[AmericanInTokyo]

What is "BAD TIMING" (to quote the moderator who just pulled my thread, i.e. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1375660/posts ) is folks coming onto the threads like this one rightfully and lovingly established about the poor Pope, starting in on taking digs at Catholic doctrine and starting sectarian arguments, (at such a time as this!).

The attempt was actually one to create place on FR for them to argue about that just this one day, to refer sincere questioners and trouble-makers (Catholic bashers) and others over there, and try to keep threads like this one centered on the Pope and our hopes and prayers for him./b>

The intent was not even understood. That was the intent. Too bad it is gone. I guess we will have to put up with Catholic debate vs. non Catholic debate on Mary, Jesus, the Pope, the sacraments, etc. right in the middle of this sad and prayerful time for many, on these other threads like this one...

[sfimom]

'starting in on taking digs at Catholic doctrine and starting sectarian arguments, (at such a time as this!).'

First off I did not see anyone 'taking digs' or arguing. I did see curiosity which I myself have expressed as well.

As to referring everyone elsewhere that have questions......... would the Pope not want those with this knowledge to minister to those of us that do not?

[AppyPappy]

Jim has always "disallowed" religious brawl threads. It's best to just ignore people when they ask such questions during this time.