“I have reflected a great deal on that event, and continue to do so. I cannot give you a complete answer in a few sentences. But I would say that I was struck at that time by the vehemence of the anger from various sides, and the anger was in many cases directed at those who share a Catholic faith. I understand that such anger, such vehemence arises from sincere and passionate conviction, but I believe expressing it in such vitriolic terms gets us nowhere.” GivingBelieveI BelieveSidesTermAnswersDealsCasesShareEventsCatholicPassionateVariousConvictionSentencesAriseSincereVehemenceCatholic Faith Author:John I. Jenkins
“Worst thing about Al Smith dinner : it was another reminder of how far we are from the amity between opposing sides that is needed for effective governance.” SidesWorstNeededDinnerAlsWorst ThingsRemindersGovernanceOpposingAmity Author:John I. Jenkins
