In his Digital Dissing: Are Computers Anti-Catholic? , writer Eric Scheske says a lot about American Catholics in a few words. Beginning with the anti-Catholicism (or a-Catholicism) of standard computer applications and Internet services, he makes a statement about the spiritual cluelessness typical of the American Catholic.
He even brings in the Traditional Mass, to great effect:
Many Vatican observers think Pope Benedict wants to reestablish a Catholic identity. His effort to make the Tridentine Mass more available, they say, is part of that aim.
It’s a good thing, especially for American Catholics. The liturgy, after all, is the hallmark of Catholic life. If the liturgy resembles the greater culture around us, it doesn’t set us apart. By making it different, we’ll again become somewhat exotic to the rest of the culture. It’ll help distinguish us as Catholics.
It might also help more of us see that being Catholic and being American isn’t the same thing.
