As a courtesy, in the past Catholics and Orthodox have included one another in threads dealing with subjects of common interest, and I wished to continue that practice. However, I was unaware of the level of hostility towards us, though K did drop me a warning a while back. If this is a fair indication of attitudes towards us among the Romans, I may take your implied advice and reconsider the practice.
I was not aware that merely disagreeing with one time that the Orthodox canonized a saint means I am displaying "a huge hostility towards us" and "rabidly anti-Orthodox" views. I certainly would not expect non-Catholics to welcome every single Catholic canonization, and accuse them of fomenting "anti-Catholic hatred" if they were invited to an open thread about a Catholic canonization but pointed that out that many people don't agree with this particular case of canonization (for example, non-Catholics who object to the canonization of Pope Pius XII)
For the record, I have no problem with 95% of Orthodox canonizations, and whether the Catholic Church recognizes them, the vast majority of those canonized by the Orthodox are probably very holy people who deserve the recognition. I do not agree that the Romanovs deserve that honor and I certainly disagree that they were "martyred" for being Christians. I'm sorry if you feel that this viewpoint makes me "rabidly anti-Orthodox". The hostility seems to come entirely from you. Most Christians groups would understand that they can share many common goals even if they disagree from time to time. I have a lot more common ground in Christian theology with Orthodox than I do with any of the protestant freepers.
>> threads dealing with subjects of common interest <<
Again, since the thread specifically is about venerating the Romanovs and naming churches after them, I disagree that Catholics would find common ground on the subject. I suspect (though I cannot confirm) that most Catholics would disagree with venerating the Romanovs as "saints". I'm sorry if that offends you and you believe Catholics who do so are ones that "hate" the Orthodox.
A reverse example would be a thread about the Pope reinforcing celibacy for priests. If it was labeled "Orthodox/Catholic caucus", I doubt many Orthodox would chime in and praise the Vatican for continuing to enforce an oath of celibacy for ordination. But I wouldn't accuse those who objected to Roman's viewpoint of "fomenting anti-Catholic hatred"
Of course are also numerous examples of threads that would have mutual interest and support from both. A thread about the historical use of infant baptism labeled "Orthodox/Catholic caucus" would be a topic that both sides have a common perspective.
The Roman Church is diametrically opposed to our beliefs. And there practices are going to the far left of heresy. Why bother??
Please don’t react to anti-Orthodox baiting. I got baited today and I finally had to break off the conversation. I need to do that more often.
Peace to the Orthodox brethren. Please forgive my offenses.