[Carpe Cerevisi]

Ever notice? Converts to Catholicism never back-bitch about the groups they come from

You got that right. I rarely ever hear converts complain about their previous faith experience. I have great respect for my Protestant upbringing. It always seems to be a "former" Catholic who obviously never really knew their faith; and that can't always be attributed to them. Poor catechesis, most likely. But then again there are those who are peeved about a perceived slight they may have received from a priest, snotty people in the parish, etc., etc. years ago that just can't let go.

[LearnsFromMistakes]

perceived slight they may have received from a priest

Mine was more like a small setting public humiliation, but I hear what you are saying. Even though it was a simple misunderstanding, it was a big deal when I was 9, but that was a long time ago. I wasn't a catholic, just visiting with a friend - so it was not like I am a "former" Catholic.