And another thing (I swear I’ll quit ranting sometime): Why are there virtually no more Orthodox or Trad freepers here anymore? Seems like all the SSPXers have been banned when I click on their names.
You noticed that, too?
There are wonderfully Orthodox and Traditional Catholic FReepers here. Few want to engage anyone outside the faith anymore, as even Christians of good will seem rabid when discussing Catholicism. Sad but true.
Some like those you are seeing on this thread are willing to brave the conflagration that is the RF and defend our faith in case there are lurkers who need to hear and see the Truth. To actively respond to any number of these viperous dissidents is to willingly place oneself in the line of fire.
I do read through a thread like this because once in a while someone, not usually a regular, will venture a question of real interest and then a reasonable discussion occurs. I also take note of the misunderstandings of Catholicism and use it to form and deepen my own apologetics.
As a confirmation instructor at my church, I am always looking for ways to prepare my kids as they are becoming adult Catholics. These are the things they will be hearing from their coworkers and peers outside of the Church. They need a defense else they be drawn into giving away their inheritance.
There is nothing that does not serve the good of those who love God, and even the nastiness on this thread and others like it can be used to His Glory and for His children.
We're still here, we just tend to lurk more now.