Posted on 03/03/2023 6:05:08 PM PST by CFW
You against all evidence are believing slander and lies. Because that is what you want to believe, apparently.
Out of your own Catechism:
144. What are the duties required in the ninth commandment?
The duties required in the ninth commandment are, the preserving and promoting of truth between man and man, and the good name of our neighbor, as well as our own: appearing and standing for the truth; and from the heart, sincerely, freely, clearly, and fully, speaking the truth, and only the truth, in matters of judgment and justice, and in all other things whatsoever; a charitable esteem of our neighbors; loving, desiring, and rejoicing in their good name; sorrowing for, and covering of their infirmities; freely acknowledging of their gifts and graces, defending their innocency; a ready receiving of good report, and unwillingness to admit of an evil report, concerning them; discouraging tale-bearers, flatterers, and slanderers; love and care of our own good name, and defending it when need requireth; keeping of lawful promises; study and practising of whatsoever things are true, honest, lovely, and of good report.
I get where you're coming from - I went to a Presbyterian high school, and I may be the only Episcopalian child who ever received a copy of the Westminster (Shorter) Catechism as a confirmation present, from my unreconstructed Wee Free maternal grandparents. My mother was shocked at our family's conversion (no surprise); she hesitated to come to Mass for a long time; when she got there, she exclaimed in astonishment "It's just like our service." Yes, yes it is.
But none of that excuses persisting in slanderous gossip.
I’ll admit that I dont know the Catholic bible/text. I’m no Catholic scholar. I do know what my own brother dealt/deals with. And it was/is sad to watch.
I'm sorry that happened to him, and to you. It shouldn't have.
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