Dave Griffey's Conversion Thoughts and Crazier Things
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Unity: A reflection
So we've heard all about unity over the last couple weeks. Unity, unity, unity. Well, by my lights, if you really want unity then you don't get to pick and choose when it's time for unity.
I forgot how long ago it was but Jonah Goldberg used to love to say in his speeches: "You never see anyone say 'in the interest of unity, I'm going to put aside my principles and agree with you.'"
Like so many things today, we know what they mean when they say unity. Sadly, there is nobody to call them out on it. I think that's why much of the rage among those who know better.
"It was Isaiah Bunter
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And spread religion in a way
That he did not intend.
"He gave, if not the gospel-feast,
At least a ritual meal;
And in a highly painful sense
He was devoured with zeal."
-- G.K. Chesterton in "Higher Unity"
That's basically the unity which is proposed for us: to be devoured.
Yes, as Inigo Mantoya observed, they keep using that word but I don't think it means what they insist it means.
DeleteI forgot how long ago it was but Jonah Goldberg used to love to say in his speeches: "You never see anyone say 'in the interest of unity, I'm going to put aside my principles and agree with you.'"
ReplyDeleteLike so many things today, we know what they mean when they say unity. Sadly, there is nobody to call them out on it. I think that's why much of the rage among those who know better.
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