re: #183 Florida Panhandler

Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian sect, I can assure you Catholics are not regarded as “real Christians” by many and are more likely to be viewed as idol-worshippers- mainly “Mary-worship.”

The leadership of the Pope is also not recognized as anything more than idol-worship or a flawed interpretation of church authority. A Catholic President as a result is always viewed as suspect and not a straight-up “normal” Christian for a large percentage of American Christians.

I’m well aware. I grew up in a similar sect. My story’s around in the archives somewhere.