Such arguments all fall under the umbrella of ad hominem arguments.
According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary an ad hominem argument is one:
1: appealing to feelings or pre
Quote: Attention to the gifts of the Holy Spirit within the Christian community. The programme of renewal and reform of the Catholic Church must be driven by the Spirit: without the Spirit the Chu
Excellent letter from Dermot Lane! I agree with all the points especially the warning to pay heed to the gifts of the Spirit in No 5. Is there any chance someone could give out a link to both Furrow a
Very timely, Sean O'C. It is partly intellectual laziness and maybe a lack of respect that causes these 'verbal daggers' to be thrown. Any "accusation" should be backed up with appropriate citations e
Like Mary O, I'd like to add my gratitude to the ACP Leadership for its first three glorious years; to Brendan, and to Tony who's hanging in there to hold the fort till Brendan's fighting fit again; a
I have just read 'Question of Conscience' by Fr. Tony Flannery I was so upset to read about the way he has been treated by the CDF and I feel a lack of support from the Irish Redemptorists.
I feel he
Again I must confess to the sin of envy, as having read the brilliant contribution of Kevin Walters @3, I wonder why God did not give me the gifts which he possesses. I agree with every word you write
May I respectfully ask a few questions in relation to Fergal Sweeney’s report?
1 Was there any legal challenge to the fairness of the procedures in the courts?
If not, why not?
2 A learning curve,
Did anyone read the piece in Tuesday's Irish Times by Patsy Mc Garry. Where does the anti clerical sentiment come in?. By the thinking of certain people who asked for a review to be done? O
Like you Paddy, I also could not read the report on the investigation. Again it takes a second class citizen (Jesus Weeps) within our church, to give us her synopsis. Thank you Margaret.
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Can we civilise the Catholic Internet?
October 31 2013Such arguments all fall under the umbrella of ad hominem arguments. According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary an ad hominem argument is one: 1: appealing to feelings or pre
Dermot Lane commends and challenges the ACP
October 31 2013Quote: Attention to the gifts of the Holy Spirit within the Christian community. The programme of renewal and reform of the Catholic Church must be driven by the Spirit: without the Spirit the Chu
Dermot Lane commends and challenges the ACP
October 31 2013Excellent letter from Dermot Lane! I agree with all the points especially the warning to pay heed to the gifts of the Spirit in No 5. Is there any chance someone could give out a link to both Furrow a
Can we civilise the Catholic Internet?
October 31 2013Very timely, Sean O'C. It is partly intellectual laziness and maybe a lack of respect that causes these 'verbal daggers' to be thrown. Any "accusation" should be backed up with appropriate citations e
Three priests added to Leadership Team of ACP
October 29 2013Like Mary O, I'd like to add my gratitude to the ACP Leadership for its first three glorious years; to Brendan, and to Tony who's hanging in there to hold the fort till Brendan's fighting fit again; a
Provincial Leadership Team of the Irish Redemptorists issue statement
January 20 2013I have just read 'Question of Conscience' by Fr. Tony Flannery I was so upset to read about the way he has been treated by the CDF and I feel a lack of support from the Irish Redemptorists. I feel he
St Mark has a message for people on the margins
October 24 2013Again I must confess to the sin of envy, as having read the brilliant contribution of Kevin Walters @3, I wonder why God did not give me the gifts which he possesses. I agree with every word you write
ACP report on Yvonne Murphy investigation published
November 6 2013May I respectfully ask a few questions in relation to Fergal Sweeney’s report? 1 Was there any legal challenge to the fairness of the procedures in the courts? If not, why not? 2 A learning curve,
ACP report on Yvonne Murphy investigation published
November 6 2013Did anyone read the piece in Tuesday's Irish Times by Patsy Mc Garry. Where does the anti clerical sentiment come in?. By the thinking of certain people who asked for a review to be done? O
ACP report on Yvonne Murphy investigation published
November 6 2013Like you Paddy, I also could not read the report on the investigation. Again it takes a second class citizen (Jesus Weeps) within our church, to give us her synopsis. Thank you Margaret.
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