I've been told that once you're Catholic, even if you leave the church or whatever, you are always Catholic. Do you think this is true or not?
2007-02-13 18:59:05 · 12 answers · asked by thefinalresult 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, I am a recovering Catholic. The Catholic churh is simply a Christian denomination. People join and leave it all the time.
2007-02-13 19:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Christian believer. I was born and raised Catholic and even went to Catholic school for 8 years. But even after many years going to church and catechism, it wasn't until I was born again, 3 years ago, that my walk as a believer in Christ really took meaning.
I will always value the education and initial guidance the Catholic Church provided for me but I do not see myself as Catholic.
My relationship is most important with God our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Once a Catholic and now proud to be truly Christian.
2007-02-13 19:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by tjs315 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When the Catholics say the have "x" million followers, they count everyone that was baptized as an infant. But there are many people that go on to other religions, maybe even get baptized into them as adults and they are no longer Catholics. The Catholics still count them in their census but that is totally meaningless. I was baptized (infant) as Catholic, baptized again (adult) as a Pentecostal, and am now agnostic. Baptism is simply an expression of where you are at the time and I do not believe in infant baptism, you have no choice or understanding at that time. You can be any religion you want, or none at all. Personal choice. Blessings on your Journey!
2016-05-24 09:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! I was raised Catholic, went to Catholic church and school for years. However, I am not a Catholic today. I choose not to be, and just because I was as a child (when my parents decided for me), does not mean I am one now as an adult, or forever more. I am a born again, Holy Ghost filled Pentacostal Christian, and that is what I chose to be forever more.
2007-02-13 19:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Speedy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, this is Catholic teaching. If someone 'leaves' the Church, they never stop being a member, which is why all they need do is confess their sins to 'come home.'
It really is very loving if you think about it. How hateful would it be to reject someone because they abandon their faith.
This teaching follows the teaching of the prodigal son.
I am so proud to be a Cahtolic!
2007-02-14 08:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know for a fact it is not true. I was raised catholic, baptized and all, and have renounced that religion due to it's false teachings and idol worship and have asked God to forgive me. I am now a born again Christian and plan to be baptized as a real Christian soon as I now am a follower of Jesus. Here is some information about the catholic religion.
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com
2007-02-13 19:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Considering that I was born and raised Catholic and I left, I'd say no. Also the Magisterium of the Catholic Church teaches that you can be excommunicated, I'd say that's a "no" as well.
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2007-02-13 23:48:21 · answer #7 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are a soul and the soul is not a catholic, muslim etc.
We accept a particular religion if it suits our way of thinking or understanding of worship and God. If you believe you are a Catholic, then you are otherwise you are not.
All the physical identities we assume is only valid until we live in this physical body.
2007-02-13 19:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by Rakesh 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope, because I'm not! I was born and raised as a catholic, catholic is just a religion, not a dna birth stamp. I would call myself a christian, or a follower of christ, but no, that's not true.
2007-02-13 19:03:25 · answer #9 · answered by yaabro 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
once a catholic good chance you will end up a pagan!
2007-02-13 19:02:52 · answer #10 · answered by annie - rainbow goddess 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋