This is the second part of my reply. I'm now replying directly to comments made by Kristin. I asked that people refrain from discussing this topic. I'm going to break my own rule because I'm as offended as other people were by certain posts from a Mr. Juliano in qb. Preface 1) - I'm speaking from my own personal interpretation of Catholicism. Please don't generalize about other Catholics based on what I say. Preface 2) - I don't apologize for what's in here. If you don't like it, fine. If you think that I'm a moral degenerate/hypocrite/root of all evil, fine. I felt that these comments struck at my soul, and I feel compelled to respond to this. >From Ms. Hamlin... "Tim is correct in his assertions that Christians -- and yes, Andy, "true" Christians too (I have yet to meet a Catholic, including Andy, who did " I'm a Catholic, and I don't try to convert people. I find this an incredibly offensive stereotype. I don't believe in religious relativism - I tend to think that Catholicism is the "true path" - but your own personal choice is your own personal choice. "not at some point try to convert me away from Protestantism) -- often have a problem with attempting to force their religion on society at " Lots of religions do this, as do lots of atheists and agnostics: lots of atheists have tried to get me to change my opinions. Scientology advertises on national TV, as do Baptists, Protestants, Hare Krishnas and Mormons. "Commandments in public schools, a large number of Christians are attempting to make this a nation " People like their religion and want to see others follow it. You can make similar statements regarding specific governments and religions in Israel, France, China, Russia, Indonesia ... As long as people act via legitimate means, I encourage this. People do what they consider to be correct for the practicality of this country. Evaluate what they're trying to do and knock it down on practical grounds. "based on Christianity. Ironically, these are the Don't attack the random street lunatic yelling at you - it's a straw man that can be easily knocked down. Asserting that "everyone" of a certain creed, sex or culture wants to do something is as vile a stereotype as any others. Also be careful to divorce people who use religion as a cover for personal gain. This does not mean that religion itself is bad: it can mean that someone else hijacked it for selfish reasons.
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