Perspectives of a Wanderer

We are constantly bombarded by the Relativist  with that we should be “tolerant” of their opinion. However, these same Relativists are some of the most hypocritical people on the planet due to there intolerance of anyone who does not believe in the same false truths the espouse.  In fact for them, the definition of “tolerate” really mean “unconditionally accept”.

This definition is completely unacceptable since it means abandoning the truths set down by God through Natural Law.  Does this make us intolerant?  Yes and we should admit that.  We also need to stick to these same truths in the face of the perverse intolerance of the Relativist.

If you have been following the Catholic News this week, you are probably well aware of the rumors of reunification of the SSPX with the Catholic Church.

Although there was great hope, I am not surprised by the responses from the leadership of SSPX. Not only does it seem they are rejecting any overtures from Pope Benedict, it seems that they are even pulling further away. It seems they now think that it was the Holy See that broke away and they are the true Church.

This is what happens when a cult like mentality takes over. This mentality is not only expressed by it leadership but, maybe even more so, also by their adherents. The responses on a forums which I am active on only solidifies this perception (I will not go into detail, but lets just say they are way overboard).

It will be interesting to see what happens when the end of the month comes around. Will the Holy See make further overtures or will they impose further sanctions or declarations.  Only time will tell.
What makes it more interesting is that the one year anniversary of Pope Benedict’s Moto Proprio is just 10 days away. Although there was great hope in my Arch-Diocese, the Extraordinary Form of the Masss has not spread like some would like it. In fact, only 3 parishes have regularly scheduled EF Masses that I know of.

The next couple of weeks  may be interesting.

It may not be the root cause of hatred today, but it is one of the main causes that precipitate its spread.  The Relativist say we are to be “tolerant”, but they are the most intolerant people around.  If you are not in lockstep with them, they will charge you with “hate crimes”.

This is especially true when it comes to the morals and truths set down by the Catholic Church. The Church seems to be a particularly desirable target for their hatred.  You cannot go one day without some Relativist bringing charges against the Church  or trying to silence us.

Why? The answer is fear.  They fear us because they know we have the  truth that will destroy them in the end.

Reading the headlines today, it seems the actions (including violence) of the relativist are getting more and more outrageous.  Why?

I believe it is desperation on their part.  For years they have had a strangle hold on the content and distribution of information through the Main Stream Media.  They could censor without people knowing that there was censorship.

With the internet age, this is no longer the case.  Information is getting out that they do not want to get out.  Slowly they are losing control and their actions are showing it.  More and more are rejecting the perversions of the Relativist and, slowly but surely, we are starting to win the Culture Wars.

It is going to be a long struggle, but I believe that, in the end, we will win.

I have been in discussion with a couple of members of a forum I belong to on this topic. There seems to be some interest, but right now it is very disorganized (mainly posting on various forums). I am hoping that one of them will start a dedicated site so materials and progress can be recorded.

In the mean time,  I will start recording some information here.

In my dealings with Relativists on a forum I belong to, I have come to the conclusion that, although it is the more difficult path, following the tenets set down by the Catholic Church is the correct path.

On the surface, Relativists have an easy time since they have no solid foundation to base their so-called beliefs on. If one set of truths no longer suits their fancy or may get them in trouble, they can always change them at a moments notice. But is that the case? I think not. Yes, they will be happy in the short run but, other than pleasure which this happiness is, there is no ultimate goal for the relativist. In fact, pleasure is short lived and, from the interactions I have has, unhappiness fills most of the rest of the time.

For us who follows God’s law, we have an ultimate goal to work towards. And that is eternal life in heaven with God. Yes, it is harder, but the rewards are where they should be, in the next life, not this life.

With all the news these days about governments (both here and in Canada) ruling against various religious activities and speech, I am just wondering if today’s governments can be considered “just” in their rule. Looking through the Catechism, the following leaps out:

1902 Authority does not derive its moral legitimacy from itself. It must not behave in a despotic manner, but must act for the common good as a “moral force based on freedom and a sense of responsibility”.[1]

A human law has the character of law to the extent that it accords with right reason, and thus derives from the eternal law. Insofar as it falls short of right reason it is said to be an unjust law, and thus has not so much the nature of law as of a kind of violence.[2]

1903 Authority is exercised legitimately only when it seeks the common good of the group concerned and if it employs morally licit means to attain it. If rulers were to enact unjust laws or take measures contrary to the moral order, such arrangements would not be binding in conscience. In such a case, “authority breaks down completely and results in shameful abuse.”[3]

1904 “It is preferable that each power be balanced by other powers and by other spheres of responsibility which keep it within proper bounds. This is the principle of the ‘rule of law,’ in which the law is sovereign and not the arbitrary will of men.”[4]
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[1] GS 74 # 2.
[2] St. Thomas Aquinas, STh I-II, 93, 3, ad 2
[3] John XXIII PT 51.
[4] CA 44.

We are suppose to participate in government to the best of our abilities (mainly through voting). But, what if the government becomes so unjust that participation become impossible or illegal do to our following the truths of Natural Law set down by God and propagated by the Catholic Church. What is our recourse? Violence is not an answer to the questions put forth.