There are good people in it, but the Church is corrupt.
That's my take. I mean, I know how good and thoughtful JZ is in her faith as are most of her fellow parishoners, but the institution is completely rotten (in my estimation).
I'm a single undead gal trying to make it in the big city. I have to start somewhere and they're evil here. They don't judge. They've got necro-tempered glass. No burning up. A great medical plan, and who needs dental more than us?
Harmony ,'Conviction (1)'
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DavidS - Aug 21, 2012 11:13:20 am PDT #19197 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Zenkitty - Aug 21, 2012 11:14:57 am PDT #19198 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Maybe you shouldn't have brought the ass-hooks to the first date?
I didn't! I was very non-threatening! I didn't even bring the cleavage!
Zenkitty - Aug 21, 2012 11:17:17 am PDT #19199 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
the institution is completely rotten (in my estimation).
According to the formerly-Vatican-employed-ex-priest, you are correct.
Volans - Aug 21, 2012 11:18:05 am PDT #19200 of 30001
move out and draw fire
There are good people in it, but the Church is corrupt.
Which is a step beyond my FiL's explanation for not being part of organized religion: "I believe in God, but I don't believe in people."
Steph L. - Aug 21, 2012 11:28:50 am PDT #19201 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Zenkitty! Did I mention we got the Dita book yesterday? I think I forgot to say that while I was freaking out over my tremendous head wound. I will get my butt in the kitchen and make you some cookies in the near future.
Zenkitty - Aug 21, 2012 11:33:11 am PDT #19202 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Steph! You did say, and I forgot to acknowledge because date! I hope you both liked it! Cookies yum!
I think I need to be put down for a nap.
billytea - Aug 21, 2012 11:42:34 am PDT #19203 of 30001
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
For those interested in how he went from priest to atheist, the short answer was: There are good people in it, but the Church is corrupt.
This may be a good moment to link to this article from the Economist, about the Catholic Church's finances: [link]
They also have an article about some of the medical implications from the fact that cells in the human body are only about 10% human: [link]
Kate P. - Aug 21, 2012 11:56:51 am PDT #19204 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Yay for a good date, Zenkitty!
sj - Aug 21, 2012 11:59:14 am PDT #19205 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Yay for a good date, Zenkitty!
Suzi, do you mind going back and editing your post if you get the chance? TCG would prefer to keep his name off the Internet.
le nubian - Aug 21, 2012 12:14:25 pm PDT #19206 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Zenkitty,
see, he was intimidated by your awesomeness. Not surprised.
(not commenting on asshooks. not commenting on asshooks. not commenting on asshooks)