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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I grew up Catholic, and was a believer, mostly, until my early 20's. I used to question why God would allow my mother, very much a believing woman, to be so unhappy. She was married to my alcoholic, abusive (to her and my brothers) father, and had taken a vow, which is why I assume she never left. Meanwhile, my brothers and I lived in a very unhealthy household, to say the least. I would pray for things to change, but they never did. Then, when I was 23, my brother either took his own life or died an accidental death (inconclusive autopsy). I pretty much lost any faith I had at this point.

Mostly, everything about organized religion (any one, not just Catholicism/Christianity) just rings false for me. I heard so many religious platitudes upon my brother's death (God has a better plan, he's in a better place, etc. etc.) - and frankly, it pissed me off, and sounded like complete bullshit. A better plan? He was 25 and had his whole life ahead of him. He hadn't lived a happy life up until that point, but he was starting to get things together. Being in the grave was a better plan?

Do I believe there's something bigger than us out there? Yes, probably. Do I believe that something/someone cares whether I pray or is listening (no) or that I need to go to church? No. Is there an afterlife? I hope so, but I think, probably not. [/quote]

One thing I always thought the Catholics got right.  Their churches are full of images of Jesus suffering on the Cross.  These images strongly say (without words): "God suffered in this life.  Why should you expect to do better?".  When I was young, this thought did not bring me any comfort.  But, now that I am old, I understand it.  Life is about suffering.  It just is.  This is what "God" wants.  We need to deal with it.  Might not be the kid of childish religious belief that postulates a big kind daddy in the sky.  But it is none the less religious and contains a truth.[/quote]

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