Alright, this question is for all the Catholics who believe whole-heartedly in the Bible. Do you think we should follow it exactly to the word? And if so, can u give me reasons as to why, and I'd like reasons speaking more to the scientific side of the question, and not just answers like "Yes because it's God". I must say that I am a catholic man, and I do think that the religion does have a lot of beautiful things to teach us, but that we as catholicists/christians must analyze ouselves more critically than to just say "It's my God so it's right". Although I am pro the religion, I am a little anit the church. Mainly because when my mom wanted to baptise me, the church we attended would not do it simply because she was not Italian, although i was 50% Italian because of my Father. Thus leads me to another question, should race/background come into play in the church?
2006-12-28 17:34:14 · 9 answers · asked by Jason L 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Maybe i should have mentioned that the church is in the middle of little Italy of my city and everyone who goes there is Italian, we had to go to another church for me to get baptised, it was no problem at the other church.
2006-12-28 18:17:16 · update #1
People seem to think that their faith is weak if they question their religion but its quite the contrary, you should be able to question your religion as much possible and it should still hold up; only then is your faith strong.
2006-12-28 17:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iam a very devout Catholic and have been for 52 years and yes the Catholic Church has got a lot beautiful things to teach us. I have never known a Priest to refuse to baptise a child because of their heritage. All I can say is that not all Priests are like that, I find the Priests I have met are very Spiritual men.
Don't turn your back on the Church because of one Priest, Pray to God and put your trust back in Him
I hope things go well for you
God Bless You
2006-12-28 17:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense, but I find it impossible to believe that your local parish and its pastor wouldn't baptize you simply because your mother was not Italian.
I'm presuming that you were much too young to actually remember your baptism, or why it was denied you if it was.
I'm guessing you heard the "your mother wasn't Italian" story from some third-hand source. If so, I would wager my faith that you were misinformed.
The Catholic Church teaches that the Bible is inerrant in the spiritual messages it tries to convey.
This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to believe, for instance, that God created the world in the span of six 24-hour periods. There are many portions of the Bible that are very much metaphorical.
But the religious truths that come to us from the Bible are inerrant.
So is the teaching authority of the Church -- which, along with Scripture, makes up the fullness of the deposit of faith for Catholics.
Jesus told Simon Peter in Matthew 16 that he was the Rock upon whom He would build His Church. He then went on to say that not even the powers of hell would prevail against His Church.
The powers of hell have sure tried -- wars, schisms, bad popes, corrupt bishops, priests who molest, apathetic laity, and so on.
These things -- and other problems in the Church -- could scandalize us out of our faith, if we let them.
But that's not what the Apostles let happen. They didn't let their quarreling, their misunderstandings of Jesus' message, or even Judas' betrayal scandalize them out of their faith in Him -- or the mission that He imparted on them.
So I would say that any time a problem arises in the Church, we shouldn't let it become an excuse to become lapsed in our faith. If anything, it should be a call to increased holiness.
Analyzing ourselves critically is a fundamental aspect of being Catholic. Examination of conscience is something all of should do on a regular basis.
Unfortunately, many of us are too quick to point fingers at what's wrong with the Church -- and not quick enough to get our own spiritual lives in order.
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2006-12-28 17:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where in the doctrine of the catholic church does it say that both parents have to be Italian for a child to be baptised? Someone's not telling you the truth... Race of a parent has absolutely NOTHING to do with a child being baptised.
2006-12-28 17:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by Bella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are all from Adam the first mankind created by God. If we are in the same religion we should be brothers and sisters no matter if we are from different countries. And there must be only one religion from God. All other religion must be false. If you look at Mecca where Muslims go to worship God all kinds of people come from all over the world to make pilgrimage, black ,white,red,yellow all of them together in one place like brothers and sisters worshiping their God. You should give Islam a chance. Thank You brother
2006-12-28 18:06:47 · answer #5 · answered by Abdallah I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I question all the time. I'm human, you're human..........we can't help it.
And what do I think of your baptism!? YIKES. That's just foolish for them to judge, in my opinion. But I'm not Catholic (Lutheran, instead), and don't understand all the rules.
Remember this, Jesus died on the cross for ALL people and not just one background. If it was going to be specific, then it probably would have been the Israelites from where it all started.
2006-12-28 17:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hardest question I have ever requested myself about the truth of the Christian faith is how can Jesus grown in information and stature, and in want with God and adult males if He replaced into God. Luke 2:fifty 2. wondering about the trinity can make my head explode, that is so difficult. i do not even attempt to describe that to non-Christians because i'm a lifelong dedicated Christian and may't wrap my head round it.
2016-12-01 07:10:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion--people-church--means nothing to Jesus,
Its the heart ofthe person.
Jesus judges the person's sins...
Its what you do and don't do..
baptism of a child means nothing to God--that is a dedication..
the baptism that counts--is when that person is of an age of accountability--and the choose to follow Jesus-..
when they make a decision to love and obey God's law on their own--not anything parents did whne they were infants....
thats baptism as an adult thru the holy spirit--conversion---salvation--that is what assures one of eternal life---
forget heritage-customs-traditions--
read your bible----
Jesus saves---not man------------no church-no priest-nobody but JESUS.
2006-12-28 17:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't question your faith, you can't learn about it or grow in it. God gave you a mind ... use it.
Respectfully;
Jonnie
2006-12-28 17:44:43 · answer #9 · answered by Jonnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋