After refusing Communion from an Indian laywoman and invoking anti-immigrant conspiracy theories, a far-right Catholic faces sharp condemnation from a bishop, priests, and Catholic groups.
What is wrong with this man? That he thinks he would be supported by God in his refusal to accept communion from a non-white woman tells me that he has never read the four Gospels. More than anything, I feel pity for him. He seems unaffected by any criticism of his stance.
As a Catholic Convert, raised in Tennessee, child of a white veteran and an immigrant, this is deeply hurtful and I’m tired of being disappointed by my fellow countryman and my brothers and sisters in faith. His views further displaces spiritually, physically, and communally so many people. He has missed the plot and I feel
So badly for the Indian lady who may have felt demeaned by his behavior.
Yet more racism ….and this man is demonstrating that he is not a genuine Christian as he is okay with being discriminating at Holy Communion, completely contradicting the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Interesting that you talk about homeland and reject the indigenous people. Exactly where are they supposed to go? They were here before your family. Why don’t you go back to your homeland? What makes this country so wonderful is the diversity. My family has been here since the 1700’s and some even earlier. They were often the leaders. The people who come have always been the most determined to make it happen for their families. You do realize Christ
You do realize Christ was not white. At one point he was also an immigrant to Egypt. So the Egyptians should have done to him and his family what we are doing to immigrants? “What you do for the least of us you do for me.” Hmmm. I wonder what you would want done to the Son of God?
I agree with Fr. Martin that this person, as well as those of the so-called Catholics and Christians who identify as Nationalists, would have refused to be taught by Jesus then, as they do now.
This is the hardest thing for me, we are losing Catholics to racism and division. I just can’t fathom thinking racism just makes you a bad Catholic. It makes you a non-Catholic. Super bad trade!!!
I’m a third generation 100% Polish-American Catholic who reveres Our Lady of Częstochowa, in which Madonna and Child are as dark skinned as anybody from India. And the story of candle smoke darkening the painting is baloney. I hope Mixhael’s last name isn’t a Polish one.
Why? On what Church teaching do you base your opinion? Or what teaching of Christ? Were there altar rails at the Last Supper? For that matter, were there any white people?
Tradition. Besides, it just made more sense when the priests distributed Communion. They knew how to handle lines, they moved faster, and there were far fewer mistakes involving spilled chalices, dropped hosts, etc.
As far as the skin color of folks at the Last Supper is concerned, I could care less.
This is totally unacceptable. As a lifelong progressive Episcopalian, we are reminded every time before communion that "All are welcome at the table." It should be no different at any denomination nor world religion.
What is wrong with this man? That he thinks he would be supported by God in his refusal to accept communion from a non-white woman tells me that he has never read the four Gospels. More than anything, I feel pity for him. He seems unaffected by any criticism of his stance.
"He seems unaffected by any criticism of his stance."
Maybe a little fire in hell will raise his consciousness.
As a Catholic Convert, raised in Tennessee, child of a white veteran and an immigrant, this is deeply hurtful and I’m tired of being disappointed by my fellow countryman and my brothers and sisters in faith. His views further displaces spiritually, physically, and communally so many people. He has missed the plot and I feel
So badly for the Indian lady who may have felt demeaned by his behavior.
My Hindu friend from India, Raman, has read the entire Bible 5 times. I doubt Mr communion refuser has read it once.
If it’s true about having to meet St Pete at the Pearly Gates for admission to heaven, boy, is he in for a shock …
Yet more racism ….and this man is demonstrating that he is not a genuine Christian as he is okay with being discriminating at Holy Communion, completely contradicting the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Then there's the Trinity - which he apparently doesn't understand as Christ is God.
Interesting that you talk about homeland and reject the indigenous people. Exactly where are they supposed to go? They were here before your family. Why don’t you go back to your homeland? What makes this country so wonderful is the diversity. My family has been here since the 1700’s and some even earlier. They were often the leaders. The people who come have always been the most determined to make it happen for their families. You do realize Christ
You do realize Christ was not white. At one point he was also an immigrant to Egypt. So the Egyptians should have done to him and his family what we are doing to immigrants? “What you do for the least of us you do for me.” Hmmm. I wonder what you would want done to the Son of God?
On stolen land...
I agree with Fr. Martin that this person, as well as those of the so-called Catholics and Christians who identify as Nationalists, would have refused to be taught by Jesus then, as they do now.
It's probably best that he stay away from Holy Communion altogether until he goes to confession and repents of his racial hatred.
He needs confession!
The worst possible expression of Donatism
Absolutely!
This is the hardest thing for me, we are losing Catholics to racism and division. I just can’t fathom thinking racism just makes you a bad Catholic. It makes you a non-Catholic. Super bad trade!!!
I’m a third generation 100% Polish-American Catholic who reveres Our Lady of Częstochowa, in which Madonna and Child are as dark skinned as anybody from India. And the story of candle smoke darkening the painting is baloney. I hope Mixhael’s last name isn’t a Polish one.
Why? On what Church teaching do you base your opinion? Or what teaching of Christ? Were there altar rails at the Last Supper? For that matter, were there any white people?
Tradition. Besides, it just made more sense when the priests distributed Communion. They knew how to handle lines, they moved faster, and there were far fewer mistakes involving spilled chalices, dropped hosts, etc.
As far as the skin color of folks at the Last Supper is concerned, I could care less.
This is totally unacceptable. As a lifelong progressive Episcopalian, we are reminded every time before communion that "All are welcome at the table." It should be no different at any denomination nor world religion.
Really? Even men wearing KKK costumes?
You would not be supported.
Disturbing
I can’t even imagine what the goal was for this guy’s posts. I am, however, curious, has he procreated?