The fact is that most Catholics believe that if the Pope says the sky is yellow, it must be yellow. "Don't contradict Father or Sister" is part or the Catholic culture, across the board; more-so in certain ethnic communities.

Firstly, that is not a fact, I can't think of a single Catholic whom I know or have known - which would be hundreds - with such a mindset. Secondly, it is true that Catholics accord their religious great respect, but in return they also hold them to strict standards of behavior.

Once, Rabbi Hillel was challenged to explain Jewish thinking about religion while standing on one foot. His reply: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. All the rest is commentary."

I believe that, according to Jewish tradition, he stated it negatively: "What is hateful to you, do not do to others. That is the entire law, all the rest is commentary. Now, go and study it [the commentary] further!"