I hate to go so far off-topic, but I must answer this:
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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto
I find that mildly offensive.
Though I'm now a "devout" non-believer, I was raised a good Irish Catholic.
If I made some jibe about Jewish people being greedy, or Muslims all being terrorists, I should be rapped over the knuckes.
The same applies here.
Now, having said that, I agree entirely with your sentiments; just not the bigoted analogies used. 
Mr Mephisto |
I am Roman Catholic. I am a practicing (going to church regularly) Roman Catholic. I was rasied Roman Catholic my entire life, went to religious education on up until Confirmation, the officlal "you're an adult now" sacrament, and received every other sacrament along the way. I have assisted in teaching religious education for several years, and had my own class for several years, all of which were grade 2, which carries 2 of the most important sacraments of all. My entire family on my mother's side is Roman Catholic, and most of my dad's side, and they've all been that way since Catholicism was formed, to the best of our knowledge. I love my religion, I study it, and I love my family.
Take offense if you like, but I believe the context of who it's coming from should change the perception a bit.
Oh, and I respectfully request that you remove the comment that my words were bigoted. This is clearly not the case.
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