But the person who insists she is a Catholic, but finds the Trinity «patriarchal and oppressive», Christ's Sacrifice on the Cross «just so bloodthirsty», lesbian and homosexual relationships «a lifestyle to be celebrated», and the Pope «a ridiculous figure»......... such a person's contribution to dialogue
lacks integrity and meaning Pro's And Con's
Of The Ghetto Culture
Of course, the reasons for wanting to emphasise one's Catholicism are pretty
obvious: it gives status, enlarges one's importance, and is, at present, very fashionable.