Actual Catholic Priest - AMA and self-improvement help

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I'll hang out for about a half hour more.
Any questions I didn't get to answering, just type them up again and I'll do what I can.

Why do you believe in salvation by works and not by faith?

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And don't forget to check out the archived thread I linked to. I'll be covering topics 2-5 in future posts (hopefully all in this month).

>>136406988
Salvation is by Grace. However, we must follow the commandments (i.e. sheep and the goats). James' letter in the Bible explains that we cannot be saved by faith alone.

Do you agree with the tradition that priests not be able to take wives? Why is the western rite of the catholic church unique in this regard? I feel like it would both reduce the scandals of homosexual and pedophilic behavior, while also allowing the priests to give better sacramental advice to those who are considering the vocation of marriage.

>Here's a quote from the linked post. I covered #1 yesterday.
I will try to cover the following topics over the next month or so:
1. How does one motivate oneself to DO something? I know what I want to do, but how do I actually DO it?
2. Education. Reading the right books and otherwise training the mind.
3. Physical health. How to lose weight, get strong and feel well (more of a /fit thing, I know)
4. Finances. Getting out of debt and being financially free.
5. Romance. How to find a worthy spouse who is loving, faithful and pure.
>Why can’t you talk about romance first?
Because you need to fix yourself first. I’m not going to teach you how to meet a woman, just to have her come over when you still need to CLEAN YOUR ROOM. To give you hope though, I will say this: my method for meeting the right woman, where to find her, etc. has proven to be pretty successful. I’ve actually married couples who have met and married following my method. However I should point out that this will work best if you are Catholic, or at least Christian. (It will also work best for Americans. Sorry).
>But what is your expertise in these areas? How does being a priest mean you know anything about fitness?
There are some areas where I will recommend resources more than anything. However, the key is to apply the method for motivation. There are countless books in the how-to area, but the real issue is motivation.

>>136407125
Could you please elaborate on James' letter. I'm a newbie to Christianity.

>>136406968
Why is confession important?

>>136406924
Do you believe in gravity?

>>136406968
Do you all agree that the current Pope is the Anti-Pope ?

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>>136406924
wouldn't it be more likely that jesus was an alien? wouldn't this explain his necromancy and healing abilities? also creating all those extra fish dinners sounds more like a replicator from star trek. his acsension when he resurrected sounds more like he got beamed up to the mothership

>>136407175
I actually think it could make the homosexual problem worse. Here's why: We would most likely adopt the Orthodox model of married priests and celibate bishops. But all that would do for us (in the West with so much more openness to homosexuality) is push more homosexuals into the episcopacy where they would have even more power. As for the priesthood, I believe we would attract a lot of hacks. I know that celibacy is only a practice, but I believe it prevents more problems that it causes.

Father, I am sturggling getting back into my faith. (Baptized Catholic, Catholic school, fell out of faith with teen years + internet)

I've realized most things we do are just toil and distraction from becoming close to God, but I am having a hard time throwing these things aside to further my relationship with him.

I am in an extremely stressful major in University, and all of my ways of coping are horrible.

Substance abuse (just caffiene, but it's still a reliance)
Alcoholism (drunk most weekends and tough week nights)
Excessive masturbation(were talking 40x a week)
Casual sex(when the wants aren't enough)
Video games(I know these aren't inherently bad, but they do bring out an overly competitive and evil side of me)

I do all these things as a way to get by. I k ow the easy way to stop is just to tell me to stop, but you don't tell a meth addict to just stop doing meth, im sure you get it.

My friend has been guiding me (he's some Protestant thinker in the states) and has me reading Tim Keller's "A reason for God" as a starting point of rekindling my faith. Based on all I have told you here, do you have any other input for me on the start of my journey?

Thanks for all the insight in this thread. It's why I still come here.

>>136407197
James 2:14-26. basically says that faith without works is dead.

>>136407403
That's a fair counterpoint. Thanks for the (you)

>>136407403
Are you in favour of a Christian shariah-esque law society in which adulterers are punished and homosexuals are executed.

>>136407204
Confession was instituted by Christ himself (see John 20:19-23. This power to absolve has been passed down through the bishops and priests since the apostles.

>>136407211
uh... yes.

>>136406924
Only real question.
How much influence does the vatican have on your daily "business" (ie. the masses/preachings)? Is it just some minor thing or do they pretty much dictate the way you handle stuff?

>>136407484
I heard an interpretation that it's more of a sign that there is no faith. As in, if you have true faith, you will naturally have good works and good works strengthen your faith.

why did the church destroy Julian's "Against the Galilaeans"?

>>136407354
I do not believe he is an anti-pope, but I think his practices have been destructive for the Church. I believe that he is possibly a chastisement that God has allowed for our sins.

How is going the church in the U.S? The People, the priests, how they are like?

>>136406924
why is god such a sneaky fucker

>>136407360
I think that would be a huge stretch, especially considering that he was born of a woman...

>>136406924
My girlfriend is atheist but Peterson is bringing me back to the light. How much better will my relationship be without a liberal atheist partner? I don't want to trade one dogma for another. Do you find the women in your congregation to have clear minds and represent "the logos?"

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>>136406924
Father, I'm a catholic, but have become disenchanted with the concept of 'afterlife'. I'd like to make the most out of this life on earth, because I think that's all there is. (Recently started praying directly to the one-true God, the Universal Creator). Anyway, I'd like to sell my 'soul' to the 'devil' for wealth, power and fame, and wonder if you have any suggestions on how I could make the arrangement for this unholy contract. Thank you!

>>136407185
Please give me a quick run-down on the tangible and practical improvements (if any) to modern western society that catholicism offers. I don't care about proof of God's existence or whether the catholic God is interested and active in my personal life. I just want to know what, at this point in the decline of the west, the catholic institution offers our society.

>>136406924
When will you break off from that satanic religion?

We know the catholic mass is just a sanitized version of the satanic mass, or do you not know anything about your own religious system?

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>>136406924
Join us on /christian/, we also have a discord. God bless!

>>136407175
>I feel like it would both reduce the scandals of homosexual and pedophilic behavior
Stop treating the pedophilia as a bunch of separate offenses by individual priests. It's part of the Church's very DNA, it is part of their worship

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>>136407422
Thank you for the post. First of all, make sure you're doing the following three things, no matter what: 1. Pray every day. 2. Go to Mass every Sunday. 3. Go to confession, even weekly if you have to. Additionally, I wrote the stuff I did in the linked post especially to help people who are in a situation such as yours. Here's the link again: https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/136304207/
Stay strong and keep up the good fight!

>>136406924
I believe it's spelt cafolic

>>136407728
atheist = clueless moron

you should dump that blind fool

>>136406924
Hello Father, I'm Catholic myself and find myself opting to teach myself instead of going to church because of fake pastors and priests.
So, I have a number of questions.
>First is about the corruption of the text.
Do you think the bible has been altered over the course of history? Of course, there will be errors from translation etc. but I'm talking about willful alterations. If so which one would you recommend as being the truest?
>Second about the Nicene Creed.
I don't think I've ever read in the bible where Jesus explicitly said to worship or pray to him or his mother. (Rosary etc.) Isn't this a form of idolatry?
Shouldn't we call on God instead?
Also, why did it take 325 years for them to form and enforce the idea that Christ is literally God? And why did the church then eradicate all texts and enforced their new law?
>Third is Jesus "eliminating the old law".
Jesus said he did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it, but a jot of ink shall fade till all is accomplished ( or something so).
As far as I know, we still have prophecies waiting to happen (Like the Damascus prophecy)
If this is the case and Jesus speaks the word of God, which absolute, then why do we have people breaking the statutes and commandments saying they are no longer relevant?

>>136406924
Thank you for this thread;

>>136407550
That would not be Christian... Christ specifically forbade the killing of adulterers. Homosexuals should give their lives to God like everyone else.

your religion is a fucking sham and every single member of your satan worshipper pope's club is gonna burn in hell you fucking faggot

>>136407603
Very little, in fact. Of course, all the liturgical books come down to us. And I follow them exactly (I "say the black and do the red").

>>136406924
Do you interpret the Old Testament literally? How old is the Earth?

Why didn't all those things in Matthew pass before the end of that generation?

>inb4 genos = race
unlikely

>>136407185
>clean your room
Do you know who Jordan Peterson is?
What opinion do you have on his take on Christianity and the histories of the Bible?

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Father could you comment on this verse from Mathew, attributed to our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ:

Matthew 23:9 9 And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.

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>>136407718
yes a "virgin" woman. this is a case of artificial insemination if there has ever been one. i think this only strengthens the idea that he was an extra terrestrial

>>136406924
Why do you worship a pope that is actively surrendering Christianity to Islam?

>>136407666
The young are more traditional, the older people more liberal (especially among priests... most liberal laity have simply left). I believe there is real hope for the future, but I'm concerned under this papacy that we are going to continue to get bad bishops. This is really unfortunate.

>>136407916
Why go to mass when God is not in the building?

Why confess my weaknesses when no man on earth has the ability to cleanse them but myself through hard work and introspection?

Claiming a man can absolve sins is blaspheme.

>>136406924
Will you help motivate me to go to confession? I keep telling myself to go but apathy and pornography keep me from growing the balls to do it.

What is your opinion on kaballahists?

Is this what was practiced in sodom and gomorrah?

>>136407728
come on man, redpill the lady!

>>136407879
no it's not you dirty proddie anti-catholic heretical nigger

>>136408019
If the homosexual refuses to repent, is he to be put to death?
Also, very related, are the laws of the Old Testament still in place? I know that Christ said he came to fulfil the laws, but not abolish. Surely this means that they are still in place? Do you also think it is a sign of immorality when people react with disgust towards Leviticus? Even when the laws don't apply to you, they are still okay in God's book, and therefore perfectly moral.

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Father, my wife and I want to convert to Catholicism, and we have a great Trad Cath community(they even hand out copies of this after Latin Mass: http://remnantnewspaper.com/web/index.php) can you please explain Mary though? Maybe a link to a good vid explaining everything about her and devotion? I want to be a good Catholic, but it seems a little weird.

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>>136407656
he can't be an anti-pope since big B resigned... funny the last short-tenured-by-choice pope was Pope Benedict IX

please, quickly, remind everyone who owns them

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Father, is heaven a real place in this Universe that you could fly to if you had the right kind of spaceship?

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What do you think about the chuch homosexuality problem ?


https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3953226/vatican-police-broke-up-gay-orgy-in-leading-cardinals-apartment-owned-by-the-churchs-sexual-abuse-taskforce/

>>136408159
why go with extra terrestrial instead of lost technology? my favourite example is concrete. the romans knew how to make it, then it was lost for 1000 years before somebody figured it out again.

>>136407588
glad to hear that.

>>136407629
This is what I believe in, essentially genuine faith naturally leads to genuine works. So in a sense I think Catholics and Sola Fide protestants are both right.

Faith is the Seed
Works is the Tree
Salvation the Fruit

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>>136408159
The entire Jesus story was stolen from Krishna, I doubt this 'priest' even knows this.

With over 400 identical or nearly identical details it's hardly a coincidence. Oh look another virgin birth, lol.

>>136407755
Catholicism has tended to be the protector and promoter of the great Western tradition. Even as secular schools were cutting out study of the Greeks and Romans (including Greek and Latin languages) the Catholic Church has more or less maintained this (though there are schools that are Catholic in name only). I still believe the best Western education can be obtained in a good Catholic school (e.g. Thomas Aquinas college in California).
GK Chesterton said that "tradition is the democracy of the dead." Though our Church has floundered a bit as of late, I believe we still have a great number of institutions which preserve our western heritage. Furthermore, the faith lived well and true makes for a person of great character, on the whole.

>>136407916
Thank you friend. I am trying to find a church and decide if I want to attend Catholic or Ref. Protestant. I know you shill for Catholic churches, but can any other anons recommend one over the other so I can begin /sorting/?

>>136408142
lol

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>>136406924
hi father

>>136408481
>muh Zeitgeist BS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6vtA5O5Ako

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>>136406924
Why do Christians support isreal? What did all those crusaders die for?

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>>136406924
why do you work for an international pedophile ring you degenerate faggot?

>>136408477
Good digits for the subject (7).

>>136408477
>>136408612
Also, very good metaphor for it.

Father, is sci-fi and other forms of fantasy entertainment in your opinon, immoral?

>>136406924
What do you think of the Pope?

I saw the past Pope when he came here and i wen't from being skeptic about him to actually liking him. I dont know if its how the whole event was prepared or the anticipation, but there was something awe-inspiring about the man, even if he did not at his best health, he seemed in a way, touched by god.

But the new one is just really sketchy so far, and i wouldnt be surprised of he was some plant from some wanna-be reformer cult.

>>136406924
The only self improvenent needed in this thread is your fingernails boy dont you think god can still see those talons even with ya hands folded praying???

>>136408477
Blind faith is foolish.
You don't need a modern control system to live a moral life.
Did you know salvation is a satanic concept?

No magical being is going to fix your problems or save the planet. It's up to people to ACT and do it themselves.

Do you think "Is the Pope Catholic?" is a legitimate question now? :p

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>>136406924
padre what is your pro-opinion on this meme? if jesus was the emperor of the western world, what would he do?

>>136407951
1. Whatever alterations have occurred (there has DEFINITELY been redactions, etc) have been part of the process of inspiration. We are not muslims who believe that God directly spoke the scriptures. The Christian scriptures are a cooperation between God and Man.
2. The bible makes clear that there are a great many other things that Jesus did and said that are not contained in the gospels. He left the apostles and their successors to pass down the fullness of the faith.
3. The entirety of the law is fulfilled in Jesus. In essence, by being a good Catholic one IS fulfilling the Law.
You should still go to Church, my friend. Think of it as getting on a lifeboat. Better to be with people you don't like than to drown outside of it. I know there are bad people in the Church, even priests. But we must be faithful to Christ. remember what he said about the "wheat and the tares."

lmao I think I killed the thread with this post >>136408082

>>136406924
Are you a pedophile ?

>>136406924
What does the church think of marijuana?

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Father why were all of Jesus's teachings corrupted by Paul, a Christian-hater, who never met jesus and who authored OVER half the texts selected by Constantine's Nicean council to comprise the new testament? Was it to establish a state-sponsored control religion based in death-cult values, ie. suffer in this world for a magical reward in the 'afterlife'? Would Jesus, a man who taught about the one-true God, be rolling in his grave if he knew he had been deified by Paul and Constantine, if he hadn't already rotted into organic molecules?

Christcucks hahahaahah

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>>136406924
I'm having a crisis of faith. I wasn't raised religious, but recently I've been warming to the christian faith and I feel like my lack of religious conviction has been a huge hole in my life. And I'm finding it difficult to make the last step and declare to myself that I sincerely believe in the existence of god and in his promise to the world.

Where do I go from here, how do I find the right denomination for me? What's the best way to practice faith? How do I convince myself Christianity is the one true faith? I feel like I'm about 90% there but can't find the last 10%.

>>136408082
1. I believe in science. The bible is a complicated mix of literal truth and allegory (and it's different for each book). The universe is around 13.8 billion years old. But God did create the world.
As for the things happening before the passing of the generation, this is true if we consider Christ's resurrection as ushering in the last age.

>>136408213
I'm trying! Pretty resistant, seems like all progress gets lost

>>136408790
faith must be blind or otherwise you are merely acknowledging facts that know you are true or untrue

just say "faith is foolish" if you want to take the empiricist way out

>>136408094
I'm a huge fan. I was quoting him there.
I'd have to listen more to what he says about the Bible. As far as I can tell, he explores it more in the context of myth, but if I had the chance I'd love to talk with him about the truth of the faith beyond mere myth.

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>>136406924
REMOVE FOREIGN POPERY

>>136408481
just cause theyre the same in a sense doesnt make either of them stolen. it just confirms theres must be something there worth reading, if it exists all over the world. wich it do except in barbarian countries

>>136408936
do not call that man father

>>136408197

The priest is an intermediary to act in a way to keep you from committing the sins in the future. God absolves your sins, but to keep from sinning in the future the priest gives you Penance. This further helps ease your conscience by making you feel like you're working for that salvation, and not freeloading like a lazy protestant.

Do you think racism is justified by the Bible, as in simply believing in different races existing. The verse everybody uses to justify not believing in race is "There is neither Jew nor Greek, man or woman", yet I think this was simply in the context of salvation and not day-to-day workings of society, as God does indeed treat women differently than men.

>>136408163
Well, the Catholicism in Brazil or the U.S has a lot of things in common.

>>136408142
Yes. What Jesus is saying is that though we come from parents, we most truly come from God. He did not mean literally "don't call people father." He goes on a few verses later to say "call no one teacher." Well, obviously this isn't literal. Many times in the New Testament we have people calling others father, including religious figures. (Paul himself refers to himself as a "father")

How do you view foreign cultures and races that don't have Catholicism but must adopt it, what does God have in store for them, and practically parallel religions?

>>136409025
Go read his thread he linked to the long leafpost. Small goals. Small, long term easy goals. Build the foundation. And then it is just faith.

I bet you're like most of us here, above average intelligence and the notion of Faith is a hard one for you. I'd ask the priest to elaborate on faith. That's your 10% you are missing.

>>136406924
I have a question OP and I hope you will respond gently. I married a guy who was raised Catholic. I grew up Baptist. I am deeply spiritual and fond of philosophy. I remember before we got married I had a conversation with him where I cried because he said he was atheist or agnostic, and I said I couldn't see how I could marry someone who felt that way because I see Gods beauty and grace in everything around me in the world. Anyway, we got married. Probably more out of fear than love. We were mid thirties, both respectable people, slight fear of commitment issues but ready to try. I knew, however, at the altar that I was not "in love" with this man and I prayed to God for forgiveness or assuredness that this was his will and supposed to happen. We fought a lot and made each other miserable for 2 years. Rarely had sex. He was very critical of me constantly and I was angry and explosive in response. We tried and tried to come together on our similarities but our only happy times were when we traveled together. After two years I did something I am ashamed of - a coworker was kind and encouraging to me on a trip- and we kissed. I told my husband as soon as I got home. I apologized and said that I was very lonely and needed connection and understanding, and that we were not making each other happy. I moved out, we got divorced. We didn't have kids. It's been a couple of years, and this whole episode has weighed very heavily on me. I regret my actions, hurting him, not having the strength to get my needs met in a better way, or the communication skills or strength to make the marriage work. I regret compromising my character, and I've prayed for forgiveness. I'm not sure that I've been able to forgive myself. I have reflected on it a lot and I know that my original weakness was going into the marriage out of fear instead of love, it was selfish and not a faith-driven decision. I cannot undo my sin. Can God forgive me? do I have another chance?

>>136408161
We do not worship popes. Though I agree that his bending over backwards for Islam is embarrassing.

>>136408936
gnostics got btfo by nicean council. stupid hippies never learn.

>>136408197
Christ is present in the Blessed Sacrament.
John 20:19-23

>>136409118
he has stated he fully believes in the resurrection and such. he implied that ultimately, the whole analysis of christianity as a positive myth cannot be sustained unless you believe the mystical aspects of it.

>>136408142
thats about your heavenly father. priests are earthly fathers.

exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you"

this is obviously referring to your earthly parent as father but you cant have a heavenly father but God

>>136409025
live the lie until you no longer know the truth.

>>136409029
it would help if you actually read the Bible. you'll notice when it's parable.... and when it isn't. if it hadn't been for man's hand on the Holy Bible, things such as Sunday worship never would have been a thing.

Tell everyone, why do catholic schools allow jewish students?
Also, why is the roman catholic church held in a land formerly known as saturnia? is it possible you are all heathens?

>>136408209
Don't be frightened. Most people are nervous, but you will feel better once you've confessed. And if you do it frequently it will be like no big thing. Most of the time we hear sins against the 6th commandment. We do not judge. We are more like doctors than judges. We just want to help you to be well. Do a good examination of conscience first (there are many online)

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Jesus taught that you could pray directly to God, and that you didn't need a church or priests. That's why he was killed and his teachings corrupted by Paul and Constantine.

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Father, When should i not turn the other cheek, being gentle, and kind, to instead be Terminatior Jesus

>>136409338
Request in an answer on behalf of this anon. You're gonna make it :)

>>136408210
I studied a bit of Kabbalah in college. I'm inclined to think that there are a bunch of larpers in that area now. I don't believe it was practiced in Sodom and Gomorrah because it could not have existed yet, really.

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>>136406924
>>136406968
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>>136407185
Good women don't exist anymore, and regardless of this, "fixing yourself" for women is the wrong mindset. Qualifying yourself to females is the easiest way to dry their pussy and put you in the beta bin, permanently.

Pic related: Literally every woman on the face of the earth thinks like this, the "pure" ones merely manage to hide it to maintain the facade of innocence. Make no mistake: we are all animals, and all driven by our base nature. Anyone who appears otherwise is merely good at hiding it. Women who "never cheat" are merely ones who haven't been caught.

>>136409496
Thou shalt not kill is your most common confession???

>>136408259
Christianity, as far as I know, has never advocated killing homosexuals just for being homosexual. Certainly Catholics have done no such thing. It has never been a capital offense. Better to repent and give one's life to God than to die.

>>136409196
>freeloading like a lazy protestant.

lmao this is what catholics actually believe god wants for you.
to slave away doing works when Jesus already died for our sins and salvation

to top it off this literal "holier than thou" attitude toward protestants LMAOOO sit down.

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>>136409448
No, the passage CLEARLY says do not call anyone on EARTH father.

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>>136406924
How do I stop fapping?

How do you feel about National Socialism?

>>136408079
Thanks for the answer buddy.

Oh well if I already have a father here I might go ahead.
I have the chance to join the Swiss Guard, I'm very sure about my believes and would be ready to lay down my life for it. On the other hand I'm not sure if want to protect basically a "old mans club with no connection to reality".

So it feels like serving the right cause but the wrong people is that makes any sense. Should I go ahead or would I do it for the wrong cause?

>>136409496
Thanks father. I know that God will forgive me regardless provided I'm genuine in my resolve; I'm just afraid that I'm letting that assured mercy for granted.

How do we deal with the protestant problem? Do we need them as our ally in the fight against degeneracy, or can they not be trusted? I know a group of evangelical Christians who are trying to "spread the word of God", but it really seems like they have no theological knowledge or understanding at all. The most basic of Dawkins fanboys would tear them apart.

It will be hilarious when they make the Vatican the center of the NWO religion combining church and state, and all these fools still won't understand because they are too busy worshiping their false idol, man.

>>136409718
What about Leviticus? That commands that you kill men who bugger other men.

>>136406924
How many kids have you diddled?

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>>136409338

>>136408407
Good question. For what it's worth, early on the Mary question was big for me too, if not the biggest. Think of it this way: Mary was the Mother of God (Christ), the spouse of God (Holy Spirit) and a daughter of God (the Father). Just as we ask people to pray for us who are more faithful, in the same way we ask her to pray for us since she is so close to God. Since she is in heaven she is alive (there is no death anymore, only the separation of the soul from the body). Ultimately, all we are doing is asking Mary to pray for us (e.g. the Hail Mary prayer). I like the Remnant... EWTN is good, also check Catholic Answers on Mary as well. God bless you!

>>136409118
I was raised catholic, but became an atheist materialistic. After discovering the lectures of JP I been having a second paradigm shift, much of his thesis is pretty logical and make sense but I can't seem capable to of reconcile the full metaphysical significance of religion with my burd grasp of reality. How can I overcome it? What does it mean to believe in god?

>>136406924
Hello Father, thanks for posting.

I'm planning on going to the seminary in about a year but there's one thing nagging me in the back of my mind: I'm a very private person, and I worry that I won't have enough time to decompress and work on a certain time-consuming artistic hobby of mine. Of course I know the graces conferred at ordination will be a huge help, but with so many stories of priestly burnout (especially in my diocese), do you think that's still a valid concern?

>>136406924
I got a question. Does GK Chesterton give an accurate representation of Catholicism or is he taking what he wants from Catholicism and leaving the rest?

>>136406924
lolz xD am a preest guise! AMA rebbit related before i return this costume

>>136409386
Hey, Sacerdos, I have a question for you. I was a devout Catholic in my youth, I went through my edgy agnostic phase and I now solidly identify myself as "culturally Christian". But that's about it. Recently I read the Bible from cover to cover recently, I really want to find God. But this world is just so evil, I can't accept God, let alone find him. What can I do? I just want to better this undeserving world, but I'm so weak and powerless and the world is so thoroughly engulfed in madness right now. I feel that there is no hope.

>>136409806
>I have the chance to join the Swiss Guard

Well if you enjoy fucking and sacrificing kids you'll have a great time.

>>136408426
NO. Heaven exists outside the universe. One way I like to think of it is this: imagine the whole universe being in the mind of God, like a thought. If you imagine a man running in your head, he can never reach your skull and pop out. He's always trapped in there, no matter how "far" he runs. But God lifts us out of this mere shadow world into his realm, which is much more real.

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Why is the Pope such a turbofaggot? When is going to stop cucking and start deus vulting?

>>136408722
>Father, is sci-fi and other forms of fantasy entertainment in your opinon, immoral?
Why would it be?

Are priests forgiving abortion now? Either getting one or paying for a few?

Asking for a friend.

>>136408429
The Church has repeatedly said that homosexuals are not to be ordained. A great deal of bishops openly defy this. They should have their dioceses taken away, if you ask me.

>>136406924
Thanks for addressing my question in the previous thread Catholic anon (about the dangers of Islam). I always knew there were still some based Catholic priests left in the church.

>>136406924
Got to stop touching the children

>>136409764
ephesians 6:2 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise)

no earthly fathers(your parent) are directly called father in the old and new testaments. if it meant what you guys say then kids would sin every time they called their fathers "dad"

>>136408477
I don't think faith "naturally" leads to works. Grace can aid us in acts of charity, but we must will them ourselves as well. Otherwise we are simply "carried along" and we are like robots. Or predestined.

>>136408481
Most of the Krishna stories have developed many, many years after people began to worship him. He started out as a minor cow god (a bovinity divinity, if you will). I actually started my study of religion with Hinduism. Anyway, it is not the case even in secular institutions that people believe the account of Christ was stolen from the krishna accounts.

>>136410230
Do you think somebody who has strong faith but who does a few immoral things can be saved?

>>136408498
Whatever church you look into, find out first when it was founded and by whom. And by "church" I mean the whole denomination, not just the congregation.

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I want to marry holy Saint Jannu. How do I go about achieving this?

>>136409705
You should know that Catholics and Protestants and Other groups all number their commandments differently. 6th for Catholics is thou shalt not commit adultery, which is loosely applied to every sexual sin.

>>136408598
Pedophilic priests is a (((media))) meme. Priests are less likely to molest children than non-priests (though we have a huge homosexual problem). See the John Jay Report for proof.

>>136408254
yes it is you dirty pawn of molech. The only explanation left after all these years is that child sexual abuse has religious value to the Church

and I'm not protestant

>>136406924
So why did you choose Catholicism over other sects of Christianity?

>>136410124
Thank you for your reply.

>>136408722
No. It would depend on the specific content. But as a genre they are not sinful.

>>136406924
Do you believe that Jesus had a daughter, Sarah, by him and Mary Magdalene ?

I hear that the younger generation of priests are quite traditional and that the old ones are progressive. Do you think that's true? If so why do you suppose that's the case?

i prefer the illustration of deduction. no matter how you reason by deduction, you must eventually come back to some assumed truths (usually inferred). theres simply no way around it, thats the only way deduction can work. this seemingly is a profound truth regarding such a question as 'proof of god,' since deduction really only gets you so many levels beyond the necessary assumptions. take maths in general) (study of quantity: the fundamental assumption is that quantity exists. sure the deductions based on that and a couple other geometric inferences (such as in 2D a line is the shortest path betwee two points, or that like parts added to like parts yields like parts [aka notions of equality]) will be bulletproof provided quantity exists - and they are fruitful regardless - but the fact remains that quantity cannot be proven to exist, and various people will actually argue that it does not exist, no matter how fruitful an idea it is.

>>136408727
take a look at the last thread. I mentioned the St. Gallen Mafia and this current pope. The day Benedict was elected I almost teared up for joy. I confess that with Francis I had a bad feeling from the start.

>>136409997
should of seen the day batman was here

>>136408769
Noted

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>>136410073
Well I think you're wrong. I think the universe is the mind and body of God. (Heaven is just some made-up stuff for the death-cult control aspect). God is all-powerful, omniscient, all-being and immanent. Each man should pray directly to the creator according to the ancient traditions. Modern religions attempt to enslave the minds of men by separating them from God, and telling them they must pray through a man-god and seek 'forgiveness' from a priest. Pretty much the exact opposite of what Jesus taught.

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>>136410356
I don't care what these mystery clowns you claim believe. I can think for myself, fact is the Krishna stories are 5000 years old.
Never mind you have actual proof Jesus even existed except to say "it's in this or that book".
That religion is a CORRUPT system of control run by politics and trillions of dollars.

I don't need a middle man to God.

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>>136409924
Good answer, thanks! If you don't mind, is praying for help from Saints/Mary in Scripture or is it more of a tradition? Do you have a favorite Saint? I'm trying to find a patron Saint as a young, reactionary dad, is there a Saint who is good against laziness?

>>136408811
Jesus avoided being crowned king. He slipped away from crowds when they tried to crown him. He will return as king though... I doubt as a dinosaur, but certainly more awe inspiring.

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>>136410100
>Asking for a friend.

>>136407054
Link?

>>136410518
>Pedophilic priests is a (((media))) meme
Okay, then why do you keep pedophiles in the church? Why do you shield them from punishment under the law? Do you think the Church's law is good enough, that you have the right to defy civil authorities and their laws against child rape? Why do you silence victims, why do you tell them that they have guilt in their being abused?

The Church wouldn't do these things unless child rape was an essential part of the Church.

>>136406924
>Actual Catholic priest here
How many boys' cocks have you fondled?

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>>136409904
such is the old covenant which was redeemed with a new covenant that 1) man loves God the Father and puts nothing ahead of him and 2) love thy neighbor as you love yourself

the catholics have blasphemed in every way possible, changing worship time from saturday to sunday, making the church liberal (starting the coexist bullshit and everything else) and by running your money supply. they show you the rothschilds and the freemasons so that you're watching those ethereal things trying to figure them out (watch my left hand) and fucking you every day with taxes, law, bad medicine, hiding messages in plain sight using greek letters, and by running your money supply

>>136406924
Apostolic succession implies some men are super special and get to dictate to others how other things are to be understood lest those other be wrong. I think it's completely un-Christian to follow the words of men as if they were the Words of God Himself.

>>136410716
The catholic church covered up massive worldwide pedophile scandals.
What more proof do you need?
Men of god my ass.

>>136407125
I today asked God to direct me to a passage that would help guide me and I opened the Bible at random to James 2. I was blown away. God Bless you.

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>>136410206
No, it's retarded to think Jesus was telling their kids not to call their pop 'father. This verse was directly targeted at calling 'religious leaders' father. It's normal to call you pop father, as well as the universal creator.

>>136408881
No. I like women. If I were to get married, I'd probably go for the mid-20's range. By last girlfriend was 26, before her was 21. Though I'm in my late 30s/early 40s now

I have ADHD, and I'm addicted to the prescription drug the government provides me as a means of help (Ritalin/methylphenidate) which I abuse recreationally and out of necessity. Please help me.

>>136410898
the entire Book of James is worth a read. It's fairly short.

>>136408884
The Church only explicitly condemns drugs that are bad for the body. Whether or not marijuana is bad for the body would be a scientific question.

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>>136410206
I don't read anything by Paul anyway. He hated Christians and corrupted Jesus's teachings. And he never met Jesus.

is it good to struggle a lot with lust because it means you're quite manly(like girls) as opposed to being a sodomite or a nu-male, which is a perversion and twisting of Nature?

>>136408936
The whole "Paul corrupted Christianity" thing is a meme. Some of his letters are older than the gospels, in fact.

>>136410541
Scumbag, the fact of the matter is the incidence of abuse of children amongst catholic priests is in line with the general population. You've let (((them))) influence what you believe of the catholic church.

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>>136409962
Hey bro, if you dig JP, please check out E. Michael Jones, very philosophical and smart and deeply Catholic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obtgaZ97Kdc

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>>136410716
Exactly!

>>136409025
Well Catholicism was the Church that was founded by Christ, the other denominations were founded by men. I would recommend taking a look at Scott Hahn's books. He was a presbyterian minister who converted to the Catholic faith. I believe the book is called "rome sweet home." God bless you.

>>136406924
why did Benedict resign?

>>136410937
Further context:

-My body is degenerating. I used to have a good physique, but drug abuse and the consequent lack of nutrition and irregular sleeping have fucked that.
-I can only sleep at night (due to massive abuse of Ritalin) through heavy alcohol dosage.
-Sometimes I function solely on Ritalin, like by sleeping 4 hours in the span of 72 hours during a weekday, and I literally function as a zombie who could drop dead due to a heart attack at any time.

This is not life. I am not living as a human should. I am killing myself. I should kill myself. I will kill myself. If there is a way out of this, please advise.

>>136411125
The general population doesn't fuck kids for satanic ritual worship. (((Catholics))) do

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>>136410839
this

>and the gay orgies they keep raiding
>and the fact you claim faith without works is dead
>and the protestant/baptist hate
>and the kissing of the feet of muslim leaders
is why Catholicism reeks of kikery im a fucking baptist

>>136406924
i want the exact date of when you were ordained
do you plan on being more than just a priest?

>>136407656
>you brought this on yourselves
kill yourself, you micro-dicked pedophile

>>136409200
This quote from Galatians refers to the inherent DIGNITY of each person. Regarding differences in abilities and other characteristics between races and men and women, science is our guide.

>>136411237
Mate, go see some help. Not in a rude way, but just go get some. Are you a Christian?

>>136409229
That's good to hear! There are some great traditional movements down there as well.

>>136410990
>2291 The use of drugs inflicts very grave damage on human health and life. Their use, except on strictly therapeutic grounds, is a grave offense.
It says drugs do damage, and says that the use of drugs is a grave offence. It does not say that only the use of drugs that do damage is a grave offence. Sad!

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>>136411220
better question is: why did that demon resign when he was in the body of benedict ix?

>>136406924
Whats your stance on Witnesses of Jehovah.
(your personal stance and/or the official one from the church)

>>136411305
how do you feel about this website as a priest would you consider it sinful?

>>136410990
Everything is bad for a body, everything is toxic and/or can alter you system, even water, even oxygen. But in right dosage, it's a cure, a medicine. I think that the Church should start thinking that everything is allowed to consume until you start hurting yourself.

>>136411237
if you already know you abuse it you shouldn't be on it.

t. ex-ritalin abuser

>>136410716
>I don't need a middle man to God.
pretty sure that is what the new testament says.

>>136411260
What were you there when the abusive priests were sitting around discussing why they diddled boys?

also is it okay to masturbate, but only if I think about romantically getting my wife pregnant ?

>>136406924
Why not cut finger nails? Those will hurt little Johnny's butthole.

>>136406924
Have you stopped fucking little kids yet?

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>>136411070
It may be a meme, but it's a true meme. Do you even know what a meme is? Do you think your average Christian knows that Paul authored OVER half the new testament? That his writings were selected by a state-sanctioned committee to be included in the 'bible' whereas the writings of some people who actually knew Jesus were excluded and even banned with ownership punishable by death? Perhaps even the writings of Jesus himself. In B4, 'Jesus, God incarnate in the flesh of man didn't ever write anything!'.

>>136411359
I want to be, but I don't know if I really believe.
Regardless, mate, I'm not gonna lie but I'm literally killing myself here slowly. The prescription is monthly so approx 10 days a month I'm on, and the rest of the month I'm an incompetent fucking zombie. The 10 days I'm on I'm triple dosing, and it's horrific. It feels so good when you dose but after just an hour or two you need to do it again and mate it fucks you up so bad with no recourse. Strongly advise people don't follow this path. Would really appreciate any advice from fucking anyone, if there's a god then god knows I need it

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>>136406924
How many children have you raped already?

>>136407484
Faith that is dead still exists. If a dog is dead, the dog exists but it is dead. John 3:16 is clear: if you have faith (dead or otherwise) then you're saved.

>>136411070
No, I think Paul is the source of a whole bunch of wrong-headedness when it comes to people's faith.
Roman's 13 is a joke that runs utterly counter to Christ's entire life and to Christian morality.

>>136411291
>islamic Mahdi is the Christian antichrist
>pope kisses muslim feet
>gay orgies
>shielding pedophiles from the law
>intimidating victims of pedophiles
Satan's throne is in the Vatican. The American parts of the Church should have been RICO'd a long time ago.

>>136409338
To answer your question, YES! God can forgive you. Furthermore, once you have been forgiven, guilt should have no more place with you! Guilt exists to lead us to repentance. Once we have been absolved, we should hear the words of Christ: Your sins are forgiven- now go and sin no more. I'm not sure if you're Catholic now or not, but I'd advise you to see a priest to receive absolution. I've heard confessions of sins much greater than yours and have been blessed to see the peace they have received through this sacrament. People come to confession with different sins, but all leave the same: as sinless as the day of their baptisms. Remember, it was for this that Christ came to the world and suffered, died and rose! He didn't come to just forgive small sins, but his glory is shown in forgiving all sin. Be at peace. Regarding your marriage, from what you mention I can tell you it was most certainly invalid. After moving on from this, I would suggest acquiring an anulment. You will see. With God's help you will again be made whole.

>>136409422
Wow. That's cool. Gracias hermano.

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>>136411620
Go to a crystal meth anonymous meeting and get some real help. You're a meth-head, albeit prescription amphetamine/stimulants. Same disorder.

>>136410230
I don't know. Ever since I put my faith into Christ, I have subconsciously refrained from doing things that I would otherwise do that are absolutely abhorrent. I first started believing about a year ago, when I experienced radical change. I then turned away, yet a lot of the time when I did an immoral thing, I would feel shame, whereas I had not previously felt shame doing the same things when I never was Christian.

>>136409473
>you'll notice when it's parable
But this is precisely where the tens of thousands of protestant denominations disagree, isn't it? The Scriptures were entrusted to the Church and the Church retains the power to authoritatively interpret it.

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>>136406924
Do you ever please yourself sexually?

I also Have a dirty catholic preist joke, if thats ok.

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>>136407125
Ave Frater... not trying to usurp your thread but my two pieces of shekels must be place herein, with regards to that query...

The Protestant ideal of "100% VICARIOUS ATONEMENT" is ***OBVIOUSLY*** a jewish subversive addition.

Think about it...

>They claim that You don't need to DO ANYTHING... because Christ (they will NEVER say: "Jesus Christ, Lord Almighty, the only Son of God" btw... try it!) already did it FOR YOU!

While indeed Our Lord Jesus Christ did offer us the PATH to salvation by offering up his earthly life... THAT WAS ***NOT*** a "Free Pass"

The doctrine of complete Vicarious atonement (aka. "Protestantism") is a subverisve Jewish/"Illuminati" SHAM!

You must have forgivness in your heart and then do right in the GARDEN WHICH THE LORD PLACED YOU IN TO TEND FOR HIM!

If you just sit back and utter empty prayers while your brethren suffer in front of you.... you are a cad and demon bait.

t. a guy who is about to go for Exorcist very soon if the Lord gives me the proper signs in the near future.

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That's why Constantine/Paul created this religion.


>>136411701
Submission to Governing Authorities

13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

>>136409542
Turn the other cheek means not to return acts of violence. You should nevertheless protect yourself and stand up for what is right.

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Fr. how do I get out of Sedevacantism??? I think it has something to do with pride, but I can't stand all the vatican II popes especially John Paul II and Paul VI; why did they do what they do? What's up with all the ridiculous ecumenism and pro-Judaism? I suffer very much staying in the catholic church while many of the clergy dine with Christ's murderers.

>>136409605
There are most certainly good women. I suppose you will not believe that until you meet one. I hope that you do.

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What do you think of the morality of this site, or just your opinion of /pol/?

Make these threads more often its super cool to hear from a redpilled priest

>>136411620
You honestly need help. DESTROY your junk and throw it out, never meet your supplier again (CUT THEM OFF) and go get help. I'll pray for you, brother. Every problem you have, the Bible has an answer to. Start reading it, get involved in a community. That's important IMO. Get into a community to occupy yourself with something. Are you a uni student? Most unis, if not all, have a Christian Union. If not a student, just get involved in a local church. Whatever you do, DO NOT kill yourself. You could be on top of the world in a year's time, yet you might completely ruin your chances of attaining that if you off yourself. Your current condition is absolutely temporary, but suicide is not.

>>136411878
I know the story behind that pic.

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>>136412054
God created everything, is all-powerful and knows everything, past present and future. ergo there is no free will. You are fated to do EXACTLY what God wants you to do.

>>136412054
Such an abominably cancerous and evil attempt at subversion of the faith.

>>136409768
Follow the method I laid out in the link. I also recommend reading some good Catholic books on purity. Jason Evert has some good stuff. There are good protestant books too, like "every young man's battle," but you have to watch out for the troublesome theology that has made it onto some of the pages.
I'm not a huge fan of Nat Soc. I think (perhaps naively) that a good constitution is the way to go. I think the American judiciary got absolutely wrecked. This is the source of many of our societal problems in the US, I believe.

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>>136411783
Crying. Thank you. I am not Catholic but I will look into confessing to get absolution. We could not get annulled- had to get a divorce (he checked - legally we had to). If there is a spiritual annulment I am raising my hand. I wish my ex the best and I love him in that I want him to be happy and I am so grateful for the lessons I learned and the time we spent together. Thank you again for listening and your feedback.

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>>136412037
Ave Frater... not trying to usurp your thread but mein two pieces of shekels must be place herein, with regards to that query...

The Catholic ideal of "FAITH BY WORKS" is ***OBVIOUSLY*** a jewish subversive addition.

Think about it...

>They claim that You NEED to WORK... because Christ (they will NEVER say: "Jesus Christ, Lord Almighty, the only Son of God" btw... try it!) didn't ever give promise SALVATION!

While indeed Our Lord Jesus Christ did offer us the PATH to salvation by offering up his earthly life... THAT WAS A "FREE PASS"

The doctrine of complete Vicarious atonement (aka. "Catholicism") is a subverisve Jewish/"Illuminati" SHAM!

You must have forgivness in your heart and then do right in the GARDEN WHICH THE LORD PLACED YOU IN TO TEND FOR HIM!

If you just sit back and utter empty prayers while your brethren suffer in front of you.... you are a cad and demon bait.

t. im just a nigga with a rocket launcher

>>136412054
Did you saw Christ rebelling to the roman occupation? Despite being a foreign power?

That's it.

>>136412227
Proceed, please.

>>136409806
I think you should do it. If you believe in the faith I believe that your faith and good works will have an effect on the place. How else can we ever hope for good to prevail? The whole "if good men do nothing" quote is apt here.

>>136412037

I neglected to say... tht the ONLY time that vicarious atonement is acceptable is during emergency Last Rites.

If someone who is in a state of Mortal Peril asks an ordained priest for absolution and does so HONESTLY... they will be granted that grace by the Blood of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, through the priest.

But one cannot just go through life sinning brutally willy-nilly and then just say...
>yo fuck it!! I ask Jesus 4 forgiveness! ...now I'm cool!

No... just, no. DO you think a just God would work as such?

Exactly.

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>>136412227
Tell? Some Nigerian scammers getting scammed?

>>136409876
Where we agree, we should work together. Catholics and Protestants should stand together to protect the family and human life in particular.

>>136406924
Father, I made a sedevacantist reply earlier, please respond. God bless

>>136409904
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law. That teaching was true for a time, not unlike the teaching of divorce. Jesus elevated the Law and transformed it in his blood. We are ALL deserving of death, but we have been spared by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

>>136412351
What's your name "Anon?"

DO (You) know it?

Not the one your mother called you... the one (You) now go by... and shall depart by?

>tfw only just recently learnt that congratulations literally set up their parish priests to fail by placing them on a pedestals only to delight in knocking them over

As someone who has missed this whole thing, I would recommend you do something like this weekly/bi-weekly. There's a lot of interest.

I was born and raised Catholic but always skeptical. As I've hit my 30's, and listened to JBP, I've connected back to christianity. Here's my question though, I'm an AnCap and it's because if you boil the state argument down to the bottom it's all coercion. I've had this thought about how the Catholic Church has a very similar relationship to it's parishioners. Big Gov't = Big Church line of thinking. What are the arguments in following a Pope, especially if you don't agree with his policies?

>>136412442
>How else can we ever hope for good to prevail?
Good *inevitably* prevails. God is God.

>>136409962
Oh man you gotta take a look at the last thread where I talked about God's existence. I also recommend reading Peter Kreeft. He is very logical and puts the proofs of God's existence (and a great many other rational teachings) into language that is easy to understand. He's a based prof out of Boston College.

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>>136412311
It appears to have been a fairly successful attempt, on a rather large worldwide scale. They bought it hook, line and sinker. Even the so-called atheists define their beliefs, or anti-beliefs upon Paul's doctrine.

>>136406924
How do you feel about the current pope being a massive cuck?

When is the next crusade?

>>136412037
thank you, this is what I often found peculiar in many versions of Christianity, good point.

>>136409978
You will DEFINITELY have time to be alone and decompress. They seem to be really aware of the whole introvert/extrovert dynamic. Depending on where you are though, I would keep your political beliefs hidden, especially any conservative/traditional beliefs. Wait until you get a feel for things. Where I went, we had to keep our beliefs underground.

>>136409551
Thank you

>>136409979
I am a huge fan of GK Chesterton. I think he gives a pretty good explanation of the faith. His observations of the world are remarkable.

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>>136412382
I saw Jesus asking God why he abandoned him as he died on the cross in two out four gospels. He was a man. Who taught about God. Not a dumbass trying to rebel against superior firepower. He was not Che.

>>136411878
>>136412220
Mates, NGL I may as well say it all how it is. I'm high now. I've taken probably 200+ mg just today (1 pill is 20mg, and you're supposed to take 3 a day one morning, one lunch, one afternoon). I slept only five hours last night. It's fucked.

I have a girl. Somehow, I have a fucking girlfriend; I used to be more /fit/ but I've let myself go recently due to this. I dunno how to stop bros. I feel like I'm not good enough to function without it, but with it, i can't stop myself from doing 10x the recommended dose. It's fucking awful. Should I really just wait until I'm sober and destroy it? I don't even know if I'd be capable of doing that.

Hey Father, what's your opinion on the 2nd Vatican Council/Vatican II?

>>136412755
>Wanting another crusade
We should fix the Church, for it's fallen onto rough times with Jewry and freemasonry infiltrating its ranks to corrupt it. Deus Vult posters are LARPers

God Bless.

Is hell a mental state?

>>136410027
We are powerless. But God is not. I would also recommend Peter Kreeft to you to get yourself balanced and to rest your feet on a solid logical foundation. Even if it feels strange, try praying again.
>I want to find God
God sees your sincerity and promises that those who seek him will find him. God bless you.

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Is there room for Gays in Christianity?

I can't really "be fruitful and multiply", but I really like the idea of living a moral life and walking in God's light.

It seems a contradiction to be a gay Christian though. Thanks for your input Father

>>136410100
The power to forgive the sin of abortion used to have to come from the bishop (it was a "reserved" sin). However, this has not been the case for a long, long time. I heard they "lifted" this reservation, but it must have been only in certain places that you couldn't. Long story short, yes you can go to confession for abortion.
Also, check out Rachel's Vineyard.

>>136410401
Yes of course. But you should go to confession frequently and ask God to give you the Grace to follow his commandments. You will be happier besides.

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>>136406924
Do you believe in evolution?
Why are catholic priests celibate?
Opinions on jews and israel?
Are you a racist/white supremacist and how do you reconcile this with your faith?

>>136410489
Oh yes. Thank you.

>>136412961
Destroy it. If you can't do it yourself, call a friend or family member over to do it for you. Get your girlfriend to do it. Then you MUST see help. Does your girlfriend know? If she doesn't, tell her, and she will probably help you get this help.

>>136412961
I struggle with abusing adderall and then looking at porn. Just stop using it man its hard but get your nutrition and sleep right

>>136410548
Because it is without a doubt the Church founded by Christ. Every other denomination was started by a man (or woman, incidentally). The Catholic Church has an unbroken line of succession all the way back to the apostles.

>>136410594
Definitely not. Dan Brown might.

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>>136413165
protestants will say no

catholics will say yes

catholics have original sin, repent for your sins and all will be forgiven

protestants are crypto-kikes who take the torah as law

so yes. also being gay isnt a sin, nothing in the NT talks about this. thats the torah (OT) you're thinking of.

jesus died so that humans may sin

>>136412442
I actually never taught the decision would be that easy as I kept on delaying it for weeks.
Thank you.

>>136410618
Yes! This is true. I think that God is reaching out to these young people to right His Church again. I think we have gone through a dark period but there are signs of hope.

>>136413050
Hi Sacerdos,

I quit porn and masturbation completely about 2.5 months ago and feel free and powerful. I was never more than a 1-2x/week abuser, but still. Feels great to be free and to know you're not advancing ((( their ))) agenda.

I was raised in the United Methodist Church, fell into agnosticism for ~5 years, and now believe in God and Christ again, but don't align with the UMC (very liberal, pro-gay, etc., etc.). How might I learn more about what Catholicism has to offer? Or any other denomination, such as Eastern Orthodoxy, for that matter?

Thanks,
Arthur

>>136413296
>Destroy it. If you can't do it yourself, call a friend or family member over to do it for you. Get your girlfriend to do it. Then you MUST see help. Does your girlfriend know? If she doesn't, tell her, and she will probably help you get this help.

My girlfriend knows. During this year (finals) I had her keep some of my stuff because I was using and I couldn't control it. The stuff I had her keep was for exams specifically.

I really love this girl and I want to marry her and be a good provider and father. I'm terrified of letting her know that I have this problem. I could get someone else to destroy it but I genuinely think you're right that I can't do it on my own. Mate it's totally fucked. I dunno how this happened.

my boyfriend prayed to god every night. and he was still murdered ruthlessly without reason by a MUSLIM. Why? If god is real, why would he let one of his believers be shot dead? why would he do that?

>>136410689
>the universe is the mind and body of God.
But God cannot change and still be God. Aristotle speaks about this.
Jesus taught confession in John 20:19-23

>>136412969
If you're mental. There is no 'hell' or 'heaven'. When you die your consciousness snuffs out like a candle flame. Some people live heavenly lives on earth, lots of poontang, nice cars, food, houses, healthy bodies, etc. Other people suffer in misery. God is all-powerful, omniscient, and all-being, but he doesn't particularly 'love' you unless you're one of those he has blessed. May you pray for his infinite mercy.

>>136413495
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodicy

>>136413337
>I struggle with abusing adderall and then looking at porn.

Yeh precisely the same. And as a consequence I'm a worse lover for this girl, who I really want to marry. It's fucked man. Adderall is fucked. Ritalin is fucked. Is it just me that's like this or is it the medication. Who knows.

>>136410716
The Krishna stories are most definitely not 5,000 years old. Not even close.
Jesus' existence is not doubted even by secular scholars.
>trillions of dollars
Oh lawd....

>>136406924
Bump. Thank you father.

>>136411652
Hahahahahah get shit skinned faggot frog.

>>136412961
You are fucking yourself for real poor guy. Pray a lot. Do it every day.

>>136410746
St. Michael is always great for parents, as is St. Joseph. Praying to saints is tradition, but only if we understand Tradition in the correct sense. It is Tradition because it is the constant practice of the Church. The Hail Mary is mainly lifted right out of the Bible (Gospel of Luke)

Also why is RCIA so fucking ridiculous? somebody baptised as a child can receive despite knowing literally nothing about Catholicism but converts have to spend the better part of a year learning the entire history of the Church.

Why are you okay with what the so-called western church did to Christianity during the first and second centuries? And why are you okay practicing a religion that committed acts of near genocide to populations that disagreed with you and tried to prevent men and women from hearing Christ's word in a language they could understand (that is, their native tongues)?

Do you believe that Mary and Joseph never had relations after Christ's birth?

>>136413484
You should probably tell a family member if you're worried about your girlfriend knowing. Keep in mind that, if she sticks with you and helps you, it's a sign of a loyal woman. It's your choice between a family member or your gf. I'd bet it's safer to have someone else do it for you. You must get help after that. You could get it now if you need to. God bless you, mate.

>>136410837
https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/136304207/

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>>136413495
It's not for you, a finite mortal to judge an infinite, all-powerful, universal god. God does EXACTLY what he wants at all times. May you pray for his infinite mercy.

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>>136413598
Both. We have a compulsion to abusing stuff. We abuse a prescription drug that makes us horny and energetic and hyper focused. Not a good combo. Honestly delete the porn ditch the pills and lets move on with a healthier life.

>>136412961
I would try to ween off of it. Although you feel tired and "worthless" off of it, you have to learn to accept yourself as you are. You are running away from reality. Of course you are going to need to sleep and do a lot of self-care as you make your way off the drug. You can do it. The fact that you are aware and asking for help just shows that you will get better. One hour at a time. Try Alcoholics Anonymous - I'm sure people with drug issues go there too- my friend who was addicted to uppers and downers fora daily and he's been sober 4 years now.

>>136413691
>Pray a lot. Do it every day.
You Mexicans think this cures everything

Why are jehovas so cucked? Do they not know their religion is scientology tier?
What do jews think about this?

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>>136413598
You're a speed-freak. Meth-head. Tweaker. Get help.

By 'looking at porn' you mean masturbating furiously right? Call it like it is.

As a Neet who has no hope, I've asked god for help, or to give me a sign, but I've never felt any better or felt his presence.


how can you convince people on the fence with religion that it's true.

>>136413050
I sincerely thank you, Padre. I don't know if I'll ever find God again but I know that Jesus was good and that he might have died for the wrong people. Bem-haja.

>>136410839
Well, I myself did not hide any pedophiles. I agree they should have been kicked out and turned over to the police. Turns out though, that liberal (((psychologists))) who were whining about how criminals need a second chance were urging bishops to be "merciful." Of course, those bishops should not have done what they did. I'm with you on all this.
Though the whole "child rape is essential to the Church" meme is ludicrous. As I mentioned, it's much more common outside of the Church than in it

>BTW I'm going to log off soon, but I'll be back in the coming days and weeks.

>>136410894
Insofar as they are the words of men we need not follow them. The successors of the apostles simply PRESERVE the teachings of Christ, they do not invent them.

>>136413999
It wouldn't be faith if you had a sign to confirm it.
If you put your faith into him, follow the Bible and see how it plays out, then you will most likely remain. It will improve your life for the better, that is for sure.

>>136413999
Fit in or fuck off shit skin

>>136413165
Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men will inherit the kingdom.

>>136410895
People in the Church, yes. So have public schools. Yes, I know the Church should be held to a higher standard, etc etc but the fact is there have always been evil people in the Church.

>>136413944
>>136411425
I can't wait to hear this.

>>136410898
God bless you too!!

Can a Chinese be jewish?

>>136413892
They have conquered South America. Now they are doing the same with the North.

>>136413420
>Jesus died so that humans may sin

>unironically being a Satanic agent of subversion

>>136413827
Don't save the porn but you're totally right. For anyone here who is ADHD or borderline who is thinking about getting on these drugs, please in the name of God don't even fucking try it. This shit is destroying me. I used to be a respectable young man. I don't even smoke weed. I don't do any drugs. I never imagined myself being a drug addict. But here I am. It's 2 AM and I'm popping again. I make a bunch of excuses to myself but it's all bullshit. I should kill myself. I should probably do it now, but don't worry I won't. I've gotta provide for the gf. But still, fuck this is pathetic. I'm not gonna get a repeat of this prescription. I'm gonna go to AA. This is too bad.

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>>136406924
So when do you need Constantinople retaken?

>>136406924
do you rim a boys asshole first or do u just spit on your dick before you fuck him anally over your lectern that has a bible on top of it? do you use your little water sprinkler as a dildo on boys too?

>>136414178
read the bible

>>136410937
OK so for this I would definitely recommend the method I've mentioned in the linked thread:
https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/136304207/
The key for this would be to slowly start to replace it with a healthier method, but try out what I wrote about there.

>>136412491
>>136412403
an anti-scammer forcing the scammers to do it.
it's a war trophy,

>>136414204
Hahaha were you circumsized when your uncle kicked your sister in the chin?

>>136411008
Well, I suppose it is a sign of one's heterosexuality, but I don't know if I'd call it "good." It is certainly natural to feel those inclinations.

>>136406924
>do you rim a boys asshole first or do u just spit on your dick before you fuck him anally over your lectern that has a bible on top of it? do you use your little water sprinkler as a dildo on boys too?

>>136413944
well we try to follow the bible as closely as possible. So if we are cucked scientology tier, so is the bible.

Of course this ignores that the bible forbids to sell the truth, and is one of the many critic points from JWs against the mainstream religions. So placing it in the same box as scientology (who are even worse) is a bit insulting.

>>136411220
I don't know. I wonder if he was pressured.

>>136414086
This. Especially if the things they wrote contradict what is canon.

>>136414322
newfag dectected
gtfo shill boy jew cunt

>>136414190
Bro you can kick it. Honestly I never would have probably before I fucked my whole life up, I was staying up for four days in a row multiple times in my last month, then I got a bacterial infection in my testicle and being on a bunch of opiates gave me a chance to get off the amphwtamines. Takes
Months and months for your brain to go back to normal though

>>136408484
With your pope I'm not so sure about that

do you believe that different races/ethnicities should have their own separate places to live? what is the church's official stance on this?

>>136411237
OH ok.. I didn't see this. I would advise you to talk to your doctor. You may even benefit from an inpatient program. I assume the UK would be good for this. It's not worth losing your life over. Desperate means call for desperate measures. It may be that inpatient is the way to go. God bless you.

>>136414193
>Teutonic Order
Why do you have to post the shittiest Knightly Order who converted to Protestantism?

>>136414422
>I was staying up for four days in a row multiple times in my last month

Fuck this is me RN, literally RIGHT NOW

> then I got a bacterial infection in my testicle and being on a bunch of opiates gave me a chance to get off the amphwtamines

Christ

> Takes
Months and months for your brain to go back to normal

Christ christ christ

>>136414406
Cuck jew detected, live the denial dream shit skin

>>136411305
Can't give you the exact date (anonymous). I can tell you it was within the last 5-10 years. I'm on the West Coast of the US and I'm a diocesan priest.
I don't plan on being more than a priest. I want to serve in parishes.

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>>136406924
Why are you part of a blatantly obvious satanic cult? Pic related.