Why Are Catholics Beguiled And Bedazzled By The Phony Rituals And Ceremonies That Go On In Their Churches?
I mean, I can see how those tricks would work on ignorant sheep farmers and bog cutters in the Middle Ages but not people in the modern era for crying out loud! What the hell is wrong with them???
cristoig, and 
coffee_p 8:30 am on January 28, 2010 Permalink |
very good question!! all that glitters is not gold…
just so superficial and fake, like vegas with out slot machines…
where is Christ in all of that?
bob smith 3:15 am on January 28, 2010 Permalink |
They were thinking of rolling around in the aisles but really didn’t have the floor space for that, so they kept to the old ones.
moretoo 9:47 pm on January 27, 2010 Permalink |
ROFLMAO, Oh that’s a real classic Des, your best to date I would say, Thank you but to answer it I think the catholic church lost over half its devotees when they changed from latin because people did see it as medieval claptrap for the first time
mopar Mike 7:04 pm on January 27, 2010 Permalink |
Desiree, Catholics did not fool anyone in yesteryear anymore then they do today.What do you think the reformation was all about ? Much of what Catholics practice is completely unbiblical and totally rejected by today’s modern Christians. God bless. .
Adam of the wired 3:16 pm on January 27, 2010 Permalink |
tell you wehat missy you disprove all the miracles of the catholic church then we will talk
PROBLEM JPAS A.R.T. 12:28 pm on January 27, 2010 Permalink |
I am a Protestant, and I like them.
SpiritRo 11:03 am on January 27, 2010 Permalink |
Nothing, thank you.
You’ll be on to your next attack soon enough and forget all about this issue..LOL
David H the Green Kitteh 7:19 am on January 27, 2010 Permalink |
What the hell is wrong with fundies and evangelists?
Anonymous 1:07 am on January 27, 2010 Permalink |
There are none so blind as those who claim to see.
Sldgman 11:52 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
I guess you just are not smart enough to be able to see the reality behind the ritual.
I feel sorry for you.
Catholic Mythbuster 10:44 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
Nothing phony about the Mass. It’s all genuine and it is the highest possible form of worship because all we do is as Christ Himself commanded.
Atheist Eye Candy 10:09 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
I like Catholics. I HATE protestants.
Gremlin 11:12 am on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
Religion is the root of all evil.
Grand Master Mystic 8:24 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
We like rituals and we like ceremonies. You are either mad or jealous that we have them. You mean, that every Christmas, your family has NO traditions that they do (or anything else for example)?
°•.Røwan 4:31 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
Actually I prefer Catholics as opposed to other branches of Christianity. Orthodox Christians as well
(I found the majority of Catholics don’t go around attacking others)
Purdey EP 1:07 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
It’s not just Catholics. We Episcopalians are also beguiled and bedazzled by our phony rituals and ceremonies. If you are going to be insulting, you need to be thorough.
Mama Kate formerly preggo! 8:53 am on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
Desiree, have you ever actually been to a Catholic Mass? Do you realize the ritual of the Mass is directly from the bible, and Christ, himself whether you believe or not performed the Mass, and it is also reminiscent of a Jewish service because it is a continuation of the Jewish faith? All the Mass is, is one big prayer to God and in that prayer Christ our Lord and God comes down on the Altar to be with His people and with Him all the Angels and Saints in Heaven come down too. He gives Himself to us again and again in the Mass, whether you believe or not, that is what we believe, that is why we worship with rituals and ceremonies.
The Protestants have hollow services the Catholic Mass has the fullness of Christ our Lord.
It is a matter of faith, a matter of hope in the word of God and a matter of love for our Almighty Creator. That is why.
You tell me what is wrong with us.
Love and God bless you,
Kate
robert 3:11 am on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
The Church proclaimed the Gospel for two millennia; the Church gave us Sacred Scripture; the Church defined the dogma of the Trinity; the Church defeated the heresies of Arianism, Pelagianism, Gnosticism, Marcionism, Sabellianism, and Manichæanism; the Church has produced thousands and thousands of Saints — from St. Francis to Maximillian Kolbe to Thérèse de Lisieux; the Church is the greatest caregiver of the poor in the world; the Church has built hospitals, orphanages, schools, and soup kitchens all over this planet; the Church cares for one out of four of the world’s AIDS patients; the Church is the single greatest defender of life — all life — in the entire world
The Church proclaims not only did Messiah come in the first century, but that He comes at each and every Catholic Mass — in the flesh (it is Protestants who deny this!) — and will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead? People who spew venom at the Catholic Church need to think long and hard about what they are doing, because to slander the Catholic Church is to blaspheme the Body of Christ. If you are one of these people, pray about it, ask yourself why you believe what you believe, and find out for sure whether or not things you believe about the Catholic Church are true, using unbiased resources (including true Catholic ones). Please.
RitaLind 2:03 am on January 26, 2010 Permalink |
Why would you ask a question so full of criticism of others – are you struggling with your own beliefs? Most of my Catholic friends seem to appreciate the tradition and try to apply reason to what they encounter either way. If you enter into a personal discussion, I’d drop the nasty descriptors and hope for some insightful answers.
Mary, Mary 11:27 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
Why can’t people just live and let live? Even if you do not understand why, they are meaningful to the people who practice them. Assuming you are an atheist, you do know what your doing is the same thing as religious dogma or street preaching. You are no better than them. Everyone deserves freedom of beliefs and a right to not have them ridiculed.
Anonymous 11:08 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
1) Why are Catholics beguiled and bedazzled by the phony rituals and ceremonies that go on in their churches?
a) Who told you that, and why were you so gullible as to believe them?
b) What makes a ritual “phony”? Don’t you think they all believe it?
2) I mean, I can see how those tricks would work on ignorant sheep farmers and bog cutters in the Middle Ages
That being the case – you must realize that your initial statement will not “work on” anyone “in the modern era.”
3) What the hell is wrong with them?
My guess: they have researched and evaluated the source of their beliefs more thoroughly than you have yours.
Jim, http://www.bibleselector.com/r_kjv.html
Gaijin 10:48 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
I like Catholics and all faiths but I think it gives them a sense of comfort and security.Like if your insecure about your life and not sure of your ability to make life choices,it gives them a sense of security to say that they put their life in Gods hands.The rituals of the Catholic church for instance confirms that they have something more powerful to lean on than themselves.Most importantly,They have a place to worship with others.That is the best part of it.
♪RosaryGirl♪ ♥ † ♥ C.A.B 5:42 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
Judge not, lest ye be judged. Why look down one some just because they believe differently from you. Does any one physically harm you by practicing their faith.. No.. Its pointless to go around insulting others. I converted from Protestantism to Catholicism, personally I enjoy & get more out of Catholicism.
But to each their own. May God bless you
cristoig 12:27 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink |
Can you be more specific with your criticisms of Christ’s Church? I, for one, have no idea what you are speaking of, do you? god bless!
In Christ
Fr. Joseph