"I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man."

That's a cheap comment, Joe, and a personal insult. I would expect better than that from a man of your experience and knowledge. However, I am not offended and this is not a battle of wits.

For the record, I agree with the majority of what you say on this subject and admire your stance in many ways. I have come to respect you through these discussions and have learned much from your insight of the Catholic Church, for which I'm grateful. I don't know about you, but I think respect should be a two way street. Just because I don't subscribe to all your beliefs and opinions does not make me witless.