Re #15, JC, “As for non-believers, Christians are expressly not to hold them to the same standards as themselves, because they are the slaves of Satan, not the slaves of Christ.”

Nonsense. I’m Catholic, and I can assure you that your remark in no way reflects Catholic theology, which, concerning non-Christians especially, is quite complex and nuanced. We certainly don’t consider them servants of Satan. Obviously, you are not familiar with the concept of “baptism of desire” nor have you read any of John Paul’s reflections on this subject. Since you don’t know what you’re talking about, please don’t presume to speak for all Christians.