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To: Eric in the Ozarks

As a non-denominational christian who's parents are catholic and I have been to numerous Catholic Services I could never imagine becoming catholic. I have been to Mennonite Services and Evangelicals, nothing seems to fit me but to me the most confusing and difficult to understand is catholicism, I do not understand how being a follower of Christ would require all the show and imagery the Catholics need.


10 posted on 05/24/2004 9:58:03 PM PDT by aft_lizard (I actually voted for John Kerry before I voted against him)
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To: aft_lizard
Actually, all you *need* is grace.

But that's like saying all you need for a meal is crackers.

God is transcendant AND immanent.

12 posted on 05/24/2004 10:13:56 PM PDT by D-fendr
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To: aft_lizard
I do not understand how being a follower of Christ would require all the show and imagery the Catholics need.

They don't have them at the church I go to but I like the idea of a traditional Mass --- it's not just show and imagery, it's about "communion", --- something that unites Catholics of the present day with those of 200 years ago, 800 years ago, 1000 years ago. There's nothing like Frankencense, the Gregorian chants, gothic arches to makes you feel the presence of your religious ancestors. Maybe what looks like show and imagery is something like fireworks, flags, parades, and picnics on the 4th of July.

22 posted on 05/24/2004 10:54:02 PM PDT by FITZ
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To: aft_lizard
all the show and imagery the Catholics need.
I beg to differ. We do not "need" the show and imagery. The teachings are the main focus and true.
191 posted on 05/27/2004 12:12:12 AM PDT by Cronos (W2K4!)
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