The word love, among countless other words, has been given a modern interpretation.  Non-Catholic culture confuses love with some kind of feeling or emotion, which is why so many people think it's so hard to love their neighbor.  As you probably know, all that's demanded is that we wish them well, do good to them as much as possible, and do no unnecessary harm.  The word charity has also been abused.  No right-thinking person enjoys receiving charity in the form that it's usually administered these days i.e. handouts.

Quote from: MariaCatherine

My pet peeve on here (not that anyone asked, of course!) is people bringing up past posts, and / or other peoples' weaknesses as a weapon against them in an unrelated thread.  

I agree, especially since people ridicule me for having a disability, and use it to justify bullying and abuse. Those who do so are not Catholic, no matter how much doctrine they have off by heart, no matter how many times they go to mass, no matter how much posts they have, it is all in vain, if they have not love of neibhour.

Quote from: Matthew

We've had a couple individuals shooting off their mouth, crossing the line from speculation into rash judgment, rumor-starting, and even slander.

I will not tolerate such behavior, even if you're a die-hard supporter of the Resistance. Repeat violations will result in consequences, up to and including a permanent ban from CathInfo.

The Resistance doesn't need supporters like that. On the contrary! They do the most harm to the cause.

I invite everyone -- including you guests reading this (even those who are against the Resistance for whatever reason) -- to send me an e-mail (news at cathinfo.com) with a link to any posts you think violate these rules.

CathInfo takes rumors and slander very seriously. Everyone -- friend and foe -- will be forced to attest to my sincerity in this regard.

NOTE: Sometimes a post or allegation will be in a "grey area". In fact, this happens quite often. How do I know if something is a lie, or an expose'? One man's whistleblowing is another man's "slander and lies". I can only use my best judgement in these cases.

Matthew:  I call you out first and foremost for slandering the Dimond Brothers:

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11/25/12: 
New members who are fond of the Dimond brothers should be warned: CathInfo is *not* a safe haven for fans of the Dimond Brothers. In fact, frequent visits to their website is a special sign of predestination...for being banned from CathInfo. If you value your Faith, I recommend that you stay away from those misguided souls.

Matthew:  I call you out first and foremost for slandering the Dimond Brothers:]

Calling the Dimond brothers "misguided souls" is the polite, charitable version.

Those who are "pro-Dimond brothers" are not welcome on CathInfo. I've said that before.

Even though I don't ban them immediately, they usually get themselves banned.

“In opposition to the motion for summary judgment, plaintiff has submitted an e-mail message from Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., the Archabbot of St. Vincent's Archabbey (Item 97, Exh. A). Mr. Nowicki stated that, according to his records, Joseph Natale "came to Saint Vincent as a candidate for the lay brotherhood on July 5, 1960. He remained for several months as a postulant but he did not receive vows as a Benedictine monk." Id. Mr. Nowicki further stated that Mr. Natale does not appear in the directory of members of the Benedictine communities and that MHFM does not appear in the directory of approved Catholic organizations.