tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post5044531384445558540..comments2024-03-28T11:36:20.629-04:00Comments on southern orders: IS IT EVER MORAL TO BREAK THE LAW IN ORDER TO DO GOOD, LIKE HELPING POOR PEOPLE IN AN APARTMENT THAT HAS HAD ITS UNPAID ELECTRIC BILL DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRICITY?Fr. Allan J. McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-4564805364027048872019-05-19T11:24:04.903-04:002019-05-19T11:24:04.903-04:00jonnyc
Well, he seems to have the technical exper...jonnyc<br /><br />Well, he seems to have the technical expertise to do so, and if a portly middle-aged cardinal can squeeze into a manhole I'm sure this might make a good photo-op.<br /><br />But I won't hold my breath. John Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027156691859606002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-80240753614462053972019-05-19T08:44:21.069-04:002019-05-19T08:44:21.069-04:00So we can expect him to break into abortion mills ...So we can expect him to break into abortion mills at night and disconnect the electricity to prevent abortions? johnnycnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-56018463596274496852019-05-18T14:47:53.817-04:002019-05-18T14:47:53.817-04:00The squatters were breaking the law a) in illegall...The squatters were breaking the law a) in illegally occupying a building thus depriving the legitimate owners of its use and any rental which might have accrued therefrom, and b) defrauding the electricity company to the tune of 300,000 euros, by using electricity for which they had no intention of paying.<br /><br />These are not 'unjust laws' by any stretch of the imagination. They apply to all of us without exception. To compare them with the laws enforcing segregation against which MLK fought is ludicrous. <br /><br />The cardinal has undoubtedly committed a criminal offence by tampering with public utilities. He may also be liable for the electricity used from the time he reconnected it to the time the authorities turn it off again. In fact, he has offered to pay for it, and left a note to this effect in the manhole. It will only cost the Vatican $5600 a month.<br /><br />Where he is morally culpable is that he is aiding and abetting criminal activity, and encouraging others to break the law. However, the whole thing sounds like a publicity stunt. He is, after all the papal almoner, tasked by PF to go out and about on his scooter actively seeking out poor people on whom to bestow papal largesse.<br /><br />I suspect that the 400 squatters are illegal immigrants, since poor Italian families get access to social security. PF recently shelled out a fair sum to help those trying to enter the USA via Mexico. Given his priorities, I shall not be contributing to Peter's Pence this year. John Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027156691859606002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-6589740129144240382019-05-18T11:51:19.253-04:002019-05-18T11:51:19.253-04:00This is complex, involving illegal activity by the...This is complex, involving illegal activity by the people and the cardinal. Stealing is always evil. A better path would be to work with the authorities for a comprehensive solution where the people have some responsibility for paying. Similar scenarios are playing out with homeless encampments all over the country. The solution is not to turn a blind eye. Vianney1100. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-7219338619529414962019-05-18T11:33:56.613-04:002019-05-18T11:33:56.613-04:00“This is the highest form of moral development ach...“This is the highest form of moral development achieved by only a few of us that we are willing to take responsibility for our good actions that go against the law and for the greater good.”<br /><br />Our true model: Jesus Christ who went through arrest, physical torture, then death, for the greater good of all.<br /><br />We sorely need this kind of cleric in the USA to model for us the highest road of moral development. Actions speak louder than words, as all the saints would tell you. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com