Hi Lee,

I don't intend to leave. I do notice though, that I thought I was only answering questions as to what Catholics believe and what the Catholic Church teaches. It appears though that some on this forum want to take it to the next level which is actually analyzing the teachings. I do not object to that, but, because this is a Church of Christ, Sola Scriptura forum board, I hesitate to go in that direction so as to not let things get out of hand with tempers flaring and pot-shots being taken (not referring to myself).

So I do want to stay and answer questions as to what Catholics believe, as I originally intended, but if some on this forum want to analyze those teachings only for the purpose of showing how wrong they view them to be, I would need the latitude to defend those positions, and there my brother, is where things seem to get out of hand because of the possible inability for some to discuss in a reasonable fashion, their own beliefs. I don't want that to happen to this forum because I feel that the admins have a nice thing going here for COC members. I have friends that are COC members, so I do this in respect to them as much as to members of this forum.

I did not intend to have to defend Catholic doctrine, only state what Catholics believe. If you feel I should defend it in order for some here to attempt to disprove it, I am open to that if you feel it would be to the benefit of those that read these threads, but, once again, I would want permission from your admins and would also expect courtesy from those in the discussion.

Peace