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In reply to the discussion: This is hard... [View all]JVS
(61,935 posts)176. "I've been a member here, in a couple incarnations, since it opened in 2001."
Are you saying that you've been banned in the past?
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I've learned to ignore it, mostly. There are so many Catholic Democrats, a few
TwilightGardener
Mar 2013
#3
yes but how many people on DU have told you because you don't leave the south
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2013
#14
Really, really glad you're not a blind, idiotic, vulgar, petulant caricature.
LanternWaste
Mar 2013
#283
When someone has a genuine tragedy in their life I'm supportive and sensitive
Fumesucker
Mar 2013
#286
I hear you. There are many I disagree with here, but I know hate when I read it
freshwest
Mar 2013
#211
So are you saying the Pope or you local priest would still consider you.....
socialist_n_TN
Mar 2013
#122
I am not responsible for the things other people post, but I will respond to the idea... (cont)
Demo_Chris
Mar 2013
#287
Some who was a Catholic but rejected the Catholic church would have no complaint
Demo_Chris
Mar 2013
#309
Yes, I am aware of all of that and other stories you haven't posted.
knitter4democracy
Mar 2013
#162
I imagine our guilt-by-association is relevant not merely to churches, but to nations also.
LanternWaste
Mar 2013
#284
I think you have very limited rigid notions about what behavior can be & what it can mean, which,
patrice
Mar 2013
#60
Excellent post! "Fascistic" is a bit strong, but I think otherwise you're dead on.
nomorenomore08
Mar 2013
#65
And he will keep associating with organisation that promotes homophobia, mysoginism and protection
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#316
But of course! Homophobia, mysoginism, and pedophilia is nothing to compare to charity work!
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#318
Charity work doesn't compensate for preaching hatred against members of LGBTQ community.
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#324
Ah, of course. It's either poverty or that other stuff. And charity of course beats that other stuff
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#323
My dad was born into a catholic family, raised catholic, went to catholic school
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2013
#259
The US Government has committed atrocities, and still is doing so, beyond belief
sabrina 1
Mar 2013
#100
Well, millions of people have left their countries and are still doing so throughout
sabrina 1
Mar 2013
#271
Casually multiplying the evidence by ten is ridiculous and contemptible. NT
Donald Ian Rankin
Mar 2013
#169
K&R. Terrific post. Thank you. I am afraid though that it will fall on deaf ears. People who
idwiyo
Mar 2013
#265
Please don't leave. There are jerks everywhere and there are also really good people
Maraya1969
Mar 2013
#22
I want to thank all who are giving accounts of great Catholics that you know
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2013
#31
It's shameful the way Catholics have been treated on this board for the past couple of years.
bluesbassman
Mar 2013
#28
Well, that sucks. I for one like to read your posts and replies to other posts. Stick around!
world wide wally
Mar 2013
#30
Well he reponded to this thread if you scroll down so maybe he may decide to stay.
hrmjustin
Mar 2013
#205
I have to admit I'm pretty sensitive to it. It is usually best if I put people like that on ignore
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2013
#44
But how then do you deal with the Pope saying gay people are of Satan and such?
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2013
#118
I am sure the OP does. His point is there are 1.2 Billion catholics, and we focus on a few
The Straight Story
Mar 2013
#77
don't go, whensome of us criticize the Catholic church it's more towards the official church and
JI7
Mar 2013
#46
Now, I usually don't make 'please don't leave' posts, but in your case I'll make an exception!
LeftishBrit
Mar 2013
#51
It seems to me that many on DU and others in the news trash religion of all sorts
daybranch
Mar 2013
#58
And brave to say so here. I was too, but have moved away from it. I respect the heart and empathy.
freshwest
Mar 2013
#230
There are some people around who need to review what it means to be a reactionary.
patrice
Mar 2013
#62
Always eloquent. I just call 'em knee jerkers. Dumbassery despite claims of superior intellect.
freshwest
Mar 2013
#217
It's a sad thing, because others agree with them in significant ways, but refuse to support
patrice
Mar 2013
#222
The heart and the mind are much more strongly connected than we pretend they are, so . . .
patrice
Mar 2013
#224
Hope you reconsider. As a heavy not so young Jewish person I know the feeling
graham4anything
Mar 2013
#68
Many here do not feel that way about Catholics. I don't. We voted to hide an anti-Catholic post.
Honeycombe8
Mar 2013
#70
oh, for heaven's sake, don't go just because of nasty posters. then they win. why would you
HiPointDem
Mar 2013
#72
Drunken Irishman is a valued member of this community. You can tell by most of the responses.
hrmjustin
Mar 2013
#161
Bleh, just another religious person who values their god above people. n/t
Humanist_Activist
Mar 2013
#163
I don't know if you do, personally, I know your religion(assuming you are Christian) demands it...
Humanist_Activist
Mar 2013
#166
You and i can argue about religion all day and get nowhere. But where I think you are wrong is that
hrmjustin
Mar 2013
#168
Didn't say I was perfect, now did I? As far as the projection, I don't care, I'm more dismissive...
Humanist_Activist
Mar 2013
#182
Please, please, do not leave. Just a break, maybe for a week. Please do not leave. nt
msanthrope
Mar 2013
#92
this place has almost had me out the door several times....if you leave, best wishes.
spanone
Mar 2013
#95
The vast majority of DU wants you here, values you here, respects you here
Tom Rinaldo
Mar 2013
#109
For comparison, here is the shit gay people endure here, under the guise of 'faith':
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2013
#123
Yours is a very impassioned post, but I am one of those who question embracing a religion
rustydog
Mar 2013
#135
That you choose the word "organisation" makes it obvious that you haven't thought this through, N.T.
Donald Ian Rankin
Mar 2013
#177
people have become completely intolerant of anyone different than they are
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2013
#146
We are intolerant of racism, homophobia, sexism, etc. I see nothing wrong with that. n/t
Humanist_Activist
Mar 2013
#186
I'm not getting in an argument with you. I've seen some of your posts. I think I'm just going
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2013
#213
things in general have changed in people attitudes towards the Catholic Church
bettyellen
Mar 2013
#196
Hey buddy, I'm Catholic as well and I've been appalled by this board lately
BeyondGeography
Mar 2013
#153
Check out the new Interfaith group - a sanctuary for the discussion of religious issues.
cbayer
Mar 2013
#160
Well, if you been here that long then you know we have our fair share of assholes too
Demonaut
Mar 2013
#174
I know I was, during the great LGBT purge, wait, are we supposed to talk about that yet?
Humanist_Activist
Mar 2013
#184
Yes I could not find the right words. Guilt-by-association is what has been happening here.
hrmjustin
Mar 2013
#240
I will often click on a post just because I see you have put it up.
AnotherDreamWeaver
Mar 2013
#232
i am sorry drunken irish that civility does not have a fore front on du. i do not like the
seabeyond
Mar 2013
#244
I seem to spend half my time trashing threads, but hey if it keeps my blood pressure
liberal_at_heart
Mar 2013
#249
Exactly! You think being a Catholic here is difficult? Try being someone who likes his guns!
OffWithTheirHeads
Mar 2013
#258
Man I'm a southern white Christian male....Some have gunned for me for 11 years now....
Rowdyboy
Mar 2013
#268
I certainly have been negative toward some Catholic dogma and the upper leadership of the church
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2013
#273
I left at 18 years old but it was more that I found an episcopal parish that I liked.
hrmjustin
Mar 2013
#292
Are you saying that remaining a Roman Catholic you are not a real democrat or liberal?
hrmjustin
Mar 2013
#303
It's as though we've decided to force a benign host to adapt to the vulgar parasites.
LanternWaste
Mar 2013
#282
What a dumb thing to do. Leave because some folks don't like you or your religion. Boo HOO!
merh
Mar 2013
#311
DI, I am so sorry to read this. I keep fighting the bigots, but it's not working.
Hekate
Mar 2013
#312