I despise religious fundamentalism. I disagree with Pope John Paul II as vehemently as I disagree with George W. Bush. I do not wish to allow these people to take permanent control of Christianity, of the Catholic Church, or of the United States.

That being said, what's wrong with my being a Christian, a Roman Catholic, or an American? All three of these things are an integral part of who I am - but in the minds of a good number of people here, I can only be acceptable to them if I deny my Christian, Catholic, and American heritage.

I'm sorry, but that makes me very angry.

-Joe Offer-