Internet Sniping

Internet debate can be both enlightening and sometimes even mildly amusing. To that extent I have no real issue with it. But sometimes it can take on an unfortunate tone, all the more so when those debating are Christians. Several well known bloggers whom I both like and respect, and whose blogs are linked to the right have been getting into a rather heated exchange over the last few days. In the latest round some of the posts and comments attached to the posts have taken on a sharp, even personal edge. I find this wholly regrettable and very saddening.

Catholics and Orthodox should have better things to do than take shots at one another online that do little to uplift the spirit or enlighten the wayward soul. Sometimes (IMO) it is better to let something pass even when we may deeply disagree with it... or even when we are offended by it rather than add fuel to the fire or cause scandal by our words. I can only hope that as we approach the Great Fast (now only a day away) that we might all take a step back and keep charity and agape uppermost in our minds when writing anything that might cause hurt.

Under the mercy,
Ad Orientem