I don't care if the pope approves

I can choose to believe what I want. I happen to believe that organized religions are merely languages through with we express our faith. I am a cradle Catholic and I am most comfortable with Catholicism, hence, I gravitate towards the Catholic Church.

However, I am not all caught up in the Church's dogma. In the last 3 years, I feel I have become enlightened and am more of a Unitarian. I happen to like the idea of "cream-skimming" the best of all religions to create a new one. I believe that one should treat others with kindness and respect. And I should pray for my enemies, because they are in pain. That is why they are lashing out at the world.

If people would stop and actually read the Catechism of the Catholic Church as well as the Encyclicals and Papal Bulls, they would have a better understanding of the Church and know exactly how foolish a lot of people act in the name of Catholicism. (Especially the NFP'ers Puhhhhleeeezzzzzzz!!!!!)

I guess I made my point. :)

Et in terra pax,
Amy

Post #215,133 by imqwerky 7/16/05 12:26:59 PM Reply	I don't care if the pope approves I can choose to believe what I want. I happen to believe that organized religions are merely languages through with we express our faith. I am a cradle Catholic and I am most comfortable with Catholicism, hence, I gravitate towards the Catholic Church. However, I am not all caught up in the Church's dogma. In the last 3 years, I feel I have become enlightened and am more of a Unitarian. I happen to like the idea of "cream-skimming" the best of all religions to create a new one. I believe that one should treat others with kindness and respect. And I should pray for my enemies, because they are in pain. That is why they are lashing out at the world. If people would stop and actually read the Catechism of the Catholic Church as well as the Encyclicals and Papal Bulls, they would have a better understanding of the Church and know exactly how foolish a lot of people act in the name of Catholicism. (Especially the NFP'ers Puhhhhleeeezzzzzzz!!!!!) I guess I made my point. :) Et in terra pax, Amy "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting 'Heilige Sheisse, what a ride!'" .
Post #215,182 by ben_tilly 7/16/05 11:09:18 PM Reply	About what I guessed. :-) I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
Post #215,187 by imqwerky 7/17/05 12:26:19 AM 7/17/05 12:27:55 AM Reply	OT do you have AIM or yahoo messenger? email imquirky at comcast dot net tired of static messages. peace, a. "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting 'Heilige Sheisse, what a ride!'" . Edited by imqwerky July 17, 2005, 12:27:55 AM EDT Expand All History
Post #215,192 by ben_tilly 7/17/05 2:54:41 AM Reply	Replied I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)

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