I appreciate your thoughts and comments but really, the ugly people with ugly souls have come back and I'm out of here.
It's no wonder the Catholic Church is losing so many people if the ugliness on this thread is an indication of their membership.
Don't lose heart. FR does not represent the Catholic Church, in the main.
You will find a far more forgiving and receptive attitude in most parishes. I wish you were here. We have a wonderful program, "Re-membering Church", that takes people where they are, and encourages them to return, if they want, or simply stay and discuss, or vent.
You have lots of venting to do, even if you don't come back to the Church.
Peach, you should definitely come on home to the Roman Catholic Church. It is totally awesome. I am a woman and I have found that the Catholic Church is the only place on earth where I have found human dignity and respect. No matter how much you learn and experience in the Catholic faith, there is always more. The Catholic Church is the only place where I feel at home. Everywhere else I feel like I don't really fit in. Look for a parish that suits you. Personally, I like going to all the different parishes in my area. Take care.