That's because the anti-Catholic bigots on Free Republic typically identify themselves as Christians.
Actually, they typically, and unfortunately, identify themselves as Protestants. As do "their religious leaders," which NYer also singles out for oppobrium in his post. NYer wasn't just criticizing anti-Catholic bigots who just happen to self-identify as Protestants -- he was "attacking" all Protestants.
Am I the only one who noticed that there have been nearly a hundred posts on this thread and many of them are either denying that anti-Catholic bigotry exists or giving flimsy excuses to justify the bigotry.
Am I the only one who noticed that NYer posted an article and commented on it in such a way that one is reminded of a youth shoving a stick into a hornet's nest?
... and then, when the hornets fly out, ready to sting, the response by NYer and his cohort is to exclaim "Nasty hornets! Why you buzzin'?"
I don't deny that there exists anti-Catholic bigotry on Free Republic. I combat it occasionally. But, sadly, it isn't the only form of bigotry that one can see expressed here.
I notice you're new here and may not be familiar with how FR operates, but this is an OPEN FORUM. If you want a private response use FReepmail.
Actually, they typically, and unfortunately, identify themselves as Protestants.
Actually, they don't.
NYer wasn't just criticizing anti-Catholic bigots who just happen to self-identify as Protestants -- he was "attacking" all Protestants.
NYer happens to be a SHE and she has NEVER attacked Protestants as a group. However, YOU seem to be making it personal.
I don't deny that there exists anti-Catholic bigotry on Free Republic.
That's good to hear.