I am sorry for offering my comment for an answer to Salvation’s post. I hope you forgive my intrusion.
You accused Salvation of being arrogant, I think. We, as Catholics are taught that if you are baptized into the Catholic Faith, you are Catholic forever. Just as a Catholic Priest who is ordained, notwithstanding his leaving the priesthood,...will ALWAYS be a priest.
I guess that sounds pompous, but that is what we believe.
I apologize again for interfering, but Salvation offering a suggestion that was, I’m sure, well meant.but it is what we a
re taught
, but it is what we are taught
Yes, I understand it’s what you believe. I won’t mock you personally for that belief, and I apologize for possibly coming across like that.
The problem is the “talk to a priest” comment. It’s like the left-winger retort of “educate yourself.” It comes across as calling people ignorant or stupid.
It’s just not a good way to convince people, and you’ll get reactions like I’ve been giving.