Here's a possible explanation

I am a Protestant minister with a Masters degree in theology and I thought the episode was hilarious! While irreverent I don't think that it was a case of "choosing to mock, trivialize, or ridicule." The characters, Bowie and Nate, both of different belief systems, recognized the importance of the event. They showed respect in trying to deal with an awkward situation. Nate being a Jew, could have been very unconcerned about its symbolism. However, the most important thing is that it was freaking funny. It is a comedy, they were not blasphemous or crude. God laughs at us all the time. I think the catholics need to follow His lead.

Oh good grief. I get so tired of ppl whining and crying because their feelings get hurt. Saying that NBC has made a "direct frontal assult" and that the Catholic's "outrage is visceral and intense" is almost laughable if it weren't so sad. Seems lately you can't sneeze without offending someone. I'm tired of worrying about stepping on someone's toes. Like the other person said in this post..ppl need to learn how to laugh and stop finding every little things to get their panties in a bunch about.

You've got to be *beep* kidding me. Seriously, what the hell is wrong with these people. Ruin a great show because some people got offended? I don't care if they ask for an apology, but thinking it should be 'retired' for good? That is one of the dumbest things I've ever read. I would like to punch every person that complained about that episode in the face.

"Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire."

im a catholic, and the catholic league doesnt represents no one other than their own asses, they dont represent rome, the pope, god, catholics around the world or my ass.
its not the first time this guys make noise about tv comedies.
really they are not to be taken seriously
notice that press release doesnt mention or quote the pope or any other catholic autorithy.

So, since the Pope was offended by this show, thus causing it to be cancelled, should we also cancel the Office for offending people who work in offices? Should we also cancel My Name Is Earl for making fun of red necks? Should we also cancel Scrubs for making fun of doctors and sick people? That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. People make fun of religious people all the time. I am not condoning it. But, if we tilt at windmills and do away with everything that offends people, we will have to go back to the dark ages.

Where will you spend eternity?