Is sectarianism a factor in the McCann case?

[Sunny]

Can I say that although the preceding conversation was off topic it was lovely to read. Thank you.

[slartibartfast]

It’s nice to see a civilised fairly on topic discussion. Seeing each other as real people can only help.

[G-Unit]

Sorry for getting carried away, folks, but it seemed worth in the interests of understanding each other better. It remains to be seen of it works, of course.

I achieved what I set out to do too. Sectarianism has been a factor in the case in my opinion. The unfairness inherent in sectarianism has, I think, been seen by some as similar to what they see as unfairness in the treatment of the McCanns. They have then decided that those who doubt the McCanns have a similar ulterior motive. That may be true of some people. but I don't think it's true of the majority. In my opinion people doubt the McCanns for reasons other than their Catholicism. I know I do.

[Erngath]

Exactly G-Unit. Such a shame we can't discuss the case without some posters insulting our intelligence.

That criticism is equally applied to supporters.
We who are "sheeples", don't think out of the box, worship at the altar of the McCanns, are fooled by the media and so on.

[Mr Gray]

Sorry for getting carried away, folks, but it seemed worth in the interests of understanding each other better. It remains to be seen of it works, of course.

I achieved what I set out to do too. Sectarianism has been a factor in the case in my opinion. The unfairness inherent in sectarianism has, I think, been seen by some as similar to what they see as unfairness in the treatment of the McCanns. They have then decided that those who doubt the McCanns have a similar ulterior motive. That may be true of some people. but I don't think it's true of the majority. In my opinion people doubt the McCanns for reasons other than their Catholicism. I know I do.

I don't know anyone who thinks sceptics have an ulterior motive.

[Sunny]

That criticism is equally applied to supporters.
We who are "sheeples", don't think out of the box, worship at the altar of the McCanns, are fooled by the media and so on.

Some supporters may be easily lead and  some supporters may not. The same as some sceptics IMO.

[G-Unit]

That criticism is equally applied to supporters.
We who are "sheeples", don't think out of the box, worship at the altar of the McCanns, are fooled by the media and so on.

I have seen none of that being said to you on this forum.

[carlymichelle]

i  dont think  religon has anything to do with  what  someone  thinks about the  mcanns  people  just have their own opinion  which is perfectly  fine  its  when people try  and  convince people to accept  what they  think it becomes a bit cult like  imo

[G-Unit]

I don't know anyone who thinks sceptics have an ulterior motive.

Sectarianism is an ulterior motive.

[Erngath]

i  dont think  religon has anything to do with  what  someone  thinks about the  mcanns  people  just have their own opinion  which is perfectly  fine  its  when people try  and  convince people to accept  what they  think it becomes a bit cult like  imo

Who is "a bit cult like"
Supporters or sceptics?

[G-Unit]

Who is "a bit cult like"
Supporters or sceptics?

I think both sides have 'groups'. Any grouping can become cult-like.

[Mr Gray]

Sectarianism is an ulterior motive.

I don't believe there is any real sectarianism in this case....so no ulterior motive

[slartibartfast]

Please keep to the topic. Don’t try and divert the thread.

[Erngath]

I think both sides have 'groups'. Any grouping can become cult-like.

I believe earlier you said it was mistaken to suggest that sceptics  should be in a "group"

Carly has often suggested that supporters are   "cult like"

[slartibartfast]

I believe earlier you said it was mistaken to suggest that sceptics  should be in a "group"

Carly has often suggested that supporters are   "cult like"

Sectarianism?