A response to my rant about catholics

This came from someone whose site is incredible and his thoughtfulness has to be shared. It is a response, but I posted it so those few who actually read my blog won't miss it. His blog is:

http://cantuar.blogspot.com/

I love Fiddler on the Roof.

However, I think you make a mistake in your accusations against the Catholic Church.Your objection about the 10 Commandments doesn't hold because the entire text is still included in the Catholic arrangement. Catholics do believe it is wrong make images and worship them as if they were God Himself.

Also, the Catholic Faith is not invalidated by the presence of sin and ignorance. John Paul II (a very holy man) acknowledged the presence of sin and ignorance amongst Catholics and even its leadership.

But even Christ had sinful followers and leaders. Judas betrayed Him. Peter denied Him and even cut off a fellow's ear in defiance of Christ.

Reading and writing has NEVER been banned by the Catholic Church. Even at the time of the Reformation, the laity could understand the Latin of the Mass and most had prayerbooks to help them. I'd encourage you to read Stripping of the Altars.

The killing of people is wrong. But Jews kill Palestinians and each other. Does that mean that Judaism is evil. Hindus and Muslims kill each other over religion. Again, why focus on Catholicism when warts can be found anywhere?

Reducing everything to "a personal relationship with God" sounds nice and satisfying. But at the end of the day, "personal relationships" require knowledge and communication.

If I don't know who my wife is, what her feelings, emotions, desires, thoughts, etc. are - How can I have a relationship with her?

At the end of the day we must to submit to God's revelation about Himself. That means there cannot be contradictions. Jesus, Mohammed, and Buddha can't be all be correct. Jesus said He was the Son of God and the only Savior of maknind. Mohammed said he was only a human prophet. Both can't be right.