Now that all of you are reading, why is it that many of you feel compelled to anwser questions about the Catholic Church (and probably other religious questions as well) with anti-Catholic retoric?  Disagree with the Church?  Fine . . . but questions about what the Church teaches are not invitations to bash the Church.  There are plenty of message boards out there for you do that on.  So, why do you feel the need to bash the Church?
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I do not bash, I tell the truth.  Example: If someone asks about abuse withing the catholic church, I was abused physically and verbally by nuns, and it was covered up.  That is the truth.  If someone cannot handle the truth, do not ask the question.
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I think those who bash without having experienced the ones they are bashing are doing so on the bases of hearsay.  Years ago I was involved with a person who really tried to get me to see the way others worshiped and open my mind to the ideas that just as my worship wasn't wrong, neither was theirs.  Needless to say my experiences of worship have never been the same.
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Your observation is correct.  Religion is such a hot issue or topic that strikes a raw nerve in many.  Perhaps, it is because people fear of what they don't know.\n\nIt depends on your perspective and also on the perspective of those who post and answer questions on this thread of Religion and Spirituality.  \n\nThis may both test us and them.  As for me, I learn from the questions and answers that others post.  There are many who really don't understand the Bible and a lot more who don't even visit any church.  They ask people they don't know at Yahoo Answer because it is a forum of ideas, where you usually can't even get in any church.  Don't mind those picking a fight.  Don't be angry, since you don't know them anyway.  Let it be a learning experience for you regarding what makes others tick, why some think so and others believe another.\n\nI do find that the others post plain questions that have been bothering them.  So I may answer a question or two based on what I've learned so far; but I don't shove it on their throat.  Just an exchange of ideas.  No "I-know-it-all" or "I'm-right-you're-wrong" attitude.\n\nJust remember to treat everyone with respect, even when a little bite is necessary.
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As followers of Christ, we are commanded to carry the Gospel to the entire world. We are just doing as commanded.\nWe can't help it if some are offended.\nWe are only 'pushing' it on those who choose to read the religion/spirituality forum.\n\nIts like, if I leave my Bible on the table and another picks it up and reads it, am I pushing my beliefs on him? \nThere are lots of other books to read on my table, so why pick up the Bible and then complain?\nI have to think that those who read this forum are looking for answers.
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My question is why do people ask questions in the Religion section that do not pertain to religion and in general why do peple seem to ignore the categories that their question ought to be in to start with?  Guess this should have been a question, not an answer!  It would be a courtesy to have questions ask in the appropriate places, that is why their is the Report Abuse area for Yahoo Answers.
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Hi, I have constantly asked the same question and have advised Christians on this forum to leave these questions alone, to not even click on them as they will only disturb their peace.\nin this way all those who post vile comments will finally be wasting their time as no reaction is unfulfilling to them.
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It is hardly surprising that jokes at the expense of Christians will occur when the more evangelical and fundamentalist of their kind are constantly using this site to make propaganda to argue against Darwinism and to promote uncritical belief in the Bible as being literally true, and do so, not just in the Religion and Spirituality category but in many other categories as well, such that it is hard to get away from them.\n\nUnsurprisingly, this annoys people who come here to debate ideas not get propaganda shoved down their throat. They feel harassed, and indeed, they are right. They are being harassed. Unsurprisingly, there is then a backlash,\n\nPerhaps the question could have been more precise as to which Christians were felt to be less than useful to other users of this site, and why, but the humour in the question is self-evident to all but the humourless.\n\nThis is not however preaching hate or intolerance agaunst a religious group, like the questioner recently who asked if Muslims should be killed at birth. That question was hastily removed by the Yahoo Answers team.\n\nThis is satire, sending people up not blowing people up, and it was to protect just this sort of material that Rowan Atkinson came out so strongly against the Race and Religious Hatred Bill and in favour of Artistic Freedom of Expression.
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Are you talking about Catholics and the new pope or all Christians?\n\nI think its probably cuz people are ignorant. And I personally am starting to get very annoyed with peoples stupid and ignorant comments.
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Ford says: "Seems to me that you guys, insist to air your views. I do not care what you guys do, or not do, just stop talking about it, day in and day out"\n\n\nTell ya what, Ford.  As soon as Christians STFU about "airing their views" and their hate, we'll follow.\n\nYOU FIRST!\n\n\nAnd, for BettyBoop.  Walk in my shoes, sweetie.  It's ONE EXAMPLE of many.  Many on this board alone.  He took ONE example.  With only a thousand characters allowed in a question, ya can't list them all.  If you don't see a LOT of christian hate on here toward gays, then you are F'ing blind.  It's present in almost every question string in this category.  Just don't stick in in your face??  This means, again, that YOU are free to publicly display your affections, but gays can't??  They must keep it hidden, out of YOUR sight???  F--- YOU and your HATE!!!  You love everyone???  NOT!!!
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i'm not one of those people you described but i'm wondering why do you go to this site and ask people their opinion if you are not willing to listen to what they want to say? stay away or be respectful of the beliefs of others. go figure! peace, love & unity. cheers!
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I know how you feel.  Since when does church=good person.  Hello?!?!?!  Just because one attends church doesn't make them a "saint".  I mean look at the high church officals who are turning out to be child molesters!  Are they still "good" people b/c they are in a church.  C'mon.  Give me a break!
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Why is this posted in a religion board? What group are you talking about? We can't really give you an answer if you haven't fully asked the question.
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The best move you ever made - but why cant you just simply tell them, "I quit" and leave?  Am I a bit naive about the Catholic Church  here? I mean - what are they going to do without an official writ -  Come after you with an armed squad and attack dogs???
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mass murder of individuals that the church considered heretics and manifestations of religious intolerance. Just to name a few!!!!\n\nHave you ever noticed that when the Church apolgises for its past sins, it apologises for "the sins of the daughters and sons of the church", never actually the church itself?!
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Hi, just logged in and spotted your question and I think that you have a good point there, I am a Catholic and not a great one may I admit, I can be a hypocrite at times and this is my failing and my own fault.\nI try my best not to preach to anyone and prefer just to give advice if I am asked, but even this is pompous if I do not practice my faith,and for this I am no role model at times.\nI do believe in free will and choice and I do get embarrassed when fellow Christians do the Bible thumping bit,I believe that we should do less talking and more walking,for it is always by example that people are touched and so little by overbearing preaching.\nI am tired of hearing others condemn people to Hell and such talk that Jesus Himself would not do as He judged no-one, yes I am far from perfect and I tell you honestly that I to am tired of hearing the same condemnations day after day.\nI cannot apologize for these people but only for myself,they need to come down from the glorified pedestal that they perch on and behave with respect and dignity.\nto finish it is good to be able to say that not all who follow Jesus are religious tyrants and these seldom get heard.\nregards to you.
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You are right about this being an open forum to discuss all topics without judgement, and you are right to have your own religious beliefs. The only thing I can see is wrong is when there are a few people in general (not directed towards anybody on here) who impose their beliefs on someone else, trying to make them believe in something they don't want to believe in. Unfortunately, that happens a lot. It's one thing to listen and have an open mind, but if someone tries to change me in a way I don't feel comfortable with, then it's crossing the line. But that may be the reason why. I don't agree with bashing of any sort, though. Just be yourself and don't let the bashing bother you. It's your beliefs and if someone doesn't agree with them, it's not your problem or your fault.
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Good point!  I'll check out who to ask about this.\n\nWhere is the "Tell us what you think"?\n\nI found it!  http://add.yahoo.com/fast/help/us/answers/cgi_feedback\n\nI get the other points on here about how people will want further sub-categorization and the concern about general questions.  But there seems to be a lot I've read today wanting Christians out of here.  I'm willing to be moved to another location.  People are still going to be curious and peek over there.  And taunt us.  But they can't complain that we're ruining "their" spirituality section.