[SkyPilot]

I was raised a Catholic (baptized, first communion, Catholic CCD, confirmed, altar boy, said rosary every day, visited seminaries in high school while thinking of becoming a priest, married in the church, Mass every week, Catholic retreats, Catholic adult education, etc).

I became a born again evangelical Christian in my 30s when I asked Jesus into my heart. It was the most profound encounter in my life.

Today, the thought of filtering what is "right" vs. "wrong" or "legal" vs. "illegal" through the lens of Pope Francis, the Vatican, and Catholicism in general is unthinkable to me. It would be akin to asking the DNC to give me moral advice and guidance.

God's Word through the Bible is probably on the shelves of many Catholic homes, gathering dust. That book is God's living source of truth, wisdom, and salvation. And Jesus is alive and accessible to anyone who knocks on the door.

[mkmensinger]

I rejoice with you that you have found your path, my FRiend. I agree with you about Francis. As far as I’m concerned, Benedict is the Pope. I don’t know who the other guy is. I ignore him. But for me, the Catholic Church remains the path for me. God Bless.

[Salvation]

You are still a Catholic since you were baptized a Catholic. Just not an active one.