Enablers

My mother-in-law came from a wealthy family in Pittsburg. Her family had a striking home in Pittsburg and  vacation home in Puerto Rico. She attended Finch college in New York City; and was a well known model in NYC. But her father lost 'it' all in the Great Depression.

But all was not lost. She married a successful attorney who in a few years became the general counsel for one of the largest oil company's in the US.

Her demon was alcohol. She was an alcoholic for years, until her death from too much drinking.

Her family took her, against her will, to psyciatrists and she spent a good deal of time in hospital mental wards. Her mental health doctors were unamimous in urging her family not to be what they called "enablers." "Enablers" were members of her family who justified her drinking and told her that her near paranoid attitude was OK.

So my point.. In the blog world there is a man of the cloth who delights in his misery. And his blog is nothing more than an army of enablers. These enablers lavish the man with justification for his battle with the demons of the world. The world is mistreating him, the enablers assure him. THEY THINK THEY ARE HELPING this man. BUT in their efforts they are simply enabling him to continue his unhealthy mental outlook.

This man of the cloth is being urged on by those who assure him he is justified in thinking the 'world' has picked him out for a bad deal. These people say they are helping this man. Apparently they do not see what they are doing.

Amazing "Grace."

Amazing, Amazing!!!!  The blog world's greatest scam artist is at it again. MadPriest has announced that if he can collect 1000 dollars from other blogers he will seek employment!! Yah, that's right. Send me enough money ,he writes, and I might get off my can and seek employment. Of course the money goes to me, he writes, for my personal living expenses, vations, booze etc.

MP even outdoes the worst of the TV 'preachers.' The TV prerachers have some kind of code as to how contribution will be used.

But it should be noted that some of his 'disciples' DO send money.

Sure it's amazing. Oral Roberts said send me money or God will kill me. MP says send me money and I might look for a job. Very strange. But as MP knows there are plenty of suckers out there. From , maybe, a mature (old) lady in the deep south to IT and friends of Jake??? Oh my!!

Flop and freeloader.

There is a flop of a priest in England. This priest can't find a job. No one will hire him. If you check his blog you'll see why. Apparently he has some supporters in the U.S.  Like an old lady in Louisiana who damns any English vestry that recognizes a weirdo when they see one, and thus do not want this clergyman anywhere near their parish.

My own opinion is that he really doesn't want a job. I think he loves his welfare status. Freeloading is his life. Good luck.

Support me; I don't want to work!

A lot of people are unemployed today. And many others have jobs that pay so little they must watch every penny.Or whatever coin your country uses. But there is hope.

An English preacher, joined now by an American lady, have found a solution----well, maybe.

Their solution is to set up a blog, sit at home in front of your computer, and have others support your life style. That's right. 'I don't want to take a possibly poor paying job, (they imply,) so you folks out there open your wallets and  purses and send me money.' And hey it works. And there's the rub. What these blog scam artist say is: 'Cut back on your church giving; cut back on your gifts to charity and send us your money.' Sure it's breathaking, but hell it may work , and if you will send me money, they say, I'll keep making wisecracks on my blog---and I'll never have to find a job.

Sure I'm hard on these 'artists.'' But I'm more critical of the folks who encourage these 'artist' not to work; and instead expect others to support them. Shame on the parasites; and on those who encourage them. Hey, and  they do this all in the name of Christ. What a sham!!!

Two Roads

I've been married to the same women for many decades. My wife and I have always had some disagreements on religion, politics, best parenting strategies and on and on.

And the same with friends of many years. Sure, we disagree on certain matters, but they are still friends.

I've belonged to political parties, organizations over the years, none of which act exactly as I would like.

Oh, yes, religion.  I was Anglican most of my life, but now I am RC. Why? Direct message from any of the Trinty telling me to be RC. Well, No. All of my immediate family are RC; my grand kids are altar boys; they go to a RC school.

If I could find a religion that fits EXACTLY with every belief I have, I would certainly join.

But I haven't found such religion.

My church--RC--is totally out of  it on women's issues. And, on sex, the RC position is utterly laughable.


But as I look at other religions, I am like everbody I know. Even fundamentalist I've known have points of disagreements with that posture.

But there is a difference between RC and Anglicans---in methods. RCs, at least in these days, and as I know the laity (and even sometimes clergy) pay very little attention to the hierarchy; and the higher you go 'up' from parish priest to B16---the higher you go, the laity pay less and less attention. The bishop in our diocese is--I hate to say it--really out of it. He is frantic to convince the faithful that clergy are really what the Church is all about. The RCs I know regard  our Bishop as--well- a kind of boring old reactionary..

And the Anglicans. Coming from the higher  spheres  money-wise and socially, they all insist that the Anglican 'church' should think and do exactly as they want, or they will leave and start a new church. The " liberal"Anglicans, as do the "conservatives" go absolutely insane in everything doesn't go their way.

Anglican "liberals"(including priests) make a living screeching about "The Covenant." Attacking the Covenant makes life worthwhile for "liberal" bloggers, for example. Going wild over the Covenant is not exactly the same as lovemaking, but it'll do.


So, take your choice. Stay 'in' and work for reform, or quit and form your own congregation. Good luck.

The New Reformation---MadPriest

I find it interesting that the MadPest blog is so critical of Catholicism. Sure there is much to be critical about. BUT at least (especially in the world of blog, but also in the RC church itself) freedom of discussion is allowed.

Contrast that with MP's blogs: MP allows no comments that do not lavish with praise his unemplyed 'can.' The MP blog in many way makes the RC church a leader in tolerance. MP can't get a job, so in typical English bigotry toward RC he uses ugly comments about RC  to delight his more bigoted 'cultist'. That usually gets him some suppport. His position on other issues, MUST, MUST be accepted as-----well infallible.

And the money thing.I have no difficulty finding the budget for our parish. MP Slogan: "Send me money because even the COE won't have me"From the MP blog I assume he uses the money the "cult" members send him is used for vacations, fancy restaurants, and some booze now and then. At least, that's what he tells others hs wants.
The point: If your own church thinks you're a dud, hell, just start your own.

Line My Pockets (ha, ha)

I had a great day. Most of my favorite football teams won. Great!

But even better MadPest is apparently having a pretty successful fund raiser. Indeed he has formed a new denomination and is lining his pockets with suckers money every day. And MP's adventures can be followed right here on your computer.

In my next few posts I'll explore suitable names for his new religion. Kind of like Joseph Smith. MP has told us in the past he wants his pockets lined (thank you Louisiana Lady) with money for his vacations, personal technical wants, money for good ale and, of course, just money in general since he claims he get find work.

We'll want to explore the "articles" of his new church. As of now we know only one---no one can disagree with the new denomination founder; if they have any difference in opinion with the high priest the comment will be deleed. I also undrstand MP is working out a deal with toilet mouth doxy that if you speak heresy, she will get an e-mail with 'dirty' words===some you don't even know.

And, of course, his vestments. MP is probably designing his velvet robes.at this time.

What should his official title be?

Do you kiss MP's ring, kneel, or what if you get an audience. Possibly Louisiana Lady can  answer that for us.

Will his wife be eligible for at least the priesteshood. Maybe even a bishop, or a cardinal.

We have other questions. As you may not know, MP deletes any comment not identifying him as the new St. Francis in attitude. Some of MP followers may not know his deletion habit because the average comment he allows "Man, you're the greatest theologian since Mary Baker Eddy.
You might not get a "prayer cloth" (Oral Roberts), but you'll give MP a chuckle to know there's "one born every minute." You'll probably buy him a new car, as he ask for once.

This is going to be fun.

THE LAZY BEGGAR!!!

MadPriest has a connection on his blog to a picture of a baby saying "Loser, get a life." I assume it was meant for me.


Gee, I was staying out of his new money scam, but now I must say:

I don't have to go on my blog and beg for money. MP does. So speaking of "getting a life," I would suggest MP try to get a job and stop being the official internet beggar.

No doubt some of his gang will send him money. So sad

If you know anything about MP, then you should see the scam. He sits on his ass and expects others to keep filling his never ending begging. bowl.   He must be afraid  of 'real' work. And speaking of "losers"----well, never mind.

False Witness

I have a question for St. Mimi and her friends on the MP blog. Several months ago MP posted on his blog two totally false posts. One gave some information about "me" which was purportally showing my address, phone no.and other personal information. Well. okay you say,BUT every bit of information was completely false. Then MP posted a photograph of "me." BUT the photograph had no similarity to me. Wherehe got the photograph, I have no idea

Now I realize the MP gang ST.Mimi, for example and Wormwood, like to reject any critical comments coming to their blogs. Their new pose  seems to be the tough bartender babes(:); mixed in with ain't we the most pious "Christians you ever met. "

Two questions then: Did any of the gang realize the MP material about me was false, and did any of the gang protest these lies or did the gang think these lies did not violate the "False Witness" commandment.

I'm rather sure I won't get a response, but just doing a little character checking.

BTW I am beginning a new blog devoted almost exclusively to the MP scene. It will be difficult I know, because the gang wil try to block any criticism. The blog is 'Franklance'. It should be interesting since I now have contacts in England. Rather interesting.

The Real MP

I don't know where to start; but I do have a question. There is a blogger---MadPriest---he correctly calls himself. Mad in either sense.

He has about 50-60 followers. I have followed his blog for a couple years. Now, hold on to your seats MP fans, because MP, feigning some (perversion) of Christianity. For example Wormwood.... needs a toilet brush to wash her tongue. She claims to be married to a priest(I believe). Her most significant value is playing with crudity. An then poor Dah-veed, MP makes him crawl in penance for forgivenedd from the Mad one. And them, the Louisiana Lady and her friend Cathy literally gasp with excitement when MP drives then around Scotland. And, of course, I assume the ladies tip him since he is out of work.

Now my question is this: and it is NOT a trick.

Do MP followers know what he is really like---a pitiful out of work priest with a personality disorder verified to me my members of his (former) parish OR

Am I incorrect in my characterzation of MP.

As some may know I offered 7,000 to any one who could verify they personal information---address, phone number, photograph etc. I have had no claimants. The offer is no longer valid---after all several months should be plenty of time for any claimant.

Finally, having followed MP's blog for a couple of years, I ask with all sincerity, does anyone know any Christian deeds he is remotely connected with.

I do not use "comment moderation-so fire away if you want.
Do you think my characterization or MP is not correct?

Some MP thoughts

Poor old (crazy) MadPriest. No one wants him at their church. And he inflates the number of commenters. Some numbers on his post "The mad gang go walking."

Total comments: 62

Total commenters: 28

Three commenters almost make up half of the comments.

Number of churches desiring his service; O

Trying to catch Worm----for most just plain off color comments. Probably his only defense.

Purpose of MP blog: To give MP a boost that, in this day of priest shortage, he tries to sell books on his blog since he can't get a clerical position. Also loves to hear people say he is "okay." Despite past history: Looney house.

Does he have a family? Apparently as impotent as his thought.

But, certainly there is a sexton's job.

Watch his language around kids. Many are afraid of crazy clerics.

Deathly afraid people will know what he is like.

Help MP

I see Louisiana Lady is back. Apparently she was driven around Scotland by MP. What a service. No wonder LL goes ballistic if anyone expresses the slightest disagreement with the Mad One. Actually there seems to be a couple of---well. reasonable persons on his site. There's Den--. He seems sane, but wonder why he closes his mind to any foilbles of the Mad one. But we still have Worm---- with the nastiest tongue on the blogsphere. She says(I think) she is married to a CLERGYMAN!!

I probably won't get any answers, but I wonder why his(MP) group is so fanatically defensive of the Mad one. Maybe it's pity; maybe it's his ugly comments. I don't know, but certainly some little parish will take him on. Sure, a mental illness background is not the best recommendation. But some parish PLEASE hire him. Just don't ask any parishioner to get too close to him. Remember crazy is as crazy does.

MP and the Louisiana Lady

I assume Madpriest is driving the Louisiana lady and her friend around Scotland. As a former truck driver he should be a good driver.

I know some bloggers really like the Louisiana lady. That's fine. But that doesn't change the fact that she admits she has become 'witchy' so to speak and that she is MP's most ardent sycophant.

The MP crowd is cultlike and the Louisiana lady is right there in the front row.

Three questions

I haven't posted on MP for a few days, but was driven back by one of his 'community' calling the Mad one all kinds of great things. Several other 'community' members followed up by adding lavish praise. The comments were rather embarrassing.

So three questions:
Why does he continue to be turned down as a vicar by other churches?
Does it not seem a bit strange that he uses his blog to solicit money for his personal use?
Why does he only allow those who gasp with praise for him on his blog?

MP is the GREATEST.

Gads, you don't check for a couple of days and lo and behold Mappriest comes up with a new scheme. Of course any person who looks at the various media knows that the "preachers" are everwhere---always asking for money.

MP has done this several times since I've been checking his site. But MP is different from the other Christocrats in that he doesn't usually play around by saying the money he collects is going to help the starving of Africa.

You have to give MP credit. Usually he doesn't try to fool you. HE MAKES IT QUITE CLEAR HE WANTS THE MONEY FOR his personal benefit; to be used as he decides what is "best" for HIS personal use. Rather crude ,yes, but the 'cult' members apparently come through.

Of course, MP gives no accounting on where he spends the money the members cast forth; once for a job interview; as usual for MP he gets turned down;) to pay for a vacation, to improve the blog (he says)--- to keep the blog going ;I could go on but I might miss a "call" or two.And NOW--get this--he's decided he wants your money as a bookseller. He wants a cut if you buy from Amazon through his blog.

You notice I refer to MP now as a "preacher." And that's giving the old guy credit. At least the TV preachers will send you a pamphlet for your contribution. MP doesn't even meeet the TV preachers standards.

Why, why, can't MP get another parish? I think we all know why.

I think MP will have some success peddling books blog to blog. His community is so loyal--- you have to lavish garlands of praise on all his spoken words to be 'allowed' on his site. At times he passes out a few words of praise ----after all he can add the name of his "followers" to possible book buyers.

I have heard a rumour that for a really generous gift the Old guy might send you a "prayer cloth!!--but that's already been done (Oral Roberts). MP would never be that unoriginal!

But keep checking, nothing is better than a MP scheme.

Enlighten Me.

Lapinbizarre, You seem to know the MP 'community' fairly well. Can you tell me any way in which MP exhibits any Christian virtue? I see nothing by crudeness, rudeness, lying, complaints he doesn't make enough money, vile language, bigotry,hatred, egocentrism--- could go on.

I haven't run across a decent person in the 'community' yet. Seriously. But you say their are. Enlighten me. This is not a trick question. BTW I've raised that 5000 dollars on the two identifications to 7500 dollars.

False Witness

I must say I'm appalled at the MP 'community' by the comments they leave here at our blog.

What is shocking is the assumption made by the 'community' that MP MUST be right at all times. Leave out for the time the original dispute between MP, the 'community' and the two young men I recommended go to the MP blog. We have covered that at great length with, BTW, no real response from MP and the 'community.

What is amusing and dishonest is the last few days in which MP has published libelous personal material about me. He refuses to correct the record with an apology. Now it is obvious MP, the 'community' and I differ. I have clearly documented this on my blog.

But the recent false information he, along with earlier lies that have been posted poses the question:Do any of his 'community' desire to know the truth? Apparently not. As supposed "Christians" I would assume the 'community' would want the truth. Apparently not.

One of the young men my wife and I have tried to help will be married next month. Yes, in a Catholic Church. He was brought up a Baptist, but became RC because that group was nice to him. Maybe a poor reason, but the MP crowd, insulting, rude, delighting in the off color put down bearing false witness, and out and out lying as exhibited by MP and his 'community' make his choice seem right.

Poor old MP

Am not sure what is going on in Mad Priest land.But apparently he has lost his job. Other than blogging.

Now I really don't give a damn about his theologial stance. Looks like the same old arguments Christians have been quibbling over for centuries.

I have never met MP, but what I see on his blog, applying the name "Christian" certainly has to be a mistake.

He is a fake. He claims to be "liberal," open minded, and other good qualities. but actually is only 'open' to those who kiss his arse.

He whines and complains more than any person I've ever known.

His arrogance is stunning. Only the MP is ever right.

His effort to support himself by contributions from his 'community' is embarrassing.

MP's blog gave me lots of entertainment, but almost no enlightment.

He is a little loose with the truth.

I could go on, but enough for now.

MP is rude to others beyound all boundaries. He loves dogs---and that's good---but his attitude toward people

Fundamentalism.

Blogging can be fun or funny. For example, the Mad Pries blog, defends almost to the death, the right of people to have and be different. Well, to a degree. Any comment not 'larded' with praise for the old guy, automatically gets deletedBEFORE it even appears.

The 'community', as he calls his gang, must only post the most lavish praise for the old guy. Any thing with even the slighty MP nonconformity to the MP creed is strictltly forbidden. Well there goes freedom of expression. I checked a few hubdred comments on his site, and they all expressed absolute loyalty to the fuhrer(sp).

What ever happened to different point of view.

MP is a fundamentalist. Every thing he writes is--well---inspired. Isn't it??

hide "nonies" hide.

Well, I notice the MP "nonies' can't be found. Count up the laws MP has broken. No wonder they hide!

The Nothing Man----Jim Thompson Novel

Here kitty, kitty,kitty. I guess you are following the Sick One(MP) and refuse to identify yourselves or block access to your blogs. I'll try to find his 'superiors' to reveal his action. Probably won't help because most of them know the flop he's been so just let him keep playing blog. As he said 'my blog is my life.' Man, he needs help or it's back to the old padded cell.

MP gets in over his head. Runs for cover!

Where are you MP "anonies." Your master has posted two totally made up personal information about me on his site. I wrote him on this, but he has closed his blog to me. The last post, showing a picture he says of me and claiming I have a facebook account is totally false. In law school we learned the elements of libel.

The representation must be false.

The false information must be conveyed to others.

The false information must be damaging to the person it is about.

With the possible exception of the "damage" MP has libeled me.

Now you MP "anonies" need to repeat his charges. You will then be included.

Looking forward to your comments.

MP---The crazy one

MP fans, might want to check tomorrow. The mad one has just got himself in some legal trouble. He'd better check with his attorney on the elements of libel. What he has posted about me is totally false. I've told him so, but he is apparently afraid to post it.

See you tomorrow.

I told you MP was a bad if not crazy weirdo.

Good hiding, MP

Hello. Just noticed that the old truck driver turned failed priest and preacher has erased all of the incriminating stuff in regard to his dishonesty. He'll deny it I''m sure. And his weird little 'community' will lie for him. That's right, Doxy? Always be careful for psychos, especially those who beg for money.

Just a few comments.

Gee, I think I'll respond to the funny comments on my blog by a post. So just a few random thoughts. We won our game last night so I'm in a good mood.

There is plenty of information, personal and otherwise, on my blog for anyone to know me.

Such information is lacking on my critics. They use "anon", kind of like people who make crank calls. What are you guys afraid of?

So MP is not soliciting money right now. So a bank robber does not rob ALL the time.

Why does MP not list his contributions? Interesting.

MP's 'community' is mostly American. I guess his fellow countrymen and the COE know him best and what they see is not good.

It seems his American followers just love to play "Englishman." The accent, the tea, the sense of persecution. Only a few ever stand up for our country.

You see why Anglicans get little prepect. I critisize the RC hierarchy---more than most. But the Anglican presence in blogdom is even worse.

I see crooked old Mark Harris is still around. Man, what a spiritual leader he is. Is that the best you have?

I DON'T put fake adresses on my blog.

Why does MP only allow those who 'slobber' with excitement over him on his blog?

MP 's real slogan: Poor me and send me some money. Hell, Benny Hinn can do better than that.

MP crazies go over the line.

I'm still busy with basketball. But I do need to refute something posted by MP or his nutcase crew. One of the gang posted "my" name, address, phone number,etc on our blog. Of course, the information was incorrect in all aspects. I have no idea who they are talking about. So, my friends, you see what MP and his fellow crazies are capable of. What they did was illegal, of course; but apparently these MP losers don't care.

Crude, mentally ill priest.

Trying to keep up with the Mad Priest and his dumbness and crudity. He just finished a week or so ago his last mental breakdown about no one likes him accept his nutty 'community.' Now he attacks church music which is obvious since MP is totally without aesthetic taste. I think one of his problems is that he tries to be "with it" by featuring his exercrable love of really trash music. And, of course, the community (ya, you Mimi) tries to placate the old guy by surrendering any vestige of musical taste. I think they feel they have to pander to the old goat to keep him out of the psycho ward.

MP Love and Hate

Madpriest at his blog is announcing some real trouble coming his way. He has an entertaining blog, despite the really bad music; he should know better.

Anyway his 'community' is going 'ape.' Although we don't know what MP problem is, the community is praying and cursing in the same breath. MP's 'community' is a puzzle. More love(for MP) and hate(for all those who disagree with MP's point of view). Somehow love and hate seem a bit contradictory, but who knows.

Please help this priest!!!!!!!

Listen, I'm tied up in basketball and school, but will someone please, PLEASE give the English clergyman who can't get a job a break. His blog is always concerned with the poor oafs' plead for a job, or,in the alternative, money.

The guy has had mental problems for years but wants some parish to trust him with their spiritual well being. He has a blog following of half-crazies,but If some parish would let him hang around, his "community" would probably send the parish money.

So could some parish PLEASE help!!!