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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have nothing constructive to say really, but I want to add that the anti-muslim sentiments based on the actions of a few make me sad and angry.  I guess I wish that the quiet majority of which I have to believe I am a part was able to be louder than the very vocal fear- and hate-mongering few (I'm looking particularly at you, Fox News).[/quote]

I hear ya.

But...when people say horrible things about Catholics and try to paint the entire church in a bad light thanks to the actions of a rather small group (hello pedophile priests and the evil asshats who covered it up), I take it on the chin and take it in stride. I don't whine about it because the critics have legit rocks to throw at the church. I never try to explain it or justify it. And perhaps most importantly, I wouldn't stay in a parish that condoned such horrific acts. I've also spoken out on the subject through letters to the archdiocese and face to face with several priests.

I know this isn't a perfect analogy, but I think it's fair to say that folks should understand why others might form some sort of opinion about them based on their affiliations---any affiliation: religion, political, country club, etc. And its on you to either own it or disprove it. [/quote]

I forgot to mention that I was super close to leaving the church all together until the new pope came along. Sometimes it makes sense to abandon a sinking ship...or get some like minded people together to build a raft and launch a mutiny.[/quote]

The new pope, while lovely, won't change anything.  The Catholic Church is too hierarchical.  And how can you honestly forgive what was done to children?  What if one had been your child?  Would you have given the church another chance?

When religion becomes so protective over its believers - to the point of protecting the sick ones - it's no longer a religion.  It's a mindfuck.[/quote

Thanks for proving my point!!! It's totally cool to say I've forgiven the priests for what they did since I maintained my catholic faith, but it's not okay to say anything about Muslims or question why they stick with their faith!!! Well done, pp!

To clarify: I never said I had forgiven anyone. Rather, I wasn't going to let the bad actions of a select few ruin my faith. I suspect that's how the good Muslims feel, right?

Is this a white guilt thing? We can throw rocks at American Catholics but we can't say anything about fill-in-the-blank? Nifty. [/quote]

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