My Catholic friends don't have an empty hand. We may disagree on a few points here and there, but they have teachings and Scripture that can least susbtiaite why the believe what they do. They don't have to bend and twist what has been said by their leaders because it is either right or wrong, and when it has been wrong and finally and fully exposed it has been vigorously refuted by the Church.
You seem to be saying that it is alright to lie to make a point.