The thread was posted and pinged to the Catholic list. Others who choose to join the discussion are always welcome.
It would be TOO easy to post "I was a former Catholic" threads.
Go right ahead! Catholics are all too familiar with 'former' members who have separated themselves from the flock to pursue personal ideologies, not in conformity with the Magisterium. Whereas, the flood of converts into the Catholic Church is comprised of large numbers of protestant ministers who have studied theology and spent a lifetime searching for the truth. Their journey is often quite painful as it means leaving behind their congregations, friends and family.
I'm too polite to do it.