You are a brave soul. Just remember some of the comments that you receive from them then share the threads with those non-Catholics who visit this site and claim that we Catholics are intolerant. In college, you can get bombarded with anti-Catholic rhetoric since the campus is a fertile breeding ground of strong-willed groups such as Campus Crusade for Christ. Fortunately, you have this Web site to visit. When I was your age, I just stood there and took it, which explains my intolerance of anyone anti-Catholic these days.
That’s why I was lucky. I got the damnation speech from them face-to-face
As a new convert, I love this prayer
Thanks, and you’re right. I need to be careful on those sites so I don’t start responding sarcastically or in an otherwise uncharitable manner to those who disagree with me. I have to try and remember to respect their viewpoints. Too often I don’t think I show that type of charity because I get into a debate, rather than a thoughtful discussion. I have to remember that Protestants are our brothers and sisters in Christ.
I agree, although most people on CA forums are great and charitable if the Poster is charitable in their questions, some people are flat out rude, and obstruct some honest seekers to finding the truth of Catholicism.I agree that some (or most) Protestant forums can be a little, shall we say, mean sometimes. But that happens here on CA as well. It happens EVERYWHERE. I have started a forums that will hopefully never see that kind of behavior as it is a forums to explore UNITY in christianity. Check it out if you want. I just hope I can have the kind of love and charity I see from most catholics on CA. I am one protestant trying to make a difference. We already have some catholics signed up as well as protestants. It’s brand new so not much activity but hopefully it will soon! Check out my website in my signature if you want to check them out!
Forum Moderators: I understand this may be perceived as advertising other forums but I assure you that is not my intention. I just want to offer an alternative to what they think ALL protestant forums are about. If you need to have me edit it I will!
Yes, it does happen on CA too, but it just always seems like the same old thing on protestant forums-whenever Catholicism is brought up, someone unleashes a salvo of ten or so accusations against the Church, most of which are distortions of what we truly believe. When I see a posts like that, its almost overwhelming. You don’t know where to begin. It’s like trying to navigate your way through a sea of anti-Catholic bias.I agree that some (or most) Protestant forums can be a little, shall we say, mean sometimes. But that happens here on CA as well. It happens EVERYWHERE. I have started a forums that will hopefully never see that kind of behavior as it is a forums to explore UNITY in christianity. Check it out if you want. I just hope I can have the kind of love and charity I see from most catholics on CA. I am one protestant trying to make a difference. We already have some catholics signed up as well as protestants. It’s brand new so not much activity but hopefully it will soon! Check out my website in my signature if you want to check them out!
Forum Moderators: I understand this may be perceived as advertising other forums but I assure you that is not my intention. I just want to offer an alternative to what they think ALL protestant forums are about. If you need to have me edit it I will!
That is because many believe they are already, once and for all, saved from the fires of hell and cannot lose their salvation, so a prayer such as this is not necessary as long as they have accepted Christ as their Savior.
I would be interested in knowing these forums because when I mention anti-Catholic rhetoric some of the non-Catholics on this site get their dander up and accuse us of being prejudiced. I think the comments made by Catholics toward the non-Catholics are very tame on this site and if they could see what we endure then maybe they would back off and realize that the hatred toward Catholicism is rampant in this country.
I think it’s because our country was founded upon the principles of English Christianity, which was very anti-Catholic. Later with the insurgence of immigrants from Ireland, Italy, Poland, and other predominantly Catholic places, we saw more oposition to the bias. Our country is devided because of some very very deep roots.
Let us remember what historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. said (paraphrase): “Anti-Catholic sentiment is the most deeply rooted bias in America.” Let us also remember that Catholic schools were outlawed in the colonies in the 18th century. Men like Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, had to study in a Catholic school in France. Although the US Constitution protected religions, states did not universally support this creed. In 1833, the union between Church and State in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was dissolved (up until then, Catholics had to pay for the support of the state’s Protestant Church), New Jersey retained its anti-Catholic Constitution until 1844, and New Hampshire eliminated its “no Catholic may hold public office” matter in 1877. The Tory element in the colonies, mostly associated with the Church of England, evolved in the Federalist Party and worked to assure Protestantism prominence.
this needs to be said for those boards and catholic boards too. as a non-catholic on this board its not as if its any different here. especially your last sentence in your quote…i find that is the same approach here. so its not about being non-catholic vs. catholic…when you are the miniority it is that way…period