"As a [somewhat] practicing Catholic and member of the de Sales community, I feel that people think it's okay to make fun of Catholics."
I would agree that Catholicism is the brunt of many jokes (and based on recent developments, probably deservedly so), but I would posit that this humor is not so much directed at Catholics -- meaning the individual who is a member of the Church -- but rather at the hierarchy that controls the Church (the "Church") and whose actions, or inactions, have created the current problems. I am curious -- how do practicing Catholics reconcile the Church's official position on certain issues (women in the priesthood, birth control, for example), when one's own personal position on these issues differ? Can you be a "good" Catholic (as defined by the Church) and still pick and choose those aspects of Catholic theology that you choose to follow? Jonathan A. Cass Silverman, Bernheim & Vogel Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 910 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Tel: 215-636-4435 Fax: 215-636-3999 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This electronic message contains information from the law firm of Silverman Bernheim & Vogel which may be confidential or privileged. This information is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify use immediately by telephone, 215-569-0000, or by e-mail reply. In a message dated 12/10/2003 9:57:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, Benseraglio2 writes: > Hi, I'm not a "Catholic" myself, but I think I can speak for all Catholics when I say that I believe you owe an apology to the Pope and all his Cardinals for your weird and negative catholic-bashing. And perform some acts of contortions -- the *real* catholics on this list could probably suggest some. > Just sayin > > > Ross Bender ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
