2006-07-17 04:36:24 · 9 answers · asked by jane doe 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
rsantos19- thanks for all the info!
2006-07-17 11:36:27 · update #1
Yes.
I am.
Less than mild, actually. Mostly because I'm troubled by the effects that organized religion has had.
Edit: Oh, and for the record, I'd like to say that most "devout Catholics" I've met know precious little of their own religion's history and scripture. (THIS GOES FOR YOU AS WELL, PROTESTANTS.)
EDIT #2: For you Super-Uber-Catholic "All-or-nothing" folks...
See Chatechism of the Catholic Church, 1121, I quote:
"...Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders confer... a sacramental character or seal... brought about by the Spirit, is indelible; it remains for ever in the Christian as a positive disposition for grace, a promise and guarantee of divine protection..."
Basically, once a Baptized/Confirmed a Catholic, always a Catholic, by Papal decree. With one exception: excommunication.
And to my knowledge, unless I perform one of several particularly disdainful acts or am party to an abortion - I am not excommunicated.
So there you have it. By Catholic CANON LAW, which you so revere, I am a Catholic. A mild one, thank you very much.
Oh, and how many of you eat meat on Friday? Wait, that's only during Lent you say? I'd suggest you have another look at Canon law. Specifically, 1251.
What? Had meat last friday? OMG! Latae Sententiae!
Seriously, people.
Oh, and btw: you might want to check out Matthew 22:34-40. It's significance should be obvious. And it makes no mention of the canon law that you claim all Catholics must unwaveringly follow.
2006-07-17 04:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by rsantos19 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's called a Cafeteria Catholic, they pick and choose. But actually no to be a true Catholic one must be in agreement with ALL that the Church teaches.
Peace Be With You,
Debra
2006-07-17 11:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Catholic Church is NOT a cafeteria bar where you can pick what teachings you want and what ones you don' t want. You either have to accept all of them or none of them.
2006-07-17 13:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Maurus B. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is that like a mild nuclear blast?
2006-07-17 11:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As opposed to what a wild catholic?
2006-07-17 11:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because this is America where religious freedom is a central tenet of our society, yes, you may practice your religion as you see fit :-)
2006-07-17 11:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by j14456um 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Revelations 3:16
So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth.
2006-07-17 11:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Debra.
2006-07-17 11:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what that means but I don't believe or encourage or accept catholocism.
2006-07-17 11:39:36 · answer #9 · answered by Golgo-13 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋