Catholic churches burned, vandalized over weekend as police investigate: 'Where's the outrage?'

[redleghunter]

Catholic churches burned, vandalized over weekend as police investigate: 'Where's the outrage?'

A slew of Catholic churches from Florida to California were burned and vandalized over the weekend as police continue to investigate whether or not they are connected to protests targeting symbols and statues.


Following George Floyd's police-related death in May, Black Lives Matter leaders and protesters called for the toppling of statues, from Confederate symbols to former U.S. presidents and abolitionists. Activist Shaun King called for all images depicting Jesus as a "White European" and his mother to be torn down because they're forms of "White supremacy" and "racist propaganda."

Meanwhile, people on social media point out the lack of mainstream coverage of the weekend incidents.

More at link: Catholic churches burned, vandalized over weekend as police investigate: 'Where's the outrage?'

 

[Yarddog]

"Where's the outrage?"

Aren't we called to turn the other cheek and to be forgiving?

 

[thecolorsblend]

"Where's the outrage?"

Aren't we called to turn the other cheek and to be forgiving?

 

[Michie]

CNA Staff, Jul 12, 2020 / 10:50 am (CNA).- Boston police are investigating an arson attack on a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday night, the second attack on a statue of the Virgin Mary in two days.

Police were called to reports of a fire on Bowdin Street in the Dorchester neighborhood Boston at around 10 p.m. on July 11.

https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/07/12/statues-of-mary-vandalized-in-weekend-of-church-attacks/

 

[Michie]

The causes of some fires have yet to be determined, while police say others were arson. A Florida man has been charged with attempted murder.

Churches and statues vandalized, burnt, attacked across US over weekend

 

[redleghunter]

"Where's the outrage?"

Aren't we called to turn the other cheek and to be forgiving?

We are a nation of laws and we Christians are to uphold these laws.

 

[Michie]

We are a nation of laws and we Christians are to uphold these laws.

People constantly equate the ‘turn the other check’ verse to being a doormat. Same thing with the ‘judge not’ verse. Cherry picking.

 

[Yarddog]

We are a nation of laws and we Christians are to uphold these laws.

You were asking about "the outrage". We are supposed to uphold our nation's laws but many Christians don't.

 

[redleghunter]

People constantly equate the ‘turn the other check’ verse to being a doormat. Same thing with the ‘judge not’ verse. Cherry picking.

Oh I agree with you. Just like the "property is insured and can be replaced" meme when the families who own those burned down business stand in tears sweeping up the ashes. We will see many will never rebuild or recover.

 

[redleghunter]

You were asking about "the outrage". We are supposed to uphold our nation's laws but many Christians don't.

When they don't there is due process. There's already a system in place.

 

[thecolorsblend]

People constantly equate the ‘turn the other check’ verse to being a doormat. Same thing with the ‘judge not’ verse. Cherry picking.

I sometimes think it's also a lack of familiarity with history and ancient culture.

 

[Yarddog]

When they don't there is due process. There's already a system in place.

Due process has never kept Christians from breaking the law.

 

[thecolorsblend]

Due process has never kept Christians from breaking the law.

That has... *double checks*... absolutely nothing to do with anything.

 

[redleghunter]

Due process has never kept Christians from breaking the law.

Nor has 10s of thousands of warnings by YHWH to the Israelites caused righteousness to spring from them. What's your point? Is your point it is futile to have laws because people violate them?

How about this: It is futile to have laws if a society is unwilling to enforce them. That seems to be the problem Western society has now.

 

[Yarddog]

That has... *double checks*... absolutely nothing to do with anything.

And? Respond to the one who used the term.

 

[Phronema]

Lord have mercy! I'm sorry to see this

 

[Yarddog]

Nor has 10s of thousands of warnings by YHWH to the Israelites caused righteousness to spring from them. What's your point?

What was your point? Your post asked where the outrage was and I responded as a Christian is supposed to respond. We turn the other cheek and forgive.

 

[Michie]

What was your point? You asked where the outrage was and I responded as a Christian is supposed to respond. We turn the other cheek and forgive.

That does not negate justice. That’s like telling someone in a abusive situation to ignore it. No justice for you!

 

[Yarddog]

That does not negate justice.

Who said that it did?

 

[Michie]

Who said that it did?

You. Turn your check and forgive. No emotions allowed. Shut up, sweep up the mess and be a Christian. In other words, you did not have to. The message was clear.