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Let me make sure I've got this straight:

An article is written suggesting that Catholics might take issue with a certain movie. So, a thread emerges in which Catholics are called to task for having Catholic beliefs in the first place. And now, all defense of Catholic beliefs is termed "straw men." Okay, we get it, you disagree with Catholic theology. Is there some sort satisfaction you get from telling Catholics that you disagree with them? Because generally people who act like this do so because they are insecure about their own beliefs.

But again, it's a movie that Catholics might take issue with. Does this issue concern you? Do you fear that Catholics are going to incite violence like some Muslims do when they are offended?

Let me pose a hypothetical situation:
Let's say that a Biblical epic about the Masada was made and in this movie Jews are portrayed as eating pork. And then an article is written about it. Would you go onto that thread and say the Jewish dietary beliefs are stupid? Would you tell Jews that they didn't need to adhere to their beliefs? Would you tell Jews that they should believe in the Holy Trinity?

Now, I realize that this hypothetical situation is a little far fetched. Ant that the new movie only offends Catholic and Orthodox beliefs, not those of Protestants. Nobody would ever make a movie that portrays Jewish beliefs incorrectly. But then why is it okay to make a movie that portrays Catholic beliefs incorrectly? Because you might remember that there are far more Catholics and Orthodox in the world than there are all Protestant denominations combined.

1,885 posted on 12/18/2006 10:26:32 AM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: wagglebee

I've noticed no one has answered your #1885. I wonder why.... ;-)


2,055 posted on 12/18/2006 7:48:11 PM PST by Pyro7480 ("Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world." - Pope Blessed Pius IX)
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