Catholic bashing in Britain

Simon_Gardner · #1 by **Simon_Gardner** » Apr 27, 2010 2:53 pm

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/mary-kenny-the-fashion-for-bashing-catholicism-in-the-uk-hurts-catholics-and-can-revive-ancient-prejudices-2152279.html

Matt_B · #2 by **Matt_B** » Apr 27, 2010 3:02 pm

Of course we shouldn't needlessly bash Catholics. Why bother when there are plenty of legitimate grounds for criticism?

However, if remarking upon institutionalised child abuse, homophobia, sexism, a blatant disregard for scientific evidence, an indefensible position on condom use and AIDS, etc. is Catholic bashing, then long may it continue in this country.

trubble76 · #3 by **trubble76** » Apr 27, 2010 3:14 pm

That whole article could have been tidied up a little to this "Catholics, there's fucking loads of them, we better be nice"

I reserve my right to bash any organisations i find disgusting, as well as the members of those organisations, just as anyone has the right to bash me (in the non-physical sense ofc) if they find my opinions disgusting.

james1v · #4 by **james1v** » Apr 27, 2010 3:17 pm

My arse! If the CofE, Islam, Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, Jews or any other organisation was in the news for committing these acts, they would receive the same criticism. The catholic church, like all the rest (when they are found doing something wrong) play the victim card on behalf of their parishioners. Well, here's some news for the catholic church...
Of all the people i know, it is those who are catholics who seem the most critical about the Vatican/priests who have been involved in the latest criminality. Stop using the lie that your congregation is being victimised to gain sympathy for you (the Vatican) you bunch of wankers! Its your congregation that are turning on you! :coffee:

Paul G · #5 by **Paul G** » Apr 27, 2010 3:41 pm

Fuck off. You're criticised heaveily because you're cunts. The more you whine and demand special treatment, the more abuse you will get. Welcome to the 21st Centure, bitches.

chairman bill · #6 by **chairman bill** » Apr 27, 2010 3:43 pm

'Bashing' catholicism is not the same as 'bashing' catholics. An important distinction, though maybe too subtle for the deluded

james1v · #7 by **james1v** » Apr 27, 2010 3:50 pm

chairman bill wrote:'Bashing' catholicism is not the same as 'bashing' catholics. An important distinction, though maybe too subtle for the deluded

Oh i think the Vatican knows that, they just twist the truth, as always. :cheers:

Animavore · #8 by **Animavore** » Apr 27, 2010 3:54 pm

Says the woman who bashes atheists.

DoctorE · #9 by **DoctorE** » Apr 27, 2010 3:55 pm

Love the Catholics, hate Catholicism...

Matt_B · **#10** by **Matt_B** » Apr 27, 2010 3:58 pm

Animavore wrote:Says the woman who bashes atheists.

Yep. Not exactly a woman who practices what she preaches, eh?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree ... m-religion

mindyourmind · **#11** by **mindyourmind** » Apr 28, 2010 5:16 pm

Paul G wrote:Fuck off. You're criticised heaveily because you're cunts. The more you whine and demand special treatment, the more abuse you will get. Welcome to the 21st Centure, bitches.

That is simply beautiful ... I am overcome by emotion ..... thank you :whine: