Rule One: "Rome" is the locus of all evil in the universe.
Rule Two: In case of doubt, see Rule One.
Conclusion: "Rome" must be destroyed. All else (even the truth) is irrelevant.
There are people on this forum whose behaviour can be understood by assuming that their beliefs are as outlined above. I cannot read their minds; I do not know what they think, or how they are motivated. BUT ... if I assume that they believe "Rule One", "Rule Two" and "Conclusion" above ... I find their behaviour to be explicable and predictable.
....And they forget that what took place in regards to child sex abuse took place in other places of worship and even in the schools as well.
Rule One: "Rome" is the locus of all evil in the universe.
Rule Two: In case of doubt, see Rule One.
Conclusion: "Rome" must be destroyed. All else (even the truth) is irrelevant.
There are people on this forum whose behaviour can be understood by assuming that their beliefs are as outlined above. I cannot read their minds; I do not know what they think, or how they are motivated. BUT ... if I assume that they believe "Rule One", "Rule Two" and "Conclusion" above ... I find their behaviour to be explicable and predictable.
Strawman
Rome: ALL evil in the (whole complete) universe. Rome MUST be destroyed, nothing else matters.
I doubt there is, but if by some chance there is even ONE poster with that attitude, I'm sure those all encompassing "assumptions" will draw him or her out.
It seems more likey that posters with opposing viewpoints are quite a bit more thorough in their debate skills, using truth and light to bring about clarity.
I believe you will find that to be the motivation.