[Judith Anne]

I am fed up with anti-Catholic bigots.

After 9 years, I would hope no one else would take my name, but if they do, it isn't me. GrannyK is also not me, although I used that name on Lucianne for years before joining FR. Someone else is using it here, now.

Please delete my login password.

[SaraJohnson]

I’m Catholic and there is no way in heaven or hell that I would participate in open thread dicussions with the people here about our religion, Judith Anne. I am curious as to why so many Catholics even feel the need to speak to those on here who are one deminational in their understanding of our religion. Who really cares? Jesus is perfectly capable of taking care of this bunch. You are not the Savior nor the wrath of such cagey souls.

Trying to reason with the dominant “Christian” group on Free Repulic who harasses Catholics is like the Jew trying to win the affection of a Muslim group. The cuts are deep and designed to destroy your faith and spirit. What is the attraction to the abuse that goes on in these discussions? Does anyone think this is what Christ would do or that this is what He would want Catholics or Christians to do in His name?

Judith Ann, bless your heart, you hurt yourself by placing your pearls in front of swine. You did it to yourself and other Catholics do the same thing on here in open religion threads, day after day. This is like a spiritual sword fight on both sides - slash, rip, tear. If nothing else, learn that lesson. Your relationship with Christ is holy and precious and you never lay it out to be walked upon by people who know no better. It is not “freerepublic” that did this to you Judith Anne, it is you who did this to the holy part of yourself.

Your friends don’t want you to leave but do leave the destructive, soul eating threads that are known as “open” religion threads. I have never seen anything quite like it.

[KTM rider]

FR is the Cross you must bear

[B-Chan]

Don’t let the Snake-Handlers and followers of Osama bin Calvin get to ya, JA. They’re full of baloney, God bless ‘em — we have the Eucharist.

[rbmillerjr]

Christians must never walk away from evil, but it’s ok to turn your back to the likes of those already cast. Their role is to debilitate and rot on the edge of a black hearted life. Just walk away from the chaff of irrelevance.

Read anew and refresh into Goodness away from the chaff to renew your blessings. Behold and Beware of the whore of the Reformation, which speaks loudly and says nothing until cast...there is no saving some, so no invitation should be sent to an ass.

In other words, take a break and come back and ignore the chaff.

[fish hawk]

In the words of Joseph Campbell: follow your bliss.

May the Lord be with you and guide you.

[markomalley]

Sorry that they got you so fed up as to let them win.

It's nothing new. And it won't go away.

If you check the thread before logging out, try to remember the words of our esteemed Religion Moderator:

The demeanor of the poster says more about his own confession than the post says about yours. When he is being rude or mean it drives people away from his confession and towards yours. That is of course if you can resist the urge to meet fire with fire, in which case neither confession is appealing to the lurkers. The poster who “turns the other cheek” wins every single time.

If the other guy is throwing spitwads at you on an “open” thread it probably means he has run out of ammunition. Take it as a backhanded compliment. You won, walk away.

Regardless, I wish you the best regardless of what you end up doing.

[Gamecock]

I am fed up with anti-Catholic bigots.

After 9 years, I would hope no one else would take my name, but if they do, it isn't me. GrannyK is also not me, although I used that name on Lucianne for years before joining FR. Someone else is using it here, now.

You call that an Opus?

Hey Doc/Aex, who was the Proddie Bashing Catholic Podiatrist who wrote the really impressive Opus! My mind has blanked on his name, but THAT was an Opus!

Since I have never shied away from the tons of anti-Protestant bigots on FR, I can't swear about how to carry out an Opus, but I think it would help to actually ping a Mod to delete your account.

See you when you are self-resurrect under a new name.

[EBH]

Dear Judith Anne,

I don't know if you remember having a brief discussion with me, about my making a spiritual journey and finding myself years later, back where I had begun.

The driving force of that journey was often the behavior of the actions of the different churches. I am not talking about the different religions, but the people, the churches.

It was because of the people in those churches I took that long atheist sabbatical which turned out to be a search for God.

I don't visit the religion threads too often. The few times I have two things happen. First I am reminded of my spiritual journey and the painful people who tried to drive me away from God in their zealotry. Second, my gratitude for the journey and the one pearl I asked God for and was given...wisdom. It is the one request God promises to give us if we ask, pray for wisdom. James 1:5.

And so my FRiend, take a sabbatical. It is OK to do that. Seek God's promises and I hope to see you soon.

[GonzoII]

"I am fed up with anti-Catholic bigots."

Get your butt back here and pick up your cross and follow Christ!"

[jpsb]

As Opus go, you was a bit of a disappointment, oh well. I’ve not detected any anti-Catholic bigotry here. I guess I’m now a Catholic by default since my faith as become unreconizable as a Christain faith. If it helps you can send the bigots my way :). I’m pretty good at bashing bigots. It’s easy and fun. So for what it is worth, I say you should stay. At least long enough to put together a proper (and entertaining) Opus.

[metesky]

Hey! Don’t go, JA. Stay and fight, you’re tougher than this!

[OpusatFR]

Stay, Judith Anne.

Your contributions to the forums are very valuable. Take a break from the vicious silliness that passes as reasoned discourse in the religion forum and post on the news forum.

The posts by the bigots are so outrageously daft that it’s always useful to read them and understand that some people are reflexively dumb and goofy.

[ImaGraftedBranch]

I am glad that Christ didn’t give up so easily.

[Alex Murphy]

Time for me to leave FR.

I am fed up with anti-Catholic bigots.

After 9 years, I would hope no one else would take my name, but if they do, it isn't me. GrannyK is also not me, although I used that name on Lucianne for years before joining FR. Someone else is using it here, now.

Please delete my login password.

Was it something I said?

[DollyCali]

Hey sweetie.. I am so sorry you have had this abuse.. I hope you are still here to read this. We have had some nice exchanges over the years.

I too get fed up with being attacked for everything under the sun (my movie choices, my spelling, word choices, sentence structure, my diet, my faith walk etc)

But I just now pick & chose where I visit & am not glued to any one thread (like I used to be with ATRW, the Finest, Just Amys).. I have met many fine people here & treasure their friendships. I visit Amys & ATRW to check on acquaintances & do check out pings & have fun & just avoid the controversy. I am too thin skinned and not a fighter.

Well whatever you chose, God Bless You. Facebook is a nice way to connect with people YOU CHOSE..

[trisham]

I hope you will reconsider, dear FRiend. I would miss you very much.

[wagglebee]

I am fed up with anti-Catholic bigots.

Judith, PLEASE don't leave.

Leaving does nothing more than let the bigots think they are winning.

Just stay away from the open threads for a few weeks and the anger will leave, I've had to do it before many times.

[Landru]

Judy?
How in the world did you arrive at the conclusion the, "anti-Catholic bigots" are in fact of us? Aren't really insane leftist maniacs here to precipitate the exact reaction you've experienced? Can you not see [that]?

You're a creature of passion, knew you at L.dot and here. You've courage of conviction. No one can take your place, ever

Take a break.
Does wonders for one's POV, perspective and overall mental & physical well being and then there's the soul.

Be it here, there or anywhere never stop fighting. Ever. You'll bend, but never break.

[Responsibility2nd]

Judith Anne.

You might well consider me one of those “anti-Catholic bigots” as we have recently sparred here at Free Republic.

I’m sincerely sorry for my offences. If you like, please let me know exactly what you would like me to say or do in order to make amends.

Please stay.

R2.

[Mad Dawgg]

On the FR Opus scale I rate yours a solid 8.

Direct and to the point.

Well done!

Good luck.