Catholicism destroyed in debate

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mrstickball said:
In another note:

I'm not understanding why the median age of the debaters has a 20 year gap between the catholics and atheists. Anne whats-her-name looks like she has one foot in the grave.

At any rate, the opening statements by Mr. Hitchens are dead on. It's very hard to argue Catholicism is such a force for good when you look at the countries where it is most prominent (South America, Africa) and see the poverty that has taken root in their nations.

I don't understand the argument of your 3rd paragraph.  Are we basing goodness with wealth?  Perhaps that is where faith is most needed?  There might be a correlation with the downtrodden and faith.  Perhaps that is why they are most prominent there.

However, going back to the topic on hand, I myself believe Catholicism (as well as all different beliefs) is a force for good, its just not perfect.  There will always be a negative due to individuals different mindsets and bias.

20 years ago, the Catholic faith was held in high regard.  Now they seem to be mired in Child Molestation issues, rigidity in doctrine, and hippocracy.  Just like any organization that has become too large, scandals and corruption ensue.  I'm guessing its human nature and not the structure thats at issue here.