[Religion Moderator]

If the thread is a Church-like thread (devotional, prayer thread, Catholic caucus, etc.) – challenges to doctrine will be removed.

This is not a Church-like thread.

If an atheist comes onto an open thread such as this on the Religion Forum, and makes a disparaging remark about God, I will not remove his post. Believers should be prepared and debunk the challenge.

Likewise, if a person who does not venerate Mary comes onto an open thread such as this and makes a disparaging remark about her, I will not remove his post. Those who do venerate Mary should be prepared and debunk the challenge.

Personally disparaging remarks about other Freepers may be removed because they cripple the debate and incite flame wars. Warnings may be posted. Actions may be taken.

For more information on Religion Forum guidelines, click on my profile page.

This is my last warning on this thread to discuss the issues all you want, but do NOT make it personal!

The warning applies to everyone posting on this thread.

[Bainbridge]

Thank you for your clarification of the expectations for conduct and posting.
I must say , as I have said before, that those who venerate Mary seem to identify any challenge to that practice as "attacking", "disparaging", or otherwise mistreating Mary. I believe this is an attempt to demonize anyone who disagrees with them.