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Please do not ignore the truth that there are far more Catholic threads opened in the RF that directly challenge and provoke non-Catholics to answer and defend their faith than the other direction. A few threads that get posted that provoke Catholics - even in the slightest way - find no lack of battling, degrading, mocking and downright nasty participants taking "exception" that anyone could BE a Christian who wasn't a Catholic or who would dare to criticize THE Catholic Church.

It would be wonderful if we could discuss our differences in a manner that was respectful and considerate of each others feelings and which provided a venue to learn from each other rather than fight. I really don't think Jim intended that Free Republic's Religion Forum would always be where Conservatives come to tear each other apart. It sure isn't the way I think God would want it either. But we can only be responsible for ourselves and control what comes out of our own keyboards. Maybe we all need to take a breath and think hard about what we say and how it comes across to others - especially those we sincerely hope will want to seek and know the truth.

Please do not ignore the truth that there are far more Catholic threads opened in the RF that directly challenge and provoke non-Catholics to answer and defend their faith than the other direction.

Just the incessant inordinate posts on the latest talk by the pope or RC news invites or gives occasion for that, and if that does not happen, they are usually hard pressed to get more than a few responses!