Like if you have been baptized and comfirmed and change religions or want to not have a relgion.
2007-06-13 07:18:29 · 15 answers · asked by abcd098 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Formal, no.
But once you are a member of the Church, you are always a member.
Changing religions or publically denouncing the Catholic faith would simply mean you are no longer in full communion with the Church.
Of course, that doesn't mean Catholics will stop praying for you.
St. Anthony, pray for us.
2007-06-13 07:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would still be a blind Catholic if someone didn't care enough to open my eyes to the TRUTH!!!
Now I am a recovering Catholic.
I didn't do any ceremony to get out, I've just renounced it as my "religion" based on many reasons (some are below.) I'm much better off to have found Christianity than to stay brainwashed as a Catholic.
If you consider the word "cult", then I believe that Catholicism is definitely in that category.
I don't have the specific scripture back up but...
-the bible states not to call any worldly religious leader "Father" yet Catholic leaders are called Father.
-the bible states not to have any gods above Him, yet the Catholic religion teaches to pray to many different saints. If you pray to anyone other than God, you are breaking that commandment.
-the bible states not to practice repetitive, showy prayer, yet the Catholic church is full of mindless, going-through-the-motions prayer. If you need proof, attend a service.
-the bible states that your sins aren't forgiven by "works" but rather by repentance and a sorrowful heart and guidance from God. The Catholic religion lets you out of sin by reciting Hail Marys, Our Fathers, etc.
Need I say more?
That sounds like a cult to me!!!
There's no arguing the facts.
Following JESUS CHRIST and His teaching is the only way. Not having my sins "pardoned" by some Bishop or "Father".
God bless.
2007-06-13 16:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why worry about it? God's not concerned about paperwork, except for one list:
Rev 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is [the book] of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Rev 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Rev 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither [whatsoever] worketh abomination, or [maketh] a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
2007-06-13 14:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by Machaira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About seventy years ago, I just simply stopped going to church. I've never been un-baptized, or un-confirmed, but that doesn't matter to me at all.
2007-06-13 14:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BTW, nice diving outfit.
No formality. Just leave without having the farewell party.
2007-06-13 14:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. G™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there probably is, which is probably considered a sin, but you have to do what you think is right.
When I left the church many years ago, I just left. I did go to another religion.
2007-06-13 14:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. You need 3 bats wings, a can of Rockstar, and a copy of Ghostbuster's number one...watch it naked.
2007-06-13 14:29:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there is , then it's another reason to get out while you can .
Atleast in Christianity , you could walk away if it didn't suit you
2007-06-13 14:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by Suicide642 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. no need to do that. The Catholic Church is not a cult. Membership in the Catholic Church is voluntary, and you can come and go as you please.
2007-06-13 14:23:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ask your priest to be excommunicated. He won't like it but its the only official way
2007-06-13 14:24:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋