PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH

I've been reading articles for a while now, and one thing I've come to be peeved about, is the sarcasm, prejudiced way of thinking and the very aggressive tone of the Catholic Church. I mean, sure, it's defending the sanctity of the family, but they're also bashing Gays, who are the more or less modern day gentiles and lepers. For people who represent the "good" side, they sure talk in such an annoying tone.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/18/world/asia/18iht-philippines18.html

Philippines Stands All but Alone in Banning Divorce

By CARLOS H. CONDE

Published: June 17, 2011

An article published by the New York Times narrating recent events and arguments against and for the bill. Similar to the earlier post, I have quoted several remarks that have forced my eyebrows to well-- raise. I mean come on. They're supposed to be the Church, yet they talk this way. 

“That is a distinction that we should all be very proud of,” Archbishop Cruz said. “It says that we are not one of those who believe the family can be destroyed.”

What does he mean by we are not of those? That's a pretty offensive line for an Archbishop to dish out. The comment alone refers to a degrading tone of disgust and a complete lack of control and patience. Archbishop Cruz, instead of explaining why they disapproved of the divorce resulted to the unnecessary comment that made the Church look all "high and mighty" when it is supposed to be practicing calm and empathized reasoning.

On the other end, a completely valid opinion from the opposition. It delivered their point without directly attacking the Church.

“The global reality is that divorce has been recognized as a legitimate option for couples, particularly for women, who are trapped in unhappy, even violent, unions,” said Luz Ilagan, a congresswoman representing the Gabriela Women’s Party and co-author of the bill. “If they can do it in Malta, we can do it here. Let us not remain in the Dark Ages.”

It's a pretty valid statement. 

The other thing that really pissed me off was this.

“What they will do next?” he asked in an interview. “Allow same-sex marriage here?”

Same offensive tone, and this time packing more heat. What do they have against gays, who don't necessarily play a role in the conversation. It was uncalled for. And for people who preach about helping the oppressed, they sure sound like the oppressor to me.

It's really been tough to read certain articles that should've more or less swayed me into considering more the side of the Church, yet it has done nothing but annoy and piss me off.

PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH, if not, at least be able to PREACH CALMLY.

I mean really? Come on.