Me: Call me and we can discuss just how wrong this is.

Her: I apologize for any offense. It was not intended toward anyone in particular. However, As a Christian

I do stand solely on the word of God, and don't see a need for a pope, confessional, etc because I can interact directly with God. Christ died for us all, as the ultimate sacrifice

He created a new covenant. So there is no need for additional people. He paid it all.

Me: Becca... first to clarify - I too am a Christian... what was so offensive about this post has nothing to do with our different beliefs in what is right or wrong about the different beliefs. What is in

this post is not only inaccurate, misconstrued but false. These are NOT what we believe or do - that is the offensive part... that is why I suggested we talk through it... not to convince you that my beliefs

should be your beliefs or vice versa... it was to point out the erroneous statements.

Unless you have read our Catechism or been instructed in the Catholic Faith, you do not know what we do or believe but it is certainly not what was in this post.

Well yes we believe in Confession to a Priest(who we do call Father) but I was going to provide the passages that support that belief and practice if you wanted to....

but again, that was not the point. The rest is either misconstrued or downright false (like the worshiping idols)

You stated your case very well... People look for all sorts of reasons to dislike (even hate) Catholics that they have to make things up to justify their beliefs...

good job

mrdinger: I agree with anthony

Good job!