There are no knee jerk reactions on the FR religion forum!
Typical knee jerk reaction...
You just don't REALLY understand.
Actually by God's grace, we came to our senses and now really do understand.
Don't REALLY understand WHAT? Protestant objections to Catholicism? I was raised protestant and still attend services weekly to take an elderly relative who would be otherwise unable to attend. I understand charitable Catholic-Protestant dialogue and I understand the tactics used when EITHER side puffs itself up by mocking or misstating the other side's position. Articles such as the one I referred to have a target audience but it isn't the sincere Catholic who is versed in his/her faith. That is clear from the tone, the presentation of content, and the thinly (or not) veiled insults. We don't generally belittle those with whom we wish to sincerely engage in charitable conversation. How long do you listen when your political opponents misrepresent your positions or mock you? Same thing applies here.
I think you may be on to something about the knee jerk reaction though. I've heard one too many protestant sermons of late telling me that it's sufficient to KNOW what scripture says but amending my life to DO what scripture says is optional. Doesn't sit too well when some who are willing to set aside portions of scripture tell me I'm the one relying on loopholes and failing to adhere to Biblical teaching ;) Thanks be to God not all Protestants preach that message but it's the one I'm hearing of late.
Peace be with you.