Many ex-RCs say that is the case. They weren't taught Scripture; they learned the catechism by rote so there is little understanding; just repetition.
But there's always the tried-and-true prevaricators' reponse that they simply say what is convenient, regardless of the truth.
My ex-RC husband says he was taught by Jesuits that it is not lying to lie to a theological opponent. It's prudent and wise.
Remember that Machiavelli was a papist and he wrote a book about the fine art of deception.
My ex-RC husband says he was taught by Jesuits that it is not lying to lie to a theological opponent. It’s prudent and wise.
Remember that Machiavelli was a papist and he wrote a book about the fine art of deception.
SOUNDS LIKE ISLAM!
HIDEOUS.
THX.