Maybe to the bloggers and readers emailing you that they will no longer read your site, Lashawn, your untimely comments regarding the pope were the last straw. Maybe the ME ME ME posting on what used to be a fairly informative and reliable blog has gotten a tad bit too much or the mentioning of your status on the ecosystem in so many of your posts and cable TV appearances has become very repetitive. Or maybe it was because of your comment policy that no one who disagrees with you can be guaranteed to have his or her comment remain on your blog.

You might be disappointed at the amount of bloggers who agree with you on political issues who now do not want to be associated with your posts; well you can't be more disappointed than faithful readers such as myself who have become disillusioned by your arrogance and pride.

No one has a perfect blog (I of all people realize this) and personal posts are fine. It is your site, do what you will, but when you have to say that you're saying something "without puffed up pride", then maybe you need to examine your own heart. And I'm sorry, but if you can take the accolades from people you "don't-know-me-like-that" then you must realize that in this type of open forum; you have opened yourself up to criticism and dissent as well.

I am sure you know that being a Christian is more about labels. More about than saying you are one. It is about spirit and about humility. It is about showing kindness, love and charity. Yes, there is certainly a place to discuss doctrine and it is good to do so; but do you really think you will convert Catholics by criticizing and demeaning something important to their faith? You and I may not agree or even understand their idolization of the pope, but they are hurting and need time to grieve before tearing apart their faith. Compassion leads more to the full revelation of Christ than Criticism any day.

You are more than welcome to disagree with me.