What was so special about Mother Theresa?

[DainBramaged]

I know that she did a lot of good for the poor of the world, but so have a lot of others. When it's all said and done, what made her so famous?

 

[chrisms]

She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

 

[chrisms]

wikipedia.org

 

[Andyb23]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: chrisms
wikipedia.org

You posted in my thread, why don't you give me your personal opinion?

 

[Coolone]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Because she devoted her life (or a good chunk of it) to help those in need. She founded a charity and was an advocate for peace in an area that is a total mess.

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

I'm not saying that she was or wasn't special, I just know that there are many, many people who have dedicated their whole life to serving the poor, sick, and hungry of the world. 99% of them go totally unnoticed. What was special or different about Mother Theresa that she got noticed so much?

 

[theprodigalrebel]

She is world renowned and special because she wasn't a Hollywood philanthropist who mailed a check and made sure her publicist told ET about it.

Sure, a lot of people donate generously to charity and adopt babies all over - but this woman was something special.

 

[Andyb23]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

I'm not saying that she was or wasn't special, I just know that there are many, many people who have dedicated their whole life to serving the poor, sick, and hungry of the world. 99% of them go totally unnoticed. What was special or different about Mother Theresa that she got noticed so much?

I think the answer to your question may be controversial.

She was tied to the Catholic religion and made a saint. This certainly upped her status media wise and religious wise.

I agree with you though, there are many organizations right now comprised of Americans, Europeans, Australians, Indians, Japanese and many other ethnic groups which do a huge amount for the world in ACTUAL war torn areas that get no recognition. My only guess is that religion is still a powerful factor in the world. More than actually caring for your fellow man?

 

[Gilligansdingy]

wasn't she a nun? so big deal... she did her job well.

 

[Eska]

she was blinded by religion.. can we say she was genuine in helping people?

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

wow, so reprehensible to preach the word of God, not by the sword :roll:

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

I'm not saying that she was or wasn't special, I just know that there are many, many people who have dedicated their whole life to serving the poor, sick, and hungry of the world. 99% of them go totally unnoticed. What was special or different about Mother Theresa that she got noticed so much?

I think the answer to your question may be controversial.

She was tied to the Catholic religion and made a saint. This certainly upped her status media wise and religious wise.

I agree with you though, there are many organizations right now comprised of Americans, Europeans, Australians, Indians, Japanese and many other ethnic groups which do a huge amount for the world in ACTUAL war torn areas that get no recognition. My only guess is that religion is still a powerful factor in the world. More than actually caring for your fellow man?

She didnt try to convert anybody she helped. She took everything good from religion and tried to teach the sick/elderly/unfortunate she took in how to be a better human being. Noone was ever pressured to convert. True, many did, but that was out of love for her and to try and be like her. I would know, I volunteered for 2 months at one of her missionaries (I'm hindu btw) in calcutta. That was by far one of the most eye opening experiences in my life. One of the best, and one of the worst - worst because it was the first time I saw a sick elderly man die in front of my eyes. It was eye opening because even though I lived in Calcutta for 12 years (didnt volunteer until I went back to Calcutta to visit after having already moved to US) and yet I didnt know there were such destitute people in such dire need to help and caring living there.

 

[Andyb23]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

wow, so reprehensible to preach the word of God, not by the sword :roll:

I am not saying it is wrong but to preach as you feed to hungry I and many other people find wrong.

A person who is hungry is on the end of their leash, in that state of mind they may associate religion with food.

I think that is an unhealthy almost animalistic reaction.

I have no problem with religion at all. But when helping people I find no reason to put my religion out in the open as a "bait" or "lure".

It seems immoral to me.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

What exactly is reprehensible about that? And what does it have to do with your being an American? We Americans have freedom of speech and freedom of religion, but you find it reprehensible that she would attempt to spread what she honestly and wholeheartedly believes to others? She devoted her life to helping others because of her beliefs. That's admirable whether you agree with her beliefs or not.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

wow, so reprehensible to preach the word of God, not by the sword :roll:

I am not saying it is wrong but to preach as you feed to hungry I and many other people find wrong.

A person who is hungry is on the end of their leash, in that state of mind they may associate religion with food.

I think that is an unhealthy almost animalistic reaction.

I have no problem with religion at all. But when helping people I find no reason to put my religion out in the open as a "bait" or "lure".

It seems immoral to me.

Yes, it's so immoral to try to save the souls of ones in destitute....

 

[Andyb23]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

I'm not saying that she was or wasn't special, I just know that there are many, many people who have dedicated their whole life to serving the poor, sick, and hungry of the world. 99% of them go totally unnoticed. What was special or different about Mother Theresa that she got noticed so much?

I think the answer to your question may be controversial.

She was tied to the Catholic religion and made a saint. This certainly upped her status media wise and religious wise.

I agree with you though, there are many organizations right now comprised of Americans, Europeans, Australians, Indians, Japanese and many other ethnic groups which do a huge amount for the world in ACTUAL war torn areas that get no recognition. My only guess is that religion is still a powerful factor in the world. More than actually caring for your fellow man?

She didnt try to convert anybody she helped. She took everything good from religion and tried to teach the sick/elderly/unfortunate she took in how to be a better human being. Noone was ever pressured to convert. True, many did, but that was out of love for her and to try and be like her. I would know, I volunteered for 2 months at one of her missionaries (I'm hindu btw) in calcutta. That was by far one of the most eye opening experiences in my life. One of the best, and one of the worst - worst because it was the first time I saw a sick elderly man die in front of my eyes. It was eye opening because even though I lived in Calcutta for 12 years (didnt volunteer until I went back to Calcutta to visit after having already moved to US) and yet I didnt know there were such destitute people in such dire need to help and caring living there.

Many Indian people I know would disagree with you completely.

I don't know what to make of it, but these are people in industry and IT who give much more to charity than any religious organization.

 

[Andyb23]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

wow, so reprehensible to preach the word of God, not by the sword :roll:

I am not saying it is wrong but to preach as you feed to hungry I and many other people find wrong.

A person who is hungry is on the end of their leash, in that state of mind they may associate religion with food.

I think that is an unhealthy almost animalistic reaction.

I have no problem with religion at all. But when helping people I find no reason to put my religion out in the open as a "bait" or "lure".

It seems immoral to me.

Yes, it's so immoral to try to save the souls of ones in destitute....

To save the souls of the destitute in order to gain religious favor in my opinion is wrong.

To save the souls of the destitute because you believe it is what is right in your heart is right in my opinion.

I know many people who have given up residencies at prestigious hospitals to help Doctors without Borders and other organizations to treat sick, hungry and wounded people in wartorn areas. Completely atheistic and religious people as well joining a secular organization.

 

[Aharami]

and she is unlike many others who donate to charity because unlike the rich who share a small portion of their bank acct with a charity to ease their conscience, she gave part of her soul to the people she helped

 

[Dumac]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

wow, so reprehensible to preach the word of God, not by the sword :roll:

By the sword of starvation..

 

[adairusmc]

Watch the Penn & Teller Bullshit episode about her and Ghandi. You will learn all you need to know about that crook.


She is probably the single most successful emotional con-job of the 20th century.

 

[jlee]

To save the souls of the destitute because you believe it is what is right in your heart is right in my opinion.

Are you saying she spent so many years doing what she did without believing in her heart it was right?

Originally posted by: Dumac

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

wow, so reprehensible to preach the word of God, not by the sword :roll:

By the sword of starvation..

So you'd rather she did nothing at all? Help + teaching is worse than no help at all?

 

[Dumac]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: Andyb23

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: chrisms
She is more imporant than someone who posted 18,265 times on some internet forum.

Why?

Interestingly enough, I have known many people who didn't like her from secular aid agencies.

It is said she would preach to those she fed.

Which I personally find reprehensible as an American.

I don't know what your gist is with this thread, but who do you personally think are 'special' or 'great' people?

wow, so reprehensible to preach the word of God, not by the sword :roll:

I am not saying it is wrong but to preach as you feed to hungry I and many other people find wrong.

A person who is hungry is on the end of their leash, in that state of mind they may associate religion with food.

I think that is an unhealthy almost animalistic reaction.

I have no problem with religion at all. But when helping people I find no reason to put my religion out in the open as a "bait" or "lure".

It seems immoral to me.

Yes, it's so immoral to try to save the souls of ones in destitute....

Who said they are her souls to save?

I would be pretty angry is someone attempted to save my soul, but on the brink of starvation I bet I would swallow any religious teachings just to be able to swallow actual food.

 

[Andyb23]

Originally posted by: CadetLee

To save the souls of the destitute because you believe it is what is right in your heart is right in my opinion.

Are you saying she spent so many years doing what she did without believing in her heart it was right?

I do not know her own views and what she thought in her heart dude.

No person could know what another truly believes without befriending them.

But I think religious fervor is many times a wrong motive to help others. I think human empathy is a much more righteous ideal, thats just my opinion though.