Reply #139: That is a good position to have Gully [View All]

I can tell you what makes Catholics mad.

Don't attack the Pope the person. You can attack his views, but don't say things like he is evil or demented, or insane, or a liar. He is our leader, and we recognize he makes mistakes and we don't all agree with his decisions. It is kind of like your mother, she makes you mad, but when someone calls your mother a name or attacks her, you would be willing to fight for their honor or with your live is need be.

Don't attack Saints. They are saints because they preformed miracles through God. To attack this is to attack our God directly. It is OK to say they made mistakes and were not perfect. But to say they were bad people at the time of death is a big no-no.

The third, is to make broad assumptions about all Catholics based on the stories or views of a few.

The last, I would say don't attack the Church as a whole, like they it is evil and wicked. We all know its' sinful past, and those people are gone and God has dealt with them in his own way.

I think you have a good way of thinking about. Some people don't care though, they would rather get punched and sue than worry about caring about others feelings, honor, or self respect. Then they claim to be for people.

Hell, I would rather be dead than have nothing worthy to live for. What is worth living for me is my beliefs, my family, and my values.

Mike