Hi frens...I’ve been an active poster over in PW since the Donald days...but I feel like this post is more suited for the GaW crowd....I wonder if there are any other Catholics that can empathize with how I’m feeling right now, and can maybe offer some guidance... I was born and raised Catholic, and still practice—in fact, have been incredibly involved with the music ministry in my church for over a decade...it’s something that gives me great joy and peace to share with my parish family. But each day, I see more and more diocese announcing vax mandates with NO religious exemptions, and my heart just breaks. I find myself thinking that I might leave the only church I ever knew over this—and it’s really the only constant thing that I’ve had in my 41 years of life, so it’s a terrifying thought. But, how can entire dioceses turn their backs on, and abandon a central tenant of our faith SO easily, and so callously? If they can, it just doesn’t seem like it’s the right faith for me. For other Christian anons out there—maybe even some ex-Catholics—did you find a new faith home in a certain denomination, or did you feel most comfortable in a non-denominational setting? I’m not sure where to even begin to look. 😢
Thanks for reading, my friends ❤️
UMMM, isn't that where he was flipping over the tables and calling them a den of thieves?
Do you mean the Synagogues?
Yeah isn't that just an assembly or a Jewish congregation? Isn't that essentially a church?
no... the church is the body of believers in Jesus Christ.
That statement was that Jesus never stepped foot in a church and he should be your guidance. That makes no sense cause there weren't buildings dedicated to him yet. I was pointing out that there was organized religious buildings and the last time he was in one he was flipping over tables and telling people what they needed to hear. To say he never stepped foot in a church is like saying Jesus never paid in cash.
He would call them out for what it was.
That was outside the temple. Jesus observed Judaic law and argued the detail and revealed God's plans through parables.
And he promised that He would be with us if two or more people met in His name.
Incorrect, it was inside also. That is why it was a Den.
Edited for explanation
You are correct about Jesus and parables and about two or more in his name. I think Jesus would have been a bigger fan of people just getting together for dinners or small get togethers to teach and learn from each other than what we do today. I don't think he would like the mega churches and would be tipping over more tables if he were here.