[Greek] παραλογίζομαι (paralogizomai), [Latin] decipere, [Latin] fallere, [German] ertappen: to miscalculate, to delude, to deceive, to reason falsely, to lead astray, to reckon wrong; Col.2:4, Jas.1:22
Modernists earnestly believe that the Novus Order Mass nourishes the Church (Mass attendance declining!) and the Traditional Latin Mass impoverishes the Church (Mass attendance thriving!). One can only wonder if the Modernists’ intentions are unintentionally deluded and/or intentionally evil (gas-lighting.)
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to defraud, to cheat, to reason falsely, and to mislead.
Isocrates’ Ad Filios Jasonis 6.12: “For they do not examine from all sides the real nature of the equation, but in many ways deceive themselves.”
Demosthenes’ Against Aphobus 1 41.30: “I have yet set forth to you all my charges, while my opponent evaded coming before those acquainted with the facts.”
Demosthenes’ Against Aphobus 1 27.29: “Is this is a trifling sum drawn, which might have easily been miscalculated?”
Socrates: “To believe without evidence and demonstration is an act of ignorance and folly.”
Aeschines’ Against Timarchus 1.117: “I fear that the man who professed to teach the young the tricks of speaking may mislead you by some artifice.
Old Testament: This term means to change, to come against, to transgress, to cover, to delude, to be betray, to carry, and to throw.
New Testament: This term means to delude and to deceive. Paul is concerned that the Colossians are being influenced by false teachers who are emphasizing Christ’s relationship with the universe (cosmos). The false teachers stress angels, principalities and powers, astral powers, and cultic practices. These teachings detract from the person and work of Christ for salvation. James states that one must both be a hearer and doer of the gospel message. Listening but not practicing the gospel message does not allow one to conform oneself to the gospel. This conformity of life to the gospel brings true freedom and happiness.
Scripture:
“I say this so that no one may deceive you by specious arguments.” Col.2:4
Paul has concerns that the false teachers have been deceptive about Christ’s true nature. The Colossians are admonished to adhere to the gospel as it was first preached to them. They must reject religious teaching originating from sources outside the gospel.
“See to it that no one captivate you with an empty, seductive philosophy according to human tradition, according to the elemental powers of the world and not according to Christ.” Col.2:8
Paul calls the Colossians to reject religious teaching that do not come from the gospel. Paul warns others to reject human traditions.
“Be doers of the Word and not hearers, only deluding yourselves.” Jas.1:22
One must both hear and follow (do) the Word in order to be conformed to the gospel message. Intellectual faith is not enough. Actions are also needed.
Hearers of the Word:
- This is a person who deludes himself.
- This is like a person who looks at his own face in a mirror and promptly forget what he looks like.
- The perfect law is the gospel (of Jesus) which brings freedom.
Doers of the Word:
- This person is one who peers in the perfect law of freedom and perseveres.
- This person is one who acts.
- This person shall be blessed in what he does.
Human traditions, specious arguments, novelties and “religious” teachings: (There are so many to choose from!)
- There is a need for a “new paradigm shift” in Catholic theology (What a clever away to get around sin!)
- Fudicia Supplicans: blessings for same sex couples (It is supposed to be for the individuals in the irregular union but not the couple????)
- Synod of Synodalities: efforts to have equal decision making authority between the clergy and laity (What could ever go wrong with that?)
- Redefining homosexuality: de-stigmatizing, redefining, and normalize this lifestyle and same-sex unions. (What a clever way to not make something not sinful!)
- Ignoring, and diminishing the importance of Jesus’ command to sin no more (Jn.8:11). (Focusing on “mercy above all else”)
- Restricting the Traditional Latin Mass to Catholics and seminaries (What a better way to indoctrinate the seminarians!)
- Remaking Jesus’ Church into a worldly synodal Church (into the image of man), bringing worldly values and sin into the Church (Then laity will next help to decide doctrine!)
- The Church must be reformed: there must be woman deacons and women priests (Everyone knows this will be the next step!)
- Pope Francis modus operandi: Pope Francis first takes a moderate stance (so he will not seem so extreme by comparison). (Pope Francis “slow-walks” these steps to get there.)
- Pope Francis conveniently refers to something called the “Holy Spirit of Surprises” to justify ratifying sinful behavior. (What a sneaky way to accomplish this! BTW: the Holy Spirit cannot and does not condone sin!!!!
- Synod of Synodalities: a hand-selected supporters ratify a pre-approved agenda. Catholic moral doctrine need not apply. (Who needs Catholic morality anyway!)
Modernists’ opposition and animosity against the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM):
- They earnestly believe that the Novus Order Mass revitalizes the Church???
- They earnestly believe that the Traditional Latin Mass impoverishes the Church???
- They believe that without liturgical reform, there is no reform in the Church. (This is how Modernists think! Because “reform” means “renewal”.)
- The Traditional Latin Mass is not compatible with Church ecclesiology after Vatican II. Therefore the TLM must end.
- Churches are closing and attendance at Novus Order Masses is declining.
- Attendance at Traditional Latin Masses is thriving, but the Traditional Latin Mass needs to end??
- Increasing interest in the TLM understandably becomes a threat to Modernists’ agenda. Therefore the TLM must end.
- They would rather promote their Modernist agenda at the expense of allowing access to the Eucharist through the TLM. (Because Modernist ideology must prevail at all costs!)
Paralogism: A piece of illogical or fallacious reasoning, especially one which appears superficially logical or which the reasoner believes to be logical. This is related to the Greek paralogos, meaning unreasonable.
Etymology: The Greek verb paralogizomai essentially means to reason (-logizomai) alongsude (para-). The Latin verb decipere is derived from the Latin verb capere, meaning to capture. When one is faced with deception (obstruction, subterfuge, treachery, or deceit), one does not know he is dealing with. The erroneous information presented becomes falsum (deceit). One must “fall” or “be brought to a fall” for what is presented to him. Therefore, he falls down or fell for it. The German verb ertrappen in itself is very telling.
Conclusion:
Deceive, deception, deceptive, fall, paralogism, trap
Demosthenes points out that those who do not face the facts themselves mistakenly think they can persuade others. Isocrates points that some can easily deceive themselves, being close-minded and being unable to see the problem from other sides. Plato states in practical terms what it means to act foolishly and recklessly.
In the Old Testament, this term conveys the sense of going against, covering, and throwing. Perhaps this develops the notion of casting doubt and covering up.
In the New Testament, Paul warns that the false teachers in Colossae are creating false narratives about Jesus’ true nature. James states one must be hearers and doers of the gospel. To do otherwise, you are deluding yourself.
These scriptures allude to the notion of doing anything one wants. The “freedom” to do something (sinful) may in fact become another form of slavery (or addiction) to sin. This becomes another form of self-deception. In contrast, to do God’s will (in being controlled by God) gives you freedom!!!! [#MindBlown, #GodIsInControl] ☺☺☺
Update:
Many are concerned that the Vatican is acting more like a United Nations NGO more concerned about the sins of the world (environment, global warming, etc.) than a church concerned about the sins of man, leading souls into heaven.
Even when the Traditional Latin Mass fosters greater interest in receiving the Eucharist, Modernists must shut this form of celebration down because it goes against Modernist ideology.
We are told by the Vatican that Fiducia Supplicans provides a human innovation (non-liturgical) blessing to the individuals in the same-sex unions. One is only deluding himself if one thinks that these blessings do not apply to the couple.
Pope Francis has been a major source of chaos and confusion in doctrine, church teachings, and theology. There are so many examples to illustrate.
Pope Francis and his inner circle (not being doers of the Word) continue to remain silent, ignore, or avoid teaching about Jesus’ command to sin no more (Jn.8:11) and the sinful nature of homosexuality.
The LGBTQ community and same-sex couples are not hearing (or refuse to hear) that homosexuality is sinful. As a result, the mortal souls are in eternal peril.
The mainstream media (and social media) are continually confounded by the American people’s support of Donald Trump. Many believe that Donald Trump continues to be perceived as a victim.
A great percentage of the American people believe that President Biden is suffering from physical and mental issues. The mainstream media is no longer able to avoid or ignore this fact.
Yet not surprisingly, there is still a contingent of political advisors and surrogates seeking to change the narrative that President is fit for command. Even many in the mainstream media is not believing this.
The Democratic party is coming to the realization that they are not able to change the narrative of President Biden’s physical and medical limitations. There is no quick fix for this when President Biden presents himself to the American people.
It seems that the Democrat party greatly miscalculated in announcing that President Biden is seeking to run again for the presidency. (Many were told that President Biden would be a transitional president).
More and more Americans are not longer being deceived in that their representatives in Washington are more concerned about Ukraine’s border than the US. border. They are seeing this very clearly
We all can relate when we delude ourselves when: “People hate the truth for the sake of whatever it is that they love more than the truth. They love truth when it shines warmly on them, and hate it when it rebukes them.” St. Augustine.
From LifeSite News (essay by Fr. Joachim Heimrl):
- Pope Francis: the Mass is merely a vehicle for Church reform.
- Cardinal Alfredo Ottiviani, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith (for Pope Paul VI in 1969), expressed his reservations to Pope Paul VI about the “new Mass”.
- Cardinal Ottiviani stated that the new Mass was deficient and dangerous. It ultimately represented a new church.
- Pope Paul VI said he regretted his “blunder” (new Mass), but never revised it.
- Is this why Paul VI mentioned that the “smoke of Satan”==> liturgical confusion has entered into the Church???
- Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict tried to strike a pragmatic balance: both Novus Order Mass and Traditional Latin Mass forms existed side by side.
- Pope Francis is seeking to remove the Traditional Latin Mass.