will these people ever give it up?
I find them highly...illogical!
No one who belittles others for following Christ can be called a true Christian. There are many so-called Christians who love to besmirch Catholics as a way of elevating themselves. But it is prejudice and vanity that leads them to hold such beliefs.
I don't pay attention to them, because I'm certain of my beliefs. As a good Catholic, I don't besmirch others for believing in Jesus, but when the situation arises as in this thread, I don't hasten to speak the truth either.
Yes... I am very thankful of our rich and deep faith.
We are the lucky ones that have the richness of a faith that has fulfilled us in more ways we can ever imagine.
God bless you during this holy time of Lent. May God guide you each day as you make your sojourn to Easter Sunday!