i mean im catholic and do believe in certain things but i don't believe in going to church. is it ok for me to still be saying that im catholic. im very confused. i believe in god,jesus, and holy spirit and in the virgin mary and st jude hehe but like the other rules of the religion i disagree with some
2006-06-20 01:19:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your beliefs will become clearer as you age and experience life.
Remember though, you can't pick and choose what you like from a religions tenets.
The things you disagree with are the things you should discuss/debate with your priest. I'm sure he would love to explain his teachings on things you don't accept or understand.
Going to church is the best way to decide what you do believe. Taking a break is good sometimes though as long as you keep trying to have a better relatrionship with God.
He loves you no matter what...
2006-06-20 01:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by R J 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You obviously have an open mind and continue to learn about things outside your church's much narrower view of the world. People should become concerned not when they're not sure what they believe, but when they're not willing to entertain the beliefs of others. One characteristic of a cult is that all the members of the cult are indoctrinated with the exact same beliefs, and no one is allowed to question the cult leadership. If your being forced to believe exactly what your church says you should believe in order to belong to the church, consider joining a more open minded church! Some signs of a cultic church are when you are forced to marry only other members of the church. Or when you are continually trying to recruit other people into your church because you feel that only your church is the correct church.
2006-06-20 01:38:35 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason why we go to Church -is for collective worship - Jesus said - where two or three are gathered together, there i am in the midst of them.
You dont become a 'catholic' just by going to church. One you are baptised a catholic, you remain so till ur death - unless - sadly you change your religion.
Your belief in God the Father (Jehovah); Jesus, the son of god and the Holy Spirit - the Helper and executor of all that God commands and desires ---- is correct.
The bible does not support -- belief in the virgin Mary -- and -- St.Jude ---
The scriptures clearly say
1. SALVATION IS ONLY THROUGH BELIEF IN JESUS
2. THERE IS NO OTHER NAME GIVEN AMONG MEN WHICH CAN GIVE GIVE SALVATION OR INTERCEDE WITH GOD
2006-06-20 01:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by PC man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it so hard to figure out what you believe in? Because the Devil is trying to confuse you. In the Bible Jesus said He'll spew out everyone who is luke warm meaning people who are unsure of what they believe in, people who are in-between, people who don't love Him wholeheartedly. You cannot believe in every religion you have to choose. Read the Holy Bible, you do believe in Jesus as you said, that's a start because the Bible also says those that believe that Jesus died for all our sins is saved so now all you have to do is read it and believe everything that is written.
About going to church, there is no such thing as dead faith. To believe you HAVE to go to church and visit the Lord in His house at least once a week (that's a start).
And I know many people who'll read this might not agree with me but the truth is there is only one true God and that is God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He died for you so that you might be saved the ONLY thing you have to do is believe in Him and believe that He is the Son of God and that He died for our sins. God bless you and He's just waiting for you to make up your mind or it might be toooo late.
2006-06-20 02:33:20 · answer #4 · answered by sweetdivine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found Catholicism very confusing. Thats why I turned away from it completely. ( although I do think its just another path, just not the one for me)
♥Pray to God for guidance, thats the best thing you can do, he will show you the answers.
♥Read the Bible for yourself. Thats one thing that I never did and never was really instructed to do in the Catholic Church. Read the Bible and learn more about Jesus Christ!
♥Talk to other Christians and Catholics about why they beleive in the things that they do.
♥Talk to your priest and talk to pastors of Churches. Ask them the questions you have, they should be able to answer your questions. Pray to God that you will be able to see things clearly.
♥Read some good books on Catholicism and see if you agree with them.
2006-06-20 01:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by rxqueen♥ † 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's ok to call yourself a Catholic. You don't have to agree with everything and you should question what people tell you.
As a matter of fact, it's ok for you to question your beliefs. When you question, it forces you to reconcile and answer. When you answer... you have your solid beliefs.
I am a Christian and don't go to church. I feel I am closer to God by being in his creation of nature. When I want a good discussion or lesson, I will talk with friends.
As you question, you grow, you learn, and you develop a fundamental belief. Keep up the good work.
2006-06-20 01:26:38 · answer #6 · answered by Gail R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Roman Catholic Bishop in Nebraska once said, "The difference between a liberal Catholic and a Protestant is that Protestants have integrity." Make of that what you will.
2006-06-20 01:48:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that you see going to church as a routine. Let me tell you a different view...
We all have 24 hrs a day and seven days a week. God gave us 6 days and 23 hrs, all He asks of you is one hour to "celebrate with Him and with other mass goers".
God has given you almost all the week for you, for us. Won't you give what He asks of you? Think about it. God Bless!
2006-06-20 01:46:28 · answer #8 · answered by OIO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of catholic rules (or maby all lol not sure) were written for more cash and more contorl and stuff. U don't need to be catholic to believe in god. The most important is to be good for yourself and for other that's what i think u don't need to believe in god actualy to be good to.
2006-06-20 01:24:34 · answer #9 · answered by RubenS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have to say many people today dont know what to believe. But i have to tell you as one of jehovahs witnesses i have learned alot about the bible and what god holds for the future. everything we are taught comes right from the bible and all makes sense. if your interested in finding out more talk to one of jehovahs witnesses in your area, trust me you wont regret it.
2006-06-20 01:41:18 · answer #10 · answered by live forever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋