Monday, May 30, 2016

Culpably Ignorant Or Purposefully Deceptive?


I have recently watched a YouTube video by one Mr. Christopher McCarthy, a Vatican II sect apologist who goes by the moniker "The Marian Catechist." He puts up many videos, however the one I watched was entitled, "The Error of Sedevacantism." You may watch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OloVE_TuqkQ. Mr. McCarthy is smug, condescending, and obviously doesn't understand the things upon which he pontificates. Nothing was stated as to his theological education or occupation, and he presented himself as a layman. He makes glaring errors much akin to those who claim that (a) Traditionalist priests and bishops are valid but have no Ordinary Jurisdiction so you can't go to them, and (b) sedevacantism must be wrong because "we can't get a pope again, or we have to elect one ourselves." I begin to wonder if such people are really that culpably ignorant, or if they have an intent to deceive souls. I will address these (real) errors in this post.

 Mr. McCarthy informs us that "most sedevacantists believe that there has been no pope since the death of Pope Paul VI in 1978." I don't know of any Traditionalists who believe this, except for the Palmar de Troya conclavist-cult which claimed Clemente Domingues was "mystically crowned Pope Gregory XVII by Jesus Christ" upon the death of Paul VI. Most sedevacantists (myself included) believe that the papacy has been unoccupied since the death of Pope Pius XII in 1958; it is morally certain that the Chair of Peter has been unoccupied since the signing of the heretical document Lumen Gentium (with its false ecclesiology) by Paul VI on November 21, 1964. McCarthy then goes on to inform us that sedevacantists hold all popes since John XXIII to have been antipopes. True enough for the majority, but what about his prior statement concerning Paul VI? Does he even bother to check his research or examine his own videos prior to uploading them for the world to see?

 He calls sedevacantism "one of the dumbest theological errors I have ever encountered." Why, you may ask? Due to it's "false premise" that Vatican II contained heresy. He cites Vatican II apologist Michael Voris as a "Traditionalist" (!) who says there are no heresies in Vatican II. The documents are merely "ambiguous" and can be twisted by "liberal bishops." Well, that certainly settles it, no? Voris is neither a Traditionalist, nor a theologian. Even so, I could once more show the glaring heresies contained in Vatican II, but there is no need. Let's suppose, ad arguendo, that the documents are merely ambiguous. That, in itself, is a defeater for McCarthy's case in defending Vatican II.

The Church teaches that God doesn't allow ambiguity to be taught by the Church!

Pope Pius XI, Mortalium Animos,January 6, 1928:

"The teaching authority of the Church in the divine wisdom was constituted on Earth in order that the revealed doctrines might remain forever in tact and might be brought with ease and security to the knowledge of men." (Emphasis mine)



Pope Pius VI taught in Auctorum Fidei, of August 28, 1794:

"In order not to shock the ears of Catholics, the innovators sought to hide the subtleties of their tortuous maneuvers by the use of seemingly innocuous words such as would allow them to insinuate error into souls in the most gentle manner. Once the truth had been compromised, they could, by means of slight changes or additions in phraseology, distort the confession of the faith that is necessary for our salvation, and lead the faithful by subtle errors to their eternal damnation. This manner of dissimulating and lying is vicious, regardless of the circumstances under which it is used. For very good reasons it can never be tolerated in a synod of which the principal glory consists above all in teaching the truth with clarity and excluding all danger of error.

 Moreover, if all this is sinful, it cannot be excused in the way that one sees it being done, under the erroneous pretext that the seemingly shocking affirmations in one place are further developed along orthodox lines in other places, and even in yet other places corrected; as if allowing for the possibility of either affirming or denying the statement, or of leaving it up the personal inclinations of the individual – such has always been the fraudulent and daring method used by innovators to establish error. It allows for both the possibility of promoting error and of excusing it. 

It is as if the innovators pretended that they always intended to present the alternative passages, especially to those of simple faith who eventually come to know only some part of the conclusions of such discussions, which are published in the common language for everyone's use. Or again, as if the same faithful had the ability on examining such documents to judge such matters for themselves without getting confused and avoiding all risk of error. It is a most reprehensible technique for the insinuation of doctrinal errors and one condemned long ago by our predecessor St. Celestine who found it used in the writings of Nestorius, bishop of Constantinople, and which he exposed in order to condemn it with the greatest possible severity. Once these texts were examined carefully, the impostor was exposed and confounded, for he expressed himself in a plethora of words, mixing true things with others that were obscure; mixing at times one with the other in such a way that he was also able to confess those things which were denied while at the same time possessing a basis for denying those very sentences which he confessed.

 In order to expose such snares, something which becomes necessary with a certain frequency in every century, no other method is required than the following: Whenever it becomes necessary to expose statements that disguise some suspected error or danger under the veil of ambiguity, one must denounce the perverse meaning under which the error opposed to Catholic truth is camouflaged. The more freely We embraced a program of complete moderation, the more we foresaw. "(Emphasis mine)

This disposes with McCarthy's video quite easily. It is shoddy research coupled with sheer ignorance of Catholic theology. Now, on to the other two errors (not in McCarthy's video) about which I receive inquires  or denouncements for not accepting them.

Traditionalist Clergy Lack Ordinary Jurisdiction So Stay Away

  •  There is no teaching (infallible or otherwise) that declares the Church can't exist without Ordinary Jurisdiction.
  • Supplied jurisdiction is all that the Church needs to function in a time of emergency, such as we have now. We have at least two historical precedents for this fact: The Great Western Schism when a true pope was unrecognizable, yet bishops continued to be consecrated and act, and the interregnum from 11/29/1268 to 9/1/1271 (2 years and 10 months) between the death of Pope Clement IV and the election of Pope Gregory X. Several Diocesan Bishops died during this time. Ordinary jurisdiction can only be granted by the pope. However, nearby bishops consecrated a priest of the diocese to act with supplied jurisdiction (only supplying the sacraments) until the papacy could be restored. What happened when Pope Gregory X was elected? He praised the bishops who so acted (by consecrating those priests) thereby giving the people access to bishops and the sacraments. The bishops so consecrated, he ratified and then supplied them with Ordinary Jurisdiction. 

How Can Sedevacantism Be True If We Are Left With No Way To Get A Pope?

 Let me begin by stating that the answer is not as simple as getting someone elected by his mommy, daddy, and three other nice people on a farm in Kansas, as was the case with "Pope" Michael (David Bawden). If sedeprivationism was true, Bergoglio would need to publicly abjure his errors and get validly ordained/consecrated. The most probable way of restoring the papacy is an "imperfect General Council." Since all the validly appointed cardinals are deceased, there would need to be a rejection of the Vatican II sect as "Catholic." Some pre-Vatican II theologians pondered such a Council in the absence of cardinals. Indeed, theologian Van Noort pondered it as late as 1956 (See Dogmatic Theology 2: 276).

 Theologian Cajetan wrote: "...by exception and by supplementary manner this power [electing a pope], corresponds to the Church and to the Council, either by absence of Cardinal Electors, or because they are doubtful, or the election itself is uncertain, as it happened at the time of the schism."  (See De Comparatione Auctoritatis Papae et Concilii)

Theologian Billot wrote: "When it would be necessary to  proceed with the election, if it is impossible to follow the regulations of papal law, as was the case during the Great Western Schism, one can accept, without difficulty, that the power of election could be transferred to a...Council...Because natural law prescribes that, in such cases, the power of a superior is passed to the immediate inferior because this is absolutely necessary for the survival of the society and to avoid the tribulations of extreme need." (See De Ecclesia Christi). 

 Then again, perhaps we are living in the end times, and the pope will not return. Who knows? Just remain in the state of Sanctifying Grace, and stay close to the Sacraments and Our Blessed Mother. Don't fall into the clutches of the Vatican II sect, or stay "Home Alone" because of those who either refuse to heed the truth through obstinacy, or desire your damnation through deceit. 

24 comments:

  1. Greetings. I'm debating whether to refute this post or just let it go. You people are comfortable living in a delusional state so I'm inclined not to disturb it. Seriously, you might be better off this way anyways.

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    1. I'm always up for a vigorous intellectual challenge! If I'm "delusional" as you claim, then refutation should be quite easy for you, and you'll show my readers the errors of my ways. At least you'd help others see the light! I'll publish whatever you write unedited and then respond.

      I'm not sure to whom you are referring when you write "you people." Do you mean (a) Traditionalists in general (b) those who refuse to subscribe to the "Home Alone" Theory, or (c) those who don't express themselves in execrable English?

      ---Introibo

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  2. Yes Introibo it’s easy to refute your positions. What’s not easy is convincing delusional people that they are delusional. That's why it’s not worth the effort. But on the bright side delusions are not always a bad thing. In this case it causes Catholics to pray, fast, and strive to live moral lives- all good things. It could even be said Pope Michael’s delusional world is a safer alternative to the real one at present.

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    1. Talk is cheap. If it's easy to refute me PROVE IT! Translation: "I can't refute you so I'll launch an ad hominem attack claiming "delusional" people with whom I disagree.

      I could easily flip it on you and claim you to be delusional---but I'm not a sophist. Delusional people are mentally ill and as such would not be capable of morally praiseworthy acts anymore than delusional people can be held morally (even legally) accountable for crimes; they go to mental institutions.

      So go on thinking you could refute me--wouldn't want to disturb your delusion 😉

      ---Introibo

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  3. If I accept your challenge would you agree to reveal your real full name, city, profession, and allow me to post a recent photo of you?

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    1. No. I keep my ID private so as to protect my family and friends from the enemies of the Faith who might take it out on them. My ID and handsome good looks are irrelevant to the debate. Although it does give you yet another sad, irrelevant excuse not to debate and have your positions demolished. "The Truth shall set ye free."

      ---Introibo

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  4. I see. At least once a week you post pictures of real people, many of whom have families and friends too, and trash them publicly with anonymity. But you wouldn't like it if it were done to you. How nice of you to protect others from the enemies of the faith in that way. You're a real inspiration.

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    1. Your analogy is inapposite. The "Marian Catechist" puts himself out there as a public figure. Whenever you accept that role, you must be prepared for what follows. The Marian Catechist and others could choose anonymity like me, but they didn't. Someone can attack my positions if they like, they just can't use my real ID. I chose not to open myself up as they did.

      ---Introibo

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  5. How funny! Mr/Ms 'Anonymous' insists that you reveal your full identity.

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    1. What is even funnier is that your sect leader says he would stand up for Christ in public if he could, but he can't because he has to protect his friends and family, and you believe him.

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    2. And what's most hysterical is your incapacity for rational discourse and argumentation. "Sect leader"? I own a blog!! I don't "lead" anyone in their beliefs; I'm not a member of the clergy. I stand up for Christ in the way I feel called to do so. Exposing my family and friends is not part of it. Ok, "Anonymous"? People who live in glass domiciles shouldn't throw projectiles.

      ---Introibo

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  6. Hey you dish it out "anonymous" so don't get your feathers ruffled when it comes back at you. You set yourself up as a public figure, theologian, teacher, critic, and guide to others so you should be able to handle it. I noticed you even have 39 disciples acquired from public ministry so for God’s sake don't backslide about your important role now! It’s obvious God called you along with the Dimond Brothers and others to this important work for the invisible Roman Catholic Church anywhere except Rome.

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    1. Actually, I can take well-reasoned criticism quite well. It's a pity there hasn't been any so far in these comments. I do not set myself up as a theologian, but simply a Traditionalist who has arrived at certain inevitable conclusions regarding the Church given the teachings of the Church expressed through her real theologians (pre-Vatican 2).

      39 people who follow my blog are hardly "disciples," they just know clear reasoning and good writing when they read it! The Dimond Brothers are Feeneyite heretics, not because I say so, but because they deny Baptism if Desire and Baptism of Blood, as the Church teaches.

      And,yes, the One True Faith is no longer taught from Rome (you at least got THAT right). There is incontrovertible proof for that assertion. Now, if you want to debate that point, fine. As we would say when I was growing up here in NYC, "Put up or shut up, you're boring me to death."

      ---Introibo

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  7. "May St.John the Baptist protect Islam."
    -John Paul 2
    That statement alone should raise eyebrows and arouse curiosity amongst the novus ordo pew sitters.

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  8. What happened to all the priest's and bishop's who were ordained & consecrated during the Great Western Schism?
    Were their holy order's considered valid and intact once the Great Western Schism was finished?

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  9. The Dimond Bros had me convinced BOD-BOB didn't exist and were heretical.
    Our local priest (valid traditional priest) helped me via education to learn and accept BOD-BOB.
    Once I learned the truth about the matter,its not heretical or demonic.
    The Dimond Bros present this issue in a skewed manner.
    I still think the Dimond Bros do good work and are helping people awaken to the post 1951 novus ordo false church.

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    1. They do raise awareness of the false "Catholicism" that is the Vatican 2 sect. I pray they will see the light on BOD/BOB.
      ---Introibo

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  10. I bet that anonymous guy is Christopher McCarthy

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  11. What happened to Christopher McCarthy?

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    1. I don’t know. His videos were all taken down, and he has disappeared from the Internet, as far as I know.

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  12. Oh my goodness! Impressive article dude! Thank you, However I
    am having difficulties with your RSS. I don't know the reason why I cannot subscribe to it.
    Is there anyone else getting similar RSS issues? Anybody who knows the
    solution will you kindly respond? Thanks!!

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    1. I don’t know why, but if one of my readers can respond I would appreciate it!

      —-Introibo

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