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Open Question: What does Catholicism say about Bullying?

March 9, 2010 at 9:07 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Please I NEED Christian help!!!!?

ok so i just learned that Catholicism isnt Christianity... and that Catholics worship the pope, not Jesus. I was born and raised Catholic.. but I only worship Jesus, and I have never worshipped the pope. I thought I was a Christain! I go to Catholic youth classes, and they tutor about Jesus, so I thought that Catholicism was the way to salvation. Now I want to be a Christian.. so what do I do now?

March 9, 2010 at 8:33 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: China has 1 party, 1 language, 1 religion, 1 race, 1 ethnicity. Therefore it's boring?

The US has 2 parties ( Dem and Rep ), 2 languages ( English and Spanish ), 2 religions ( Protestantism and Catholicism ), 2 races ( white and black ), and many ethnicities.

March 9, 2010 at 12:03 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Why is Catholicism such a prominent religion is South Korea?

Just something I've noticed. Why is that?

March 9, 2010 at 12:03 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Question For Christians Who Believe In The Sacrifice of Jesus?

If you knew Jesus was going to be sacrificed today, and you were anywhere close by so that you could receive to the area, would you (pick as many as apply to you): 1. receive some blood off him, and put it on yourself? 2. Lick the blood, or drink it (as is done in Communion symbolically for Protestants and literally in Catholicism through Transubstantiation) 3. Take a finger or some other body part from him and eat it (again, as in Communion, literal through Transubstantiation for Catholics, and symbolic for Protestants) Now before you receive every bent out of shape, this is NOT meant to be an insulting question. I know that Christians believe that covering themselves in the blood of Jesus brings remission for their sins. So I want to know, if you could do it in PERSON, wouldnt that be a much better thing than doing it symbolically? And the same for eating the body and drinking the blood - wouldn't it actually be better if you could do it in person, REALLY do it instead of having to do it symbolically or through the doctrine of Transubstantiation? Im thinking that if *I* personally believed that Jesus's blood brought about my cleansing from every sin, and eating his body and drinking his blood were commanded by him to do, I would DEFINITELY go to the crucifixion and at least receive some of his blood to put on me. Not sure I'd do the eating and drinking, but at least I'd receive some of his real blood on me - if I were a Christian and believed that blood had the power to cleanse me from every sin. I mean, if his blood could really DO that, who WOULDNT want to go receive some of it on themselves. So please, I would like to know YOUR ideas on this. Would you do any of the three things listed over? If so, which ones? Thanks. Tyler, I've never seen the Golden Compass. Fireball, it's not a waste of time, it's a real question. If you have to do it symbolically now, why wouldnt you rather REALLY do it in person if you could, if it was at every possible? To Star, Midge, and the others: Yes it is symbolic for some branches of Protestantism, but it is LITERAL for the Catholics with the doctrine of Transubstantiation which says that it is the ACTUAL body and blood of Jesus, not symbolic. So please dont call me a hypocrite. Thanks. I am also NOT trying to show that you are cannibals, I am asking since you do these things either symbolically (Protestants) or literally (Catholics, Transubstantiation) why wouldn't you rather ACTUALLY do them in person? To Mike: Again, the Catholics believe it is LITERAL through the doctrine of Transubstantiation, and they do NOT consider it to be cannibalism. Furthermore, you're eating and drinking the body and blood - if you consider this to be cannibalism, then by doing it symbolically you're committing SYMBOLIC cannibalism by your possess definition. Now can we receive off the cannibalism thing? My question is not about that, it's about whether you would go and put the real blood of Jesus on your body, if you could. Or drink and eat his blood and flesh if you could actually do this, because of the power it has, according to Christianity.

March 8, 2010 at 9:58 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Okay, so I'm so confused, I'm Muslim, and I'm learning about Catholicism through reading Angela's Ashes?

and they say God meaning Jesus, but they don't believe Jesus is God, he's the son of God, and then other times they'll say Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph, but how is St. Joseph the dad of Jesus when God is? I need some clear up, very confused. Thanks (:

March 8, 2010 at 9:30 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Spiritually speaking why are islam and catholicism such anti-feminist religions?

Protestantism allows women to be pastors(even if some churches don't they give women so much participation) and give them more freedom than any other religion,so why are catholic-islamic culture so anti-women?

March 8, 2010 at 9:07 am | click here to view more

Open Question: is there a strong anti catholic feeling in England?

i watched a programme the other day where anne widdecombe stsated that since converting to catholicism she has recieved alsorts of hate mail,im not a catholic but i have no sick feeling towards them,i know of the troubles in Ireland but i wasnt that aware of it in england

March 8, 2010 at 9:01 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Help, I dont believe in GOD?

gods have been around for as long as we have walked the earth, the sun the moon Greek gods, Norse gods, Christian and catholic gods, Jew gods to mention a few. I gave up on god when i realized that he abandoned us, kids being raped, killed mutated and everything else. but i do believe in a higher being. i need to know who i should keep in my heart as i have only recently wandered about such things.... perhaps its age im 33 and perhaps i feel the need to believe in something again. I dont want to slag and insult any religion, each to their possess i saw but one other reason i start to dislike christian and catholicism is because of the vatician and its endless supply of money. i saw the pope waring shows which cost €3000 ??????????????/ hungry kids could use this money.... if there really was a Jesus he would send this guy to hell if it existed..... bad Little Hoe: The question is what should i beleve in

March 8, 2010 at 8:56 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: A question about Catholicism?

When a person enters a religious order to become a monk, do they pick a name? Like, say that they had been named Peter Peters. Do they become Brother Peter or do they pick a new name and become Brother Benjamin? This is just out of curiosity, I'm Jewish.

March 8, 2010 at 7:41 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: I want to convert to Catholicism, are my reasons good, and what will I have to do to convert?

I have been thinking about converting to Catholicism, my reasons are; it's traditional, Catholics believe in Jesus Christ, I feel drawn to it more than any other religion, I feel its the most spiritual, and I need that. Are my reasons good? I feel that if I convert, I should want to do it, and I do. But I want to do it for the right reasons. Also, what will I have to do to become Catholic? I've looked it up, and I can't seem to receive a straight answer.

March 8, 2010 at 7:35 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: "Bless me Ultima" thesis help anybody?

So I have to write an essay on the novel "Bless me Ultima" but im not a strong writer... any ideas?? The story is about Antonio Marez, a 6 year old boy, when Ultima comes to stay with his family in new mexico. she is a "curandera" someone who cures with herbs and magic. below her wise wing, tony will probe the family ties that bind and rend him, and he will discover himself in the magic secrets of the past-a mythic legacy as palpable as the catholicism of latin america. and at each life turn there is ultima, who helped deliver tony in the world and will nature the birth of his soul... help please?

March 8, 2010 at 6:48 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: "bless me ultima" thesis help any body?

So I have to write an essay on the novel "Bless me Ultima" but im not a strong writer... any ideas?? The story is about Antonio Marez, a 6 year old boy, when Ultima comes to stay with his family in new mexico. she is a "curandera" someone who cures with herbs and magic. below her wise wing, tony will probe the family ties that bind and rend him, and he will discover himself in the magic secrets of the past-a mythic legacy as palpable as the catholicism of latin america. and at each life turn there is ultima, who helped deliver tony in the world and will nature the birth of his soul...

March 8, 2010 at 6:39 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: HELLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP! :p?

i have a paper due tomorrow and its on the movie Joshua (2002). its about a guy who is like the second coming of Jesus Christ. (its Catholicism class). and i missed the second half of the movie so i need to now what happens after Joshua cures the blind girl. plz help me by telling me every that you know! thanks :D

March 8, 2010 at 4:31 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Catholic Question: Are People Sinless After Coming Out Of Confession?

This question was inspired by this http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApiRNDm7MVYbf4QudcRs0tPwDH1G;_ylv=3?qid=20100308131011AA3DmFm Where in the first or second sentence she says that sinless people are those who have just arrive out of Confession, having confessed every their sins. Is this true, in Catholicism, that after Confession the person is sinless? I've never heard of this before, that there is in Christianity actually an time where a person is walking around completely sinless. Thanks for your answers!

March 8, 2010 at 4:28 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How would one go about converting to Catholicism?

I was just having an e-mail conversation with a fellow atheist who de-converted from Catholicism. I asked him about conversion and he hasn't gotten back to me yet. I thought I'd ask R&S in the meantime... How about it guys and gals? w0w... I'm an atheist, guys. Who said anything about me wanting to convert? Wtf... Thank god (pun intended) my pal eventually explained it to me because you people are the least helpful bunch I've ever arrive across. FAIL. lol

March 8, 2010 at 4:15 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Catholicism vs Judaism vs Islam which is the most dangerous?

I know that these religions aren't always harmful, but different interpatations can guide to different actons. Looking at History: Catholics guide to the Inquestion & Holy Wars, the Zionist Jews have caused violence towards Palistines for a segergated nation, Radical Islams have caused war & political violence. What do you think?

March 8, 2010 at 2:55 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: which of the follwing statements if most accurate?

a. as spanish power declined, so did the power of the roman catholic church b. roman catholicism had been the only state religion during the colonial period, and its status as the only permitted religion remained unchallenged after independence c. the onset of independence was accompanied by a general trend away from catholicism toward protestant religions d. the defence of the roman catholic church brcame a rallying sob for latin american liberals e. while most leaders sought to maintain catholicism as the official religion of the new states, some sought to end the exclusion of other faiths

March 8, 2010 at 12:14 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Trying to find the name of a King Arthur film probably filmed in the 90's for mid to late 80's?

the story is based around gwenavir. Morgana is a pagan high priestess. the Christianity/ Catholicism has just arrive to england. Gwen is a pagan. the church doesn't like her and her life is in jeopardy. Morgana sends a knight to protect her. (obviously a ploy to kill gwen) but merlin tells her that they have to accept it, cos if they don't the pagans would turn their backs on them. it turns out that the knight that morgana sends is lanclot. (we find out that lancalot and gwen were supposed to be married, but something happened and they couldn't. gwen ends up marrying arthur) hey vincent, sorry that is not the movie I am looking for. thanks for answering though

March 8, 2010 at 12:06 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is Catholicism dying out in ireland?

March 8, 2010 at 12:05 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Isn't a bumper sticker that says "Proud to be a Catholic" kind of ironic?

Pride is a sin in Catholicism, right? I've been seeing a lot of these bumper stickers on cars in my area and they always make me kinda wonder..... Well correct me if I'm wrong, is it okay to have pride in some things as a Catholic but not others?

March 8, 2010 at 11:00 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Trying to find a compromise Church for my family.?

I'm trying to find a good compromise church for my husband and I. I was raised Catholic, he was raised without any religion. I'd like to stay Christian, but both of our biggest issues with Christian denominations is that they always seem to preach how superior they are by damning another denomination. Is there a Christian Denomination that doesn't preach damnation for another Christian religion? (Catholicism included, there)

March 8, 2010 at 10:50 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Debate: Catholic vs. Baptist?

What do you (IF CATHOLIC) believe is wrong about baptism? What do you (IF BAPTIST) believe is wrong about Catholicism? If neither (BUT CHRISTIAN) do you believe is wrong about both or either one? I'm just looking for opinion not making people argue. There is enough arguing here.

March 8, 2010 at 10:38 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Catholics... a question about communion?

My pal is a baptized, practicing Catholic. However, she has never had her First Communion, because her parents stopped practising the faith when she was a child. She has been to confession many times though. During her pre-teens she received communion for years, not knowing about First Communion, until she started to receive serious about Catholicism. Now that she is independent from her parents, she wants to know what she should do now, because she wants to complete her sacraments of initiation. Should she not receive now? Does she not have to follow the communion at least once per year rule? Does she need RCIA? Because in our teens, after she became more serious about her faith, she was the one who told me every about the Eucharist, she does understand about Mass and the Eucharist and transubstantiation. She told me though, she hasn't been able to find this answer, ... so I'm asking for her here. The times she did receive communion... would that not count as her "first communion"? She would like to know what to say to the priest so he can understand her situation. She's a bit shy at times, so that would help.

March 8, 2010 at 10:28 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What do I need to know to get through Catholic mass?

Please no rude comments!! I am attending Catholic mass tomorrow, and I haven't attended in several years. I have issues with anxiety, and it is very difficult for me in public situations. I am always afraid if I do or say the wrong thing, people will giggle at me. I remember when I went to church when I was younger, I would always feel humiliated when I didn't know what to do or what to say during mass. So for that reason I haven't attended in years, and I was never confirmed. I'm committed to regularly attending mass, I've spoken to the priest via e-mail, and I plan to take RCIA classes. I just need some tips to receive me through tomorrow's mass- when to stand, when to kneel, what to say, etc.? Again, please no rude comments towards me! And please don't use this as an opportunity to bash Catholicism. And please give helpful tips, not "don't be afraid, no one will giggle at you." Those without anxiety probably cannot understand it, but I logically receive that if I screw up no one will giggle, but it doesn't take away the anxiety. Feeling prepared, however, helps a lot more. Thanks in advance for any responses.

March 8, 2010 at 10:04 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: what part of catholicism is not accurate according to protestants?

why do catholics believe that mary was like flawless and why do they worship her and other saints? why do they do this knowing that it doesnt say in the Bible to do it? not trying to offend, just curious, half my family is catholic but I pick not to be catholic and instead be a non denominational christian, but I can''t help but wonder why if the two faiths are so similar except a few things what happens to people (like if they believe in Christ as the Savior but also pray to mary and saints and go to the pope/priest for forgiveness) no one has ever really been able to explain to me why or how catholics randomly got these ideas? it says in the Bible, in one of the commandments "thou shalt have no other god before me" or something like don't worship anyone or anything else.... SO.....???? Mature and reasonable answers only, people that don't have a faith, I dont care about your "God doesnt exist" comments, so dont comment if you can not answer my question decently Thanks! =)

March 7, 2010 at 8:29 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What is the "elect of the church" in Catholicism?

I was watching a Catholic Mass today, and a group of people referred to as the "elect of the church" came to stand before the altar to be "scrutinized." What is the "elect of the church" and what are they being scrutinized for? It seems unlikely that it was a suddenly contrived charade specifically to confused just me, therefore, someone out there must understand it. Thank you every for your time, though please understand that I both understand it is a religious ritual of some obscure type and that I am not the only person who doesn't understand lol.

March 7, 2010 at 4:36 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Why did Elizabeth I choose Protestantism instead of Catholicism?

March 7, 2010 at 3:19 am | click here to view more

Open Question: How can I tell my mother that I don't believe in Catholicism?

I was born and raised a Catholic, and to say the least, I don't believe in anything that they preach at every. It every seems like a load of crap to me. I'm extremely young and I know that it might not be a good idea, but I want to bring up to her the possibility of me switching to another religion because I can't take Catholicism anymore. Any ideas on how to bring it up with her? I've told her about it once before, but she just brushed me off. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you very much! =) Pardon my French, but as of now, I don't give a fuck about how old the Catholic church is. I hate it and I refuse to believe in it.

March 7, 2010 at 1:18 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: The difference between Catholicism and Pentecostal?

I'm an old fashioned Pentecostal/Gospel girl and lately I've been watching a lot of the Catholic channel and learning about how Catholicism began. I'm finding the morals of Catholicism very similar to what I know (purity, prayer, ect.) but at the same time there are some tiny things that differ from my religion (for example: the Eucharist). What are the real differences between my religion and Catholicism? (Please, no inapropreate slander, I want a real answer.)

March 7, 2010 at 12:48 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How can I improve this?

Here is my personal statement for me applying to college: My name is Jade Jennings and I am currently studying at St. Anne’s Catholic High School for Girls. I am difficult working in school and I am predicted A’s or B’s in every of my subjects. I am achieving these grades as I am working at my full potential and I can contribute my passion for each of my subjects to the life of your Catholic community. I have also been brought up in a Catholic family so I think it is best for me to go to a Catholic school for my Sixth Form study so that I can build up my faith in Catholicism. Also I have read your mission statement and I am able to follow it and I won’t have any trouble following your uniform regulations. I am determined to be well committed in anything that is expected of me to do at your school. I am currently a prefect at my school. This role teaches me a lot of responsibility along with learning lots of new abilities such as building my confidence and gaining leadership skills. During my work experience last year I worked in the “Enfield CLC”; an IT office company where I was also able to develop my skills in working with others and on my possess. I was able to use my initiative towards certain situations and suggest new ideas for the company. From this experience I have gained extra knowledge about what I would like to do in the future and what goals I want to achieve. I think I will be able to make a success of my Sixth Form study here because I have heard that St. Michael’s is a very good school as you receive excellent exam results and I think this school will be able to help me achieve my goals as I would like to have a career in IT. Studying IT at your school will also help me to reach my goals as it will help me develop my IT skills even further. Also, my knowledge of Maths has greatly improved during my GCSE course over the past two years, so I can now apply my skills that I have learnt to real life scenarios. Therefore by studying Further Maths at your school, I will be able to stretch myself further. I know studying at your school will also be quite challenging but I am up for any challenge as I will take every opportunity that comes my way. Can you please tell me what I can improve in it? And if its too long what can i clip out of it?

March 7, 2010 at 12:38 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Websites to help convince my mom that Wicca is not bad?

I've been researching Wicca for some time now and though I'm still going to do much more research before making sure that I want to be Wiccan, I want to tell my mom about my possible decision. She is devoted to Catholicism and wants for me to become confirmed soon, and I don't think that she'll approve of Wicca without difficult evidence that it's really not "Bad witchcraft". Are there any websites at every that explain exactly what Wicca is in simple terms for her to understand? I've had to spend a long time disecting every of the websites that I've gotten information from and I'm going to the library very soon but I think that I might have met my match without your help. Please and thank you. This means a lot to me. Oh, I"m completely aware that most people my age are doing this to rebel or because it's a fad... Trust me. But I'm serious about this... I want for this to be my religion for a very long time. If I wasn't serious, I wouldn't be spending every of my freetime thinking about Wicca and researching it... I need this.

March 7, 2010 at 11:54 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Why do athiests agree with Catholic teachings like big bang so much?

Atheist have a deep devotion and alliance to Catholic teachings like big bang. Catholics reject the book of Genesis and atheists agree with these Catholic teachings. Is atheism an offshoot of Catholicism?

March 7, 2010 at 10:48 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Catholicism and mainline Protestantism limit its adherents to one spouse at a time...?

Catholicism and mainline Protestantism limit its adherents to one spouse at a time. Civil government in the United States limits its citizens to one spouse at a time. Is this an establishment of religion, or just a coincidental matter of public policy? (Suggested Category: Travel > Asia Pacific > Philippines) humbled penguin, do you know what a spouse is?

March 6, 2010 at 6:29 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Which music do you know to have as theme the medieval Catholicism?

Except the musical project Era...

March 6, 2010 at 2:59 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Protestantism vs Catholicism?

What are some differences between the two? I'm not entirely sure of the differences, I tried browsing online a bit and still didn't completely understand the difference. I'm doing a project and need to compare/contrast. I am NOT converting.

March 6, 2010 at 2:01 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Symbolism in new Alice in Wonderland movie?

Before the movie came out someone had mentioned to me that the storyline was going to have elements of the English Reformation. I viewed the movie from that perspective and I definitely thought there were connections to Queen Mary I aka "Bloody Mary" in the Red Queen and her quest to re-establish Catholicism in England with rather violent tactics. I saw elements of the White Queen and supporters including Alice as Mary's sister Elizabeth and those in favor of reforming the religion of England in a more peaceful and compromising manner, and in the end (I guess this is somewhat of a spoiler if you didn't look the movie) Alice ends up being a strong and independent single lady much like Queen Elizabeth...I understand that every the details aren't the same but I felt that it at least mildly alluded to that time period. I was wondering if anyone else saw some of the symbolism I saw or maybe I'm just way over analyzing the storyline. Either way watching it from that perspective helped me like the movie more than the relax of the people I went with :)

March 6, 2010 at 1:57 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: do roman Catholics believe that that the world is gonna end or judgment day?

elief in the last judgment (sometime said universal judgment) is held firmly inside Roman Catholicism. Immediately upon death each soul undergoes the particular judgment, and depending upon the state of the person's soul, goes to heaven, purgatory, or hell. The last judgment will occur after the resurrection of the dead and the reuniting of a person's soul with possess physical body[2]. The Catholic Church teaches that at the time of the last judgment Christ will arrive in his glory, and every the angels with him, and in his presence the truth of each man's relationship with God will be laid bare, and each person who has ever lived will be judged with perfect justice. Those already in heaven will remain in heaven; those already in hell will remain in hell; and those in purgatory will be released into heaven. The Roman Catholic Church holds no doctrinal position on the fate of those in Limbo. Following the last judgment, the bliss of heaven and the pains of hell will be perfected in that those gift will also be capable of physical bliss/pain. After the last judgment the universe itself will be renewed with a new heaven and a new earth. is that gonna really happen

March 6, 2010 at 1:52 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What IS Catholicism exactly?

I've been studying in Social Studies how Catholicism came into being and the issues Protestants had with it but I haven't learned what exactly Catholicism IS. What makes it different from other types of Christianity? Do the Priests really still believe that *they* can keep people themselves? (Which it clearly states in the bible is not possible, only God can keep people) And what is up with every of this about raping little boys?

March 6, 2010 at 11:34 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What kind of divertissement they have in Louvre tonight?

I came to Paris recently, hoping to obtain a commission in the army. My brother George lived here, he was a captain, but my dad never talked to him. My family is protestant, but George converted to Catholicism, and my dad clip every communications with him. But we met and made it up. George introduced me to his posh friends (Vaudreuil, Rheincy, Beville, and so on). He really goes out with a chilly crowd, and we usually know when something interesting is turning up. Tonight George is on duty, and I decided to visit my girlfriend Diane de Turgis. On my way, I noticed a lot of people, carrying big odd parcels and boxes to the Louvre, when I asked some of them where they went, they gave me the same answer: "Au Louvre, mon gentilhomme, pour le divertissement de cette nuit." Then I met Bevllle, and he, too, went to this mysterious divertissement in the Louvre. every these people wore a bit of white linen on their sleeve. It seems as if everybody except myself is invited, and I am the only person left out of this mysterious divertissement. What is this? What are they going to do, and why everybody was invited but me?

March 6, 2010 at 11:06 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: Natural Family Planing?

Want a unbiased opinion on how well natural family planing works on preventing pregnancy. I do not want an opinion from catholicism

March 5, 2010 at 9:19 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: I don't understand this rule in Catholicism. Can you please explain it?

I'm really not trying to be a bitch and don't mind if you think I am one anyways. I'm just trying to wrap my brain around this. Here in Atlanta, a priest was found to be having a relationship with a lady and was excommunicated. There was also the famous case in Florida last year of the same thing happening. Yet, when a priest is found to have a "relationship" with a male below the age of 18, they're forgiven and sent to another diocese. AM I MISSING SOMETHING? Is chauvinism so understood by the church that a relationship with a willing female is less forgivable than a "relationship" with an unwilling male? Or is there something else I'm not getting?

March 5, 2010 at 9:13 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Catholics: Question about eating meat (and Jesus's body) on Fridays?

I have a question that just occurred to me. Catholics dont eat meat on Fridays, right? Now Im totally serious in what Im about to ask, so please dont take it as an insult. It's not meant to be. Don't Catholics have services on Fridays sometimes, such as Good Friday services, etc. Don't Catholics eat the body of Jesus and drink his blood at that time? Isn't a body, meat? I mean, it IS meat if you take transubstantiation literally as I believe Catholicism does. So why isnt eating the body of Jesus forbidden, but eating other meat is? And if you're going to say that eating Jesus's body is not considered to be meat, why isnt it? No Im not trying to stir up trouble, Robert. In fact I often defend Catholics against the Protestant charges that Catholics worship Mary, pray to statues, etc. This is a REAL question, thanks.

March 5, 2010 at 7:07 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Why do people believe everything the media says about religion?

Don't you realize the media is out to discredit religion, rather Islam, Catholicism, or anything else?

March 5, 2010 at 5:26 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Are you 100% atheist and you believe nothing could convert you to Catholicism?

The Virgin Mary promises graces through the power of the Rosary....if you are an atheist and you think Catholicism is something you could never believe in...it seems ridiculous to you...I will pray the Rosary for you continously and ask the Virgin Mary to give you graces to convert. Just leave me an answer here and I will do it. When you become Catholic remember the Rosary converted you. my email is drazenkoj1990@yahoo.com send me an email when you start to feel God's adore and I will pray even more

March 5, 2010 at 1:51 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What are the BNP's views on the following?

Islam Judaism Roman Catholicism Hinduism Interracial marriages Colour Bars Atheism

March 5, 2010 at 1:19 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Which denomination: Catholicism, the Church of England, or Presbyterianism, was a threat to James I?

On the death of Queen Elizabeth in 1603, the new Stuart monarch found several varieties of Christianity practised in his three Kingdomes of Ireland, England (and Wales), and Scotland. Which of these denominations posed the greatest threat to the Stuart monarch while James I was in power (1603-25) James himself was Presbyterian, son of Mary Queen of Scots, who was Catholic. But with his laid back attitude towards religion, which one represented the greatest threat?

March 5, 2010 at 1:12 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: How can I get my friend to be closer with God?

My best pal is catholic. Im not putting catholicism down in any way, but sometimes i feel she doesnt receive it. She goes to mass every sunday, but when i look her, i can tell she doesnt have that relationship with God that she really needs. She constantly curses and says inappropriate things, and watches every kinds of rated R movies. Even though she does this, she still believes she is going to Heaven since she goes to mass every sunday. How can i tell her nicely that she should receive closer to God without bashing catholicism or her? In case you were wondering, im a non-denominational Christian and we're both 15. i guess none of you guys realize that i really care about my best pal and where she spends eternity...

March 5, 2010 at 11:32 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: my husband and I are getting remarried in the church .....?

since this will be our second wedding do we need to have a lunch for the people attending after wards? The reason for the second wedding is that i am converting to Catholicism and the marriage needs to be con-validated two weeks before easter vigil. our apartment is to tiny we also need to be back at the church that day by 3:30 pm for scrutiny.

March 5, 2010 at 11:04 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: What Religion Should I Choose?

I do not belong to any religion, but I'm 14 and I think it's time I start being more...faithful? I am going to write a list of what I do and don't believe, tell me what you think I should be. And btw, not everything has to be with what I agree with. Every religion has it's flaws. - Yes I believe in God. - We every sin, but are not born with sin. - I think confession is okay, but mostly just because it's somebody to talk to that you can trust, I don't think you'll go to Hell if you don't go. - I believe that good doings, etc will receive you into Heaven, or at least somewhere along side with God. And I believe that those who have sinned will be stuck here on Earth for eternity. - I do not believe in saying, "Til' death do us part" I believe in saying, "For time, and eternity" - I think that if you are glad with your religion and it works for you, then that's great! I have nothing against other religions. - Don't like atheists. - I believe that praying, meditation, church is very important and healthy for the mind. - I like talking to God, he's like my journal. - I believe that Mary should be honored, and prayed to if desired. - I think abortion is ok, and I have nothing against another race, or homosexuals. - I like traditional values in my church. - I think that a Pope, prophet, etc is a good way to run a religion now days, even though it is not in the bible, without a Pope, Catholicism wouldn't maintain. It's like having a president. - I believe that every person is entitled to their possess beliefs, - I think it's okay to receive divorced. - I would like to have the option of Alcohol, Cigarettes, Coffee, Etc. Btw, My dads family is very Catholic, and my Mom's is very Mormon. I would like to stay in the Christin zone.

March 4, 2010 at 10:36 pm | click here to view more

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