2006-06-21 04:27:08 · 19 answers · asked by missieclass 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
without a doubt yes....the condom thing and abortion.
In this day and age women can choose to have a baby or not. They say abortion is always murder but what about exceptional circumstances such as rape. Also condoms are a neccessity in this day and age...you dont know where people have been.
2006-06-21 04:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by lovehatesugar 2 · 16⤊ 6⤋
What's outdated about Catholicism? Over the last 40 years, it has modernized considerably. The "conservative" beliefs and traditions retained by the Church (male-only priesthood, frowning on divorce, etc.) are retained for theological reasons, not because of a refusal to change. Some things about Catholicism will never change, but that's because the RCC is the first and original Christian Church. 2000 years of history does not get thrown away simply because it's not "in style" at the moment.
I am a practicing Catholic in my late twenties, and for the most part, I feel that Catholicism is dynamic and accepting, even when my views on social issues differ from the Vatican's official positions.
2006-06-21 11:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by nardhelain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholicism has changed in the past (as have many religions) due to pressure from society. When there are enough people who believe a certain thing, eventually the church incorporates that belief into their doctrine and somehow makes it a part of the religion. Certain Christian holidays are due to the fact that people still clung to pagan beliefs and so the church had to incorporate those into its own doctrine to keep its flock. A lot of the reason behind this is because the rules laid out by the church are man-made rules and are bound to become outdated.
2006-06-21 11:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by ebk1974 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...since God is a contant the Bride (churc) should also remain a constant. However I do think that the Catholic Church has changed with the times, so to speak, since they have the rule of no birth control, no premarital sex, etc. they have changed in the fact that there is no more excommunication so what is the penalties for these sins?
2006-06-21 11:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by maharet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think any religion that changes with the times is actually selling it's very fundamental ideals out. How can any religion's policies be dictated by the whims at the time?
Surely it goes against what most religions stand for? Also, surely changing religions to fit in surely proves my theory that all religions are just cults?
2006-06-21 11:35:28 · answer #5 · answered by sirdaz_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vatican II was an attempt to change and a disaster from my point of view. While there certainly are certain practices, procedures, etc. that need to be changed, the hierarchy of the Church is still too isolated and inward looking to effectively to do so. Of course, the basic tenets of the Church never change.
2006-06-21 11:34:42 · answer #6 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naaah. I think it needs to change with the facts because it's in a stuck in fantasy nonsense. Same goes for other denominations and religions, in my ever so humble opinion!
But one thing does nark particularly about the catholic church: its line on contraception. WRONG!!!!!! so very wrong, and pernicious too.
2006-06-21 11:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it is truly going to look at things with more clarity. I would like there to be less "man's law" and get back to more "God's Law". I'm still not too sure about this whole Pope thing. Back in the day they were NOT very good people at all!
2006-06-21 14:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by Waferette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if that's not the pot calling the kettle black I don't know WHAT is!
LOL, accusing another brand of your mythology of being "outdated" is one of the funniest things I've heard in a while.
Thanks for that, I'm posting your question on FSTDT.com (fundies say the darndest things. com) a great site, check it out!
2006-06-21 11:53:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's losing members rapidly. But change comes from Satan according to their fear-based beliefs so it won't change. In a few hundred years it will have died a natural death from lack of converts, lack of clergy, and people like me leaving it. (I left as a teenager when I developed a rational mind and adult-level intelligence.)
2006-06-21 13:32:42 · answer #10 · answered by Gevera Bert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, stop telling the Catholics that they have "original sin" from the day they're born. It's unbelivable.
Stop telling them that if they *disobey* God, they'll go to "Hell". It's horrible.
Stop telling the Catholics to "make confession". It's boring to commit so many sins.
If God is love. Stop judging.
2006-06-21 11:38:25 · answer #11 · answered by Timeless - watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋