It's interesting and telling to listen to the Sunday after service and dinner conversation in catholic and protestant families. I've been in both.
The Protestant will speak of the message given, events and the way the Lord acts through them, prayers answered, end-of-times signs, catch up on friends life events.
The catholic speaks of pretty decorations in their Church, who's under the arch bishop and where he came from, the latest political ‘church’ events, how cute the new priest is and ‘what a waste’, how many times a week they attended mass, the good deeds they do and how many candles they lit, various other gossipy tidbits about clergy. That is if they even decide to stay around for fellowship after church. Many bail even after communion...can't wait to get out. AND ALMOST NO ONE BRINGS THEIR OWN BIBLE TO MASS FOR NOTE TAKING AND FOLLOWING ALONG.
The state of spirituality is very evident from simple observation and listening to the words of one's mouth, all academic arguments aside.
Outstanding post! And so very true..........
I’ve experienced some of those differences between the two, as well.
Amazing bigotry there.
Bravo, sir. Bravo.