what is a good denomination for an ex-Catholic?

[Anonymous]

This is an old thread, and I am not sure why it has been revived, but I wanted to put in a pitch for All Souls Memorial Episcopal in Cleveland Park. Very high church Rite I Episcopal, replete with "bells and smells," but extremely progressive and LGBT friendly. It is also a beautiful church. My husband (a former Catholic) was very comfortable with the Mass and theology. We live in Virginia now, where we attend a Methodist church, but All Souls is very special to us.

[Anonymous]

Not offended. The facts are what they are under the Catechism, which makes it clear that it is not the truth.

Not sure why you are so attached to misrepresenting what Catholics do.

I was Catholic for 30+ years. We prayed to saints. The Catechism does not prohibit it. You are wrong, PP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know tons of Catholics who became Unitarians. It's the religion of choice for lapsed Catholics.

Hey, the Episopalians took that role in the 1500s & we're keeping it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH grew up Lutheran and I grew up RC; we split the difference and went with an Episcopal church (I never got into transsubstantiation, so didn't mind not having that). Yes, at first it seemed a little more formal, but I think it's mostly just in terms of how dressed up people get. Once we got used to that and got involved in various activities (e.g., teaching Sunday school), the church became a big part of our family life and our kids have grown up there. Our parish, St. Columba's in DC, includes many other parishioners (and clergy) who grew up in other faiths. It's a very family-friendly place with services specifically geared to families with very young kids.

There are also services at St C's where people don't dress as much. I feel it is to each his own. For many years I didn't dress up but now I do for me. Yes, some boys wear suits or Oxford shirts and ties but others - like mine - are in jeans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Not offended. The facts are what they are under the Catechism, which makes it clear that it is not the truth.

Not sure why you are so attached to misrepresenting what Catholics do.

I was Catholic for 30+ years. We prayed to saints. The Catechism does not prohibit it. You are wrong, PP.

I am Catholic, and I agree - "to pray" simply means "to ask". And we ask for the intercession of the Saints. Catholics believe that the saints are alive, so asking them to intercede for us is no different than asking your neighbor to pray for you. But we don't worship the saints.

[Anonymous]

Try Catholic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Not offended. The facts are what they are under the Catechism, which makes it clear that it is not the truth.

Not sure why you are so attached to misrepresenting what Catholics do.

I was Catholic for 30+ years. We prayed to saints. The Catechism does not prohibit it. You are wrong, PP.

I am Catholic, and I agree - "to pray" simply means "to ask". And we ask for the intercession of the Saints. Catholics believe that the saints are alive, so asking them to intercede for us is no different than asking your neighbor to pray for you. But we don't worship the saints.

Then why are they placed on pedestals where people kneel before them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Not offended. The facts are what they are under the Catechism, which makes it clear that it is not the truth.

Not sure why you are so attached to misrepresenting what Catholics do.

I was Catholic for 30+ years. We prayed to saints. The Catechism does not prohibit it. You are wrong, PP.

I am Catholic, and I agree - "to pray" simply means "to ask". And we ask for the intercession of the Saints. Catholics believe that the saints are alive, so asking them to intercede for us is no different than asking your neighbor to pray for you. But we don't worship the saints.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I started out on a journey to learn more about the bible. I attended catholic schools through college and felt I knew very little. So I attended a bible study group at a Methodist church. I found I knew almost nothing about the teachings in the bible. The people were friendly and not judgemental. The friends I have made have greatly enriched my life.

Many Catholic parishes now have Bible study. I go weekly and am about to start an online course sponsored by the Archdioceses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Episcopal Church of the Ascension in the Sligo Creek area is very welcoming and liberal

I live in that neighborhood. I hardly ever see anyone go in there. Are the services at weird times?

[Anonymous]

Take this quiz to find out what faith matches your beliefs. I was a Catholic and I got Unitarian, or Quaker. So there 21:26.

http://www.beliefnet.com/Entertainment/Quizzes/BeliefOMatic.aspx

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Episcopalians. We're EXACTLY like Catholics, just without a Pope. The Mass is the SAME.

and 10% less guilt

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Not offended. The facts are what they are under the Catechism, which makes it clear that it is not the truth.

Not sure why you are so attached to misrepresenting what Catholics do.

I was Catholic for 30+ years. We prayed to saints. The Catechism does not prohibit it. You are wrong, PP.

I am Catholic, and I agree - "to pray" simply means "to ask". And we ask for the intercession of the Saints. Catholics believe that the saints are alive, so asking them to intercede for us is no different than asking your neighbor to pray for you. But we don't worship the saints.

Then why are they placed on pedestals where people kneel before them?

As a Catholic kid, I was taught that the saints would intercede for me with God. My friends couldn't do that.

[Anonymous]

wicca

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Episcopalians. We're EXACTLY like Catholics, just without a Pope. The Mass is the SAME.

and 10% less guilt