Yeah, I had a peek at that site you mentioned Irish M and the comments are similar to a lot of other websites where people
are all totally against the pope.
Its a real rabbit hole, After i read them i feel like nothing and nobody is to be trusted.
There is a whole catalogue of issues now that people want answers to and explanations for and so many people are so insulted too, as they feel castigated for being 'rigid' when in the grand scheme of things there are surely worse sins?
Shouldn't we just forgive the rigid folk and not make it an issue? Is it even a sin to be rigid?
Anyway; it's making people revert to the traditional masses in their droves because they are looking for certainty.
Also, i genuinely think some people cannot help the way they are, Its just their personality or temperament.
Some people have bull dog personalities but have hearts of gold.
I was reading in Ezekiel,
where it says:
Then God said, "Mortal man, go to the people of Israel and say to them whatever i tell you to say.
........But none of the people of Israel will be willing to listen to me. All of them are stubborn and defiant. Now i will make you as stubborn and as tough as they are. i will make you as firm as a rock, as hard as a diamond; don't be afraid of those rebels"......the power of the Lord came on me with great force, and as his spirit carried me off, i felt bitter and angry."
This all sounds pretty rigid and unpleasant to me but yet it was all meant for God's purpose.
Appearances can be really deceptive.
Its not looking good. The spiritual battle is raging.
Only thing we can do is pray for wisdom and discernment i suppose and hope things can be worked out or
made as clear as possible,,,for better or worse.
I'm finding the whole arena of politics increasing repulsive anyway on so many levels. Too many cute hoors.
I'm sure you understand as a fellow Irish person Irish M...