Don't come back, onyx!!
Resist temptation!
I’ve read all of the posts and thank you all for your erudite input.
I need to sign off from this thread. I personally have no beef with our Religion Moderator, who holds a job that I can’t imagine anyone would want and s/he is an unpaid, loyal, dedicated FReeper who puts in countless hours.
The moderating answer actually lies with us ... or maybe I should say, the daily and frequent posters on these threads to self-moderate.
Think of one another before casting aspersions. These threads are definitely not for me and they’re not for me because I’m thin skinned or because I hold doubts about my Catholic religion, as it’s been suggested.
I am perfectly content with my religion and not thin-skinned, but these threads have affected me negatively, in that I came to realize that some here look at me as a “cult member,” which led me to the sad conclusion that I’ve misjudged their friendship.
Lastly, I more admire the Reverend Franklin Graham, than my own current Pope! Shame on Catholic me, huh? Well, I’m not a bit ashamed! I love Pope Benedict XVI, never mind the ‘Emeritus’ title. :)
Peace be with you all.