Why do some progressive Democrats ignore bigotry and intolerance in religions?

[thucythucy]

11. So in part you're answering your own question,

although I'm not sure your answer is correct.

You're saying progressive Democrats who are Catholics don't criticize that church's more regressive aspects. You seem to be implying that institutional loyalty accounts for some of this alleged silence.

You're giving me examples of what needs denouncing, but nothing specific about, for instance, progressive Democratic Catholics who have outright refused to condemn the Church for any of the reasons you cite. Which Catholic Democrats? Do you know people who fit this description? If so, wouldn't it be more productive to ask them?

I think I know the post you're talking about concerning the Russian Orthodox Church. If it's the one I'm thinking of, my take on it was that it was offering a history of that church's support for the oligarchy of the Tsars, its repression by the Soviets, and its resurgence under Putin. I didn't see it "refusing to criticize" but perhaps I missed something.

Again, if you could provide a link I would be better equipped to attempt, if I can, a more cogent answer. Then again, wouldn't it make more sense to ask that person herself, if you haven't already?