[Between the Lines]

I had an experience here that made me very gun-shy. . .Years ago, I asked why it is that so many people who call themselves Catholic and don't live by the doctrines of their church and who don't even AGREE with those doctrines continue to stay in the Catholic church.

A thing to remember is that others might be gun-shy also. The same question you posed may have been posed in the past and resulted in bad consequences.

I would suggest that in the future that you should end such questions stating your sincerity. Something like "I am sincerely curious." Then should any one accuse or harass you about your question simply restate that you are sincerely curious and that you are not trying to pick a fight.

Don't get discouraged, common decency has become a rare thing around here, it might take a while for some to get used to again.

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

I would suggest that in the future that you should end such questions stating your sincerity. Something like "I am sincerely curious."

This happened several years ago, so I don't remember my wording. But, I do know that I am always careful to word such questions carefully. I always try my hardest not to offend people. So, I assume my wording was not provocative.