Waking after a long sleep...

I was left a comment on my last post, which I note, was almost three years ago. Another blog user, EddieL invited me, as a comment to my previous posting, to exercise my discernment and analytical ability on what he's written on his Google site, Scripture and the Law. I have not had enough time to read all the information posted there, but I do intend to post either here or anywhere else desired, as my understanding grows.

On first glance, the site seems antagonistic... or better put, the Catholic Church becomes the antagonist towards Christianity, the document's protagonist. I was prepared for an assault on the typical grounds; papal infallibility, Catholics' general lack of Scriptural training/knowledge, idolization of the Saints as lesser gods, corruption of the priesthood, and/or general disposition or rank odor of particular Catholics encountered on any given Sunday provided as proof of the "evil-ness" of the Catholic Church...

However, the approach taken by the author is very different than I anticipated. The writer makes his case, in the most part through a series of Catechetical references contrasted with Scriptural passages, in a very detailed and well-thought out manner. It appears, from my inadequate and rapid first scan, to be a very methodical and rational discourse, as opposed to the all too typical controversial phrase firing and intent to "make people angry so I can ramp up the hits to my site" approach...

Part of my own hesitation at posting or participating in on-line "Scriptural groups" or "Religious discussions", over the last few years, is the tendency to rely on heresay and emotional rhetoric rather than intelligent discourse... Forums where the speaker is attacked and torn shreds instead of stated idea, belief or philosophy...

I am very excited to find an individual who has concern, writes well and has obviously done his homework in regards to the topic. Wheter I agree or disagree, it will be a pleasure to read and respond to the author's work... and I hope he will feel the same.

I must forewarn though, I am not gentle nor kind in analysis, though I always try to be fair. If I ever seem to be insulting or condescending in this post or any other it is my poor writing skill and not my intent. I am only seeking knowledge, and will often test my own convictions against others it is not out of pride or my own need to be right... it's simply the way I think... ask my long suffering wife and family members for detail which they will be happy to provide at length.