“It seems that civility cannot be expected when questioning, or seeking information or clarification, of Catholic beliefs.”
There are probably several reasons for this. One is that, as humans, those involved in heated debates on a subject tend to bring those emotions into new conversations.
Perhaps many Catholics, even the apologists, are sensitive about the particular matter I am questioning because it is something they feel doubtful about themselves. I can’t speak for them, but it does come across that way when asking questions results in such defensiveness.
“You.. have been attacked as being *malicious* and Catholics are *suspicious* of you.”
I don’t take it personally. I think it is just a delicate subject matter.
I wouldn’t expect you to take it personally.
Those were just given as examples of why civility is probably never going to happen.
Good try.
And I did notice that you never really did get any clear answers that you were looking for.