tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229433445441752781.post849505538757816190..comments2017-04-11T16:07:03.855-05:00Comments on Catholicism Rediscovered: Knowledge Used Well = Time Well SpentMarcus Tofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983213217214216139noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229433445441752781.post-75385497833536583002009-08-30T17:22:51.935-05:002009-08-30T17:22:51.935-05:00Well, I'll be honest Matthew, I just got Josef...Well, I'll be honest Matthew, I just got Josef Pieper's book "Leisure: the basis of culture" but I haven't had a chance to read it. From what I understand though, his reasoning on the importance of leisure is that it is during such times, breaks from work, that we have the time to contemplate God. Entertainment tends to be a sort of assault on our senses, at least it often takes that form. It isn't necessarily a time for silence, I don't think most people would say they are entertained by silence. But in our lives we need those quiet times, times to step away from our busy lives and hear the voice of God. As our world and our lives become filled with more and more distractions, and consequently, more and more noise, we stop not only hearing God's voice, but even listening for it. So I guess I would say, the difference between leisure and entertainment is that leisure, though maybe more passive in physical activity, is more active mentally and spiritually. Entertainment on the other hand tends to be passive physically and very often mentally, it is merely something to keep us occupied. Entertainment does not help us grow.Marcus Tofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983213217214216139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229433445441752781.post-48780062845357041222009-08-30T14:59:49.733-05:002009-08-30T14:59:49.733-05:00There is a major difference between the two though...There is a major difference between the two though isn't there? It isn't just a matter of language but of the reality which the words refer to. Why do we need leisure and not entertainment?Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02010857336352225537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229433445441752781.post-61324966760197106412009-08-27T21:46:23.041-05:002009-08-27T21:46:23.041-05:00Good catch Matthew, I think what I should have sai...Good catch Matthew, I think what I should have said is leisure, not entertainment.Marcus Tofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983213217214216139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229433445441752781.post-39627663996301496372009-08-27T11:08:01.681-05:002009-08-27T11:08:01.681-05:00Actually, why do we NEED entertainment?Actually, why do we NEED entertainment?Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02010857336352225537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229433445441752781.post-33650282604729892992009-07-21T21:56:31.888-05:002009-07-21T21:56:31.888-05:00Awesome! Thanks for the link, I filled out the for...Awesome! Thanks for the link, I filled out the form last night. I'll be sure to pass it along as well.Marcus Tofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983213217214216139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229433445441752781.post-85049126934595602752009-07-20T18:38:51.865-05:002009-07-20T18:38:51.865-05:00Marcus, see this webpage for 'Students of Fait...Marcus, see this webpage for 'Students of Faith' survey:<br /><br />http://www.firstthings.com/studentsurvey.php<br /><br /><br />They are trying to come up with a list of universities that promote the faith. You'd be a good one to fill it out and maybe pass it on to friends.Saranoreply@blogger.com