By Joseph Dunlap
Once again faithful Catholics took to the streets to oppose the movie Dogma
A quarter century ago, volunteers from Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) vigorously protested the blasphemous release of the film Dogma, which openly mocked the Catholic faith in the name of comedy. However, blasphemy is still blasphemy 25 years later. With the re-launch of the movie showing in many theaters nationwide in 2025, once again faithful Catholics took to the streets to oppose this shameless atrocity.
Why the Outrage?
Why the outrage? Dogma portrays one sacrilegious parody after another. For example, an immoral woman, known at the time for her nude videos and songs, plays the part of “God.” Also, Dogma portrays a supposed descendant of Holy Mary and Saint Joseph working in an abortion clinic! Both of these directly oppose Catholic teaching and right reason.
These are only a couple of the many horrible blasphemies in this film. Suffice it to say, that it ridicules everything Catholics hold sacred – God, the Church, the Mass, Mary’s virginity, and more. It blithely exhibits what Catholics condemn – murder, obscenity, nudity, violence, profanity, drunkenness, and rebellion! All of this, placed under the disguise of entertainment.
TFP-Louisiana held two rosary rallies near AMC theaters over the first weekend of June
Two Rosary Rallies, One City
This is why TFP-Louisiana held two rosary rallies near AMC theaters over the first weekend of June. Before the Holy Rosary, TFP volunteer Celso da Costa, announced the reasons for the prayerful protest was “to make reparation to Our Lord Jesus Christ in the month dedicated to His Sacred Heart and to inform the public about this offense.”
In the New Orleans suburbs of Elmwood and Kenner, moviegoers were alerted to the perverse movie showing inside their theaters.
Mostly positive response from the public
Mostly Positive Response from the Public
Most passersby had not heard about the movie’s re-release and were happy that someone was warning the public. One older lady in an elegant white hat rolled down her window and asked the name of the offensive movie. Although traffic was moving along, she still took the time to say a quick thank you before driving off.
Many others showed their support by enthusiastically acting upon seeing the large hand-held “Honk” signs against the blasphemous movie. One man in particular was so overjoyed that he held down his horn all the way through the intersection, not letting up till he was far down the street.
Some even stopped to talk with the rally attendees. One middle-aged gentleman parked his car nearby and walked over to the rally site, thanking the participants. He said, “I just wanted to come out and see this for myself. I love seeing people stand up for things like this.” He took several pictures and videos to share with his friends before returning to his vehicle and driving away.
Most passersby were happy that someone was warning the public
Moviegoers Show Hatred against the Catholic Faith
Although most responses were positive or indifferent, several vulgar and sarcastic people proved that the movie is not just “comedy,” but a deliberate attack on the Catholic faith.
One couple drove up to the curb and asked about the protest. After a TFP volunteer explained the film’s vile parodies, they mocked and attacked the Catholic’s love of purity. They drove off, saying they were going to “enjoy” the movie anyway.
Another man revved up his car to disturb the protest as he zoomed passed into the theater parking lot. However, he disturbed the rally participants most, when he hailed the devil in a guttural voice.
All these people claimed their right to free speech, yet no one has the right to slander. This movie attacks and slanders the lily-white purity of the Holy Family to an abominable degree, yet this only made them laugh.
One man attending the rally later commented, “These people are acting like the ones who laughed and spat at Our Lord while He carried His Cross to Calvary.”
Faithful Catholics do not overlook public blasphemy
Faithful Catholics do not Overlook Public Blasphemy
The faithful Catholics made reparation to Our Lord and His Blessed Mother at the two rosary rallies. They prayed the full Rosary, sang many Marian Hymns, and interacted with the public, defending God’s rights. Both rallies were hot and lasted several hours, but no one complained.
In the end, the Dogma re-release proved two things. Blasphemies, sacrileges and other heinous attacks on the Catholic faith are always appearing when least expected and that Catholics need to wake up to defend the Church against these attacks. Thanks be to God, New Orleans Catholics answered the call over the first weekend of June by attending these rosary rallies. May Our Lord bless their efforts and increase their numbers in the future.
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