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135 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 2:29 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Braehead
I was a bit shocked and sickened actually. and the thing that made it worse was that the pastor brought it up. what kind of hypocrites are we dealing with here? he made a point beforehand to say not to start the recording yet, but later in the day I was going through some files…
132 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 6:34 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Responsible-Sir4187
I was thinking about how many people call us homophobic, and how, on average, explaining the reasons why homosexual acts are sinful changes nothing. I realized that offering the usual theological arguments is pointless, because most people fail to grasp the concept of Divine a…
103 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC
Posted by /u/WunderWaffeler
He literally told God "nah you're not dying on me" and got called satan (Matthew 16:22 and surrounding verses). Also when Jesus was washing the apostles' feet, Peter said how could God wash his feet, but then when Jesus told him that he needs to do it for Peter to be with him he…
53 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 7:28 PM UTC
Posted by /u/_flower-petals_
I’m 13 and am trying to get closer with God and basically just be the best Catholic that I can. I’ve been praying and reading the bible more and have a pink rosary that my mom and dad got me that I’ve prayed. I’ve also been trying my best to not complain about going to Mass sinc…
47 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 9:23 AM UTC
Posted by /u/th4players
My brothers in Faith! I've been thinking about sharing this because I genuinely don't know how to explain it. For some context, I have always been a Christian but I would describe myself as being lukeharm in those times unfortunately. I prayed and went to church from time to tim…
38 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Desi_Vigor
I’m an ex-nondenominational minister and hit a roadblock in OCIA. I couldn’t attend obligated Mass times because my Protestant wife can’t reconcile me going while she has the kids and refuses to let me take them, too. Though I wasn’t raised religious, she comes from a legalistic…
38 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 8:43 AM UTC
Posted by /u/StrikingDoctor4716
For me, I feel a strong need to believe in God.