I used to read the conservative thinker, William F. Buckley, who is dead now. He was very funny in person and in print. He was a Catholic too. Liberals should subscribe to "National Review" magazine and see what the other side has to say. Anyway, I had to read Buckley with a dictionary in hand because he used words I did not know. I was an English major, but a dummy when it came to Bucklerian vocabulary. At first, I found it frustrating and tedious. But in time, I decided that I was expanding my use and understanding of words. I was becoming a better English major. Buckley "learned me good!" I find the same problem with the gospels and Jesus. It can be frustrating to understand. Sometimes it is unfathomable. John's gospel can be tedious. But in time, I find that I am a better person for it. I am a better Catholic. I wonder if God is heaven is the first person to whom Buckley speaks, who does not need a dictionary? I have heard that conservatives can go to heaven. Just a rumor, mind you.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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Did you ever watch Firing Line on Sunday mornings. I believe at one time Buckley was a regular co-host.
ReplyDeleteBuckley spoke at my college graduation in 1970.
ReplyDeleteI did not comprehend one word of it.