My wife, unlike me a product of Catholic education through her Master's Degree (I'm one only through my BA), made the very astute comment that "The Catholic Church a big mistake: it taught us to think."

Judging by some of the priests that have come out of the seminary in the past few years I'd have to say that it has stopped doing that. I have to wonder if they have read "The Documents of Vatican II" or the works of social theologians or even recognize the worth of the laity in the church. Some seem to be so awed by being a PRIEST!! that they are falling into the trap of believing that the laity are somehow lesser beings.

Sad, in a way, as I just started going to church on an irregular basis again a few years ago. If I get pissed off enough I'll stop and I won't come back the next time.