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OK. I didn't realize priests weren't allowed to joke. I'll let my

Posted by family members no there is no sense of humor allowed. on December 19, 2007 at 11:09:45:

In Reply to: I don't think she's being uptight. No, we don't always agree with what is being preached, posted by but we can, and should, expect for a certain amount of respect for others. on December 19, 2007 at 11:07:08:

: : : : : subtle remarks that sound a little bigoted to me from those on the altar. Last week, as part of the deacon's homily, he was telling a story about talking with a Christian (although, as a Catholic, we are also considered Christians). He said the man told him he had been "saved" as he found Jesus. The deacon apparently responded, "Found him? Was he lost? Where was he?" and he proceeded to laugh. He was making fun of this person's beliefs and this just didn't sit well with me. How dare he stand up there and make light of someone else's beliefs.

: : : : : This is not the first time I have heard comments like this from the altar. Not sure if this is my religion, or just this particular parish. I am really disappointed.

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That's not what I said. I think a sense of humor is important, even sometimes from the altar. SM Flash 11:39:52 12/19/2007 (1)
- Yup. And they have to remember the power differential they're Talon 13:19:02 12/19/2007 (0)
They can joke - they shouldn't be doing it from the pulpit - and it's not considered joking from there - otherwise, there is a diff board to talk about this. 11:15:17 12/19/2007 (0)
But that is hurtful. Not humorous. Think how that poor man felt. Granny 11:14:26 12/19/2007 (0)

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: : : : : : subtle remarks that sound a little bigoted to me from those on the altar. Last week, as part of the deacon's homily, he was telling a story about talking with a Christian (although, as a Catholic, we are also considered Christians). He said the man told him he had been "saved" as he found Jesus. The deacon apparently responded, "Found him? Was he lost? Where was he?" and he proceeded to laugh. He was making fun of this person's beliefs and this just didn't sit well with me. How dare he stand up there and make light of someone else's beliefs. : : : : : : This is not the first time I have heard comments like this from the altar. Not sure if this is my religion, or just this particular parish. I am really disappointed.

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