[Almondjoy]

I think you have forgotten one thing here... you have failed to apply the apporiate context to her message.. I agree her message about the celebate male priesthood is the very thing that distinguishes itself from other denomations of Christianity is surely making it over simplisitc but rather she should of pointed out that because Catholics are the only denomation that doesn't allow it's priests to have love/marriage/sex however youw ant to put it is the real problem here.

As for the Islam quote well all I can tell you is that the way it reads to me is that because it was Muslims that crashed into the tower it has forced a very harsh(and in my opinion necessary and I believe as she writes it is just an unopinioned aftereffect) come down on centers for the religion.

Your last comment about Israel is ridiculous because you fail to actually read the quote. The anguish is indeed about their homeland Israel.. and the troubles that the Arabs have put on her ever since her creation. It has forced other pressures such as in Europe on the Jews has not everyone agrees with their tactics against the palistians. It doesn't matter whether Israel is right in her fight or not.. the point is that they are in anguish over their RIGHT to be there. My lesson in context is now over.. thank you.

[johniegrad]

she should of pointed out that because Catholics are the only denomation that doesn't allow it's priests to have love/marriage/sex however youw ant to put it is the real problem here

Don't tell me. You a regular NYT subscriber, aren't you? The issues of chastity and celibacy have been kicked around here for months now and you don't get any of it.

I'd like to be able to comment on your other two paragraphs but I can't make heads or tails out of what you are trying to say.