Why is anti-Catholic bigotry acceptable in modern society?

I have calmed down on my criticisms of the Catholic church, mainly because I have seen way too many people start skewing the truth, or telling bold faced lies about the church.... and then bringing me along for the ride.

But I'm not a bigot if I see that the Catholic church is the closest one to the definition given of the anti-christ's church. That doesn't mean for sure that it is that church. It just means that at the moment it best fits.

I'm not a bigot either for being upset with the church for going along with Constantine's order, that anyone who claimed to be Christian, yet didn't observe Sunday's holy day, Easter, and observed the Jewish festivals... was put to death. I follow the beliefs of those people, those people who had to live underground and flee the Roman empire.

But due to studying, I have at least understood the Crusades more. After jumping off of the "Hate all Catholics train", I realized the Catholic church's point of view. I know that they screwed up big time, but that they had every reason to go into the holy land.

Everyone is victim to bigotry. Atheists, all Christians, all Jews, all Muslims, etc. are victims of bigotry and lies. It's just a bad characteristic of mankind. I hope that we can all just get along in harmony like our father intended.

If anyone really has any issues, they can always email me.

It has been thus so since the time of Henry VIII.

People have forgotten that Catholicism was outlawed in Britain until right up until the late 19th century. Catholics were discriminated against, killed and tortured by the protestant establishment. Priests had to hide in 'priest holes', monasteries were demolished, Catholic land and property was stolen, magnificent architecture and priceless art was deliberately destroyed etc. etc. Protestant thugs from Oliver Cromwell onwards went on the violent rampage in Ireland, killing and looting etc. (no wonder there has been unrest in that country ever since).

The bigotry and discrimnation still exists in Britain's laws which continue to ban the Monarch from ever becoming or even marrying a Catholic.

And would you credit that the people that committed these crimes against humanity claimed to be Bible believing, God fearing Christians? Just as their successors, the present day bigots claim.

I am Roman Catholic. I have been so demoralized with all the information about the priest that I have thrown my hands up. I was molested as a child (2 uncles). I adore the Catholic Mass but that is where I stop the association. I do not fellowship nor am I interested in the what the Vatican has to say about anything. I have a different take and it's a grudge against men period. They can not be trusted end of story. They can be trusted only when it is obvious that are not up to no good. I have no problem with this. I think you were eloquent and through in your post. I am fascinated with the propose of mass however I am haunted by the ugly events all through history that the Church has participated in.

In all fairness, most of the hatred and bigotry come from fundamentalists who tend to think in terms of black and white, right and wrong, good and evil. Fundamentalism attracts that particular kind of individual -- one who can't accept the fact that different isn't wrong or evil.

Catholicism is the perfect outlet for their paranoia ("Whore of Babylon," "the Pope will be the Anti-Christ") and fear of the 'outsider.' Mainstream branches of Protestantism are apparently reluctant to take another Protestant to task over their bigotry, so it's allowed to flourish unchecked.

In fact, we see that all the time here in R&S. Catholics are defended by atheists, pagans, and other non-Christian people more often than they are by their own so-called 'fellow' Methodist or Presbyterian Christians. Sometimes I think they don't step out to support Catholics because they don't want to examine their own roots and rethink some of their own beliefs.

Yet another case of "When the good remain silent, evil flourishes."

@ Vincent K, Atheati Mad Scientist

----You mention pedophiles in the Catholic Church as if it were more prominent than in Protestant Churches. If you did your homework, you would find that there are more cases levied against Protestant churches than the Catholic Church. People just like to focus on the Catholic Church because we are the largest Christian Church out there. Believe me, there is a reason why we have only 1 Catholic Church and Protestants have over 30k denominations...

@ PartyMarty - "This is because of the lies they have taught over the centuries about the Creator of the universe."

----What lies are we spreading? That there is the Trinity? That Jesus, son of GOD came down and died for us, so that the gates of heaven will be reopened? Or that God will come again, to judge the living and the dead? Not sure what is wrong about this...

Bigotry accepted as long as their are lazy people who don't research Catholicism

from a catholic, not protestant publication. Bigotry accepted while there liars and

people who believe their lies. Bigotry accepted as long as their are stupid people.

Bigotry accepted as long as catholics just take anti-Catholic garbage put to them.

I totally understand how you feel. The only conclusion I can come to is that society just has it out for the Catholic Church!! but I don't know why! I mean every priest that turns out to be a child molester in on the news, yet there are child molesters that turn up in every religion, yet Catholics are always the ones getting cr@p for it.

Also what annoys me is how when I make the sign of the cross in public, people look at me like im nuts!! but, people never look at Muslims weird, who wear the long dresses (forgot what they are called) and the turbin. I mean I don't want them too and thats good that they respect, but what about Catholics!! A nun once told me that when she went to Europe, young people would smirk at her and make comments when they would see her! That is sooo mean and disrespectful!!

Catholicism is very moral and charitable religion, yet I just don't understand why people hate it!!

Actually, America is more accepting of Catholicism in our times than in the past.

Look at our hardship from the very beginning...We've come along way.

Remember America's Protestant foundation...Witch hunt and the KKK are not that far behind us.

Apparently, Protestants haven't changed that much...thank goodness the Laws have.

God Bless

I haven't seen bigotry towards Catholics in these discussions, but yes, there is criticism on their practices. I personally am an ex-cathloic. I would not say that they are Whores of babylon or Anti Christ. But I have to wonder if Catholics ever really considered why most of their own fellow Christians are critical of their practices. Catholics put up this wall of defense when they are criticized instead of asking questions about their own practices and seeing if its in line with the scriptures. Most catholics just accept what ever doctrines the Catholic church puts out there instead of researching to see if it lines up with the bible. But then again, the bible is not the only teaching that Catholics accept, which is a problem for other Christians outside of that institution. Catholics parade around like the ONLY church on the face of this earth YET, they are least likely to follow the scriptures WHOLEHEARTEDLY.

I am not trying to be hostile here, just honest.

Peace!

Bigotry shouldn't be acceptable in any form. However, there is plenty to criticize the Catholic church about and I would like to point out that comparing the Catholic church to the Civil Rights movement is not at all valid.