[Dr. Eckleburg]

You know, I can never recall a single anti-Catholic EVER expressing regret or shame about some of the things that have been said about Catholics.

That is because the criticism is not leveled at individuals but at errant beliefs and practices.

Whereas RCs might do well to apologize since they repeatedly "make it personal" with individual slander.

[Quix]

That is because the criticism is not leveled at individuals but at errant beliefs and practices.

Whereas RCs might do well to apologize since they repeatedly “make it personal” with individual slander.

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NOW, NOW, Dear Heart,

THAT’S UNFAIR!

I don’t think all those words are in their daffynitionary.

[wagglebee]

That is because the criticism is not leveled at individuals but at errant beliefs and practices.

Believe what you will.

Whereas RCs might do well to apologize since they repeatedly "make it personal" with individual slander.

By definition, slander is IMPOSSIBLE on FR.

[Deo volente]

That is because the criticism is not leveled at individuals but at errant beliefs and practices.

Comparing the Holy Eucharist, which Catholics hold most dear, to "yesterday's pork roast" in NOT criticism of beliefs and practices. It's a gross and obscene insult, designed to shock and hurt.

It's full of the spirit of bigotry and hate, and certainly unworthy of someone who professes to be only interested in persuading Catholics and converting them to the "true religion".

The only reason you're getting away with it is because it was not directed at any individual FReeper BY NAME. What a nifty little loophole you can exploit there! Just slap Catholics in the face at will, and remain gloriously "above the fray". Nice little set of Teflon you got there, courtesy of the administrators.