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First, this is not meant to be heard in confrontational tones, rather I am asking solely in the spirit of conversation.

I honestly don't see what constitutes "bully tactics." I do see a lot of passion, which I understand due to a lot of contact with SSPXers (with apologies to St. Pius). I mean, they claim that JP the Great is the anti-Christ, that the Mass said daily is sacrilegious, I have been called a "modernist heretic" for defending the Church. After enduring this kind of behavior both here and elsewhere, do you see why people might not be at their most gentle?

Christ was gentle and kind. He also ran the money changers out of the temple and told Peter "get behind Me Satan." To defend those in schism and to argue that they are not excommunicated is to defend falsehood. Isn't it more charitable to point out this error, rather than ignore it?

In all honesty, I don't know where Catholics in union with Rome can disagree about SSPX (with apologies to St. Pius). They are excommunicated and in schism. I can understand how Fr. FlannelVestments and his Broadwaylike theatrics could make you want to run for the hills, but it's just not an option. I admire, respect and sympathize with those who fought and still fight the good fight, from within the pews, in full communion with Rome. One thing I have learned is that you can find a good, orthodox parish in pretty much any city in the country. You don't runaway, like the apostles, when the going gets tough. (not you personally)

It's one thing to prefer the Tridentine Rite Mass. More power to you, that's great. But to defend schismatics is to assault the Church, even if it is just indirectly. At least that's how I see it.

Like I said, I'm just trying to chat here. I don't for a minute doubt your fidelity to the Church. But you have critiqued as unChristian behavior that I don't see as wrong. Perhaps its a shortcoming on my part, quite possibly it is. I guess I just don't know how I would handle it differently.