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Posted on 03/14/2007 6:29:56 AM PDT by NYer
I consider myself a conservative Catholic and consider Hannity a dope, albeit a well-paid and influential dope.
What has he done for the Church that makes him such a great friend, other than going to Mass (perhaps) and getting into an argument with a priest because he (Hannity) is okay with artificial birth control?
The teachings of the Church are the teachings of the Church. The stance on contraception is neither new nor complicated. Hannity chooses not to believe in it.
It's pretty much the same as Catholics who are pro-abortion in that the Church says one thing, but they/Hannity think they know better.
I listen to the show when he has guests whose opinions interest me, e.g. Newt, Dick Morris (yes it's true) and a few others.
His "debates" with liberals feature him being just as rude and obnoxious as we say liberals are on the Meet the Press. Listen sometime and pretend the liberal point of view.
BTW, I studied more Latin and Greek in the seminary than he ever dreamed existed...but it doesn't make a theologian.
You are a strong supporter of the church and I wanted to ad information to the discussion. My wife and I like to listen to Relevant Radio and EWTN and I think that many would benefit more from these two media outlets. I always like to see you sticking up for the church.
"We conservative Catholics have no greater friend in the mainstream media than Sean Hannity."
Are you serious?
He is not conservative, Catholic, or even American (in terms of his agenda).
He is an insignificant media creation, as evidenced by his guests (Al Sharpton says it all, doesn't it?). The fact that he is part of the "mainstream" media is the clearest indication that he is no friend to Catholics (who are conservative by way of being Catholic).
"I consider myself a conservative Catholic and consider Hannity a dope, albeit a well-paid and influential dope."
He certainly is a dope (seems he's slow on his feet in an argument, as he reads his cues); I fail to see any influence, though. If anything, his anti-Vatican positions probably helps drive voters into the D column (note the victories by Democrats in "American Catholic" strongholds).
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Hi 8mm!
Did Fr. Tom Euteneuer take a LOUD strong stance in the Schiavo case?
He hadn't committed the mortal sin yet.
Remember the 'religious sect' wanted to stone to death the lady caught in adultery and Jesus told them all - "he Who is without sin, cast the first stone'.
God's Word says no one is without sin. Euteneuer truly stepped into something he shouldn't have - he is just like the 'religious sect' in Jesus' day.
Too many Catholics are democrats and don't tell me different - I know too too many! And wouldn't be surprised if this priest is, also.
You're right - when it all came to light, some incidents happened in the 70's! With all the scandals, do you remember any of those priests being lashed out in front of the congregation and community they served?
Randall Terry who was close to HLI years ago was loud.
Fr. Euteneuer was not so loud, but was firmly committed. I cannot remember much about him at the time. I knew Fr. Paul Marx, his predecessor, but do not know Fr. Euteneuer at all. Here is some of his commentary, though:
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2005-05, 04 A Prayer for Terri Schiavo »
Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer
2005-03, 31 The Judicial Killing of Terri Schiavo »
Official HLI Statement
2005-03, 31 The Pope Had a Feeding Tube »
Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer
2005-03, 22 Response to Judge Whittemore »
Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer
2005-03, 12 Rally for Terri Schiavo & Family »
Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer
2005-03, 03 Judge Death Rules from Bench »
Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer
2005-02, 23 Statement on Terri Schiavo »
HLI Statement
There is an element of holding feet to fire. However, next time there's a debate, just listen to the tone, logic, and quality of argument from him, and pretend that he is David Gregory or Russert interviewing the President.
To me, he substitutes shrillness and illogic for substantive and reasoned positions, something for which we justifiably deride liberals in the press.
That being said, he's a wildly successful talk show host and I'm not.
You do know the meaning of "if" I presume.
The Grand Inquisitor is of no more use than Vlad the Impaler.
Much of the "address" of this problem involved moving a priest who had a "problem" to a new parish unaware that he was under a cloud.
Your pretensions are amusing.
One day, perhaps, you'll grow up and quit eating the swill the MSM are feeding you.
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