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In reply to the discussion: New Pope Elected: Centuries Of Make-Believe (Religion) Reaffirmed For The Masses [View all]MellowDem
(5,018 posts)Lots of people saying you are being hateful or disrespectful, but I see no hate, just a rational opinion with little bit of tongue in cheek jab, certainly nothing acidic or hateful. As for respect... honestly I have a hard time understanding why one should tone down criticism of an institution such as the Catholic Church. Your criticism is light in comparison to what it deserves, that's respect enough to me.
But religion seems to have this certain privileged status even here on DU.
I honestly see no reason any liberal of any sort would want to congratulate others or celebrate a new Pope of the Catholic church, it is fundamentally opposed to so many values we hold. I can see why people are interested in it, considering how unfortunately large of an impact the church still has.
It would be like Skinner starting a thread congratulating conservatives about the new head of CPAC or Americans for Prosperity, and criticism being shot down as "disrespectful" and "hateful".