“1) The problems already exist and have existed for almost 500 years. Pretending they don’t exist won’t make them go away.”
The problems with Muslims have existed for about 1000 years. perhaps if you weren’t adding divisiveness to the issue it would be resolved.
“China, Russia, historically in America, etc.”
Wow talk about a victim mentality. Nobody cares about Catholics until you start this “we’re better than you are” garbage.
You wrote:
“The problems with Muslims have existed for about 1000 years.”
No. The problem with Islam is almost 1400 years old.
“perhaps if you weren’t adding divisiveness to the issue it would be resolved.”
Recognizing reality IS NOT divisive. Are you going to pretend there is no problem between Buddhist beliefs (atheist) and Christianity? I don’t pretend. Problem are real. There’s no reason why we can’t talk about them. Nothing we discuss here is capable of causing any divisiveness between any major religious groups because they are already NECESSARILY divided. I am not interested in pretending. Perhaps you are.
“Wow talk about a victim mentality.”
Victim mentality? You asked: “What places are targeting Catholics for being catholic?” I answered. How does answering the question truthfully and accurately with 6 words mean I have a victim mentality? I suggest you stop using personal attacks and stick to the issues you yourself raise.
“Nobody cares about Catholics until you start this “we’re better than you are” garbage.”
And who is starting that? I never said anything about Catholics being better. I said Christ established the Catholic Church, and He did. That has nothing to do with anyone saying “we’re better than you are.”
If you can’t handle the debate like an adult, maybe you should engage in it.