There are a lot of Christians who recognize our brothers and sisters in Christ.
I know. And I am thankful for that.
A decade or so ago, maybe more, a Christian group named First Call recorded a song called "Undivided". Recommend it to all Christian Freepers who realize we are all united in Christ.
“There are a lot of Christians who recognize our brothers and sisters in Christ.”
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Absolutely—I could not agree more. I was raised Presbyterian, but married a Catholic (most Quebecers are Catholic, though most don’t attend church); my children were baptized Catholic (my parents weren’t happy, but we did have a special ceremony at the church we attended when I was a child). Yet I’m the only one who attends church now, in the family.
I go to a Catholic church because, given where I live, the Protestant options are minimal, unless I want to attend the United Church of Canada (IIRC); I went a couple of times when I first moved here and couldn’t take the anti-American rhetoric I heard. Politics should not be mixed in with religious ceremonies.
I’ve thought about actually becoming a Catholic, but my father would not like it too much (old hostilities; he was not allowed to attend his Catholic friend’s wedding when he was a young man). These old grievances seem so trivial compared to the big picture.
I’ve been watching the news all day long the past couple of days. I think Pope Francis is a servant of the Lord and will lead his flock with dedication, humility and faith.
Everyone who believes in Christ is together in spirit, I agree with you. This may sound stupid, but when the new Pope asked us all to pray, I got down on my knees—and had a hard time getting up. LOL. Getting too old... :)
I hope this post makes sense. :)
Julie