This thread has helped me make a decision. I was considering whether to donate to FR. After reading the bigotry here and on other threads, I’ve decided not to. I’m all for good-willed discussion. But threads like this are intended to promote bigotry. It isn’t just hatred toward Catholics. The same sentiments are expressed toward LDS and muslims on other threads. A site that condones bigotry isn’t one I’m comfortable donating to. Or wasting more time reading. Oh well ... back to your regularly scheduled Catholic bashing.
Dogmatic, yes. Bigoted, no.
If we were not truthful and sincere, we would simply accept all other beliefs as equally true, but we know such an acquiescence would be void of love for our fellow man and the consequences if they never come to Christ.
Seeing as you just signed up a few weeks ago, I don't see how you could have formed such an opinion based on ONE thread. There are numerous devotional thread put out by your fellow Catholics every day and those who have "thin skins" are advised to keep to them. Open religion forum threads - which this one is - can be adversarial but it doesn't mean that Free Republic is a site that "condones bigotry". Rather, it is a place that everyone has the right to voice their opinions as long as they follow the rules like not making a thread "about" a person or getting personal and attributing motives. I don't see that as being bigoted. Sorry if you do. Your peeps give back just as strongly and you did your fair share yourself here.
One thing your veiled threat (if it IS one) will not accomplish, is to make Free Republic into an arm of the Vatican only saying nice things about it at all times. For that, there are multiple sites you might find more to your liking. I, on the other hand, have been a monthly donor for many years now and I love the ability to discuss topics of interest with others all over the world - even if I don't agree with everyone. I wish you well.
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