Blasphemy.
Can these "morally lawful" destructive actions be extended, permitting Catholics to cause direct harm against the billboard's creator?
Try not to put words in my mouth. I did not say that the destruction was "morally lawful". My point is that this is not a simple issue and the actions taken by the protestor do not justify your ridiculous canard that Catholics have no respect for property rights.
Violence against those responsible for erecting the display in question would not be justified under Catholic teaching. The Church does not even recommend "violence" as a punishment for those convicted of murder, in most cases. That's common knowledge.
Did you read the article, view the pic there of the [adjusted] billboard, and the comments that followed?
Here's one that touches upon the way the thing came across to me;
Sorry I am still trying to understand how that picture was blasphemous. I believe it shows Mary in a modern light and allows all of us to better appreciate the possible thoughts that could have entered her mind during Annunciation. It didn't change the story outcome nor assume she sinned. Pardon my Catholic immaturity I guess.
Honestly this picture was the catalyst of long reflection on Mary; I have a deeper more complex appreciation for the Holy Mother thanks to a different perspective.
One man's blasphemy in another man's spiritual lesson
It doesn't enter my mind that abortion would have entered her mind, if that is what is found blasphemous. Otherwise, I'm not sure exactly what rises to the level of "blasphemy".
If we look at the last two sentences of the woman's note, it appears possible that sort of reaction is what was intended? And that the church who displayed it did so as an anti-abortion statement? Like, "hey, ladies. don't do that. you may be interrupting something very important!"
Was that church trying to say something else? Please, no rumor mongering, opinion based innuendo, or the like. Just plain facts if possible.