Perhaps it would be instructive if Catholics would go on Protestant threads and start criticizing Protestant beliefs. We could ask why they don’t believe the words of Our Lord in regards to the Eucharist, accuse them of heresy, beat them over the head with the “One True Church,” etc.
The fact is we do not do this, for the most part. I leave Protestant threads alone. I understand that people are sincere in their beliefs, even if I disagree with them. As a Catholic convert, I accepted the teachings of the Church. Others are free to do as they wish.
I am so seldom here on FR nowadays, and it is distressing to see the attacks which drove me from the political forum have now spread into the religion threads. It is unnecessary and counter-productive.
In a LOT of respects,
I routinely—at least often—FEEL ASSAULTED by a LOT of the titles of threads posted by RC folks.
The titles themselves are like sharp sticks trying to goad a provocative response.
Please avoid assuming that RC folks are so lily white in such matters. It’s not been my experience that that is so.
Certainly these are serious spiritual issues with strong feelings on all sides. Strong emotions often do not facilitate smooth mutually respectful dialogue.
However, given the fiercely and brazenly provocative titles as well as content of many, many RC threads, I would anticipate that many Protties will continue to feel compelled to respond forcefully as a matter of faith and doctrine and resulting responsibility before our Lord Jesus.
RC’s are probably doing something similar when they post such seemingly outrageously provocative threads.
To be designated a caucus, the article and posts must not compare theologies and/or speak in behalf of another confession. If it does, the thread must be opened, so that rebuttals can be made.
If this thread had been marked "[Catholic Caucus]" - none of these disputes would have been posted.
All other threads are "open" for religious debate.
Religious debate is not ecumenic - so posters should expect contention on open threads. Those who are offended by such disputes can always find "safe harbor" on the closed threads.
Our Bible studies in classes on the difference between literal and figurative speech.
As a Catholic convert, I accepted the teachings of the Church.
Because I believe the RCC is wrong about a great many things I am sorry for you. What was the church you were previously a part of?