tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post6230035254296591830..comments2024-03-25T17:14:03.066-07:00Comments on The New Theological Movement: In defense of pseudonymous bloggingFather Ryan Erlenbushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-85719282178034691012013-06-17T16:52:29.209-07:002013-06-17T16:52:29.209-07:00researching on Teresa of Avila, i stumbled upon yo...researching on Teresa of Avila, i stumbled upon your blog. what a find, Deo gratias! it was breakfast time but i forgot about hunger pangs while devouring your posts. i've bookmarked your blog--first because i can resonate with you (not a very common thing to find affirmation), and second, i like the feeling i'm enriched by your thoughts. keep it up!CBCP CINEMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01287400353712326360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-50520849089287720332011-06-19T13:37:05.538-07:002011-06-19T13:37:05.538-07:00hi, greetings form Indonesia..
I came across this ...hi, greetings form Indonesia..<br />I came across this blog while I was doing a lot of thinking about the belief that I convert in to, Catholicism. I have nothing particular in mind except that I promised myself to keep looking and studying more about catholic. I must say that this blog triggers me to read more and more. Maybe it's because the style of writings, maybe it's because the contents of the writings. But what i'm trying to say is, this is probably the first blog that does not give me the same old boring style. <br />As for the reason to write in Pseudonymity, I think that makes me like this blog even more.<br />so I'm hoping that we could talk more.<br />Oh, and I guess you can call me.. Dolorosa? :)Dolorosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691712463748966681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-7564841227177198232011-05-22T13:13:59.397-07:002011-05-22T13:13:59.397-07:00Anonymous (1:09pm),
I see your point. The principl...Anonymous (1:09pm),<br />I see your point. The principle reason we mentioned the ordinations and degrees was to be held more accountable by readers -- that we would always write with a priestly heart and in communion with the Church.<br /><br />I can say this ... we have never (not even once) referred to our status as licensed theologians or as ordained priests as an argument from authority.<br />In fact, I do not believe we have ever appealed to our own authority in any respect whatsoever.<br /><br />The authority we appeal to is that of the Church and of the great Doctors, Saints, and Theologians of the past.<br /><br />In any case, we are considering modifying the pseudonymous status...<br /><br />Peace to you! +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-48847347764741807022011-05-22T13:09:25.615-07:002011-05-22T13:09:25.615-07:00You said: "Some have accused us of cowardice,...You said: "Some have accused us of cowardice, and others have accused us of worse vices. However, the primary reason we have adopted pseudonymity is that the arguments and the theology should be taken on their own merit and not on the merit of the author......"<br /><br />I completely agree with you; however, I do not understand why do you list the fact that the theologians are ordained people with specific degrees. That could appear to be a call to authority that transcends the merits of the argument. It also makes it difficult to verify such information and thus we have to accept de facto the statement about ordinations and education. I have mixed feelings about it because when knowing about the alleged (I am not being derogatory but factual) ordinations and degrees I feel more comfortable but I also feel like someone is trying to steal (just a feeling and not a factual statement) from the intellectual rigor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-24387798525792276902011-04-27T14:32:30.874-07:002011-04-27T14:32:30.874-07:00Your humility is a blessing and an inspiration ......Your humility is a blessing and an inspiration ... as is your generous sharing of your gifts.Paddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112119118958158131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-26847413342125000272011-04-27T12:18:58.633-07:002011-04-27T12:18:58.633-07:00Excellent blog post.
I would add that in many pa...Excellent blog post. <br /><br />I would add that in many parts of the West anonymous blogging is a way of protecting the blogger from persecution at his workplace. As there is no obligation to voluntarily choose persecution, the choice can be seen as simply the fruit of prudence. <br /><br />I have blogged on the matter here: http://mundabor.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/ten-reasons-for-the-anonimity-of-catholic-bloggers/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-50632094289269960052011-04-27T12:01:29.127-07:002011-04-27T12:01:29.127-07:00Thank you for this helpful and enlightening piece....Thank you for this helpful and enlightening piece. I've used a pseudonym for blogging and Facebook evangelizing because I live alone and have a name unusual enough to be easily tracked down. I have felt that under today's circumstances it might be prudent to obscure my name for those who don't have a "need to know." Now I have some firm footing for my decision. Happy Easter!<br /><br />CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-81788441756411733872011-04-27T11:36:14.179-07:002011-04-27T11:36:14.179-07:00@Reginaldus Seriously! Ha! That's hilarious! ...@Reginaldus Seriously! Ha! That's hilarious! :-) Glad to be a good influence. ;-)Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-12193546838316780562011-04-27T09:56:34.997-07:002011-04-27T09:56:34.997-07:00I don't blame you for using a pseudonym.
Let&...I don't blame you for using a pseudonym.<br /><br />Let's be realistic. Good solid Catholic priests are not easy to come by for many of us. Deo gratias, that is changing, but it will take time. If everyone knew who "Fr. Reginaldus" truly is, he might not have much time to attend to his flock.<br /><br />I am so very grateful for this blog.<br /><br />VeronicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-51466377415676417002011-04-27T09:10:09.577-07:002011-04-27T09:10:09.577-07:00@Fr. Leo, perri, and Full Spectrum Mom,
Thank you...@Fr. Leo, perri, and Full Spectrum Mom, <br />Thank you for you kind comments! Blessings to all! +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-25613889757938089772011-04-27T09:09:26.489-07:002011-04-27T09:09:26.489-07:00@Adoro,
I have read your post on pseudonymity ... ...@Adoro,<br />I have read your post on pseudonymity ... I believe it is called "My Identity" ... I really enjoyed it! In fact, your post was part of the inspiration for my own post.<br />Peace to you! +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-54106002748917959942011-04-27T09:08:00.256-07:002011-04-27T09:08:00.256-07:00shane,
Yes, the penitent may disguise his voice wh...shane,<br />Yes, the penitent may disguise his voice when confessing. <br />A very simple way to do this is to whisper -- it is extremely difficult for a priest to discern the identity of a whisperer ... though you have to be careful to "whisper" loud enough for the priest to hear you clearly and easily!Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-62957992100461794322011-04-27T09:05:01.970-07:002011-04-27T09:05:01.970-07:00There is no lie, for we present no falsehood, but ...<i> There is no lie, for we present no falsehood, but simply withhold a certain degree of personal information (namely, our names).</i><br /><br />I understand that a priestly confessor has no *right* as such to know the identity of the penitent (hence the screen) --- would it be okay for the penitent to change his accent/voice when reciting his sins so that a known confessor would be precluded from establishing his identity?shanehttp://lxoa.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-69535107575782368152011-04-27T08:43:35.797-07:002011-04-27T08:43:35.797-07:00You'll get no argument from me.
It amazes me t...You'll get no argument from me.<br />It amazes me that people would have the time to go round and read blogs, then tell the bloggers how to blog. Then be critical. Then come back and check to see if there's more to criticize. I've experienced none of this, since my blog is not widely read-but it always surprises me when I see it elsewhere.anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774707631650694570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-11127833679662262262011-04-27T08:12:55.072-07:002011-04-27T08:12:55.072-07:00Some people must lie awake at night thinking of th...Some people must lie awake at night thinking of things to complain about. Maybe they are not of the household of the faith. NTM bloggers, you are my new heroes. <br /><br />perriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-45616776393952358022011-04-27T07:06:34.959-07:002011-04-27T07:06:34.959-07:00Well stated! I, too, have had anonymous people in...Well stated! I, too, have had anonymous people inquiring into my identity, so much so that one day I actually wrote a tongue-in-cheek response giving the phone number to the "complaint department". <br /><br />I blog with a pseudonym for many reasons, and yet give my true identity to some. <br /><br />There are also those who will comment, not asking for my identity directly, but the location of my work, specific content of things, etc., positing their questions clearly to try to obtain personal information about me to which they have no right to possess. <br /><br />Maybe one day I'll start signing my real name to my blog - but probably not any time soon!Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-81905873993884476392011-04-27T06:22:34.121-07:002011-04-27T06:22:34.121-07:00When one speaks the truth, those who hear it are e...When one speaks the truth, those who hear it are either glad because it affirms what they are doing, or sad because it challenges them to change. It is so easy for those standing up for the truth to become the victim of personal attacks. It is also easy for commenters on blogs to remain more anonymous and use that anonymity to spew hateful things. Thanks for what you are doing<br /><br />Fr. Leo McDowellFr. Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07970711686238150642noreply@blogger.com