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Post by safetildecember on Oct 17, 2009 19:01:20 GMT -4
It is sincere, I hope you can tell and if you can't, just trust me when I say I am. Jesus died for our sins, it's all good. I don't understand it and I have lots of questions about it but that is why it is called Faith. Believe in something you cannot prove and don't understand. I often wonder why God killed his only son for us. I have to think, he is God, couldn't he have come up with a better way? But it is not for me to understand , just to believe. And I do.
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Post by speedergurl68 on Oct 17, 2009 19:06:42 GMT -4
Amen.
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Post by shorti on Oct 17, 2009 19:27:37 GMT -4
It is sincere, I hope you can tell and if you can't, just trust me when I say I am. Jesus died for our sins, it's all good. I don't understand it and I have lots of questions about it but that is why it is called Faith. Believe in something you cannot prove and don't understand. I often wonder why God killed his only son for us. I have to think, he is God, couldn't he have come up with a better way? But it is not for me to understand , just to believe. And I do. It seemed sincere... you can just never tell here... you know... Yep... He died for my sins, your sins... I am a nail that hung Him to the cross. So did I have lots & lots & lots & lots & lots of questions... one of them being the Bible is written by man... therefore room for error... also I even questioned Jesus as the Messiah. Faith is believing in something you cannot see... but while we won't ever connect all the dots this side of eternity... we can connect enough of them to know that the rest connect. Think of it like this - a friend of mine told me this - a compass... when you buy a new one - you test it out in an area you are familiar with that way when you are somewhere that you are not familiar with, you know you can trust it. Ah... the quandry of God killing His only Son... this is tough... but the easiest way I can explain it is this & I'm probably not 100% right either, but this makes sense to me... Jesus was divine & human - the God-man. His death was penalty for our sins, past, present & future. God is perfect & the penalty for sin is death, so He showed us His mercy & grace, by sending Jesus to live a perfect life & die for the payment. It also shows His love for us... See it's like this... He knows those who will reject Him before He creates them, yet He still does... puts a whole new meaning on Love for me... You know? If there's ever a time that I may be able to help you with some questions, please feel free to contact me. If I can't get you answers, I can certainly direct you to someone who can. I would recommend daily reading of the Bible... regardless of what anyone says, it's relevant & it's alive... I can read something today & then read it again in a month & it's PERFECT for what I am going through while the circumstances are totally different. Skeptics will call it interpretation... Believers call it hearing from God. I pray ALOT to get me through my days.. .I have difficult people at work, I get frustrated w/ the crazy drivers, I have problems... we all do... But I know that I know that I know that God never promised me it would be easy... Just that He'd see me through - the only catch, I have to rely on Him... not me... Him... I have to let go of self... and typically when I'm holding on to self is when the crap hits the fan...
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Post by safetildecember on Oct 17, 2009 19:34:57 GMT -4
God gave us the strength to handle anything, we just have to remember that. I pray everyday but I try to pray to thank him, not to ask for things. I pray for other people and the world. I say lots of Hail Marys and an act of contrition every once in awhile. I do not have to confess my sins to a priest but to God. I am not 100% sure on this but I think the only time the Roman Catholic congregation is asked to confess to a priest is before your first holy communion. The Act of Contrition - Oh my Lord I am heartfully sorry for having offended thee and I detest all of my sins not because of thy just punishment but because they offend thee my Lord who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin.
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Post by shorti on Oct 17, 2009 20:03:21 GMT -4
Yes He did give us the strength to handle anything... I'm famous for saying this... I know God wouldn't give me anything He knew I couldn't handle... I just wish I had as much faith in me that He does.
Prayer is a conversation... not a "i want list" and it should be to thank Him for what He has done for us... even in the bad times... Praising Him in a storm. But it should be a conversation... nothing special, no special words to say... just talk w/ Him... He is after all... your Heavenly Father... the Bible refers to Him as Abba (spelling may be wrong and no not the music group) which translate into Dad/Father.
I believe in order to receive communion at all, you should have been to confession. I think it's a weekly thing - maybe monthly... not 100% sure, but do know that if you are not a "practicing Catholic" meaning the rituals, confession, etc... then taking communion on Sunday is a sin... in their eyes... I can talk w/ a friend & find out for sure though...
Ah and here's something to chew on... forgiveness... something I struggle with myself... I've been told... so you think you got this??? Now, love your enemies, the ones who have wronged you & continue to & forgive them as freely as you have been... OUCH! talk about a tough pill to swallow... the world says why would you do such a thing? He says because I did it for you...
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Post by shorti on Oct 17, 2009 20:05:10 GMT -4
oh & He knows our sins before we do... interesting... huh?
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Post by safetildecember on Oct 17, 2009 21:59:21 GMT -4
Yes He did give us the strength to handle anything... I'm famous for saying this... I know God wouldn't give me anything He knew I couldn't handle... I just wish I had as much faith in me that He does. Prayer is a conversation... not a "i want list" and it should be to thank Him for what He has done for us... even in the bad times... Praising Him in a storm. But it should be a conversation... nothing special, no special words to say... just talk w/ Him... He is after all... your Heavenly Father... the Bible refers to Him as Abba (spelling may be wrong and no not the music group) which translate into Dad/Father. I believe in order to receive communion at all, you should have been to confession. I think it's a weekly thing - maybe monthly... not 100% sure, but do know that if you are not a "practicing Catholic" meaning the rituals, confession, etc... then taking communion on Sunday is a sin... in their eyes... I can talk w/ a friend & find out for sure though... Ah and here's something to chew on... forgiveness... something I struggle with myself... I've been told... so you think you got this??? Now, love your enemies, the ones who have wronged you & continue to & forgive them as freely as you have been... OUCH! talk about a tough pill to swallow... the world says why would you do such a thing? He says because I did it for you... There is no rule that says you have to go to confession on a regular basis, it is up to the sinner. Most people do not go to confession but it is there if you want it. I was told it was a mortal sin to not go to church at least once during Lent. The bible says to pray for your enemies. I guess that means to pray FOR Satan as well. Actually, part of the Roman Catholic mass before communion is " Lord I am not worthy to receive you but only say the word and I shall be healed". I guess that is a confession.
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Post by stephadele on Oct 17, 2009 22:57:16 GMT -4
Shorti..Lets just agree that you dont know me and dont know what my needs are or what Ive already experienced and leave it at that......If it helps you to pray for me and gives you comfort and security and self esteem , so be it.......You havent been where Im at in my faith and Im not missing anything...I love being a UU and cant imagine being anything else.........UU fullfills all my spiritual needs in every way and some I didnt know I had.....If you cant accept that, theres not much I can do about it......Peace.
Speedgurl...I dont have anything against the Southern Baptist Church, Im certainly not angry at it since its hasnt caused me any personal harm, but its not my beliefs so Im not interested in it.....I dont harbor any negativity about it, its helped many of my clients when they are in crisis so that a good thing for them.....I do wonder why my contentment with my religion is difficult for some to accept??....That really says more about them than me, I think.....Not all of us feel we need" to fix or correct our religion......We are happy living in the present moment and just where we're at...We choose a different path than some and are happy with our choice....We dont need to be enlightened by some who think they know whats best for us...Their enlightenment isnt neccessarily ours....We process things differently and have different needs ...Thats what makes the world go round.....Accept that.
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Post by speedergurl68 on Oct 18, 2009 6:03:39 GMT -4
stephadele, I am sorry if I ever said anything about not accepting anything you have said...I really didn't realize that I did. And, I don't recall saying you had a problem with SBA....I was only telling you that I did (past tense). I also apologize if I said that you needed to "fix your religion", again, it was not my intent to say any such thing. I merely stated my struggles and issues and why I understand some people's disdain for that particular religion. To be fair, I do believe I made the comment, "on some level" as your distaste/disinterest for it is more than apparent. I do not personally care what church you attend, or even if you attend one. There is no reason to defend your choice to me. It is your choice. No explanation is needed. If there are things we do not understand about different beliefs, I would hope that we could discuss them openly and honestly and without being on the defensive. I know I certainly can, and I did think that was what we were doing. You seem upset and I am grieved by that. If you knew me at all, you would know that I have dear friends of just about every "religion" out there as well as some that deny there is a God at all. I accept them, just as they accept me. That does not mean we agree with each other by any means, but we do accept and respect each other a great deal. And I am good with that. I mistook your posting on this thread as an invitation to open up and discuss the things that are different about us (general us) and if it has caused you to feel persecuted or singled out...I can assure you that if you re-read what I and the others have said without suspicion or doubt added in, the questions were for informational gathering purposes only. It just so happens that you are the only one of your faith that has stepped into this thread...you can understand why it would be a curiosity. Our dear funnel also has a different set of beliefs and we have all enjoyed learning about and discussing candidly the differences and similarities that we notice. I believe she can attest that no one here, with an ounce of common sense, has attacked her or made her feel poorly or tried to...how did you say it...."fix"? her. She has even been so kind as to start her own thread about her beliefs which I have found fascinating.
Possibly over the years as you have traveled through your life you have met with some type of angry people with their own issues and agendas that have put you on the defensive. We are not them. I would hope that a more peaceful and civilized discussion of what we each believe and why, can continue. This thread has been most enjoyable for the larger part. If, you do not feel you can join us, I am saddened, but again...that is your choice, you owe us no explanations, and no ill will is thought of you or anyone that feels uncomfortable or upset or negative about it. Our intention was to take a thread that was...."controversial?" ...in its' origin and explore the different facets and beliefs of people with kindness and understanding. I anticipated questions...some difficult...some easy.
Just as you feel you are right in your beliefs, we each feel we are right in our own. I, for one, can respect that completely. I have no problem discussing my faith with anyone that questions me on it. As a matter of fact, I welcome questioning happily. I have spent a good deal of my life seeking out people that do not believe as I do and learning more about them, their circumstances, their reasons for believing and not believing and feel it has allowed me to personally and spiritually grow leaps and bounds. Again, if you took anything I said as any sort of "judgmental" or "condemning" statement...I humbly apologize. I do hope you can accept it.
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Post by moosie on Oct 18, 2009 7:40:37 GMT -4
I believe in order to receive communion at all, you should have been to confession. not true I think it's a weekly thing - maybe monthly... not 100% sure, not true but do know that if you are not a "practicing Catholic" meaning the rituals, confession, etc... then taking communion on Sunday is a sin... in their eyes... I can talk w/ a friend & find out for sure though... please do... you must go to mass at least on easter sunday. it is most desirable--essentially required--to go every week.
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Post by safetildecember on Oct 18, 2009 9:31:42 GMT -4
It is not essential or required that a Roman Catholic goes to mass every week. It is required that they go at least once a year, it does not have to be on Easter Sunday as long as it was during Lent. Easter is the last day of Lent. It is required that a Roman Catholic go to confession before their first holy communion. It is only required that a Roman Catholic go to confession before receiving communion during Lent if they have committed a mortal sin.
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Post by stephadele on Oct 18, 2009 10:36:54 GMT -4
The ideal for me, speed, would be a world in which people can openly accept the spiritual beliefs of others without advising them or telling them what they are missing...Im very fortunate thats the way it is at my church and I get a dose of how the rest of the religious world operates when read whats on here and hear whats going on in the media.....Because its not a big deal for UUs to disagree on this, we enjoy conversations on how we are different and no one tries to teach someone on ways they think is better, it still strikes me as surprising that the rest of the world is so keen on it when I get questions on "but what do you believe?" God is love and nature and good works and charity towards others to me....I find theres alot of overlap in that other religions say they believe that too but only with a "catch" condition: that you believe in the God they do....UUs have a long history of sticking their necks out and risking their lives to assist those oppressed such as gay/lesbains,.native Americans, women, the homeless and mentally ill... We do the work without trying to save them or change them or preach to them......I see other religions preaching about that and doing some work but there is always a condition that you "Accept Jesus" or their God and their ways....It seems very manipulative and self serving to me......It seems silly to me that because we dont believe in the Trinity or second coming or any of the new Testament fantasies, people have to peg you because they dont understand it.....Anyway, Im off to church....happy Sunday everyone
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Post by safetildecember on Oct 18, 2009 11:01:20 GMT -4
I have not read about your UU religion but from your posts, you seem pagan to me. I do not have a problem with that. The pagan religion is very misunderstood by the majority of the population. I find that most religions believe in the same things basically, being a good person, honesty, caring, compassion, love for fellow man and against evil.
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Post by speedergurl68 on Oct 18, 2009 11:15:07 GMT -4
Well I really do appreciate your candor steph. I feel now that we can at least discuss things without being on guard with each other. When I met my friends of other beliefs they, at first, felt that because I didn't do as they did that I was judging them when I asked questions. Thankfully, over time, they came to understand that the way I operate is that if I do not understand something, I will ask questions so that I do not make assumptions regarding them and their beliefs. It is really, for me, a learning experience. I cannot possibly understand all of the subtleties and nuances of every religion out there, so I look to those that are a part of one that I do not know all about, and ask to be taught. I cannot possibly judge anyone as to whether they are right or wrong, because I, myself, am not in any position to do so until my own life is without error, blemish, fault or folly. And I do not see that happening in this lifetime I can only do as I feel is right in my life, for my life. How another chooses is entirely their decision. I regularly find myself battling my own issues, caused by my own actions and reactions. I fall down and get back up again, and hopefully will continue to do so...and move forward as I do. Again, thank you so very much for being so open. I look forward to discussing more with you in the future. I do hope you enjoy your service this morning and find enrichment and comfort in it.
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Post by shorti on Oct 18, 2009 13:56:32 GMT -4
Shorti..Lets just agree that you dont know me and dont know what my needs are or what Ive already experienced and leave it at that......If it helps you to pray for me and gives you comfort and security and self esteem , so be it.......You havent been where Im at in my faith and Im not missing anything...I love being a UU and cant imagine being anything else.........UU fullfills all my spiritual needs in every way and some I didnt know I had.....If you cant accept that, theres not much I can do about it......Peace. Speedgurl...I dont have anything against the Southern Baptist Church, Im certainly not angry at it since its hasnt caused me any personal harm, but its not my beliefs so Im not interested in it.....I dont harbor any negativity about it, its helped many of my clients when they are in crisis so that a good thing for them.....I do wonder why my contentment with my religion is difficult for some to accept??....That really says more about them than me, I think.....Not all of us feel we need" to fix or correct our religion......We are happy living in the present moment and just where we're at...We choose a different path than some and are happy with our choice....We dont need to be enlightened by some who think they know whats best for us...Their enlightenment isnt neccessarily ours....We process things differently and have different needs ...Thats what makes the world go round.....Accept that. Steph - I couldn't agree more with that we are different... that's the beauty of it... My point was basically that we believe in 2 different things - I've explored UU before & it wasn't for me... nto saying it isn't for others... it didn't satisfy ME. So I continued to search. My other point was I've asked those very same questions & had those very same doubts that you posted here about in regards to Christianity, Jesus, New Testament, the Bible, Judgement Day, etc... that's how we are the same... I've walked that path & while you may have found something that "works" for you.. it didn't "work" for me. Does that make me less of an independent thinker? Not at all & that's where the defensiveness came in, because by saying that you are assuming that anyone who believes in the Bible isn't an independent thinker & needs to have an authority figure in their lives/faith in order for them to have peace. That's far from true... I CHOOSE to have an authority figure over me... I didn't HAVE to HAVE it because I couldn't function without it. It was a choice, plain & simple (well... that's another thread )that's all. Even in this post, you're being argumentative - me praying for you or anyone else has nothing to do with my self esteem... My beliefs tell me to do so. Think about that... really... as a human in the world we live in.. why the heck would I WANT to pray for someone I didn't like? Not saying I don't like you I don't know you - I'm thinking more along the lines of those in my personal life who have wronged me & continue to do so. That has nothing to do with self-esteem... nothing at all. Also, I don't think I ever said I didnt' accept you or your beliefs. I did say they are not for me & I mentioned that your refusal of reading anything that may go against your faith is close minded. No different than if I completely ignored what you said & never even looked into it & still decided to make an arguement w/ you. Like I said, I have & when you posted originally (i think) when I replied so what do you believe? was simply because I never realized that there were so many different "faiths" in the UU and I guess because I never got too involved in one. It wasn't argumentative, it was inquisitive. Like SG says... it's helps me to grow to learn about others faiths. now your comment about there's a catch & how churches offer help or something but you have to "accept Jesus" is generalized. Quite honestly there are churches out there that have so damaged the worldview of what Christianity is all about. Think prosperity preachers... <sigh> But those that are in a true, Biblical Christian church should be feeding the souls of those they serve as well as their needs. That's the call... fishers of men... spread the Good News. Does that mean they won't help because they won't accept? It shouldn't... they should serve the world by loving on those who will more than likely reject it. If they do otherwise, then they are hypocrits. It would be like my church taking Thanksgiving dinner to those who are less fortunate & saying that they only way they can get this is if they accept Christ. How insane is that? Now, we will deliver Thanksgiving dinners w/ a Bible & explain to them that Christ is the reason we are doing this. we do our best to live out our faith outside of the walls of the church - that way people will SEE it & not just hear some lips smacking & no action... I think it's great that you have something that works for you... now granted... according to my beliefs... well you know what my beliefs say... but you're wrong... ;D Come on... that's funny... admit it... said in jest... but anyway, yes, my belief says that there is only One Way but I am not to condemn or judge or persecute others for what they believe. I am to share Truth, what you do with it after that, well that's your call. i do not judge or condemn... i question, I may even challenge, but it's never a personal thing... I stand on my faith because it's gotten me through & if that makes me a narrow-minded, pin-headed zealot or bigot in your eyes, then so be it... I wont' falter from it, I will listen & try to understand other faiths, but I still stand for Christ. I hope you haven't seen any of this as an attack... it isn't... it's a discussion... and who knows who else either of us will impact... we'll never know...
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Post by shorti on Oct 18, 2009 14:02:26 GMT -4
I believe in order to receive communion at all, you should have been to confession. not true I think it's a weekly thing - maybe monthly... not 100% sure, not true but do know that if you are not a "practicing Catholic" meaning the rituals, confession, etc... then taking communion on Sunday is a sin... in their eyes... I can talk w/ a friend & find out for sure though... please do... you must go to mass at least on easter sunday. it is most desirable--essentially required--to go every week. Thanks Moosie... see I didnt' know for sure... well... cause, I'm not Catholic... so what is it? is there a time or something when you are to go? I guess i ask because I have friends that go to mass daily, some maybe 3 times a week, some on Sunday & some on Christmas & Easter... I've known folks that while on the way to mass would say the Rosary to & from actually... I would really have to say I don't know "how that works" entirely other than some personal things that I won't discuss... No offense, but Catholicism burned me... badly... So any further learning I may have been exposed to, was pushed aside... never got as far as communion or anything like that... lost interest... something wasn't working for me there... now I will give the Catholic religion this... they have AMAZINGLY beautiful churches for the most part & there are times that their masses are really , well really... I don't want to say moving because i really don't understand what is going on half the time, I don't want to say nice because it could be an understatement... . you probably know what i mean... thanks again for the clearing up... I'm still going to try to catch up w/ my friend & maybe he can 'splain it some more for me... if you haven't noticed, i can be a little bit hardheaded...
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Post by safetildecember on Oct 18, 2009 14:23:09 GMT -4
If you have any questions, try St. Christopher's Catholic Church on Kent Island. 643-6220. As I am sure she was well intended, the information Moosie provided is not correct. Yes you do have to go to confession before you can receive your first holy communion. Most kids in Catholic school have their first holy communion at about 7 yrs. old. The only other time you are required to go to confession is if you have committed a mortal sin. You cannot receive communion during Lent if you have committed a mortal sin and not gone to confession. It is not essentially required that you go to mass except for once during Lent. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, 40 days before Easter. Ash Wednesday is the day you see Catholics running around with ashes on their forehead. You can go on Ash Wednesday, on Easter or any day inbetween in order to satisfy the rules. Lent is linked to baptism, you renew your baptism vows and repent for your sins. There are prayers at every Catholic Mass before Communion where you repent your sins, I guess it is considered a confession of sorts. It use to be during Lent you fasted by not eating meat, now the no meat fast is for Friday only. That is why McDonald's has their Fish Fillet specials on Friday during Lent. Apparently fish is not considered meat by the Catholic Church. There are 7 sacraments in the Catholic Church. Baptism- typically when you are a baby Confession- usually around second grade if you are in Catholic School, right before First Holy Communion Holy Communion- about second grade, right after Confession/Reconciliation Confirmation- usually about 7th grade- this is suppose to be when you are old enough to make the choice to be Catholic on your own, you pick a Catholic sponsor- sort of like a God Parent and you pick a confirmation name for yourself Marriage Holy Order- to become a priest, 3 levels Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites
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Post by stephadele on Oct 18, 2009 15:42:03 GMT -4
Safe, not all UUs are pagan... UU churches have Jews, Christians, Atheists, Humanists...and Pagans in their congregations. I attended a Christian study group one year with a female African American minister from Jamaica while being involved in CUUPS rituals (covenant of UU Pagans) as well and being on the anti racism task force working with the Wampanoag Native Americans.......I love the diversity of this as well as the enriching learning experience I get from others. I think its true that most religions believe in helping others and being truthful and caring for the sick and the lonely and poor ....BUT Ive found that few actually do it without the "catch"..In other words.....Dont be openly gay or pagan or atheist or a Jew or a feminist or for abortion or birth control or equal rights between men and women....That excludes alot of people.....A hundred things mainstream religions like to put down as conditions to being accepted into their church...Quakers and UU are the only ones Ive found that didnt carry those conditions as a requirement for acceptance into a church. The only condition UU has is to be tolerant and respectful of others' beliefs and non violence and non harm of self and others...In other words, Love is our only condition... Most churches and religions Ive seen try to convert people as "condition" that they continue to receive help or services....We are inclusive, not exclusive in that respect... Shorti and Speed..thanks for your imput...Ive appreciated your thoughts and honesty and feelings on this Anyway, I wanted to share with all what a wonderful service we had today....Im certain all would like it if you love animals. It was The Blessing of the Animals, a ritual alot of UU churchs have every year. We had cats, dogs, hamsters, lizards, fish, rabbits in our saunctuary as the Minister Heather blessed them....I know alot of Catholic churchs do this as well...Families paraded their beloved pets down the aisles for all to see... We sang the Bill Staines tune "All God's Creatures" followed by a lovely reading of one of my favorite quotes from St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals: "God, make me an instrument of your peace...." We saw a slide show about a special nondenominational chapel in Northern Vermont created by a transplanted MD dog lover that caters to dogs...hundreds of cainine art work and pictures of pet dogs filled the sanctionary. Many shared pictures of beloved deceased pets...it was very moving... It was heavenly to share my meditative space with so many adorable and beautiful creatures... Hopefully this gives some a window of what happens on our Sundays at church.
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Post by safetildecember on Oct 18, 2009 15:54:13 GMT -4
Yes, I know all UU's are not pagan, I have been paying attention, I just did not read the UU site. I was just commenting that you seem like a pagan to me, I know some others. Blessed Be. And, I am glad you had such a wonderful service today, I wish you had a video of it. Sounds great!
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Post by stephadele on Oct 18, 2009 16:12:13 GMT -4
Which is why I shared the part, Self, about my experiences in my UU Christian Study group and the reading on St. Francis today. Lest you think I only participate in pagan rituals.
BTW....We have a Christmas tree and all UUs celebrate the birth of Jesus as a great humanitarian teacher, rabbi, peace activist and spiritual leader, much like we would Martin Luther King and Ghandhi....We sing Christmas carols and some choose to go or not go or not sing the parts that say the word "Christ"......Jews share the same view of Jesus....We also light the candles of Channakah then and have Seder dinners around Passover and Easter time...I had never been to a Seder dinner before the 90s and it was such fun and a great learning experience to help plan and celebrate.
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Post by safetildecember on Oct 18, 2009 16:14:53 GMT -4
Yes, I understand your religious affiliations, no problem. Even Muslims believe Jesus was a great prophet. Jesus was a popular dude in many religions.
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Post by stephadele on Oct 18, 2009 16:18:40 GMT -4
I was thinking the same thing too, Safe...that we should have a video of that service today....Myabe we do....I will ask Heather and find out...It would be great to have it on Youtube or something like that.
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Post by moosie on Oct 18, 2009 18:22:16 GMT -4
If you have any questions, try St. Christopher's Catholic Church on Kent Island. 643-6220. As I am sure she was well intended, the information Moosie provided is not correct. Yes you do have to go to confession before you can receive your first holy communion. i never said you did not. It is not essentially required that you go to mass except for once during Lent. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, 40 days before Easter. Ash Wednesday is the day you see Catholics running around with ashes on their forehead. You can go on Ash Wednesday, on Easter or any day inbetween in order to satisfy the rules. Actually, not true. you must receive communion at least once per year, during that period. you are obligated to go to mass EVERY sunday and EVERY holy day of obligation. you must go to confession if you have committed a mortal sin, or you are walking around in a state of mortal sin. you don't want to do that. clearly, you must go before communion if you are in a state of sin.
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Post by moosie on Oct 18, 2009 18:23:04 GMT -4
It is not essential or required that a Roman Catholic goes to mass every week. It is required that they go at least once a year, it does not have to be on Easter Sunday as long as it was during Lent. Easter is the last day of Lent. It is required that a Roman Catholic go to confession before their first holy communion. It is only required that a Roman Catholic go to confession before receiving communion during Lent if they have committed a mortal sin. this is not right.
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Post by safetildecember on Oct 18, 2009 18:26:02 GMT -4
It is not essential or required that a Roman Catholic goes to mass every week. It is required that they go at least once a year, it does not have to be on Easter Sunday as long as it was during Lent. Easter is the last day of Lent. It is required that a Roman Catholic go to confession before their first holy communion. It is only required that a Roman Catholic go to confession before receiving communion during Lent if they have committed a mortal sin. this is not right. Show me where it says that. I would like to know.
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