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Look. You said something untrue about us. I showed itwas untrue. Instead of acknowledging your error you changed the subject to something else that was untrue. That’s bobbing and weaving.

Sharing opinions is jejune if the opinions are not subject to scrutiny and if their holder is not prepared to change them in the face of evidence to the contrary. “That’s just how I feel,” or “This is MY truth about Catholicism,” may work for movie-stars and other idiots. Not for grownups.

What exactly is the point of saying things like “Your priests say they can [do this or that]?” I dare say some inept or poorly educated priests do say a lot of foolish things. So what?

I can’t defend and don’t see the point of explaining incorrect statements made by Catholics about their faith. Why would you want me to?

But if someone says that Father Bluster or Sister Mary Sadistica or Mrs. Concetta MacGilllicuddy once said such and such therefore Catholicism is wrong, I can say something, maybe even should say something.

If the person then persists in saying it, without examination or changes the subject, then what are we doing?

And note: I answered your objections. You have not answered my responses and have largely ignored my questions.

So it’s not a conversation, it’s a monolog of falsehood. What interest in your opinion should I pay to such a monolog?

You say our priests claim to cause the alleged miracle of the Mass. I show that that is not what we teach. So you say our priests claim to be able to bring Christ down from heaven. I have already in this thread cited where Aquinas teaches the contrary. Is “No we don’t [with evidence],” “Yes you do [without evidence]!” your idea of adult conversation?

Sharing opinions is jejune if the opinions are not subject to scrutiny and if their holder is not prepared to change them in the face of evidence to the contrary.

Fortunately you do not set the standards or rules concerning opinions, nor are any individuals required to change their opinions or observations in "face of" that which you or others might present as an opposing opinion or a compilation of misconstrued "facts" twisted to support ones beliefs.

You have not answered my responses and have largely ignored my questions.

Correct.