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To: Pogeu Mahone who wrote (13770)	2/26/2013 12:13:40 PM
From: Hawkmoon	7 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 33421

I think it needs to be made clear that most Catholics are appalled, and incredibly embarrassed, by the scandals as everyone else. My Indonesian GF, who is catholic, is disgusted by it. But there exists a bit of cognitive dissonance about how they should perceive their faith. I certainly wouldn't let this scandal be representative of Catholics in general, anymore than militant Islamists represent adherents of that faith. The difference is that the pope is god's representative on earth and should reflect "what would Jesus do?" I don't think Jesus would cover up such scandals.. Muslims, on the other hand, lack the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church (top down authority). They have any number of scholars, each interpreting the qu'ran and hadiths differently, drawing from them verses that support their particular level of moderation, OR militancy. Hawk

To: Pogeu Mahone who wrote (13770)	2/26/2013 12:52:53 PM
From: Augustus Gloop	7 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 33421

If you've got an ax to grind with the Catholic religion why don't you start a thread and discuss it there? This is a market thread that stays fairly on topic and your attempt to analogize Catholicism to an investment is really weak.