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To: DoodleBob

I can’t imagine why I don’t go to church anymore. Just a bunch of solid decisions by all over the last couple decades.

As far as I’m concerned, the church & belief reside in one’s mind. I don’t need another flawed human in a specific building telling me what to think or believe.


5 posted on 10/15/2022 8:34:10 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: EEGator
As far as I’m concerned, the church & belief reside in one’s mind. I don’t need another flawed human in a specific building telling me what to think or believe.

You are not wrong - but understand, the Catholic Church allows freedom of thought and debate on temporal issues. Popes and Bishops are certainly not infallible on such things and no one ever demands you believe they are. You can respect the office, but disagree with the man.

The Catholic Church is the word of God, the Sacraments given by Jesus, and sacred tradition. That exists well beyond any particular man.

Once I realized these things, I was much happier in my Faith.

11 posted on 10/15/2022 8:48:07 AM PDT by PGR88
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