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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I know exactly how you feel.  I left Catholicism in my 20's and returned in my late 30's.  I really struggle and feel conflicted about some of the views of the Catholic faith, however I enjoy attending mass.  There is something about the Catholic mass that spiritually moves me.  It gives me great peace and joy.    I have tried every other Christian denomination under the sun, but I felt lost  like I did not belong.

With that said, I support rights for LGBTQ community, social justice issues, I support a women's right to choose especially in cases involving rape or when the life of a mother is at stake, I support the ordination of women into the priesthood, etc.  There so many issues that I support that goes against the core teachings of the Catholic faith.  Also, to add fire to the flame I am a minority attending a predominately white Catholic church here in Howard County where there are racist parishioners who are so out of touch with the needs of Latinos and those of African descent.   I oftentimes want to run down the aisle and scream at these people, but I sit there in silence asking myself, "Why the Hell am I here?"  I have a love hate relationship with Catholicism.

I think finding a good parish is the key because they do vary.  I think part of my current frustration is that I truly do not like any of the Catholic parishes in Howard County.  I found a church near my house that is inclusive, welcoming,  vibrant, not out of touch with the modern world, has two women pastors, a phenomenal youth program, etc., but it is a Methodist church. In my case, I am not sure if I will leave the Catholic faith or not, however in the meantime I need a break from it to clear my head. I can honestly admit that returning was a mistake for me.  Also,  my kids care more about their extracurricular and school activities than they do religion.    The Catholic faith and religion as a whole is slowly becoming an afterthought in my household. [/quote]

You say, "There is something about the Catholic mass that spiritually moves me."  Me too -- but that doesn't mean you have to belong to a catholic church when so much else about it does not suit you at all.  You can go for the show on Christmas and Easter, or when you feel like it, and work on not letting the catholic guilt get in the way.

Don't feel you have to be a "member."[/quote]

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