Comment Posting Rules, again...

A reader has opined that:

This could be read many ways, at first I thought, "good, the perfect rule to boot Joe from this site." But after some reflection, it could very easily be used to relieve Joe of his detractors, and allow him to blaspheme politely at will. The proof is in the pudding here is it not?

There is a sufficient number of unapproved comments that do not add to any sort of meaningful discussion. Regardless of who makes a posting, the intent was never to "relieve Joe of his detractors." Those who think otherwise are mistaken.

It is also claimed further in the above comment that the "comment moderation" has excluded others' comments while permitting all of those of our favorite "progressive" to pass through untouched.

This is simply not the case. Currently there are over 12 unapproved comments from our favorite "progressive" dated 4/28 compared to less than a handful of comments for others for all succeeding dates.

It's been apparent for years that many so-called "liberals" or "progressives" have no understanding of right and wrong, good and evil, light and darkness - they are, by and large, incapable of discussing matters intelligently or rationally.

Finally, the commenter asked LRS, "...what is worse in your mind, a rude, impolite, defender of the faith, or a polite blasphemer?"

I'm not going to answer for LRS but I will post my own response. The rules have been posted. Legitimate questions are OK and welcomed, however, continued denials of the tenets of the Deposit of Faith are not. Ramblings which support sinful and gravely immoral behavior such as homosexuality are not welcomed, while discussions discussing the Church's teachings and understanding of the subject are encouraged.

We should, if we are to follow Our Lord's example, go after the lost sheep and and try to bring them home - we simply can not do that if we chase them down, YELL AT THEM, beat them senseless with clubs or names, all while hoping that the lost sheep will recover from the beating and rush back to the fold!

Still , there will be those who will refuse to listen - even to the Church, and consequently to Christ, Himself. If one follows the Gospel mandate, they are to be treated as the heathens that they have chosen to be - so we shun them, yet pray for them.

In rejecting Gods grace, some will go headlong into the abyss of hell despite our best efforts to offer our assistance. Should we jump with them or do we finally reach a point at which we must let them go?