Alexandros wrote:
Barron may be worried about offending people, or saying something that will alienate them and “put them off.”
The result is that he just babbles on and on – a product of the New Theology™
There’s a way to say those “hard truths” that isn’t as bad as people will think it will be. But, there is always someone who is going to be “put off” – and that is the nature of things, it is unavoidable.
Example:
“In Catholicism, salvation is a gift from God through His grace; we are called to love and serve God. Christ’s life and sacrifice has given us a gateway to be with God forever. Now I know some will disagree, that is okay, we can have a discussion about this – but in Catholicism, Christ founded the Catholic Church and instituted the sacraments. These are gifts and sources of salvific grace that He earned through His sacrifice on the cross.
This Church and the life-giving sacraments were instituted as the ordinary means of salvation for the entire world. I know other religions and non-Catholics Christians will disagree, but that is okay. There is a lot each religion disagrees on, but we can understand that having a difference in belief should not stop us from taking to each other, working towards common goods, and ultimately seeking God.
Ultimately, the Catholic Church is necessary for salvation as it the Mystical Body of Christ. God gives every human person the necessary grace for salvation. If there are people who do not know Catholicism, or experience some other impediment, they may be saved – but only through God’s gift of grace. This salvation is not apart from Catholic Church, as we believe there is no salvation outside the Church. In the end, it is a mystery on how God can do this, but we know He loves everyone and provides all the chance for salvation, to be with Him and love Him forever.”
See that? It should be easy for someone like Barron who is used to interviews and public engagement to do this.
Alexandros, you are assuming that Bishop Barron insincerely said things in that interview which he doesn't believe. I don't know why you would assume that, as there are plenty of Catholics who believe those things, why wouldn't Bishop Barron be one of them?
Whether you agree with him or not, I think you should at least respect him and not accuse him of being insincere. Also, when you refer to him just babbling on and on, do you realise that he has won loads of awards?
From Wikipedia:
Awards:
2015: Fisher's Net Award for Best Overall and for Best Social Media Presence
2012: Relevant Radio Christ Brings Hope Award
2003: Catholic Press Association Book Award: The Strangest Way: Walking the Christian Path
1998: Catholic Press Association Journalism Award: Best Article - Clergy, Religious, "The Uncanny God"
1997: Catholic Press Association Book Award: Thomas Aquinas: Spiritual Master
1995: Catholic Press Association Journalism Award: Best Article - Professional and Special Interest, "Priest as Bearer of the Mystery"