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Musings on faith, life, and new media from a Catholic perspective…….

Am I in the right place? HELLO….ANYBODY HOME??? Hum.

Ya see…I am just a little confused, so please excuse me if I have entered into the wrong place.

It sounds to me, like what Sean is trying to do for this month, is….ROUNDUP CATHOLICS!

Ok, I am good with that, since if indeed I am in the right place, well…makes sense given the name on the door. Now, if he had an Atheist Roundup “sign” on the door, then i may give the first comment the time of day, but since it is divisive unto itself, I cannot give an weight or merit to comments made, that are CLEARLY self-serving and literally have nothing to do with the “heart” behind trying to bring people together, which is what I see as the “heart” behind this effort!

“bum-rushing a single genre of podcasts”

Beginning November 1, I would like to “encourage” as many people as possible to vote for Catholic podcasts over at podcastalley.com.

Here again, it seems to me that Sean is pretty diversified, and wanting to focus on one aspect of what he does, well…guess that is his business, not ANYONE ELSE’s! I mean, if we are adults here, then we can accept the invitation to be involved, or not. But to see it as “bum-rushing”???

Sean, I think this is something that you need to follow your heart on. I would “encourage” you, TO NOT, give much/ANY thought to negative thinking, that others would try to put on you here. Ya know, if I am reading this right, and the “heart” behind this effort is to “encourage” Catholic podcasting, and for the much needed audience to listen, then how can this not be a “good” thing? Just may be, a “God” thing!

Ok, think I am going to ROUND UP some CATHOLICS and get them over there to vote. That is my choice to help ENCOURAGE and PROMOTE Catholics to do, well ANYTHING!

In Christ, Mr Jerry Kohlbrand
aka BroJer

I too am saddened by your comment but for differing reasons. One of the great strengths of New Media is that it enables niche communities to find and support each other across vast distances. I strongly support the right of anybody to use these tools to build community: whether your interests are popular culture, knitting, restoring old tractors, or yes– sharing one’s faith amongst like minded people. I’m sure you’ve heard me state when at podcasting conferences that, “I’m not here to tell you about JEEESUUUSS”. We have all had the experience of people who have been pushy or insensitive in prosthetizing to others. I strive not to be like that. I do however mention my faith based podcasting experience at secular podcasting conferences because alot of what I do here at the Catholic Roundup can be applicable to anyone who is trying to support and foster an online community. It appears that I have had a very different experience of the Catholic Church than you. In it I have found community, a means to live a righteous life, purpose and a loving God. If you ever wish for me to share that experience with you, let me know.

I recently wrote a vision statement for the Catholic roundup. It states in part: “To support and encourage Catholics who are endeavoring to use new media tools to spread the Good News.” The purpose of Support a Catholic speaker month is not to divide but to get the members of the online Catholic community involved and to reach out to others who may be interested in finding out more.

It’s clear that you are not the intended audience for these messages. If you find mere mention of the Catholic Church to sadden you, by all means, don’t read this blog, don’t follow me on twitter. It won’t hurt my feelings. I remember when we first met, you said that your podcast was not everybody’s cup of tea and it did not bother you if others did not listen. Ditto here. I wish you all the best.

Get OVER IT and GET A LIFE! I am tired of atheists getting their knickers in a twist. Get over it. Its harmless and ties in with the Support a Catholic Speaker. This is not going to start some religious civil war.

Have a nice day!

Okay, I have no right be be here- I’m not on your team. I was raised an Anglican- so that would make us close cousins, except I turned my back on the church when I was 13 and saw thru the hypocrisy Look, I don’t man to be nasty- Sean, I like you- I loved it when you announced ‘I’ve found my tribe!’. What sadden me is this movement simply divides the tribe – Catholics vs. non-Catholics. Jesus man, come on! Divisions are what hurt us. This is the saddest thing I’ve seen today…