I have many catholic friends, and I do stand them.
I feel sorry for them too, they have been misled and I don't know how to talk to them about Jesus without causing an argument.
I think you are right about the money, it makes every church evil.
2007-06-02 12:21:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Its a shame you dont have a clue to what you are talking about. The Catholic Church is the biggest charity giving church in the world. They feed, clothe, house, and give medicine to millions of people around the world each and every day. The less the 1% of priests that abused children has been dealt with. There is more pedophilia in other churches, schools,homes, commited by teachers,ministers, coaches, mulitple family members, babysitters, next door neighbors.
When you cast your hate onto the church established by Jesus Christ Himself, you are also casting your hate to Jesus Christ. Have a great day and dont let your hate for something you know nothing about cause you to sin anymore ok.
2007-06-02 12:48:55
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answered by tebone0315 7
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Hi, I'm not Catholic, so wanted to say that up front.
I'm sadened by your statements because everyone is God's creation and is loved by God. Doesn't mean everyone is right and everyone is going to heaven. But it means that He wants them to.
Money is a good thing to have, not bad. I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better. BUT, unless your wealth is used for the Kingdom of God, I agree with you, it generally causes a lot of power plays and improper attitudes in the church setting just as it does in the secular world.
I have wonderful friends who love Jesus so very much and practice the Catholic faith. I know people in protestant churches who live like hell all week long and then try to appear as saints on Sunday.
So, look at what's inside a person and at how the Love or don't love the Lord. That will be a better measure of a person or group of people than a brand name or money.
2007-06-02 12:12:54
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answered by beeglynn 2
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I'm sorry but you seem to be mistaken. Yes, there are a lot of Catholic Churches that have a lot of money, but there are a LOT that don't have enough (like the Parish that I used to belong to, which couldn't even afford a new front door). It's like that in every Christian denomination. You see these Evangelical mega churches where the pastor wears a nice suit, they have a huge screen, excellent sound systems, awesome bands, etc etc. IDK about other denominations but I know for a fact that Catholic Churches give out a LOT of money to charities. Some of those old churches you see with all the gold and silver and grandure were payed for a built by rich Catholics who wanted to have a nice place to worship.
Dude (or dudette, sorry I forgot whether you were a guy or a girl), please look into something before you judge.
2007-06-02 12:12:24
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answered by papadego 3
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Oh, no. There are many Christians who agree with you and demonize Catholics. Many of these Christians cannot bother to recognize that Catholics are Christians too, but oh well. I am told over and over again (by other Christian faiths) that the measure of a 'true' Christian is his or her belief in and worship of Jesus as the son of God. Then they refuse to allow Catholics into the mix. Real brainpower there. I do not say this of all Christians. Just many.
It's not just Catholicism that is a billion dollar enterprise. Look at Protestantism. Check out the tenets of the Jehovah's Witnesses. All of Christianity is an enterprise so strong and so wealthy it is more unfathomable than this 'God' (the ONLY God, of course) they speak of.
If you're going to not stand somebody, Cory, then don't stand 'em all! =)
Otherwise, I mostly agree with ya.
2007-06-02 12:21:00
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answered by Anonymous
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I think you are basing your decision too little information. Just because the Churches in your area, wherever that may be, are doing what you say they are, doesn't mean the rest of them in the country and even the world are also.
The Catholic Church is a worldwide organization that billions of people are associated with. So, even you concluding that the Church in the US, still holds no significance to those outside the country, throughout the world.
So, next time bite your tongue, and open your eyes to the entire reality.
2007-06-02 12:17:24
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answered by Anonymous
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You should not stereotype, and say that all Catholic priests molest kids. I am a Catholic and haven't found anything hiding or really been lied to. Do not reject others or judge them.
2007-06-02 13:25:02
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answered by jdzmumbles 3
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To my knowledge, no Roman Catholic on this forum has tried to recruit me by telling me I'm going to Hell. Though plenty of Protestant Christians have done both both on the forum and through e-mail.
Now, who do you think I am going to stand on whenever I get a chance.
Oh yes, one more thing. Most of the Christians that respond nastily, call me or imply that I am an Atheist. Though I find myself allied with the Atheists on many occasions, I'm a Pagan. A believer in many Gods.
2007-06-02 12:20:38
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answered by Terry 7
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Whatever your reasons for hating Catholics, I’m sorry you feel that way and I will sincerely pray for you. I’d only ask that you not stereotype all priests as pedophiles. Pedophilia afflicts all people of all faiths – Jewish, Muslim, atheist, you name it. It even crosses gender lines. It is unfair to target Catholic priests only.
God bless.
2007-06-03 10:44:54
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answered by Danny H 6
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>>I don't believe in Catholic priests molesting little kids and it happens all the time in Catholic churches.<<
There is NO evidence it happens in Catholic churches any more than it happens anywhere else.
2007-06-02 12:46:32
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answered by Anonymous
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I am not catholic...but to lump a group of people together based on religion, race or other and then say ALL of them are a certain way is biased, narrow-minded and foolish. That is like saying ALL people who write such stupid generalization have their head up their ***.
2007-06-02 12:11:35
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answered by Blackberry Briar 3
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