It is one thing to encourage Catholics to appreciate and use the symbolism and culture of the Catholic Church, recognizing its long and rich, albeit pied, history. It is another thing to vilify with a broad brush the parts of the world that do not originate with the Church. Even as a kid, I remember chaffing at the latter prompts. It seemed that the Church wanted us to be small, as small as the shriveled hearts of some of its leaders. I remember thinking, "No! That makes no sense!"