And again. Tell me, how much rational thought is there in making unfounded assumptions about someone's viewpoint? I'd say not much.
Lovely, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to correct my misunderstanding. What other interpretation should I give to a situation in which I say "Since the petition implicitly counters the so-called Kasper Proposal, I'd suggest reading Cardinal Kasper's book
The Gospel of the Family before you sign," and you respond with "I have a much quicker and simpler idea: read the petition"?
For those of us with a more arrogant bend, what this appears to be saying is: "instead of reading the Cardinal's book which, by my signature I am opposing, I'd rather recommend simply reading the petition I'll be signing. Hence, rational thought in this situation is really rather unnecessary." Is there a more humble way for me to interpret your program?
Can't say that stating your opinion as fact is impressive either, frankly. It may very well be as you say, but people (esp a great # of people) making their opinions known to people in authority can and often does have value.
So far you haven't said anything. You as good as admitted you haven't read Kasper's book, even though you oppose it, and in your first post seem not to see much value in reading the book anyway taking as a better method simply reading the words someone else wrote and making them your own without assessing the situation for oneself. Then, when this is pointed out, you call it an arrogant assumption about your position but do nothing to dispel such "assumptions."
As for the petition, I can tell you right now it's worthless. The only time that petitions matter in the slightest is in a situation where the authority could lose something if he goes against the wishes of the signees. If, hypothetically, the bishops signed off on the Kasper Proposal, nothing would happen. The Catholic apologists would change their tune and find some way to applaud it and, contrary to what some say, there would be no schism of any importance. The overwhelming majority would just go along with it. Hence, there is nothing for the Pope or bishops to lose.
More insults and arrogant, mindless assumptions. Ah irony......
"Arrogant, mindless assumptions" are what I call an idea to save time and energy in a debate by reading a petition and thinking that sufficient, while neglecting to read the book that the petition is against.
By the way, ye didst forget to inform my arrogant person: what, in your words, is the Kasper Proposal?