Still n the Debate on the “Quality” of Christians

You’ve said a lot. That last paragraph, where you speak about the “quality” of Christians, reveals more about you than about so-called "low-quality" Christians elsewhere. It’s an unfortunate mindset. If there are so many “high-quality” Christians, what have they achieved for the body of Christ? There must be millions of them—yet Christ needed only twelve.  

That said, are you suggesting that pedophile priests were merely waiting for Vatican II before indulging their proclivities? That such crimes didn’t exist before Vatican II? Because that’s what your argument implies.  

Consider what I’ve written on its merits. Don’t strive to be a “high-quality” Christian. History is littered with the wreckage of self-approved “high-quality” religionists in every faith. Instead, be humble. 

Finally, always keep in mind the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard—we know its key lessons. Chief among them: Jehovah’s grace is not earned. God will bless whom He will bless. He is the I AM THAT I AM, sovereign and beyond our classifications. The first (so-called high-quality Christians) will be last, and the last (the so-called low-quality Christians) will be first—regardless of which form of the Mass they prefer.  

Still with me?  

Another key lesson from the parable: it reassures newcomers to the faith—especially those who come late in life—that they are fully welcome.  

#dk

Postscript: 

I could go on to discuss the different times of day when each set of workers was hired and invite a debate on their quality—were the first workers of higher or lower quality than the last? Why was it necessary to hire more? Were workers simply unavailable at first? Were they engaged elsewhere? Or was the initial estimate of the work required too low? Perhaps the estimate was accurate, but the quality of the workers was such that, as the deadline approached, more were needed. Could this be why they were all paid the same wage in the end?  

All that can be said is that the owner of the vineyard was faithful to deliver on time….. 

Shall we digress for a moment and consider what the true deliverable was? Was it merely the harvesting of grapes? Didn’t the last batch of workers—and the ones before them—linger, hoping against all odds to be called into the vineyard? Why? It was a risk. They faced the very real possibility of going home empty-handed. So what was it about *this* vineyard that made them wait?  

Think on these things—I am doing the same.  

Part of the deliverable could well have been simply getting the men to cross the threshold of the vineyard—just to cross it—and be rewarded for their faith - waiting outside, hoping to be called in, may have been the true test and whatever work they appeared to do afterward was good, but not relevant to the wages they received.  

End of digression.

Bottom line, at the end of the workday, the OWNER of the vineyard would have looked at all that was accomplished and seen that it was good.

(Irrespective of the quality or the lack thereof of workers or the form of the mass used in their respective dioceses) 

I rest my case.  

(Hope this helps.)  

Don Kenobi 

#OldManInTheMolue

On Luciferianism....

 Dear Timotheus,

A few hours ago, I learned something profoundly unsettling—one of the most foundational insights I've gained throughout my years of writing and learning, which are deeply intertwined.

What did I learn? I came to know in a profound manner, that the devil is indeed the god of this world.

“Oh, did you not know that?” someone might ask...
Of course, I’ve known it all my life — but there’s a difference between knowing (with a silent ‘g’) and knowing (with a hard ‘g’).
I've just had a realization that was truly eye-opening!

I still don’t even have the courage to explore this further; I get goosebumps just thinking about what else I might discover - I am almost scared of knowing...

One of the things I hard 'g' knowed was this: All the new fangled new age religions introduced to the West over the last half of the 20th century, along with various secret cults some ancient, (yes, yours included), they manifest several or all aspects of Luciferianism.

This is especially evident in those that emphasize "knowledge" while downplaying "faith." They simply highlight Lucifer's more positive traits, yet at their core lies Satanism.

I am genuinely astounded!
More later

#dk
#OldManInTheMolue

Ps:
I have frequently used the term "Pure Satanism" to describe a recurring pattern of behavior I've observed among certain global politicians and within specific sects of Christianity. What I initially perceived as a visceral reaction to veiled anti-Christian sentiments has now revealed itself to be rooted in much deeper truths that I am beginning to grasp.

Revelations 15: The second beast was PERMITTED to give life to the first beast

"In Satan's lair today, there are more than a few laughs," he said, brooding. "But Revelation 1:17 should provide comfort and strengthen the resolve of all believers—to persevere, to not grow weary in doing good, nor falter in their prayers for a world where good order is restored."  

"Amen," someone murmured weakly. It was Gladstone. We were exhausted. All our efforts seemed to fall on the ears of many who seemed to delight in unrighteousness. The rise of heresy felt like a direct challenge to our faith in the Lord's omnipotence, and the overthrow of good order only deepened this sense. This was uncharted territory, and we were drained. 

"A few thoughts came to mind as I reflected on the verses below" he continued, and he read out loud from chapter 13 of the book of Revelation. He read from verse 15:

"The second beast was granted authority to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship it to be killed"

He paused then said, "I've never really paid attention to the fact that the second beast was PERMITTED to give life to the first beast. Let me emphasize that again: the 2nd BEAST was permitted to give life to the 1st BEAST".

16 The second beast required all people—both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead.

17 This mark would prevent anyone from buying or selling unless they had it—the name of the beast or the number of its name…"

Raising his head from the Bible, he said, "Never in history has it been easier to stop someone from buying or selling. Today, if just two or three companies or platforms blacklist you—often at the behest of a single individual, for any reason—you are utterly cut off. Even entire nations have been blacklisted."  

Closing the Bible with a resounding thud, he continued, "These are indeed dark times. Yet, as I said, Revelation 1:17 should provide comfort and strengthen the resolve of all believers—to persevere, no matter the cost. This may very well be the long-awaited battle. Prepare to fight it. What does not defeat you makes you stronger."

I rest 

#dk
#OldManInTheMolue