unhealthy squabbling

De gustibus non est disputandum

I think you're pushing the line of sinful disrespect

Feel free to disagree. I disagree with you. ;)

Does what we're talking about really matter in the grand scheme of things?

Yes. There's serious problems in our church that are pushing people away. Not sure what the big deal is about smokes, but it's interesting at least.

do you really have to say things the way you do

Yes. I have a curse of clarity, and no one ever accused me of being nice or having tact.

Especially with that flair next to your name. I'm seriously cringing at some of these comments I'm reading.

Making people think critically is my goal and vocation.

Edit: On a serious note, do you really want more sweet snowflake clerics running around being lukewarm and not challenging anyone on anything, ever?

I think there's plenty of those guys already, and refuse to apologize for being masculine, ostentatious, obstreperous, and kind of mean. Christian charity is not my strong suit, yet the Church deemed me fit to serve nonetheless.

You should have seen me before I got nice.

Edit #2: Pot, meet kettle. LOL!