[Faith-talk] Catholicism

Sun Oct 2 00:02:31 UTC 2016

Hi everyone,
As some may know, I grew up Catholic, so I am very familiar with the Church. I do agree that there isn’t as much of a community in the Catholic church, but I think part of that is the ritual and running of the church, as well as how big the church is. Yes, people are very nice there, but very widespread and it is hard to form community in my opinion. Of course it depends on the church, just like other things.

I have noticed protestants do a better job with the community aspect. They take the time to talk to congregants and make sure they are welcome. Unfortunately, being judgmental comes with the territory but that’s just being human.

I have studied many religions and many spiritual paths, and it’s everywhere. I have been going to an episcopal church, and I will tell you I have never seen a church accept people with open arms as heartily and lovingly as our episcopal church here in our home town. I have herd the same of other churches like it, but it’s astounding how accepting they are of all people no matter what, depending on the branch. Yes, there is ritual but they make a point of fellowship every week without fail, whereas other churches such as some catholic churches may do a hospitality hour once a month.

I have found that going to smaller churches is the key. That way you get to know people more intimately and can fellowship better. Hope this helps.

Christine.
> On Oct 1, 2016, at 12:31 PM, Sarah Blake LaRose via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Ericka, it seems an inaccurate statement to say that the only Catholics who read their Bibles are the Charismatic ones. It would be impossible to know this unless you visited everyone's home and observed their daily routines. *smile* The only routine you can comment on is your own. If your church did not encourage spiritual discipline, that is sad. My Catholic friends have been among the most devout studiers I have known.
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> -----Original Message----- From: Ericka via Faith-Talk
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> Debbie I did not mean to insult you. And I know you flew off the cough without realizing it. I was Catholic for eight years and yes I did go through all of RCIA.  My former in-laws are Catholic and some of my best friends are as well. I'd be happy to talk about this off-line or my phone number is here. If you read my post in the past you know that I I am quite aware that there are different kinds of Baptists, Lutherans and nondenominationals.
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> Explain to me why the only Catholics that read their Bibles are the charismatic Catholics and I have never been in a Catholic Church except Greek orthodox that had everyone stay after Eucharist. They went up to the railing got their stuff turned around and walked right out the door. I'm not saying this is what you and Nova do. I'm just asking in general. I am sure this insults are heavenly father.
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>> On Sep 30, 2016, at 10:55 PM, debby via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> I have not seen Chad's inriginal email yet, but am sad that someone felt it necessary to make nasty -ts about Catholicism. I have tried to be careful about not being derogatory of other people's faith, or systems of beliefs and I would appreciate the same courtesy. You know nothing of Catholic teaching if you think that it is a "drive through" religion. Certainly there are liberal Catholics and more conservative Catholics, just as there ste differing synods of Lutherans, ELCA and Misouri Synod, for instance.    Debby P.S. There are also Southern Baptists, American Baptists, Primitive Baptists. There are Uoited Methodists and Free Methodists. There ste Evangelical Friends, and Quakers who aren't sure whether Jesus was resurrected or not. Enough said, I hope. Thank you David Andrews.    Debby
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>>> On Sep 27, 2016 8:15 AM, David Andrews via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> I would urge people to not make sweeping
>>> judgments, stereotypes and other kinds of
>>> negative statements about other faiths.  This will get us nowhere.
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>>> David Andrews, List Owner
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>>> At 01:47 PM 9/26/2016, you wrote:
>>>> Good call Chad. I've noticed that too. It seems
>>>> like a drive through faith. Not trying to insult
>>>> you Debi and other Catholics here. Ericka Short
>>>> from my iPhone 6s > On Sep 26, 2016, at 1:42 PM,
>>>> Chad Nelson via Faith-Talk
>>>> <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > From what
>>>> I've seen in the Catholic faith, nobody takes
>>>> time to know anyone else cited or not. > > Sent
>>>> from my iPhone 6s plus. > >> On Sep 26, 2016, at
>>>> 1:22 PM, Sandra Streeter via Faith-Talk
>>>> <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote: >> >> Thinking
>>>> about the issues Paul and others (including
>>>> myself, at times) raise about being able to
>>>> connect meaningfully, in whatever way, to
>>>> (especially sighted) people of faith: Those of
>>>> you who are Catholic, do you think it is any
>>>> easier to become really part of things in the
>>>> Catholic church? We â€œProtestantsâ€ have such
>>>> a relatively short history, and are fragmented
>>>> into so many divisions and subdivisions, I do
>>>> sometimes think that the institutional stability
>>>> may lend itself better to inclusion and
>>>> participation generally. Just
>>>> wondered... >> >> >> >> Sandra >> "It is only
>>>> with the heart that one can see rightly; what is
>>>> essential is invisible to the eye." - Antoine de
>>>> Saint-Exupery >> The Little Prince >> >> >>
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