I, too, had a chuckle at George's response to Swetland's proclamation that he intended to become a Catholic.  Having given a similar response to a young man at RCIA last year, I can only add the injunction that God does not command anyone to believe, only to love.  So-called belief without love is fraud.

When Swetland concluded that "The gospel of Jesus Christ is true, and it does not admit of exceptions" he climbed a mountain.  That's the way it is.

The fact that Swetland is continually challenging his own assumptions implies he's a good listener.  His defense of Islamic immigrants implies moral courage.  His pro-life position goes outside the box, transcending the abortion debate: "If we're really serious about being a pro-life church, let's be pro-life and get to the bottom of the question."

The bottom of the question is mass murder on a scale so colossal it's hard to imagine.  It's about time someone rang the bell on this.

Great article, Tom - many thanks.