Originally posted by leunammiIf my thoughts are anything to go by, I would doubt the concept of canonization would mean much to non-believers. But I am curious about whether Christians generally, as opposed to just Catholics, will be inclined to believe the claims about the two miracles that are attributed to her.
What does a non-Christian think?
Originally posted by FMFI don't really know what the miracles are that are attributed to her, or why it is important. I will say that to elevate someone to some status because there was a miracle is like taking credit for something that has nothing to do with you, the power comes from God.
If my thoughts are anything to go by, I would doubt the concept of canonization would mean much to non-believers. But I am curious about whether Christians generally, as opposed to just Catholics, will be inclined to believe the claims about the two miracles that are attributed to her.
Originally posted by twhiteheadWhat I know of mother Theresa is that she worked in orphanages and with the sick and dedicated her life to that, fairly selfless especially by today's standard.
You might want to do a bit more research:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Mother_Teresa
She actually put promoting Catholicism first.
I will neither take away or add anything to her life, it's not my place. Thanks for the comments.
Originally posted by leunammiSelfless yes. But it has been claimed (by herself no less) that she did so not for the sake of others, but for the promotion of Catholicism.
What I know of mother Theresa is that she worked in orphanages and with the sick and dedicated her life to that, fairly selfless especially by today's standard.
I will neither take away or add anything to her life, it's not my place. Thanks for the comments.
But you did exactly that. You made a judgement about her life and have refused to consider that you may be wrong. If you are wrong, then you have added something to her life.
Originally posted by twhiteheadSigh...
Selfless yes. But it has been claimed (by herself no less) that she did so not for the sake of others, but for the promotion of Catholicism.
[b]I will neither take away or add anything to her life, it's not my place. Thanks for the comments.
But you did exactly that. You made a judgement about her life and have refused to consider that you may be wrong. If you are wrong, then you have added something to her life.[/b]
Not playing, again thanks for your comments.
Originally posted by twhiteheadPlease review my comments 7 posts up.
I am not playing either. I was serious. Your claim to neutrality is bogus.
What I know of mother Theresa is that she worked in orphanages and with the sick and dedicated her life to that, fairly selfless especially by today's standard. "
It's what I know, and quite frankly all I care to know about Mother Theresa... no disrespect to her.
If you know additional information about Mother Theresa which causes you to have a different opinion, then good for you. For me, from what I know , she was as I stated, I am sorry that my knowledge is limited with regards to her but it is... it is not a fault.