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In reply to the discussion: This is hard... [View all]LeftishBrit
(41,175 posts)I am a devout atheist whose oldest friend is a left-wing Catholic, and who dislikes any broadbrushing of any ethnic or religious group.
I don't care for much of the Catholic hierarchy but don't think it should be taken out on ordinary Catholics.
As an ethnic Jew, I have seen - even on DU - Jews everywhere blamed for all the actions of the Israeli government. I have seen - even on DU, and a lot elsewhere- Muslims everywhere blamed for 9-11 and for the theocratic governments of Saudi Arabia and Iran. I don't think any of this is fair.
Of course, some people see it as anti-Catholic hatred, if anyone criticizes the Pope or disagrees with Catholic beliefs. That is also unfair. But broadbrushing all Catholics is not acceptable. However, most people don't. It's just coming up now because of the recent Papal election; just as antisemitism and Islamophobia seem to increase at times of conflict in the Middle East.
I find your posts interesting, and hope you do not leave.