From: Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: Wal-Mart and film processing (Long winded)
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:40:48 -0400
I do not wish to engage in a protracted debate, as this subject has
arisen only because someone had mentioned why he has chosen to
patronize B&H. Likewise, I should not have to defend my decision not
to patronize them.
However, in short, I note that Sacred Scripture does not corroborate
your view. You highlight a verse in St. Matthew's Gospel in
isolation. The matter of being aware of those who oppose Christ and
His Church has nothing to do with "making friends." Christ came to
reconcile the world to Himself, and to provide the Good News for
those who were of goodwill, for those who were (and are) willing to
listen. Christ did not come to ingratiate Himself to the world, i.e.
to its powers, publicans, and pretenders. Rather, His Cross is
precisely the opposite of that: it stands in overt contradiction to
the world and its ways. His entire public ministry, which spanned
three years of His life (beginning at the Wedding Feast of Cana),
contradicts the view that Christ was some sort of UN negotiator.
Further, His words and actions continually characterize His Divine
Mission. Since you have brought up St. Matthew's Gospel, let us
search there for Our Lord's edifying words: "Do not think that I am
come to send peace upon earth: rather I came not to send peace, but
the sword" (Mt 10:34), "He who is not with me, is against me: and he
that gathereth not with me, scattereth (Mt 12:30)," and "Every plant
which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up" (Mt
15:13). These are not the words of a modern politician. Even the
Scribes and Pharisees knew that they were the words of no common man.
Those who contradict and blaspheme Jesus Christ clearly scattereth,
and, as Our Lord directs, I will avoid having any complicity in their
doctrines or deeds.
Glen
On Oct 10, 2007, at 4:36 PM, Tom C wrote:
> I guess the little problem I see with this reasoning is that not
> even God himself takes that viewpoint, according to the Bible.
>
> “
> He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain
> on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matt. 5:45).
>
> To alienate someone for their beliefs is not a way of making friends.
>
> Tom C.
>
>
>
>> From: Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]>
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: Wal-Mart and film processing (Long winded)
>> Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:34:23 -0400
>>
>> I thank you for you comments, Scott. Since you have made note of the
>> subject, I will explain my position with regard to B&H.
>>
>> I am familiar with B&H's reputation for customer service. My
>> avoidance of B&H et. al. has nothing to do with prejudice stemming
>> from a stereotypical opinion of large, New York-based businesses. My
>> avoidance of businesses such as B&H is founded strictly upon my
>> religious views. I, as much as possible, will not support those whom
>> I know to honor or reverence that which condemns or blasphemes Our
>> Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, His Blessed Mother, or His Saints. The
>> Talmud, in numerous locations, refers to Our Lord, and His Blessed
>> Mother, in such a manner. Thus, I make an effort to avoid supporting
>> those who honor the Talmud.
>>
>> I apply a like boycott to business that support ideologies or
>> activities that I find morally objectionable. For example, I, as
>> much as possible, avoid companies or other establishments that fund
>> Planned Parenthood or promote other attacks on life (including
>> euthanasia, contraception, and unjust wars--which is why I am opposed
>> to America's occupation of Iraq). I have employed the words, "as
>> much as possible" here so as to highlight the realities of any
>> boycott. That is, while I have done rather extensive research in
>> these areas, I know that I do not possess an unlimited access to
>> information. Secondly, as Jean-Francois Orsini of the St. Antoninus
>> Institute points out, a complete boycott is rather impossible. One
>> must realize that sources of blasphemy, irreligion, and immorality
>> have lengthy tentacles. For instance, Johnson & Johnson (a pro-abort
>> firm) produces a dazzling array of name brand and generic products,
>> some of which are necessary for everyday living, and some of which
>> one may not even be able to determine are produced by Johnson &
>> Johnson. Hence, I do that which is physically and logistically
>> possible--what Orsini and others call a "virtual boycott"--and I
>> leave the rest to Our Blessed Mother.
>>
>> Glen
>>
>> On Oct 10, 2007, at 1:59 PM, Scott Loveless wrote:
>>
>> > Glen Tortorella wrote:
>> >> Thank you, Adam...
>> >>
>> >> Will the Moab 5x7 paper you mention work with the R280? I just
>> want
>> >> to make sure of this.
>> >>
>> >> Though, I am somewhat disappointed, as Newegg is now out of
>> stock on
>> >> the R280. I would prefer buying it from them. I know the R280 is
>> >> probably available (at a good price, too) at one of the popular
>> New
>> >> York camera stores (B&H, Adorama, etc.), but I would rather not
>> >> purchase it from these stores.
>> >>
>> >
>> > FWIW, B&H is wonderful to do business with. I've spent more than I
>> > should have with them over the last few years and have received
>> > nothing
>> > but good service. Every order has been correct, shipping has been
>> > within a day or two of placing the order, and the one time I had a
>> > question for them they replied very promptly with the information I
>> > requested. You really can't go wrong with B&H. I've had the same
>> > sort
>> > of service from Newegg, but I prefer to order anything photo
>> related
>> > from the guys in New Yawk. B&H has the R280 in stock at the same
>> > price
>> > as Newegg.
>> >
>> >
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>> >
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