From Catholic To Methodist

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Former Catholic who now attends a Methodist church -

I like the focus on being inclusive, doing rather than talking about, no sermons about sin, focus on positives - God’s love, grace and so on

One thing I find I miss is that Catholic mass is much more formal with a repetitive set of prayers.

That's what you'd get in the Episcopal church. They have essentially the same order of service as the Catholics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Former Catholic who now attends a Methodist church -

I like the focus on being inclusive, doing rather than talking about, no sermons about sin, focus on positives - God’s love, grace and so on

One thing I find I miss is that Catholic mass is much more formal with a repetitive set of prayers.

That's what you'd get in the Episcopal church. They have essentially the same order of service as the Catholics.

Yup. Sounds like you're looking for the Episcopal church. I'd suggest you check it out.
- Cradle Catholic, now a practicing Episcopalian who sends her kids to a Methodist school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Former Catholic who now attends a Methodist church -

I like the focus on being inclusive, doing rather than talking about, no sermons about sin, focus on positives - God’s love, grace and so on

One thing I find I miss is that Catholic mass is much more formal with a repetitive set of prayers.

That's what you'd get in the Episcopal church. They have essentially the same order of service as the Catholics.

But believe in nothing. And I'm not even a Catholic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Former Catholic who now attends a Methodist church -

I like the focus on being inclusive, doing rather than talking about, no sermons about sin, focus on positives - God’s love, grace and so on

One thing I find I miss is that Catholic mass is much more formal with a repetitive set of prayers.

That's what you'd get in the Episcopal church. They have essentially the same order of service as the Catholics.

But believe in nothing. And I'm not even a Catholic.

Huh. So weird that we all recite the Nicene creed every Sunday then.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Former Catholic who now attends a Methodist church -

I like the focus on being inclusive, doing rather than talking about, no sermons about sin, focus on positives - God’s love, grace and so on

One thing I find I miss is that Catholic mass is much more formal with a repetitive set of prayers.

That's what you'd get in the Episcopal church. They have essentially the same order of service as the Catholics.

But believe in nothing. And I'm not even a Catholic.

Huh. So weird that we all recite the Nicene creed every Sunday then.

In most Episcopal churches, people can interpret the Nicene creed however they want. They don't even have to say it if they prefer not to. There's no "penalty" for not saying it or not believing it in a certain way. To some people it's just a familiar custom. Other believe it literally, but there no requirement to do so.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
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Ah, so open and warm. This explains why I always feel so welcomed when I attend a Catholic Mass. Just keep being you, In Christ!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
SSPX poster

There are, however, flavors of Catholic priests, who are happy to have you as a member of their church, even if you break a few of the rules from time to time. Birth control, for instance.

It's perfectly clear from the lower number of children per family these days, that many catholics are practicing birth control. Those people are not being kicked out of their churches. Their financial support is accepted and they receive absolution in the confessional.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
SSPX poster

There are, however, flavors of Catholic priests, who are happy to have you as a member of their church, even if you break a few of the rules from time to time. Birth control, for instance.

It's perfectly clear from the lower number of children per family these days, that many catholics are practicing birth control. Those people are not being kicked out of their churches. Their financial support is accepted and they receive absolution in the confessional.

Sure, but they won’t make it to heaven if they continue down the road their on. Use of contraceptives is a mortal sin( which will damn an individual if not confessed before death) Priests who encourage or tolerate this for the sake of money can also expect a harsh judgment. Chrysostom says the floor of Hell is covered with the heads of priests.
In Christ
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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
SSPX poster

There are, however, flavors of Catholic priests, who are happy to have you as a member of their church, even if you break a few of the rules from time to time. Birth control, for instance.

It's perfectly clear from the lower number of children per family these days, that many catholics are practicing birth control. Those people are not being kicked out of their churches. Their financial support is accepted and they receive absolution in the confessional.

Sure, but they won’t make it to heaven if they continue down the road their on. Use of contraceptives is a mortal sin( which will damn an individual if not confessed before death) Priests who encourage or tolerate this for the sake of money can also expect a harsh judgment. Chrysostom says the floor of Hell is covered with the heads of priests.
In Christ
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Maybe you should stand outside the confessional warning priests and parishioners of their eventual descent into hell if they keep supporting birth control. It seems like it would be your Christian duty.

[Anonymous]

OP, I was raised Methodist and my father was a minister. I've known many lapsed Catholics who have joined the Methodist church. I've also known a number of Methodists who've joined the Catholic church.

There seems to be a lot that appeals to both Methodists and Catholics. If you find a church home, then great.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
SSPX poster

There are, however, flavors of Catholic priests, who are happy to have you as a member of their church, even if you break a few of the rules from time to time. Birth control, for instance.

It's perfectly clear from the lower number of children per family these days, that many catholics are practicing birth control. Those people are not being kicked out of their churches. Their financial support is accepted and they receive absolution in the confessional.

Sure, but they won’t make it to heaven if they continue down the road their on. Use of contraceptives is a mortal sin( which will damn an individual if not confessed before death) Priests who encourage or tolerate this for the sake of money can also expect a harsh judgment. Chrysostom says the floor of Hell is covered with the heads of priests.
In Christ
SSPX poster

Maybe you should stand outside the confessional warning priests and parishioners of their eventual descent into hell if they keep supporting birth control. It seems like it would be your Christian duty.

Or if that's too courageous for you, you can just continue chastising strangers on the internet

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
SSPX poster

There are, however, flavors of Catholic priests, who are happy to have you as a member of their church, even if you break a few of the rules from time to time. Birth control, for instance.

It's perfectly clear from the lower number of children per family these days, that many catholics are practicing birth control. Those people are not being kicked out of their churches. Their financial support is accepted and they receive absolution in the confessional.

Sure, but they won’t make it to heaven if they continue down the road their on. Use of contraceptives is a mortal sin( which will damn an individual if not confessed before death) Priests who encourage or tolerate this for the sake of money can also expect a harsh judgment. Chrysostom says the floor of Hell is covered with the heads of priests.
In Christ
SSPX poster

Maybe you should stand outside the confessional warning priests and parishioners of their eventual descent into hell if they keep supporting birth control. It seems like it would be your Christian duty.

Thankfully, I don’t go to a parish where people support stuff which has been condemned
In Christ
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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
SSPX poster

There are, however, flavors of Catholic priests, who are happy to have you as a member of their church, even if you break a few of the rules from time to time. Birth control, for instance.

It's perfectly clear from the lower number of children per family these days, that many catholics are practicing birth control. Those people are not being kicked out of their churches. Their financial support is accepted and they receive absolution in the confessional.

Sure, but they won’t make it to heaven if they continue down the road their on. Use of contraceptives is a mortal sin( which will damn an individual if not confessed before death) Priests who encourage or tolerate this for the sake of money can also expect a harsh judgment. Chrysostom says the floor of Hell is covered with the heads of priests.
In Christ
SSPX poster

Maybe you should stand outside the confessional warning priests and parishioners of their eventual descent into hell if they keep supporting birth control. It seems like it would be your Christian duty.

Thankfully, I don’t go to a parish where people support stuff which has been condemned
In Christ
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So do a little missionary work -- go to other parishes during confession hour. There are souls to be saved.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
SSPX poster

There are, however, flavors of Catholic priests, who are happy to have you as a member of their church, even if you break a few of the rules from time to time. Birth control, for instance.

It's perfectly clear from the lower number of children per family these days, that many catholics are practicing birth control. Those people are not being kicked out of their churches. Their financial support is accepted and they receive absolution in the confessional.

Sure, but they won’t make it to heaven if they continue down the road their on. Use of contraceptives is a mortal sin( which will damn an individual if not confessed before death) Priests who encourage or tolerate this for the sake of money can also expect a harsh judgment. Chrysostom says the floor of Hell is covered with the heads of priests.
In Christ
SSPX poster

Maybe you should stand outside the confessional warning priests and parishioners of their eventual descent into hell if they keep supporting birth control. It seems like it would be your Christian duty.

Thankfully, I don’t go to a parish where people support stuff which has been condemned
In Christ
SSPX poster

So all the families in your parish have 10+ kids I assume?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just join the methodist church if you like it. They don't have a ton of rules like Catholic do. They will welcome everyone.

+1

I am a lifelong Methodist and I married a Catholic boy. He feels welcomed by the Methodist Church (we have attended several) and he would say never know that he should experience joy in church (and worship). There are lots of reasons testing out different churches is good for people.

God doesn't care what building you're in - it's more important to worship with shared beliefs, offer assistance to the needy, and do so in a welcoming environment.

If this perspective appeals to OP, she definitely isn't Catholic anymore.

Lots of flavors of Catholic.

All have at least 5
Wrong. Either one believes what th3 Holy Catholic Church teaches or one does not. There are no “flavors” of Catholicism. Deny a single dogma and you’re not Catholic anymore.

“O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.
Amen.”

In Christ
SSPX poster

There are, however, flavors of Catholic priests, who are happy to have you as a member of their church, even if you break a few of the rules from time to time. Birth control, for instance.

It's perfectly clear from the lower number of children per family these days, that many catholics are practicing birth control. Those people are not being kicked out of their churches. Their financial support is accepted and they receive absolution in the confessional.

Sure, but they won’t make it to heaven if they continue down the road their on. Use of contraceptives is a mortal sin( which will damn an individual if not confessed before death) Priests who encourage or tolerate this for the sake of money can also expect a harsh judgment. Chrysostom says the floor of Hell is covered with the heads of priests.
In Christ
SSPX poster

Maybe you should stand outside the confessional warning priests and parishioners of their eventual descent into hell if they keep supporting birth control. It seems like it would be your Christian duty.

Thankfully, I don’t go to a parish where people support stuff which has been condemned
In Christ
SSPX poster

So all the families in your parish have 10+ kids I assume?