.Andinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-36501609035680302332013-06-26T12:50:28.551+01:002013-06-26T12:50:28.551+01:00Well said Father, sound teaching and a warning to ...Well said Father, sound teaching and a warning to us all.<br /><br />In Domino,<br /><br />Patrick Fahey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com