What am i?

Question

I believe in god and I was raised catholic but yet I don’t believe every thing the church says. I also thing other cultures have some good points and believe what they say. I don’t think magic is bad but like any other power it can become corrupt very easily and I don’t think you will go to hell for many of the things the church says you will. I don’t believe its ok to kill to an extent but it’s not ok to kill blindly and in cold blood, the dealing of death need purpose and must be used only at very specific times. I also think the 10 commands should ether be changed or added to account for the harm to children, the senseless killing of animals for sport and rape as well as other things I see as sins.

What would this make me? Fuckedup?

Answer 1

No, keep asking questions.

I am older and disagree that magic is real.
Rape is an extreme violation of the commandment against coveting. God specifically said that harming children was like harming him.

Answer 2

Nope, just realistic. I'm like this too -- Catholic, but slightly independent, and from what I can tell, a little more logical in some areas. I don't agree with the church's standpoint on homosexuality, or the solely men rule for priests. There are probably more, but those are my biggest differences. And actually, I too understand a lot of what other religions have to offer -- although the Catholic church only goes so far as to say that other religions "contain certain truths," in my humble opinion, they are just different ways of interpretting God's presence, whether that be in multiple forms (spirits, gods, goddesses) or a connection with the inner self (Buddhism, for example).

You obviously know that the ten commandments aren't the ONLY thing we need to follow in life. Harm to children falls under another set of morals that certainly doesn't conflict with the commandments, and rape is the same. The church doesn't disagree on those values, of course, it's just implied, I think. The senseless killing of animals for sport, I also understand, and this I don't think the church gives any mind to, against or for it.

Openmindedness is never a bad thing. =)

Answer 3

I think this makes you human. I left the Catholic Church for reasons that are different from what you describe but I think it is wrong to blindly accept the teachings and beliefs of one person. Magic was taught to be bad in the middle ages because the church saw that it was stealing its power. At that time there were a lot of ebil people in the church. Nothing is evil unless you use it for evil.

As for the things that you think aren't covered by the 10 commandments they are covered in the new testament by Jesus. He says "whatsoever you do to the leas of my brothers, that you do unto me".

Keep on asking questions. You have that right. It is how we grow ask questions. Not by reciting blindly and never knowing what we are reciting.

By the way, I am now Anglican (Canadian Episcopalian). Close to Roman Catholic but with more individual rights.

Answer 4

What are you? If I were in a position to give you a name, I would call you a "Seeker". You are asking all of the important questions in life that everyone should ask. And you are wondering how this Christian God and Jesus Christ fits into the whole picture. I enjoy talking and listening to people like you.
P.S. if everybody followed the 10 commandments then there would be no harm to children or animals, rape, or senseless killings.

Answer 5

No, you're actually searching for a real faith rather than one that was handed to you.

Catholicism is just one interpretation of Christianity. Obviously Christians disagree on even some large issues.

I wouldn't look at your faith in terms of "doing all the right things" in order to avoid hell. It's supposed to be positive -- your acceptance of how God actually views you, your desire to be better than you and more like God (to be transformed), your desire to build relationships with him and other people rather than running off on quests for self-preservaton or self-satisfaction.

Far too often, Christianity just comes across as a bunch of rules you need to follow in order to "manage" God and get the results you want. It's really quite the opposite.

I would read a bit about other denominations, just so you can realize that differences exist and perhaps see things in a different light.

The Ten Commandments were basic commands for the nation of Israel. They are good rules and meant to be general -- specifics such as you describe were either covered under the basic commands or were spelled out in chapter after chapter of specific laws and regulations following the Ten Commandments in the Bible.

(It's sort of like the U.S. Bill of Rights or Declaration of Independence -- they were just general statements, while rules dealing with specific circumstances are recorded elsewhere.)

The things you specify were prohibited (child abuse/molestation, rape) or frowned upon (senseless waste of resources) in the culture, I believe. I know that the punishment for various types of rape is covered in the books of law.

Don't write things off. I think you've made a great step in realizing you have certain values that need to be part of your belief system, if you are to accept it. So expand your knowledge and dig deeper in the "why" of things -- as I've shown here, some of your concerns were already addressed in the Bible and you didn't even realize it.

If you know a wiser older person at church, someone whose guidance you trust, ask them lots of question. If they are mature spiritually, they won't have a problem with questions you might ask and will take things in stride -- they realize that it's part of the growth process.

In any case, make your faith your own.

Answer 6

It sounds to me like you're just a Catholic with a few different opinions than your church. You appear to be a pacifist and an animal activist, but that doesn't have to conflict with your faith.

As for the 10 commandments, it's not an all-inclusive list. If it were, there would have been something like 510,432 commandments. They are just the starting point for the rules of morality we should all follow.

Answer 7

I am catholic too, i do believe my church, i have tried other churches and i felt like you i didn't believe it like Mormon and Jehovah witness, explore churches and when you find the one for you then you will know.I think it is only important the we are thank full for our blessings and it is wrong to go to church to pray in front of every one, if that is why one goes to church. It is like trying to obtain social status through the church, On the other hand it is great to attend church to hear the scriptures. But if you don't feel honest in your Church find one that makes you feel right, or invent one because there are many that feel as you do and if you connect a group to pray and discus believes in god or you teach others how you interpret the bible the you will have found your religion.

Answer 8

You don't have to label yourself as anything. Just hold to what you believe and you'll be fine. Some people like the structure and the comfort that organized religion offers and that's great and others would rather be spiritual without taking part in any religion and that's great too. It's all about your personal relationship with God/Higher Power and how you feel inside.

Answer 9

i really dont know what u are but i believe that all you have to do is be saved to go to heaven! but if you dont follow the commandments then you will have to pay a price in heaven...it doesnt mean that you will go to hell... if you want some verses from the bible i can probly look them up for you! Just e-mail me at [e-mail]
and the only bible i use is the Kings James Version (the original one before all of the words where changed in all the other versions!!!! )

Answer 10

No that makes you like a lot of people in this world. Me for example...minus the catholic part


I suggest you go online and research some different religions like Buddhism and stuff and see what you think

And who says that only one religion is right? Why can't there be options after death? Maybe you have the option of reincarnation or heaven after a good life...I don't know.

Answer 11

what this makes you is a thinking, sensitive person - far from fuckedup. keep on thinking about what YOU believe, not waht some religious group or church tells you to believe - you'll be a lot happier than those the parrot back all that "religious" crap!