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The truth is that I simply don’t belong in these religious discussions. I take it personally and I can’t help it. I’m born and raised Catholic, as were my parents/grandparents/great grandparents, and on to as far as anyone can remember. And as far as I’m concerned, all of my Christian Brother Churches are my friends, and I fully accept that they have as much claim to the gates of Heaven as I do. That’s how I’ve been raised and that’s what I believe is the the best way for a Christian to think. I’ve always felt that way, and I’m personally shocked and hurt sometimes when I’m reminded that others don’t feel like I do. I forget that there’s Christian Churches who symbolically lock their doors.

I’ve lashed out at some of you, and for that I apologize. It’s impossible for me to not take it personally. I ask that you forgive me, and that I be left to my own road to Heaven. Hope to see you all there.

Many leave here temporarily or permanently for their spiritual well being. Some never come here for the same reason. Each person chooses and IMHO, you have chosen well to leave.

As a fellow Marine Brat, I appreciate your posts, wish you all the best, God’s blessings and Semper Fi!

I’m born and raised Catholic, as were my parents/grandparents/great grandparents, and on to as far as anyone can remember.

Me, also.

Mark 10:29,30 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields--and with them, persecutions) and in the age to come, eternal life.

I fully accept that they have as much claim to the gates of Heaven as I do. That’s how I’ve been raised and that’s what I believe is the the best way for a Christian to think.

Our best way doesn't mean diddle squat. It's what God's Word says. We don't get to make up rules about HIS KINGDOM. Jesus provided ONE WAY and that is through Him alone. We can't claim anything for we are nothing without Christ.

John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches: He that stays in Me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without Me you can do nothing".

The truth is that I simply don’t belong in these religious discussions. I take it personally and I can’t help it. I’m born and raised Catholic, as were my parents/grandparents/great grandparents, and on to as far as anyone can remember. And as far as I’m concerned, all of my Christian Brother Churches are my friends, and I fully accept that they have as much claim to the gates of Heaven as I do. That’s how I’ve been raised and that’s what I believe is the the best way for a Christian to think. I’ve always felt that way, and I’m personally shocked and hurt sometimes when I’m reminded that others don’t feel like I do. I forget that there’s Christian Churches who symbolically lock their doors.

I’ve lashed out at some of you, and for that I apologize. It’s impossible for me to not take it personally. I ask that you forgive me, and that I be left to my own road to Heaven. Hope to see you all there.

Peace be with you.