May I pose a simple question? What good purpose is served by providing a forum dominated by individuals whose cynicism, and bitter criticism of all things Catholic border on calumny and detraction. Do not mistake my intent since there is much to criticize regarding the institutional church. But the church is also a herald, a sacrament, and a family of faith. Most comments here are made by people who don't appear to count themselves as members of such a family. I've been an NCR fan for more than 50 years, but I don't get why it offers this forum in its present form.