Dear Salvation,
You are the best. You are on the money as always.
Yes, you are quite right with regard to the Anti- Catholicism that exists not only on FR but also on other Public Forums and in the Pagan Secular World.
I do agree with your last statement that the Catholic Church is still here and growing and I can certainly witness to that fact not only in India but also in a host of countries in Asia like Vietnam, Myanmar, even in Communist China -- The Catholic Faith it seems is spreading like wild fire.
I strongly believe that in 2-5 years "Vietnam will become a Major Bastion of Catholicism in South- East Asia".
Conversions to Catholicism in Vietnam are taking place at a quick pace or should I say that the Catholic Faith is spreading like "Wild Fire There".
In the United States too, I know that the Catholic Church is growing in mnay areas even in some areas in the Southern United States.
Finally, Yes -- The Catholic Church has stood firm while a lot of denominations have changed rules on a host of issues.
We are growing...
I've lived all over the nation due to my long-tenure in the US Army. This has taken me to Wisconsin, New Jersey, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Washington (state) and California. I've also lived in North Carolina and Texas (where I live now -- and hopefully forever).
While the Church is "down" in the "blue state" areas I've lived in -- just like every other denomination -- it's booming in the red states...just like every other denomination.
Mass is always standing room only...get there early to get a decent spot. We're doing fine...despite what seems to be a focused attack strategy.
That's nice, but unfortunately, what is being marketed as Catholicism in many instances these days is not authentic. It is a corrupted, modernist, populist, and sometimes charismatic version, particularly with respect to The Mass.
I'm going to head back to my trad forums.