“The language of the alleged defense is not particularly Christian and evangelical,” writes Tomasz Terlikowski, commenting on yesterday’s papal marches that passed through many Polish cities.
Terlikowski referenced the Marches on his Facebook profile.
What I saw yesterday has convinced me even more that the action of “defending” John Paul II has little to do with the real defense of the pope’s holiness, and even less helps this defense. And it is not about judging the intentions of the participants, because they are different, certainly often sincere and authentic, born of a deep faith. Only that the message – also symbolic – formulated on this occasion – is in fact a defense of itself, the current and fairly recent leaders of the Church, the status quo, in which the voice of the unjust does not count
– we are reading.
Then Terlikowski was annoyed that “Barka” was sung. According to the publicist, the author of this issue was a sex offender, a pedophile.
And if only out of respect for the wrongdoers, but also for the truth, one should avoid playing this song again. The fact that it once delighted (incidentally, mainly with emotions, and not necessarily with artistic value), does not mean that it does not hurt those who are hurt
– we are reading.
Another claim by Terlikowski regarding Archbishop Józef Michalik.
Mass at the end of the Warsaw march was celebrated (interestingly, none of the Warsaw bishops do it, showing that the archdiocese was aware that the action was political after all) by retired archbishop Józef Michalik, who became famous for the fact (for which he apologized) who announced that it is children who press on the knees of priests and are responsible for pedophilia, and who for years could not and would not settle the matter with Tylawa
Terlikowski writes.
Nor is the language of the alleged defense particularly Christian and evangelical. Acknowledging that anyone who asks questions raises doubts, points out that the actions of Karol Wojtyła and John Paul II have not always been perfect, and not even always adequate, in fact participating in a satanic attack on Poland. Military language, which calls for the exclusion of dissenters from the debate, is a language that does not carry the Gospel, does not open itself to the Church, does not make the wrongdoers (not only in the Church, but also in the home, at school, in organizations) will see the church and Christianity as a safe space, a space of empathy and solidarity
– we are reading.
“Barka” and “cream buns”
Terlikowski not only complains about Barka, but also about cream puffs.
It’s also hard to conclude that reaching for most of the meme elements of the pope story actually serves to build memories of him. “Barka” and “kremówki” in a multiplied version, reinforced by large institutions, if they do something, they will not build the memory of John Paul II, but they will strengthen the tendencies that make him a meme and use him for celebration propaganda will make him not only a meme, but also a party totem
says the publicist.
As you can see, we are witnessing a sad metamorphosis of editor Terlikowski. From a defender of the Church to a participant in the campaign against St. John Paul II.
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Source: wPolityce