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JustJess · 12-31-2006, 10:50 AM

I think you did the right thing. This is coming from a non-religious person. I have spiritual feelings (boy would my husband be surprised to hear that) but I do not subscribe in any way to organized religions for these very reasons.

1. You were harmed and the organization refuses to right it, or recognize it. No need to be part of such an organization.

2. Your faith and love for God and Jesus are separate, and rightly so. They didn't harm you, only flawed humans who love them harmed you. So if you feel the practices and dogma and rituals do not accurately represent your faith in God etc., there is no reason to "go through the motions". That would be a lie to yourself and others, and you are obviously above that.

3. I wish to re-emphasize this point: you can be a good Christian even if you don't wish to be a good Catholic. They do not have to be the same. Follow your heart, it is the only one who knows.

12-31-2006, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
JustJess Unencapsulated Location: Kittyville	I think you did the right thing. This is coming from a non-religious person. I have spiritual feelings (boy would my husband be surprised to hear that) but I do not subscribe in any way to organized religions for these very reasons. 1. You were harmed and the organization refuses to right it, or recognize it. No need to be part of such an organization. 2. Your faith and love for God and Jesus are separate, and rightly so. They didn't harm you, only flawed humans who love them harmed you. So if you feel the practices and dogma and rituals do not accurately represent your faith in God etc., there is no reason to "go through the motions". That would be a lie to yourself and others, and you are obviously above that. 3. I wish to re-emphasize this point: you can be a good Christian even if you don't wish to be a good Catholic. They do not have to be the same. Follow your heart, it is the only one who knows. __________________ My heart knows me better than I know myself, so I'm gonna let it do all the talkin'.