I am convinced that the Catholic Church conforms much more closely to all of the biblical data, offers the only coherent view of the history of Christianity (i.e. Christian, apostolic Tradition), and possesses the most profound and sublime Christian morality, spirituality, social ethic, and philosophy.
This is an eighty year experience.

And your question is.. . what?

ebaines,

The question here is :-
What has your experience been on this subject?

I debated on this one, since you are asking others to share their experience, that is more of a discussion than a real question, so I have moved it.

Yes, it definitely is more of a discussion because it's so debatable. I also hope and pray that it doesn't become some kind of heated argument.

Thanks!

So what do you want? A discussion on why your religion is better than mine?
In my opinion the moderators need to simply close this one.

It would be nice ( but since when does that happen) that those that are Catholic merely share what they like about the faith)

So how about some being nice for a change

Has anyone done a wikipedia search of religions? There's enough to kill a horse! Most of them will bring you the same place. There are always those who claim that their way is the only way, and all others are damned forever. Well, you can just ignore those clowns, that arrogence didn't work in the spanish inquisition, and it certainly isn't working today. However, in rejecting certain dogma, do not reject God altogether. It's not his fault some on this Earth have corrupted his message, He's still the right entity to latch on to.

In the most politest possible way I suggest you reread the Bible. Jesus wasn't a particular fan of the accumulation of wealth.

UH, first off AH what does that comment have to do with the OP's statement?
Second there is no where in the bible that God tells us to live in poverty. In fact, God wants us to prosper and to give away our wealth to promote the kingdom of God.

Has anyone done a wikipedia search of religions? There's enough to kill a horse! Most of them will bring you the same place. There are always those who claim that their way is the only way, and all others are damned forever. Well, you can just ignore those clowns, that arrogence didn't work in the spanish inquisition, and it certainly isn't working today. However, in rejecting certain dogma, do not reject God altogether. It's not his fault some on this Earth have corrupted his message, He's still the right entity to latch on to.

So much for being nice, nice to see people are predictable

In the most politest possible way I suggest you reread the Bible. Jesus wasn't a particular fan of the accumulation of wealth.

Actually it was not the wealth but what they did with it, A look at the Old Test shows that God blessed many with great wealth, Being wealthy is not a sin ( except in the opinions of those who are normally jealous) it is what those people do with their wealth that is the deciding factor

Well then do it.

Well you said you thought Catholicism was closer to Biblical principles. Hence the response!

Besides decadence is a slight above not living in poverty and the Catholic Church as an institution has been historically more towards the former.


Luke 12:33 "Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys.

International Standard Version (©2008)
Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."

I'm don't claim to do this perfectly or be perfect but the Vatican does seem like a bit of a mick take

Besides it wasn't a question it was a statement

Roland
appreciaet your sentiments and you ignore all the bad stuff that goes with religion if you want to but I have to ask if your church is such a perfect expression of the Christian experience how come it attracts so many who are abject failures.

Had to look this up. In case others are interested.

Ref:

Christian missions: 10/40 window map and explanation (http://home.snu.edu/~hculbert/1040.htm)

After more than sixty years of life, I am convinced that no earthly church conforms to all of the biblical data.

Did you choose to be a Catholic, Rolcam?

Roland
appreciaet your sentiments and you ignore all the bad stuff that goes with religion if you want to but I have to ask if your church is such a perfect expression of the Christian experience how come it attracts so many who are abject failures.

In any garden your going to find weeds. Same goes when you grow as a religion or a company you start to find undesireables in your ranks. Its based on numbers. Percentage wise its no higher then the average population.

Wondergirl,

My parents chose to baptize me.
Born :- 2nd October 1930
Baptized :- 4th October 1930.

I was born in Malta.
100% of Malta is Catholic.
I am very proud to be a Maltese/Australian Catholic.

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Califdadof3,

Thank you for coming to my aid.
Your comment was very pertinent.

Rolcam.

Wondergirl,

My parents chose to baptize me.
Therefore, you never chose to be Catholic. You grew up in that church, and never examined another with the idea of switching.

I told myself that I'd stay off the religious forums. I also told Chuck. Sorry Chuck, just one post, really. I'll be good. ;)

I'm proud to be a Deist Rolcam. You say you're proud to be Catholic, that's great, you should be proud of what you choose as your belief, just like everyone else in the world should be proud of their beliefs.

There is not right or wrong, there is just different. Everyone thinks their way is the only way, that's why all the religious questions are usually closed, because everyone wants to prove they're right. What if we're all wrong? Have you ever thought of that?

I'm not positive that Deism is right. I have an open mind, I'm willing to explore other options. Right now Deism fits, it's the one that makes the most sense to me.

So, I will proclaim:

Born: Ya right, I'm not telling! ;)
Baptized: Lutheran
Practicing: Deism (although to say I practice it is false, there is no Deist church, that's one of the things that means the most to me about this belief).

I'm happy with my choice and I'm happy that everyone has a choice. I think it's their right to choose whichever religion suits them best. Personally, if there is a heaven, I'm sure that all good people will be going there, despite what they believe or don't believe.

I'll see you there, but not too soon. ;)

Great to see you back at this site Altenweg.
It was getting a little bit boring without you.

Regards

Tut

Therefore, you never chose to be Catholic. You grew up in that church, and never examined another with the idea of switching.

If he has been at it for 80 years then he has chosen. Once your of the age to move on your own and make decisions then it is by choice you do things. People switch religions all the time. So what your saying makes no sense because your eliminating free will. That is not what the catholic or most churches are about.

If he has been at it for 80 years then he has chosen. Once your of the age to move on your own and make decisions then it is by choice you do things. People switch religions all the time. So what your saying makes no sense because your eliminating free will. That is not what the catholic or most churchs are about.
He has chosen to stay with what's comfortable, what he knows.

He has chosen to stay with what's comfortable, what he knows.

Are you a mind reader? If not then that is a statement only the OP can tell us. I know many religions but I only have one in my heart so I can say without a doubt that only the person in that place can speak of what's going on. You have no idea what has been studied or not.

Are you a mind reader? If not then that is a statement only the OP can tell us. I know many religions but I only have one in my heart so I can say without a doubt that only the person in that place can speak of whats going on. You have no idea what has been studied or not.
I've known Rolcam for years.

If you have known him for years then why are you continuing to make blanket statements about them ? Let him speak for themselves.

If you have known him for years then why are you continuing to make blanket statements about them ? Let him speak for themself.
"him"... "them"? Them who? Roland lives on the other side of the world and is in bed right now.