From Catholic To Methodist

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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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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.

Thankfully, I don’t go to a parish where people support stuff which has been condemned
In Christ
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So all the families in your parish have 10+ kids I assume?

All ,of them( with the exception of really young families) have at least 5

[Anonymous]

Grew up affiliated with Catholic, now very happily Presbyterian. Our Arlington church has many former Catholics. I won't speak for them, but I find Presbyterians are far more democratic in everything, including beliefs. Interestingly I get more sense of community than I did from Catholics.

[Anonymous]

There is no mechanism to quit Catholic Church after the sacraments. An adult who was a full Catholic can’t un-Catholic themselves. So you can’t really be a Methodist.

[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

Cradle Catholic here- what is this prayer?

[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

19 years of Catholic education and never heard that one before!

[Anonymous]

The SSPX poster is does not speak for Catholics, and as I Catholic, I do not ever recognize my faith in SSPX's posts -- at all. So please do not judge everyone by that person.

[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

19 years of Catholic education and never heard that one before!

You people have never heard of an Act of Faith. Wow, just wow. And we wonder why Catholics don’t believe what the Church teaches these days
In Christ
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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The SSPX poster is does not speak for Catholics, and as I Catholic, I do not ever recognize my faith in SSPX's posts -- at all. So please do not judge everyone by that person.

Right, ignore me without refuting anything I say theologically. Your “faith” is not Catholic.
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.

Yes, but they all care what building you're in - it's got to be a Catholic church and it some cases, it has to be the one in your neighborhood, to which you are assigned.

True, but you can find a parish welcoming to LGBTQ people right here in DC. It’s near the HRC and some HRC staff worship there.

So welcoming they can get married there? Didn’t think so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no mechanism to quit Catholic Church after the sacraments. An adult who was a full Catholic can’t un-Catholic themselves. So you can’t really be a Methodist.

You are correct, in that there is not a renunciation protocol, but that goes for most religions. You don't have to renounce one before taking up another. What leaving the Catholic church means, from a Catholic perspective, is that you will still receive all the punishments (e.g., eternal hell) of the Catholic church even though you left it.

You left it, but it didn't leave you. You're still a sinner if you break any of the rules of the Catholic church.

Even knowing this, a lot of people still leave. Seems like they don't take the rules very seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Grew up affiliated with Catholic, now very happily Presbyterian. Our Arlington church has many former Catholics. I won't speak for them, but I find Presbyterians are far more democratic in everything, including beliefs. Interestingly I get more sense of community than I did from Catholics.

This is us as well. Love being a Presbyterian.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no mechanism to quit Catholic Church after the sacraments. An adult who was a full Catholic can’t un-Catholic themselves. So you can’t really be a Methodist.

That’s only according to the Vatican. Someone who no longer associates with the Catholic Church doesn’t care.

Former Catholic, now Presbyterian here. It was a breath of fresh air to leave. I love having a relationship with God that does not hinge on non-Biblical guilt or other things. Freedom!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is no mechanism to quit Catholic Church after the sacraments. An adult who was a full Catholic can’t un-Catholic themselves. So you can’t really be a Methodist.

You are correct, in that there is not a renunciation protocol, but that goes for most religions. You don't have to renounce one before taking up another. What leaving the Catholic church means, from a Catholic perspective, is that you will still receive all the punishments (e.g., eternal hell) of the Catholic church even though you left it.

You left it, but it didn't leave you. You're still a sinner if you break any of the rules of the Catholic church.

Even knowing this, a lot of people still leave. Seems like they don't take the rules very seriously.

Hell isn't the punishment of the Catholic Church. Sinning isn't breaking the rules of the Catholic Church. Your answer is very telling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Did you decide the accept the authority of the Church after Vatican 2? Or are you still struggling with not being Catholic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Did you decide the accept the authority of the Church after Vatican 2? Or are you still struggling with not being Catholic?

Or are you a former Catholic wo knows the rules of the church and rejects them?