Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
Apparently to prove that every Catholic on KMC has lost his/her faith
Okay, all good jokes aside, and it was good too....while I do not practice my faith as often as I should (shame on me), I do still have a very personal, intimate relationship with the Holy.
That being said, I can say there is for lack of a better word, a rift, amongst western Catholics (the US for example) and say those of European and elsewhere who are likely more devout....practice more often, attend mass regularly, interpret the Catholic Church's word as law, etc, etc..
Some catholics though (myself included) ocassionally see the Church as an obstacle towards worshipping God. Are we to believe that everything they're telling is coming from God? Or is it their interpretation of what they believe God wants us to do? Why must I do everything through the church when I believe in God anyway? Can I not talk to God whenever I want?....freely whenever I need to for divine inspiration?....or for when I need a good swift kick in the arce? Why must I wait until every Sunday to talk to God? What must it happen in a building called a church? Can't I do it at home?
See, this is the sticking point.
I do think the Catholic Church is doing what they think is right in the best interests of its believers, but it is also one of the most powerful and wealthiest institutions in the world. And that to me is another problem. How much of its decision making is financially based? 😬
Originally posted by BobbyD
Okay, all good jokes aside, and it was good too....while I do not practice my faith as often as I should (shame on me), I do still have a very personal, intimate relationship with the Holy.That being said, I can say there is for lack of a better word, a rift, amongst western Catholics (the US for example) and say those of European and elsewhere who are likely more devout....practice more often, attend mass regularly, interpret the Catholic Church's word as law, etc, etc..
Some catholics though (myself included) ocassionally see the Church as an obstacle towards worshipping God. Are we to believe that everything they're telling is coming from God? Or is it their interpretation of what they believe God wants us to do? Why must I do everything through the church when I believe in God anyway? Can I not talk to God whenever I want?....freely whenever I need to for divine inspiration?....or for when I need a good swift kick in the arce? Why must I wait until every Sunday to talk to God? What must it happen in a building called a church? Can't I do it at home?
See, this is the sticking point.
I do think the Catholic Church is doing what they think is right in the best interests of its believers, but it is also one of the most powerful and wealthiest institutions in the world. And that to me is another problem. How much of its decision making is financially based? 😬
Every Religious Organization beleives what they are doing is right and in the best interests of everyone, at least it seems that way.
Catholics see the point to going to Church, not simply as the way of communion with God, but they beleive that a community's prayers are far more powerful than an Individual person's prayers, and also it serves to strengthen the Catholic Community.
How strong would ANY religion be, without a community of followers ?
Originally posted by Lord Urizen
Every Religious Organization beleives what they are doing is right and in the best interests of everyone, at least it seems that way.Catholics see the point to going to Church, not simply as the way of communion with God, but they beleive that a community's prayers are far more powerful than an Individual person's prayers, and also it serves to strengthen the Catholic Community.
How strong would ANY religion be, without a community of followers ?
That's a good point, and good question.
Originally posted by Lord UrizenIf you are saying that a prayer is stronger than another humans prayer, then what do you think?
Every Religious Organization beleives what they are doing is right and in the best interests of everyone, at least it seems that way.Catholics see the point to going to Church, not simply as the way of communion with God, but they beleive that a community's prayers are far more powerful than an Individual person's prayers, and also it serves to strengthen the Catholic Community.
How strong would ANY religion be, without a community of followers ?