Sarah wrote to Mary: I haven't seen a lot of respect , on this list, from people who are opposed to the war for people who support the war.
Vince replies: I haven't seen respect the other way, and I think you have been accorded a great deal of respect. Sarah wrote to Mary: And I don't see much respect in your post either. Vince comments: You are just plain wrong. If anyone on this board is always respectful of others, it is Mary P. I suppose that living with that chip on your shoulder makes standing up tough. Mary P. was very respectful of you - she happened to disagree with you. I suppose when people disagree with you, you take that as disrespect . Living with the martyr's complex that you have, you never have to examine the treuth of what you believe, do you. Sarah wrote to Mary: But open-mindedness must have its limits. Vince observes: this from the same person who demanded rthe roight to doismiss peoples and cultures "out of hand" and attacked verious other peoples' religions. Sarah wrote to Mary: My mother was a catholic, as were both her parents, so I know that individual catholics can be good people... Vince sighs with relief: thank you we were all awaiting your judgment on whether individual catholics can be good people. Sarah wrote to Mary: You expect me to respect your Catholicism and your criticism, but you won't respect my atheism or my criticism. (the Rev) Vince replies: Bullshit. First of all, Mary P. respects people fully. I know her, and I read what she wrote to you. Atheists, including you iof you are one, have always been respected in the JMDL. In fact, it is some of us deep believer types that have taken to task anyone who has dis-respected the validity of atheism. Sarah wrote to Mary: And I don't know what you mean when you say the pope has only spoken ex cathedra once in the history of the church. Vince, M.Div., replies: what Mary meant was that the pope has only spoken ex cathedra once in the history of the church. A little research in the history of what yopu talk about what reveal something you could learn. Sarah: the pope has only spoken ex cathedra once in the history of the church. Matter of historical fact. It happened in 1950. Sarah wrote: In all other matters, error is ALWAYS possible. (Bishop) Vince, M.Div. comments: your description in a prior post as to the nature and purpose of the Reformation was in error, as is much of how you categorized Roman Catholics. As a protestant, I found much, much to disagree with in how you spoke of the Reformation. As a Christian, I found your desciption of Roman Catholics very lacking in substance. As a long time member of the JMDL, I found your attack on the faith of others just one attack that you have made on the faiths of other peoples. And in my many years in the JMDL, I still wince what that happens, because you are the only persopn to disrespect other peoples' faiths. First islam, now Roman Catholicsm. Who do you attack next? Hiundus? Protestants? Buddhists? Animists? One waits with great reluctance...
