I tip my hat to you.

Whatever anyone's personal or theological problems with the Catholic faith, it is common human decency to respect the traditions and tenements of other peoples' faiths, even if you disagree with them.

The Eucharist is a highly sacred sacrament for Catholics, knowingly taking it and being /smug/ about it is rude, disrespectful, and a mockery to faithful of the Church.

Would Ms. Quinn take wine to a mosque? Or refuse to remove her shoes before entering? Or show up to prayers in a a t-shirt and shorts and be so 'proud' of her daring do?

If Ms. Quinn is all about breaking down exclusionary religious practices, how about letting her son have a Bar Mitzvah when he hits 13? What does it matter he isn't Jewish, hasn't weeks studying the Torah, or done anything but corrupted a centuries old coming of age ritual as an excuse to throw a lavish birthday party?*

You might not like how a neighbor decorates their home and think their china angel collection is tacky, but you do not track mud in, rearrange the furniture, and act like a bad guest.

It isn't a matter of ideology, hypocrisy, or theology-- it is a matter of common human courtesy. Something Ms. Quinn and many Slate members are lacking in.

* if you don't believe me about the Bar Mitzvah look at the link below

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