by Datechguy | January 31st, 2013
ReadabilityA Big Mistake for the Worcester Catholic Men's Conference
This decision, is exactly the wrong one.
And so it was that I was scheduled to appear at a Catholic Men’s Conference in Worcester, Massachusetts on March 16, until today, when the Roman Catholic Bishop of Worcester, Robert McManus, directed that my appearance be canceled. McManus was under pressure from Islamic supremacist groups who were calling and emailing the diocese demanding that he cancel my appearance. I’ve been informed that they were asked to call the diocese and demand the cancellation by a Boston Globe reporter named Lisa J. Wangsness, who contacted me this morning and appears to have instigated the entire controversy.
It will win us not friends and simply embolden those who hate the church and wish to bring us down.
I know Robert Spencer, he’s a good and honorable man, Bishop Robert McManus is a good man and has been an excellent bishop but the key word here is “man” and every man makes a bad move on occasion.
The dis-invitation of Robert Spencer to this year’s Worcester Catholic Men’s Conference is not a sin, but it is a shame.
I have sent an e-mail urging the Bishop to reconsider this decision and I would further urge you to pray the Bishop be given discernment, (Perhaps the guardian Angel prayer).
Angel of God his guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits him here, ever this day be at his side, to light, to guard to rule to guide.
This btw is a prayer that should be used liberally for people and for yourself in times of temptation.
This decision, is exactly the wrong one.
And so it was that I was scheduled to appear at a Catholic Men’s Conference in Worcester, Massachusetts on March 16, until today, when the Roman Catholic Bishop of Worcester, Robert McManus, directed that my appearance be canceled. McManus was under pressure from Islamic supremacist groups who were calling and emailing the diocese demanding that he cancel my appearance. I’ve been informed that they were asked to call the diocese and demand the cancellation by a Boston Globe reporter named Lisa J. Wangsness, who contacted me this morning and appears to have instigated the entire controversy.
It will win us not friends and simply embolden those who hate the church and wish to bring us down.
I know Robert Spencer, he’s a good and honorable man, Bishop Robert McManus is a good man and has been an excellent bishop but the key word here is “man” and every man makes a bad move on occasion.
The dis-invitation of Robert Spencer to this year’s Worcester Catholic Men’s Conference is not a sin, but it is a shame.
I have sent an e-mail urging the Bishop to reconsider this decision and I would further urge you to pray the Bishop be given discernment, (Perhaps the guardian Angel prayer).
Angel of God his guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits him here, ever this day be at his side, to light, to guard to rule to guide.
This btw is a prayer that should be used liberally for people and for yourself in times of temptation.
The Catholic Church doesn’t need right wing hate mongers!
I agree hate mongers are not welcome which is why Robert Spencer not being a hatemonger should be welcome with open arms
With all due respect, I think that backing down under pressure from letting someone tell the truth told IS a sin.
Jesus Christ IS the truth. It’s our job to TELL the truth, no matter what.
That’s why I blog.
That is why you, Da Tech Guy, speak and blog too.
Knowing both the Bishop and Ray I suspect it is unlikely they would have cancelled Robert if they knew him as I did and more importantly knew his foe and their tactics as I do.
heard you this morning talking on Hank Stoltz program. I go to the Men’s Conference every year. I gave Angelo my 2 cents on removing Mr. Spencer as a speaker. I agree whole heartedly with your column. This is a main contributor as to why our faith is being slowly erroded away. We need to stand up…not down.
Just read his book “The Truth about Mohammad”. Historical work. Has the Bishop read it?