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Where are all the Catholics?
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First Baseman
Retired athlete
Hello and welcome. What are you now and I am curious as to why you're not Catholic anymore if you don't mind sharing with us?
First Baseman
Retired athlete
Most Baptists are pretty cool. I was a Baptist for a while, then my family joined the Christian Church.
Renji
Well-Known Member
Well, I'd say that I am an agnostic, though I am attending a local christian church lately. Let's just say that I don't really prefer religion, and for the sake that this is a DIR forum, I guess I'll just leave it that way.
First Baseman
Retired athlete
Well, I'd say that I am an agnostic, though I am attending a local christian church lately. Let's just say that I don't really prefer religion, and for the sake that this is a DIR forum, I guess I'll just leave it that way.
I will just advise you to forget about "religion" and seek a "relationship" with Jesus Christ. Thanks for responding.
I grew up in the Catholic faith, and practiced up until 4 years ago, pretty much. I still go to mass now, after returning to Christianity. But, there are things in the RCC that I don't agree with. I don't consider myself a ''practicing'' Catholic now, though.
Quiddity
UndertheInfluenceofGiants
Well, I suppose I'm the veteran of the group. What Tlaloc noted hits home for me. For many, it's more about what they have to say about religion (more so with the mega-religions) then about coming to understand. It does get old, it does take insurmountable amount of patience in the face of not just ignorance but attacks that have been refuted ad nauseam. There is no "agree to disagree".........certain ideas can't live side by side in a society and it's gotten progressively more obvious that those that oppose religious tenets, understand this all too well. This is the world we are in folks.
First Baseman
Retired athlete
I am Catholic and there are some things about Catholic doctrine that I don't agree with, either. The Catholic Church is not perfect, no church is. Thank God that we have our King of Kings Jesus, who is perfect!
Meriweather
Not all those who wander are lost
I'm wondering what (specifically) you don't agree with?
First Baseman
Retired athlete
Most Protestants do not agree with the belief that Church doctrine = New Testament doctrine. It is the reason for the split in the first place. "Sola scriptura." I was a Protestant for many years before my conversion to the Catholic Church.
Meriweather
Not all those who wander are lost
The reason for the split in the first place was political...i.e. Enlightenment politics. Almost every tradition can be traced back to clues in scripture. The problem with tradition is that for people of the time it was it was the modern way, known so well by all, it would have been superfluous to keep writing it down. Protestants don't understand how grounded Catholics are in scripture--there's too much urban legend to overcome in an instant. I recently read a study that the majority of Protestants who convert to Catholicism in current times are the Protestants well versed in scholarship. Truth has a way of making itself known.
First Baseman
Retired athlete
I consider myself well educated on the Bible, though I am no scholar.
Martin Luther and his 95 theses are what ultimately split the church. Politicians just used the split to their advantage like they use everything to their advantage. If the pope had been willing to at least consider Luther's objections and discuss them openly the church never would have split.
And a good number of Luther's theses would have been (and I believe, in fact, later were) implemented.
Meriweather
Not all those who wander are lost
I agree that Pope Leo was the wrong Pope for the time.
I stop in from time to time, where my schedule can permit. I've been weary of religious debates online for a while; there is too much ego and not enough hospitality. I also enjoy messing with trolls.
Scholarship is what tipped me over the edge.
chlotilde
Madame Curie
I pop in once in awhile...might spend a few weeks getting into a subject or two, then head out for awhile. I know any discussion I decide to entire will take a week or so of my time, so I pop in when I think I have time to dedicate to an honest discussion. With the holiday season coming upon us, I will probably have time to pop in more as I have vacation time to use up at work, lol.
Terrywoodenpic
Oldest Heretic
It is actually quite difficult to distinguish between Catholic and Anglian theology and worship. There are small difference but often at a very debatable level of detail, that go back to times well before the split between the two churches.
However it makes for considerable differences when it comes to issues concerning women and sexuality.
However it makes for considerable differences when it comes to issues concerning women and sexuality.
First Baseman
Retired athlete
And don't forget about the divorce issue. It is the reason why Henry VIII created the Anglican Church in the first place.
Terrywoodenpic
Oldest Heretic
Henry V111 always remained a catholic. However he did remove the power of Rome and became the head of the church. The church did not become recognisably protestant till the end of Edward V1 reign. Queen Mary returned the Church of England to Rome until she was replaced by her half Sister Elizabeth I. It was not till King James that The Church of England became the Church we know today. Roman in character but protestant by persuasion.