[Petronski]

I'm sorry if you think I'm mocking you...

Not me, no. I don't think you're mocking me.

The mockery seems to me to be directed at the teachings of the Catholic Church.

[Boagenes]

It's neither. It's incredulity. And if the Church cannot stand up to incredulity or defend its doctrine on a reasoned and logical basis in the face of such incredulity then it isn't a wonder that we have Protestantism.

Trust me, I'm all for ecumenism and Christian unity if and how it could ever be achieved. But while I recognize some of the arguments of the church as being historical and valid, there are other doctrines or arguments the church makes that seem based only on traditions of dubious origin.

Perhaps I cross the line and end up being too harsh, maybe it is even mocking in tone if not intent, but it's only because I seek the truth about Christ, God and the Church. It's what caused me to investigate Catholicism and consider it in the first place.