OK. We're talking past each other, and I'm pretty sure no one else on this subReddit about Pittsburgh matters needs to hear more about our informed religious views.

I know. But I am Catholic, educated by Catholic priests and nuns. We were taught the rules. We learned the mass. But we were also taught the value of welcoming new people — openness, of bringing Christ into our lives outside of church, and if respecting other denominations and faiths. Suddenly everyone is concerned about conservative dress and posting “SILENCE” signs everywhere. My priest growing up would prop the door open during mass to let the world in and let Christ out. Have a Pop Warner football game after church? Wear your uniform to mass and blend church with the rest of your life. Let that baby talk during mass. He’s the future of our faith community. The openness was beautiful. Now anyone who veers from robotic adoration in silence with properly folded hands is disrespectful and judged. I’m Catholic just as much as you but I am not on board this crazy train. Maybe the energy directed to all of these proper adoration sessions would be better directed to volunteering at Catholic Services and bringing Christ into the community.

Know what’s bizarre to me? The number of Catholics who are suddenly concerned about “obscure dogma virtual signaling” above all other aspects of being Catholic.