[Petronski]

I understand how the Catholic Church understands AND professes it.

I doubt it.

If your understanding of Immaculate Conception is any guide, you probably have a very contorted understanding of it.

[rjsimmon]

I doubt it.

Doubt away, Thomas. It does not change the fact that the Roman Catholic Church is teaching heresy.

If your understanding of Immaculate Conception is any guide, you probably have a very contorted understanding of it

And you, I presume, are the arbiter for the Church in Rome?

[Religion Moderator]

If your understanding ... is any guide

Reading the mind of another Freeper is a form of "making it personal."

Discuss the issues all you want, but do not make it personal.