Comments on: Catholic Bishop Orders That Patrick Kennedy May Not Receive Communion

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:53:36 +0000

Thanks for pointing out that Tobin is abusing his position. In the link you cite, the writer is absolutely correct that: "Tobin’s first mistake was in violating his pastoral role by getting into a brawl with Kennedy. Any subsequent 'pronouncements' are tainted by Tobin’s self-interest as a party to a brawl of sorts, and thus illegitimate." Unfortunately, Tobin is escalating the brawl rather ~~for~~ than looking for ways to mediate.

By: stillhere4u

stillhere4u — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:50:10 +0000

In the escalating fight between Thomas Tobin and Patrick Kennedy, it strikes me that a conflict of interest is involved in one of the parties being the umpire or mediator. It also strikes me that both parties are in a position to abuse their position to further the fight…under the rubric of a higher purpose. I recommend the following post: http://deligentia.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/so-the-last-will-be-first-and-the-first-will-be-last/