shane you say these things because you do not know me well enough. I talk often against american christian fundamentalism and evangelicalism, as well as muslim and Isreali fanatacism. I speak and am willing to discuss these issues, they are important. So from what you argue I cannot have any valid criticism of the catholic church because of fear it might be rooted in my upbringing as a jw? And even if this was the case, I wouldnt care as long as that criticism is well based. But notice I wasnt even criticizing! I was comparing simply! NOT something jws would do. 

Id love to talk about the stupid american "intelligent design" idea or the new "muslim scientists" and their poor arguments. I welcome open debate in all religion but why is it all of a sudden seen as an attack on catholocism if I compare certain aspects of the catholic church to JW's? Perhaps you see one so negatively that any comparison is an open attack, and if so I apologize but still stand by my opinion (i would just rather not voice it then).

odd, i appreciated your comment but simply asked to refrain judging my motives (which you did) before reading the post (like you said you didnt) especially since i addressed the question you asked. I didnt mean for you to take offense and tried to phrase my comment as politely as possible. I welcome your comments and criticisms, lets not take this too personally.

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