[Houghton M.]

It is also true that many early martyr accounts probably contain some exaggeration. But hagiologers for centuries have been able to sift the exaggeration from the historical foundation so a breathless claim that only now do we realize it was all exaggerated is
well
an
exaggeration that has a kernel of truth in it.

If she truly claims only a handful of accounts are reasonably accurate, then that seems exaggerated debunking.

On the other hand,
I would not trust this reporting of what she claims not to be itself exaggerated. Does SHE really say only a handful or is that the breathless exaggeration of this reporter???

I’m tired of everyone exaggerating everything, including conservatives exaggerating the sins of people like Candida Moss. I don’t mind faulting her where faulting is due. But people need to fight fair and I’m not convinced this breathless report of the eeeeeeeeevvvvvvvvvviiiiiiiiiiillllllllll Candida Moss book isn’t just
a
tad
exaggerated.

[RobbyS]

The problem with Ms Moss is that she is using her platform at a famous Catholic College which is quickly losing its fame as a Catholic college. I doubt that her e publisher would have given her an second thought if she were at a secular school. You want to be fair, but she is pretty much not worthy of respect.