[mlizzy]

It was my fault for including Brian Kopp, FPO. I love the way he thinks and speaks, and so I was using quotes from him, but no longer will be doing so.

I, too, am backing off from any hope for this forum [in the sense of time spent on the fruitless threads], offering my time up to Jesus and Mary instead. The "Anti-Catholicism" on this site is much stronger than the Christianity displayed [by NCCs], and when they as a group can start talking about something they've done for the Lord or their families and friends, instead of disrespecting Christ through the disrespect they show Mary, I'll come back on board too. Until then, God be with you...

[Alex Murphy]

I, too, am backing off from any hope for this forum [in the sense of time spent on the fruitless threads], offering my time up to Jesus and Mary instead. The "Anti-Catholicism" on this site is much stronger than the Christianity displayed [by NCCs], and when they as a group can start talking about something they've done for the Lord or their families and friends, instead of disrespecting Christ through the disrespect they show Mary, I'll come back on board too. Until then, God be with you...

Bye.

[metmom]

The "Anti-Catholicism" on this site is much stronger than the Christianity displayed [by NCCs], and when they as a group can start talking about something they've done for the Lord or their families and friends, instead of disrespecting Christ through the disrespect they show Mary, I'll come back on board too.

Disrespecting Mary = disrespecting Jesus??????

Maybe in Catholic fantasy land.

Well, if you're waiting for someone to start bragging on their good works, then I won't expect to see you any time soon.

[Brian Kopp DPM]

It looks like they pulled your post where you quoted me any how. Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt. Oh well, they were warned.

[Elsie]

..offering my time up to Jesus and Mary instead.

I see...

[Elsie]

... disrespecting Christ through the disrespect they show Mary...

I see...

[Elsie]

I, too, am backing off from any hope for this forum...

Bye.

[Resettozero]

I, too, am backing off from any hope for this forum [in the sense of time spent on the fruitless threads], offering my time up to Jesus and Mary instead. The "Anti-Catholicism" on this site is much stronger than the Christianity displayed [by NCCs], and when they as a group can start talking about something they've done for the Lord or their families and friends, instead of disrespecting Christ through the disrespect they show Mary, I'll come back on board too. Until then,...

It never was intended to be the Nice For Catholics Forum. It is called the Free Republic Religion Forum. And sooner or later, you can see all kinds of religious opinions right here without having to clean your LCD screen.

Also, there is a large amount of constant Christian unity expressed here by some of the diverse posters.

Thanks for the blessing as we part ways.

[Faith Presses On]

Well, I do believe there is a lot of unchristian speech going on at this site. That’s something that troubles me. There is a lot said that shouldn’t be said, especially as it is. In Matthew, I believe, Jesus said people will give an account to the Lord for every word they say, and we would do well here to remind each other of that. But I have to say that many of the unchristian things said are said by Catholics, while you are faulting only Protestants in your reply.

On criticizing the doctrines, practices and conduct of any church, that is not only permitted at this site, but part of its purpose, and the only group I’ve noticed trying to stop criticism of their church and impose censorship is Catholics.

Agreeing to participate here means putting up with reading a lot of things that a person believes are unfair and untrue criticisms of their church, and false and even heretical interpretations of Christianity. People should not be posting here if they don’t accept that. The equality is that we all can post articles for and against certain churches and beliefs, and we all can say why we agree or disagree with anything being said. Anyone can hit that “post article” button and post any article they want to for or against the beliefs and practices of any faith. Why should anyone be given control over what articles other people can post?

And while I have to say that is Protestants as well as Catholics making nasty personal attacks here, I also have to say that from what I’ve seen, it is solely a great many Catholics here who are trying to impose censorship on legitimate criticisms of their church, which they will not recognize as legitimate criticisms. You mentioned fundraising being slow, but if Catholics would get the censorship some want that would lead to the end of this site, as far as I can see, starting with the Religion Forum.

From what you wrote to me, you consider criticism of Catholic doctrine on Mary to be “disrespecting Mary.” But in our view, it is Catholic doctrine that is disrespecting Mary, to act towards her and think of her in many ways that are *exactly* how we act towards God and think of Him because He is God. Catholic doctrine also isolates Mary from other creatures and burdens her with them, when she isn’t God, as well as placing her above her husband Joseph, and if she is the “mother” of believers, then she is also his mother. Consider also this passage from Jesus:

“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” John 17:3

The Bible relentlessly focuses our attention on God alone.

I wish you well, mlizzy.