[ealgeone]

However, ex-Catholics, post-Catholics and anti-Catholics are not allowed to post in the Catholic Caucus, although it can get dicey because some people, like yourself, are not very forthcoming about what "faith community" they are actually part of.

I'm sure you're aware that's a Free Republic Religion Forum decision.

I seriously hope you're not leaning on that to say ya'll don't claim former Roman Catholics.

You're starting to get a little desperate in your arguments, Mrs. D.

I've told everyone which faith community I'm a member of....Christian...a follower of Jesus Christ.

[Mrs. Don-o]

You are again missing the point.

I am not sure the FR Religion Forum is strictly governed by Canon Law (!) ("That's a joke, son") but I am using that as an illustration that the term "Catholic" --- like most words --- can cover several, slightly differing semantic fields.

You'll never quite grasp this until you distinguish the range of recognized usages.

Context is your friend.

Dictionaries help, too.