I've often pondered . . . what if Mad Dawg woke up some Sunday morning having just had a visitation or dream in which Christ Himself convinced MD that some of the more outrageous things in the RCC were really worse than uncool.
Assuming that Christ had not exhorted otherwise, I could well imagine MD staying within the RCC simply because at his age and with his span of ministry, such a change would not be all that easy and would likely be more troublesome than it might be worth for him or those who could learn from him.
I could imagine something similar with regard to you.
This is a very interesting scenario, Quix. And I would not presume to know what MD would do if this happened. I would love to read his response to this and will follow thread to see.
The first problem I can see is having to stand up against all who would use the "poorly catechised" reaction.
The "more troublesome than it might be worth for him or those who could learn from him" brings me to a quiet contemplation of the scenario. Anyway, I just wanted to respond to your post. It could lead to a very deep conversation with all who seek God with all their heart. Thank you.
I will post my final post to you, say whatever you like after this.
I have met many genuine followers of Christ in many place and many denominations. I did NOT impulsively, or on a whim, choose the Catholic Church. When I had a very disruptive, challenging, and wonderful experience of the Touch of Almighty God over a four day period, after becoming Catholic, it was the Cistercian monks who helped me get my feet on the ground and encouraged me to fall in love with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They also taught me the Rosary, which I had ignored until then, and how to use the Lectio Divina.
I was not made into a perfect person, and I don't care about that. Critique me and my Church however you wish, it is completely unimportant. As are you and your rude, hostile, uncomprehending, repetitive, unreasoned remarks.
I, am in the Loving, Saving Hands of God Almighty, and I just can't take all this baloney seriously. Occasionally it's interesting, occasionally I learn something, but the basics never ever change. I belong to Christ, and I love Him above all else, and in Him I find life, happiness, warmth, peace, humor, hope, and salvation and The Dance.
All the unpleasant remarks of the reformed, to me, over several different subjects for YEARS, have indicated to me that this is the favored method of communication of all of you. If they get from me what they dish out, tough.