Could it be because it was also happening over at those threads that were set up for those who are Catholic only and they became basing threads from non-Catholic Christians?
I think the inability of all sides to ignore flamebait is part of the problem.
Couldn't have happened. Non-Catholics are not allowed on caucus threads.
Do you mean "bashing" threads as in "Catholic-bashing"? The trouble I see with this is that for many FRoman Catholics ANYTHING that is stated by someone, who isn't Catholic, that can be seen as negative or a criticism of Catholicism is called bashing. Seeing as this is an OPEN Religion Forum thread - and those where non-Cath Christians freely post to - they are PRE-WARNED to expect a "town-hall" type of discourse and that there more than likely will be opposing views expressed. That's why I think it is ridiculous for people to come on threads such as this one and act all offended and rant and rave rather than discuss the topic of the thread.
I've been here long enough to see the pattern. Catholics post MOST of the threads on the RF and a big percentage are Caucus, meaning nobody BUT Catholics can even post comments. Compare that to the rare thread that gets a Protestant/Evangelical Caucus title. It appears that non-Catholic Christians are much more open to having real discussions on issues of the faith and who do not react hysterically or act outraged when someone doesn't agree. I really see Free Republic as a place where Conservatives of all religious backgrounds can openly dialog with each other. It's supposed to make us stronger - iron sharpening iron - rather than divide us. Those who are incapable of hearing criticism shouldn't even be reading these threads much less posting to them.