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I'm a devout and catechized Catholic. When I hear or read profoundly stupid remarks about my church, I get a little angry. I pray that the Lord will judge my anger to be righteous anger. After all, He turned the tables at the Temple when he felt that the holy

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Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Catholic responses to classic Protestant critiques: Statues, saints, and more: 1 of 25
Sacraments and SacramentalsWe are physical and spiritual beings. Until death, we cannot separate the two. God created us that way. The sacramentals (physical stuff like rosaries, holy cards, statues, ect.) bring the spiritual realities to our physical awareness. When I kneel in front of a statue of Jesus, I am not worshiping ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips The benefits of parenting advice from experienced mothers: 20 of 62
My nephew is almost two years old. a couple of months ago, he rode a toy pony suspended on springs. He absolutely loved it! When he got home, he found a little plastic horse. Right away, he said "Horse!" He put it on the floor and tried to lift his leg to climb on to the six inch toy. When that didn't work, he moved it to ano... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is Christianity dying out?: 44 of 124
I just read an article by a person who is "amazed" that people who preach the Old Testament would call themselves Christians:A reminder, "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me". Where do you think Jesus got these words? (answer to quiz: Isaiah 61...Old Testament). The Hebrew Scriptures were s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is giving up a child for adoption giving or selfish?: 20 of 51
It is selfish to keep a child that you know you cannot provide for when there are thousands of people qualified and waiting to adopt. It is nothing more than avoidance. Certainly, it must hurt to let go of a child you carried for 9 months. Certainly, it must be a blow to your pride to relinquish control over a child you broug... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism The fallibilty or infallibility of the Catholic Church: 5 of 11
The Catholic Church does not claim to be infallible. The pope is also not considered to be infallible. When a Pope speaks from the chair of authority (ex cathedra)as Christ's vicar on earth, his teaching is infallibly Christ's true teaching. Ex Cathedra is Latin for "from the chair". This refers to the chair of Peter, the Chr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The power of forgiveness: 35 of 65
When you hold a grudge against somebody, they hold a power over you. Nobody is happy when they are angry. It goes against the grain of human nature. Sometimes, we need to be forgiven and sometimes we need to forgive. It is human nature to seek peace and harmony with others. But it's also human nature to want things our own wa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Why it's important to do your research before buying a camera as a gift: 5 of 8
Even if you don't know much about cameras, you probably do know something about the person you are purchasing one for. The camera needs to fit that person's needs. Do you really want to be the guy who gets a camera with a slow shutter speed, narrow lens opening and no zoom for the your brother who's kids play indoor sports? H... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Newborns and heaven: A discussion of baptism as a requirement: 30 of 47
The Catholic Church does not teach what the majority of the authors in this thread have been stating.Having said that....Yes, baptism is required. But it is GOD who decides if a sacrament was actually received. The Church only administers the sacraments. The Church recognises "baptism by desire". Obviously, if a child dies be... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Reflections: Taking the Lord's name in vain: 5 of 7
Confessing your sins is "taking the Lord's Name in vain"? I hear a lot of ignorant comments about Catholicism. But that one takes the cake! Taking the Lord's name in vain means using His name for a purpose other than to invoke Him in all His glory. His mercy is pretty glorious!Let's take a look at what happens when a person r... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Useful tips to take good pictures of children: 8 of 10
Children make the best subjects for pictures. But you have to catch them being themselves, not posing for the camera. Here are some great photo opportunities with kids.Catch them on the playground. Get under the monkey bars with your camera and have at it. Or catch a swing contest. Take the picture when the kids are looking a... More..