No. It seems that many don’t understand the mercy thing that Pope Francis keeps preaching about. I know lots of very conservative Evangelical types that have similar positions on moral issues to Catholics. However, they are also the type who live their faith through their actions. They are open to outsiders and are happy to welcome them to their churches. Catholics ted to be insular and not as welcoming.
....”Catholics ted to be insular and not as welcoming”....
I worked with about 7 catholics who faithfully attended mass. New in the area then, I asked, I made it known I was seeking a church yet not one of you invited me.
The response was deafening...”Well, are you catholic? I said no...and they turned away saying “well that’s why.”
Even though they didn’t have a clue of my faith.
That is the opposite of my experience, but then again, I am in communion with the Church. I have not tried to impose a morality and theology subject to my own experience and reason on the Church.
Peace be with you
I know lots of very conservative Evangelical types that have similar positions on moral issues to Catholics. However, they are also the type who live their faith through their actions.Seems like they conform themselves to the teachings of Jesus instead of to a denomination's teachings. That's a good thing, quite Biblical.