Is it not self-evident that, other than those who study doctrine, opinions on Catholicism and Catholics often arise from limited and therefore perhaps misinformed perception? Certain distinction might be called for between critizing Catholics, even lapsed- or non-practicing members who are no less moral and ethical than people of other persuasion, and individuals who are Catholics merely by name and convenience, of whom History gives testimony. Or could it be, as might be discerned from Autzen's postings, merely a case of opportunism to bash Catholics out of mistrust and prejudice? Should the latter be the case, these debates are infertile. And the same goes for misinformed criticism by any of us of any other Faith or traditions.