Reply #92: We react to what we experience [View All]

[DancingBear]

I was raised a Catholic, and in my time in the church I observed some of the most disgusting bigotry I have ever seen. I watched my particular Catholic brethren strut forth with a belief (approved and encouraged by their leaders) that they were truly chosen, and other religions were nothing more than bowls of mock turtle soup. I watched "good" Catholics rail on about n*&%ers and k%*$s 10 minutes(!) before leaving for Mass.

I saw it then - I see it now. I see people willing to fund a church whose spiritual leader literally winked and nodded as thousands of young boys found themselves scarred for life at the hands of those who they looked up to. I see those same bigots I knew as a youngster now passing the collection plate on Sunday mornings, still awash in hate and perceived moral superiority.

This is what I see, and what I know. I can understand your faith, but at the same time I can condemn it as well. How can I not?