Posted by Warren on August 29, 19100 at 12:04:26:
In Reply to: Re: Resolution of birth control controversy. posted by Philip St. Romain on August 26, 19100 at 09:15:52:
Dear Phil,
You're walking a fine line on this one. Maybe that US Catholic article doesn't encourage people to break the Church's teaching, but it doesn't seem to respect the teaching very much. That's what I got out of it.
Catholics are to follow the teachings of the pope, for he is our teacher designated by Christ himself. The pope teaches what has been revealed to him by God; not even he can change a teaching because to do so would be to go against God's will. This is why the Church has not changed its teachings through the ages even in the face of criticism from liberals and so-called "theologians."
Are you saying that you don't mind your bishop knowing about this exchange? I read on your web site that you have had run-ins with bishops before. I've also seen articles about you in "The Wanderer." Maybe they'd like to know about all this, too?
I'm not trying to threaten you, Philip. Much of what you're doing on this web site is good and helpful. But you really should be more faithful in upholding the teachings of the Catholic Church. Especially if you call yourself a real Catholic teacher.
Sincerely,
Warren