for the drafting of the Declaration on Human Fraternity. It starts with the Pope’s words reminding that: “We are diverse, we are different, we have different cultures and religions, but we are brothers and sisters and we want to live in peace.” I feel that the Holy See wouldn’t be threatened by a drag performance inside a club. The pillars of St. Peter’s Basilica are made of much sterner stuff. What would weaken any church, however, would be intolerance. Tolerance doesn’t mean suffering quietly.
I’ve yet to see a Papal encyclical asking the faithful to teach blasphemers “respect and humility” by threatening them with jail. But I have seen strong words from His Holiness condemning corruption, violation of human rights, and weaponization of the law. He has in fact said, “we have to raise our voice” against those who abuse the judicial system. With these, I am more “religiously offended” by those to whom the Pope refers to in his speeches, not a lone drag performer.
Once the video went viral, it was inevitable for some of us to react the way we did. This is natural. If one intentionally provokes, then one must deal with the reaction. Speech, meet your consequence. We, the majority, however, should be mindful about flexing our political might and getting official state actors involved.The fallout from the incident requires introspection. Not calls to arm. Our country is besieged by a storm of disinformation.
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