tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post4592913414908887472..comments2024-03-21T04:02:46.799-07:00Comments on Little Catholic Bubble: Answer to Doctrinal Quiz Show: EvilLeila@LittleCatholicBubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-80666205772851320102012-03-22T11:37:36.374-07:002012-03-22T11:37:36.374-07:00I came soooo close to giving you one for that Hebr...I came soooo close to giving you one for that Hebrews!!! Do you already have a Bubble award?Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-7600867639383770872012-03-22T11:27:07.584-07:002012-03-22T11:27:07.584-07:00Hmm, apparently the Bubble does not reward shamele...Hmm, apparently the Bubble does not reward shameless begging.Hebrews 11:1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15235249884008648163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-48900082094008650702012-03-19T08:15:12.835-07:002012-03-19T08:15:12.835-07:00Hi Nicholas! I don't think I have ever heard a...Hi Nicholas! I don't think I have ever heard anyone pray a prayer like that. <br /><br />What a prayers might sound like:<br /><br />Dear Lord, thank you for your sovereignty over this world, that we might be secure in the knowledge that even in our sinful, fallen state, you have not abandoned us but instead have assured us by the Death and Resurrection of Your Son that you will bring a greater good out of every evil, all in the service of your benevolent plan. Amen.<br /><br />(That is just off the top of my head, don't laugh!)<br /><br />The worst sin ever committed by man, the worst evil the world has ever seen, is the Death of God on a Cross. The killing of Innocence Himself, by filthy, guilty hands. And yet, the greatest evil on earth led to the greatest good on earth: The redemption of the world. <br /><br />There is a famous prayer that goes like this:<br /><br />“O happy fault, O necessary sin of Adam which has gained for us so great a Redeemer”! <br /><br />The implication is that God is so great, and so merciful, that after our sin, He made our ultimate glory even higher, even better. That is the kind of God we have.<br /><br />I, for one, would be horrified to live in a world where God did not have the power or will to utterly transform every evil into a higher good. <br /><br />That is what Love does. And yes, it is a huge consolation. The only consolation of living in this vale of tears.Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-84798434984155236552012-03-19T07:57:33.831-07:002012-03-19T07:57:33.831-07:00Leila, you said "After the Fall, we know that...Leila, you said "After the Fall, we know that God only allows evil (whether physical or moral) when He will bring a greater good out of it" which is a sentiment that I often see expressed as a way to try and offer a consolation.<br /><br />But is it really true in any human understanding of "good?" Or just in the obtuse manner of theological scholars?<br /><br />I ask because are we really supposed to say "Thank God for the holocaust, and SIDS, and AIDS and polio for the greater goods they bring?"<br /><br />Isn't enough to say that God let's evil happen because its the nature of the fallen world?Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142475137957516460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-54342691114213823932012-03-16T20:24:18.299-07:002012-03-16T20:24:18.299-07:00Thank you! And, I still cannot fathom that there a...Thank you! And, I still cannot fathom that there are dolts out there that actually say idiotic things like that!! Sorry, but the word "moron" comes to mind. (Is that bad? I think I need to get to confession. Between this and Obama's new expanded mandate that came down today -- late Friday as always -- I am not believing the crap I hear! What the heck is wrong with people??)Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-10235984824269780032012-03-16T20:16:28.790-07:002012-03-16T20:16:28.790-07:00Oh, of course! I know _none_ of you meant it that...Oh, of course! I know _none_ of you meant it that way and it is a very good example. I just wanted to point out it is prone to misunderstanding by some. But what theological point is safe from misunderstanding? <br /><br />That's a very good answer and one I'll have to train myself to have the patience to use when I am being told the Lord is punishing me. I will admit I tend to just roll my eyes and play deaf. Ha! <br /><br />Really, I didn't mean any hard feelings- just an observation.<br /><br />On an unrelated note: I hope you feel better soon Leila!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-73056579700698069982012-03-16T19:04:53.103-07:002012-03-16T19:04:53.103-07:00Sorry, I have a slight illness right now, and my c...Sorry, I have a slight illness right now, and my comment looks like a kid typed it….Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-37045658763524170772012-03-16T19:03:00.839-07:002012-03-16T19:03:00.839-07:00Kat, understood, and I wouldn't talk that way ...Kat, understood, and I wouldn't talk that way in public, but we are talking theology, which transcends the modern day parlance. A "physical evil" is anything that is not as it would be in its perfected state (before the Fall). It really is just a privation of the fullness of what should have been there when all was well with the world. We all have physical evils, whether it's deafness or mental illness, or a deformity or a disease or even a wart. The ignorant folks who would say that deafness is a punishment from God haven't read their Bibles very well! And I am assuming they are fundamentalists?! John 9:2-3: <br /><br /><br /><i>And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him. </i><br /><br />After the Fall, we know that God only allows evil (whether physical or moral) when He will bring a greater good out of it. <br /><br />I would school those ignorant folks, by having that John 9 verse memorized and ready to throw right back at them! <br /><br />And, I definitely wouldn't use the word "evil" to describe any physical disorder or illness outside of the context of a theological discussion like this, and I don't encourage anyone else to do so either, so no worries there! :) I only use the term when discussing sin, and even then, the secularists hate it, ha ha!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks for bringingLeila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-79982655653226415462012-03-16T18:29:39.107-07:002012-03-16T18:29:39.107-07:00Aw man, I actually got an answer right (without ch...Aw man, I actually got an answer right (without cheating!!) so I thought I might have a chance...<br /><br />Yay to the winners though!Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568652187821916186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-76344627122655648102012-03-16T17:38:18.568-07:002012-03-16T17:38:18.568-07:00Congrats, Blue Henn and Sarah! Excellent answers! ...Congrats, Blue Henn and Sarah! Excellent answers! I'm always learning something new. I hope you know I am not directing my next comment at either of you just trying to open up a discussion. <br /><br />It could be because I am deaf, but I'm a little concerned with labeling a loss of a sense as an evil. I understanding we are talking about a theological evil but I'm not sure many people would make that distinction. <br /><br />There are tons of misconceptions about the disable and their abilities. Even in 2012, it isn't uncommon to meet people that believe those who have disabilities are being punished by God. Most of the disable are always teaching people about their disabilities and correcting the wealth of mis-information out there.<br /><br />It may be correct to call a loss of a sense a theological evil but I'm not sure it is prudent. <br /><br />Please understand I have no issue with being called disabled, deaf, hearing impaired, handicap or any of the other words that most politically correct people seem to think will offended me. But evil.....oh, please let's not encourage _those_ people!<br /><br />Ok, I'll get off my soapbox now. Sorry, Leila for hi-jacking your lovely teaching moment.<br /><br />KatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-43516549036523126232012-03-16T14:34:04.070-07:002012-03-16T14:34:04.070-07:00Au contraire... I won a Holey Soap!!
I forget what...Au contraire... I won a Holey Soap!!<br />I forget what for... must have been good, though ;)Amy @ This Cross I Embracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766112822487858490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-72782948622656407392012-03-16T07:41:39.126-07:002012-03-16T07:41:39.126-07:00Thanks DD and Becky! And I am so glad to "mee...Thanks DD and Becky! And I am so glad to "meet" you, Blue Henn and Sarah! You need to be regulars. :)<br /><br />TCIE, is it wrong of me to laugh in the face of evil?? (And, didn't you get numerous Bubble Awards?? Just not the Grand Prize… yet….)Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-76362045676387757912012-03-16T06:58:37.981-07:002012-03-16T06:58:37.981-07:00My goodness! Thank you so much, Leila! :)My goodness! Thank you so much, Leila! :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013142402527598378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-43161106852447853652012-03-16T04:38:10.135-07:002012-03-16T04:38:10.135-07:00Wow, I honestly had no idea that this is what evil...Wow, I honestly had no idea that this is what evil meant. I have so much to learn...:)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451590537173713861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-77729380006196623232012-03-16T04:30:20.619-07:002012-03-16T04:30:20.619-07:00Evil is not giving TCIE a Bubble Award...
I will ...Evil is not giving TCIE a Bubble Award...<br /><br />I will hunt you down...Amy @ This Cross I Embracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766112822487858490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-90646275363798953022012-03-16T03:49:08.173-07:002012-03-16T03:49:08.173-07:00Wow! First runner up! I'm thrilled! And Congra...Wow! First runner up! I'm thrilled! And Congrats to Blue Henn for a most excellent answer!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505863189649568369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-41216698139601968432012-03-16T03:28:41.868-07:002012-03-16T03:28:41.868-07:00Congratulations, Blue Henn! I always learn so much...Congratulations, Blue Henn! I always learn so much from these Quiz blogs!<br /><br />DDDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02274091412731174214noreply@blogger.com