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Originally Posted by JustJess
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".
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Thank you JJ, you have expressed succinctly one of the driving forces for my act. I couldn't find the words, only the feeling.
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Originally Posted by Val_1
You should find the church that fits your beliefs. Too many people don't believe in the dogmas of the church they attend yet continue to go. I don't understand this.
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Nor do I. However, I don't think there's a church for me. I was raised Catholic, and I'm not really interested in finding another church, I just can't be part of the Catholic Church anymore.
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Forgive yourself for this act, erase the emotional debt since it's not yours to carry.
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I think you're right. This is what I have to do. I don't want to do what I am doing out of hubris. I want to do it because it is what I think is best for me, and for the Church. Quite frankly, if all the people in my position did what I did, in addition to just not attending any more, they might get the message.
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Originally Posted by willravel
It's clear that you made a real honest effort, but you cannot see a succesful outcome becauw the other 50% of this isn't working at all.
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Combine this with JJ's remarks, and you have 100% of my issue. I have tried, will. That's the disconcerting part. They make the right noises, but when it comes down to action, there just isn't anything meaningful. Pray for the accused priest? Fine, and they should. Pray for the victims too. I shouldn't have to wage a 6 month campaign to get a prayer intention for the victims.
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Originally Posted by Gilda
If the Catholic Church isn't meeting your spiritual needs, find a church that does. It really is that simple.
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Oh, Gilda, m'love, would that it were. I'm really not interested in another church, but being Catholic is so deeply ingrained in me, I am having a hard time letting go.
I am so thankful I posted this. I am grateful for all the support and help I get from all you good folks. Please keep the commentary coming. It really is helping me. Sometimes we better understand when we see through another's eyes...