FC: It has been clear to me for many years that CatholicISM has long since departed from its humble roots. Extensive research and study have confirmed this for me, coupled with a healthy dose of common sense and plain reading of scripture (once forbidden by the Roman bishopric). I thusly have no desire to be a "good Catholic" or to assent to Catholic teaching. Just look at the silly things that "faithful Catholics" feel the need to debate and--even worse--to equivocate. In all honesty I find the traditional RC point of view both dangerous and embarrassing--wrongheaded to say the least. I have seen first hand well-intentioned people needlessly suffer in their vain attempts to appease Rome and her superfluous doctrines, to the point of illness (both mental and physical), as well as suicide. Enough is enough. We need to get back to the basics as Pope Francis has advocated. The reforms he has made barely scratch the surface, a total restructuring is needed which we are unlikely to see.