[Arryn]

Originally posted by Zapmeister:
It mis-represents the facts.

Of course it does, and should not come as a surprise, given that the Church took 500 years to even come up with as little admission of stupidity as it managed to. But, when I said it was an "excellent overview", my intent was that it stated the issues in dispute, and why. I could have also pointed out that the page is full to bursting with misleading statements and self-serving, obfuscatory excuses for the Church's behavior. But I didn't because I felt that such should be obvious to anyone with a modicum of open-mindedness and some ability to comprehend written English. In short, being able to determine for oneself whether to take things at face value, or needing to read between the lines. Which, having such capabilities yourself, you noted. For those lacking, nothing I might have added would help.

I don't feel it's my place, nor do I have the time (unlike Graeme), to try to enlighten the willfully ignorant. So I tend to not include caveats and warnings, or speak in simple language. I expect people to be educated to a minimal standard, and I have little patience for the semifunctionally-illiterate.

Thankfully, Zap, you are one of those rare folks that has a clue.