Their replies consist of disjointed bible quotes which are usually irrelevant to the topic being discussed but that is their only recourse when confronted with evidence which contradicts their indefensible positions.Post #7 on this thread is a prime example of this failing .
When threads are presented concerning conversions to Catholicism, as the S. Baptist M,D. last Monday, the powerful testimony given by this educated person upends their comfort zone and they reply with inane commentary.In perusing their comments on that thread I would venture most of the critics did not even watch the program but made comments anyway.
These souls are to be pitied and prayed for God has not given them much and so little can be expected.
It is much better to recognize there are differences which are expressed in these debates, and those often supported by the resources some choose to use or not. As well as opinions, which also have enlightened us all. Then to categorize everyone under anti-catholic who might disagree.
All in all the threads are highly informative and one can learn a great deal by overlooking the name calling and condescending posts, such as those posted in this thread, and just move on to other posters who are actually IN the debates or offering an opinion of the matter at hand.
It is not uncommon for either side to have a sense of being jolted out of their comfort zone.....some come back with insults and derogatory remarks...others are challenged to seek out further truth on the matters....in doing so they grow and learn and so do we. It is better than being stoic and bringing out a sword..that of damaging rather than encouraging further discovery of the truth. One can easily discern those who debate and those who gripe and groan.
Few if any here can claim superiority over another in what they know as truth, for Christ recognizes and accepts people are at various levels of learning and their walk with God...and we should do likewise in not only accepting where they are at but as He did with His own disciples, enlarging their understanding. If we can no longer learn from debates then we are all far far less than we think of ourselves. It has been said when the student is ready Christ provides the teacher....He also provides the discernment to tell who is able to teach and who is not when that time comes.
It is difficult sometimes to discern who the real teachers on FR are....but it becomes obvious in the debates when the thread becomes nothing but mudslinging...very revealing then who is who...and really in the know or not. Some are more worthy to learn from than others....that too apparently so.
I would not pity any who are learning and drawing closer to the Lord for participating in these threads...rather a reason to rejoice that they care to be a part of. They will learn as I have done and continue to do along with many others.
If there is any fail it is to this post I respond to as it does nothing but tear down any who offers opinions which do not adhere to your idea of the faith. Fortunately few will give it much attention as is commonly known and repeats the same o same o., that of course aside to the regular cheer leading squad.