Roman Catholicism

Thank you for honest answers I hope you continue with this approach, I shall now 'turn up the grill' so to speak. 1.You claim the church is "an institution of hope and love... just and generous", I think I'll begin at the turn of the 21st century where this evil institution has admitted that they committed wrongdoing through pope John Paul II long list of apologies on the 12th of March 2000 the 'day of apology'; the pope begged forgiveness for, among some other things, the crusades, the Inquisition, the persecution of the Jewish people, injustice towards women (that's half the human race right there), forced conversion of indigenous peoples especially in South America, the African slave trade, the admission that Galileo was right, and for silence during Hitler's Final Solution (1). This is an appalling admission of guilt made by the church of unspeakable heinous crimes that in many instances cannot be forgiven. Now my question would be where is the "hope" for those who just want to go about their lives without having to live on their knees to a religion that was forced upon them? Where is the "love" to those who were treated differently just for the gender they were born into? Where is the "justice" for those who were massacred by the sword of catholicism. Where was the "generosity" to a people during WWII who needed it the most the Jews? 2. So it would seem the best thing in your view about catholicism is that it is the saviour for humanity. But according to your worldview god created us. So he creates us as sick, reached sinners and then orders us to be well again. So my question would be is this not some twisted form of sadomasochism? Also just a comment I want to make due to the fact that I have seen no evidence that catholicism is the 'true' religion by your definition it must be evil (you don't have to respond to this just something I wanted to add, but if you want to reply go ahead). 3. In this point you said "We would not condemn... the acts of certain people within the institution if the institution itself teaches moral behavior" umm.. yes we do. I know you may find this difficult to comprehend because unlike your religion any civilised society does not condemn people for thought crime, however we evaluates people on their actions not their thoughts. It's not what you think or say that's important it's what you do that matters. You bring up a common issue that goes hand in hand with the church and that is pedophila. According to a number of studies done in america and my own country Australia at least one in 20 Catholic priests in is a child sex abuser, although the real figure is probably one in 15 (2), My question would be is there something fundamentally wrong with the culture of the priesthood for example the calls for the unhealthy practice of celebsy. 4. This would be the issue I would disagree with you the most on. The church claims to stand for equality yet no woman can become the leader of the church or even a minister. That we know of there is only one cure for world poverty and it can be phased very simply 'the empowerment of women', go to Bolivia, Bangladesh, or Yemen (3) (4) (5). Give women control over their reproductive cycle make them not just the beasts of burden and beats of childbearing that the church allows them to become, give them the right to get a paying job and the floor will rise in that community it has never failed anywhere (3) (4) (5), against this one solution the catholic church has turned it's back, the church has never stood for true equality(6), the efforts of the missionary churches in the third world mean more people die not less, and this is a fact even that slug looking catholic Ann Widdecombe agrees with(this also ties in with you missionary proselytization point in the next segment). No question here just a point I felt I had to make. 5. So you support the crusades? (after all they were showing those ignorant sinners the 'truth') 6. You responded yes to this do you think the stories make sense? Also how do you interpret the bible literally like a creationist or metaphorically like a 'normal' catholic. I think I have already responded to 7 and 8 throughout. Just a few more questions relevant to your answers and if you could continue with the honest approach that would be appreciated. Due to the fact you seem to have a fetish for catholicism being the 'truth' what are your views on other christian sects such as the ones Mormons and protestants follow? And would you prefer someone having the 'wrong' faith or no faith? Also If you wish feel free to ask me questions. Source: 1. https://books.google.com.au... 2. http://www.theage.com.au... 3. http://en.wikipedia.org... 4. http://www.economist.com... 5. http://en.wikipedia.org... 6. http://womenshistory.about.com...