[Petronski]

Here’s one: “Catholicism deifies Mary.”

It’s demonstrably not true. A poster should be able to say “it looks like Catholics are worshiping Mary” until the cows come home. It can be disproved readily enough. But “Catholicism deifies Mary” is a lie.

Defining “lies” in this field is difficult, I do not question that. But on one extreme end of the bell curve of truthiness, there are SOME allegations that are demonstrably, objectively false.

[sitetest]

Dear Petronski,

Good example of iconoclasm, and the falsehoods that arise therefrom.

sitetest

[Religion Moderator]

The statement "Catholicism deifies Mary" may be called false, incorrect, misinformed, etc. - but to call it a "lie" is to presume the speaker intended to deceive.

Some Freepers evidently believe the statement is true. And they will continue to believe that statement is true until you become "iconoclastic" and destroy that belief with reasoned "open" religious debate.

In an ecumenic format, the statement could not be made - or if made, it could not be rebutted, only removed.

[Quix]

Hogwash.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Here's one: "Catholicism deifies Mary." It's demonstrably not true.

IMO Catholicism deifies Mary by calling her a "co-redeemer."

And anyone should have every right to say that anywhere on earth.