With all the lies about Catholics would it be ok if I said Protestants are Meth dealers?

Question

I mean it makes about as much sense as the garbage you dish out about Catholics.

oooh an atomic wedgy--thanks now, it's been swell.

Answer 1

I really wish I knew why other denominations are down on the Catholics. I honestly don't get it. Catholics are one of the few denominations of Christianity that I can sympathize with and get along with. If I ever decided to convert back to any Christian religion - I'd become a Catholic.

Answer 2

Midge, let's keep the focus on facts, rather than anecdotes. We will all enjoy the dialogue more, in my opinion.

I'm one who was "Catholic". I no longer hold to the "Latin Rite", which according to previous Popes means that I'm destined for Hell, or Purgatory.

Modern Catholicism has made many strides to pull out of the Medieval ritualism and move back toward Biblical Christianity; the most recent event toward that was When Pope Benedict renounced the formerly held view on Purgatory. I wish that many of my relatives would see this and understand the difference between the "doctrines of men" and the revelation of "Scripture".

There are some admirable characteristics of the RC church, including a great focus on social mercy ministries. However, Bible-Doctrine - has not been a major focus for RC church for a Millenia and is still something of debate within the Vatican today.

You will find the same inconsistency in many "Protestant" churches. The difference is that we don't have a single governing entity enforcing the errors for a Billion people.

If we all learn to follow the Jesus revealed in the Bible, then we all will see God do amazing things. (I have seen many miracles and major God-events by doing just that).

Blessings, and hope you choose not to pick up the poison of slander. Focus on facts, focus on following Jesus. Bless those who curse you, etc.

Trust in Jesus.

Answer 3

It would not be okay because two wrongs don't make a right. You cannot use the poor behavior of an adversary to justify your own bad behavior.

This is the justice behind Jesus' teaching us to "turn the other cheek". Jesus isn't saying we have to be pacifist doormats for the misguided to stomp all over. Not at all.

We have the right, some would say - the duty, to defend the Church against such low-ball attacks. But there is a right and a wrong way to carry out that defense.

If you find youself on the receiving end of anti-Catholic vitriol, you will most likely experience righteous anger. We can ill-afford to allow righteous anger to compell us to act in unrighteous ways.

Answer 4

I guess it depends on just who you think Protestants are! Personally I am a Christian, and there are many valid issues mentioned concerning Catholics in YA.

You may see them as name calling or threats to what you believe or an attack on your faith, but if you are strong in your faith you will stand no matter what anyone says.

As a Christian, I have had many attacks on what I believe, but I have studied over 33 years and have strong faith so that all the arguments against it fall short of being convincing not because I am unteachable, but because the arguments can be countered with truth. In addition, I know God personally and trust His Holy Spirit to guide me into all truth.

I will say this - If you are truly solid in what you believe you can study what others believe without thinking it will influence you in a way that will make you deny your faith. On the other side of the issue is the fact that if what you believe is wrong and it can be proven to be wrong then you should be willing to make
a change because to cling to it would be foolish. Why would anyone intentionally live with a lie. NOW DON'T MISTAKE WHAT I JUST SAID! I didn't say what you believe was a lie or was truthful - one way or the other. I said If.....................

Because of the complexity of the human mind all of us can be deceived about what we believe. We should always be trying
to learn more about what we believe and counter arguments help solidify our faith or clear our vision. That is a good thing and nothing to fear.

Answer 5

In the Midwest, people from all walks of life and all religions are meth dealers. It's not just Protestants. However, you do show a good point that it is wrong to stereotype Catholics. I married a Catholic and he's nothing like all the stereotypes out there.

Answer 6

I am often surprised at the nonsense that still exists among many Protestants when talking about Catholicism. I thought we were more advanced as a society than that. However, don't lump all Protestants into that category. Some don't know and are actually just curious and want to know. They don't criticize or condemn; they just ask. I don't have a problem with them. I have a problem with those who don't have any clue and are arrogant in their ignorance. They call themselves "Christians" but they are not. They will be quite surprised when those they condemned in their self-righteousness wave to them from heaven.

Answer 7

It's OK with atheists if you want to indulge in name calling!
You have Free Speech right?
Seriously I've looked at some of the Chick Tracts that bash Catholics. (Islam as a Vatican conspiracy WTF?!?)
It gets so harsh it's almost comical.
But beliefs like those espoused in the Chick tracts actually drove me AWAY from Church.
A Dangerous Religious Zealot is a Dangerous Religious Zealot no matter what flavor of superstition he's chosen.
Adding meth to the mix, and you can't blame me for not wanting to be around them.

Answer 8

I don't really think it would be okay.... In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus instructs us to turn the other cheek.

There are lots of well meaning Protestants in this forum who are eager to understand better the Catholic faith.

There are also a few people who are not prepared to make that effort, and vilify the rest of us over certain dogmatic point they don't agree with

At the end of the day, Jesus came to redeem the whole of us. Keep praying for them!

Answer 9

I'm a non-Denominational Christian and I don't believe I have ever told any lies about Catholics. I have great appreciation for Catholic and regard them as my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Answer 10

No. As Catholics, it's best for us to take the high road. So what if others criticize us? We should, instead, follow the Biblical path of praying for those who malign us, rather then criticizing them back, or trying to give them a dose of their own medicine. Two wrongs don't make a right.