In my late teens and early 20’s, many of my friends, including myself split from the Catholic Church.
20 years later , most have returned.
I loathe/strongly disagree with much of the Roman Catholic leadership over their Social Justice themes and the Churches slow drift into Humanistic principles, but NOW, I refuse to leave. Many of my friends have stated similar reasons.
The Church needs to stop trying to be MTV cool and get back to the basics.
Guys like you can lead a more confrontational, and educational path within the church, a slight change in the way that a church message is delivered, or emphasised, or connected to political issues can change the average good Catholic, into an average good Catholic that sees the horror of voting Democrat.
Twenty years ago there was no mention of anything social justice wise.
And I think much of what we read in the media interprets Catholic actions in this way because that’s the broad path that the world is taking.
Mrs. Don-o has a good take on the USCCB — Catholic Bishops in the U. S. and the real Catholics like us. Maybe she will address your issue.
We attend what is likely by far the most traditional parish (FE weekly; no indult, for instance) — and a large one, at that — in the entire archdiocese. It is bursting at the seams. The pastor is a vocation from that very parish. The choir members look all of them to be in their 20s. Lots and lots and lots of kids. The future looks bright.