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I'm now Non-Catholic b/c of Prop 8
I just took myself off the registry list for my church. I disagree with most of the things the church preaches and do not feel I am worthy of belonging to the church. I don't attend mass anyways. I don't think I'll even go to easter or christmas ceremonies with my family anymore.
I'm very disappointed in Prop 8 passed and don't want to be affiliated with an organization which promotes discrimination and hate.
We will not be baptizing our future children as previously assumed.
Re: I'm now Non-Catholic b/c of Prop 8
Joolz- I made this same statement to my Mom last night. I've had issues with our church for a LONG time...and for those reasons, I chose not to get married in it. I can't feel like I belong to a church when everything I've done or believe is a mortal sin. And how can anyone feel close to this church, when your beliefs are considered immoral.
And believe me...I was raised and schooled in a Catholic Private School for 8 long years. 8 years of being told that gays are gross, abortions send you straight to hell and touching yourself (or considering the act) is disgusting. It's DEVIL's Play...no joke...that's the word we were taught.
I got an amazing education, the schooling of a lifetime, experiences beyond what Isaac will ever have for the $40k my parents spent, but sadly, I was taught to consider my beliefs above those around me....and it appears NOTHING has changed:(
Just because you don't agree with it doesn't mean you must change your religion.
I don't agree with some of the views of the church but it doesn't mean I am going to stop being a catholic.
it sounds to me like she disagrees with some very fundamental views of her religion. ?and why continue along a path with a church that you don't truly believe in??
makes sense to me.?
My fundamental values differ from the church. I cannot rationalize myself continuing to belong to an organization which preaches against most things I believe in. I am pro choice, pro capital punishment, pro tolerance of homosexuality, pro premarital sex. It doesn't really make sense for me to belong to the church. So that is why I withdrew myself. And to be honest, I don't believe in the Bible.
Shelly ... if someone doesn't agree with most of the views of the church why shouldn't they change their religion?? I'm confused?? She said she had many issues but prop 8 was her icing on the cake. If I don't think I look good in orange and don't really like it on me, should I buy an orange shirt? I know that's a very basic example but it goes with the belief ... if she doesn't believe in the majority of Catholic views then maybe she should find a church/religion that suits her and her beliefs better. Why would anyone stay with a church where they don't agree with what is being taught???
Religion is a touchy subject and I think many people will admit that they don't support the views of their church 100% ... but if you can't match them at least 50% it's time to find one that you can.
I would also like people to not judge me and others like me for being "godless". It doesn't mean that we're not good people.
Hi Joolz,
If you feel like you dont believe in that churches teachings, and are uncomfortable then you are doing the right thing.
YOu do not have to give up on the church all together. Just look for and find a new church that better fits your views.
I struggled with the same thing growing up. I didn't agree on the views that the preacher taught in my methodist church. I was always confused and questioning it.
Then I attended the same church affliation (same name) out here in la. And was so shocked at how different it was. It totally fit my views and I was very happy. Because its the same church, i can just transfer my registration. I couldn't believe how different the teachings were! I mean they had the exact same hymn books, and everything.. but it was the minister that interpreted things in a different way.
I know catholic is very different in a lot of ways. But i think you could find a catholic church if you still want to be part of the religion that fits you.
I'm just saying... dont feel hopeless and dont give up. Maybe its just you need a change of building and minister?
I just meant that if you like your church, the way you feel when you are there, then you don't have to leave it. ?But after you clarified what you meant I totally understand it.?
Religion is a deeply personal choice. ?My sister has also chosen to leave the church, she doesn't believe there is a god. ?My Brother, who has never really been affiliated with the church practices a more eastern approach to religion. ?I support them both and they support me, and we have very different views of what religion should be. ?My DH and I are pretty much the same when it comes to church, so it works great for us.
I too was educated in a catholic school. ?I did go out on my own and try other christian churches, but they just didn't feel like home, the way I do in my church. ?So I went back to catholicism. ?You have to feel in your heart what ever religion you choose for yourself.
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