LOL. Sorry for using such graphically blunt language, but I think it accurately describes my past.
I always thought it was weird that saying prayers was supposed to be some kind of punishment for my confessed sins.
I admit I never thought of it from that standpoint. When I was in that "other religion," I have to admit, like Elsie quoted, I was just another heathen, mouthing a bunch of words, thinking I would be heard, because of my much speaking. I was, of course, just another poor deluded soul, and was not praying at all. It is weird, however, that members (not all) of that other religion, even if they thought of it as praying, might consider praying to be punishment for committing myriads of mortal sins. After that, I no longer told the priest about all my sins, because he started trying to pry into my personal life. I don't know if he did that, because he was getting his jollies, or if he really wanted to honestly help me stop sinning. I don't know which.
Anyway Elsie, I know what you mean, it gets old, refuting the same thing 5 million times, even though you told me a million times not to exaggerate. 😄
Heh, sometimes I’d lost count of how many Our Father’s or Hail Mary’s I’d said and was afraid of not having said enough so that my sins wouldn’t be forgiven.
So I’d say an extra couple, thinking that God would cut me some slack for being conscientious and doing more than I needed.
I’d have a little in the bank for next time if I went over but at least I’d met the minimum and had the forgiveness. WHEW!!!!
At least until after mass on Sunday morning. I was always pretty sure I could stay out of trouble at least over night.
What a brutal way to live, in constant fear.
That's what the Book says...
John 3:18 New International Version
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.