Mia Farrow and Martin Sheen are on Piers Morgan right now having an interesting discussion about their Catholic faith.

Showing up on Easter Sunday isn't just a fad in the Catholic Church. It happens in other denominations as well. I think it's probably some American thing to get a brand new Easter outfit to show off that one day.

And I don't think that all sins are equivalent because you'll never convince me that committing murder is exactly the same level of sin as lying about eating a piece of candy.

Wales you crack me up....lol....eating candy and lying about it....hahahaha....love ya....lol

You know what's annoying? Attending mass on Easter when it's packed and all these "Catholics" who you've never seen before are now occupying your regular seat and you end up standing in the back! ANNOYING! And then next week, POOF, they're nowhere to be found.

Yes! I never, ever do that. I would say I still attend mass about once a month. Mostly for the sake of my mother, LOL. I know, I know. I'm grown and all that, but I still like to make the woman happy! She's not dead-set on me being "Catholic" but has always wanted all of her children to have a relationship with God, and still emphasizes that, no matter how damn old we get! Ha! But I refuse to just be a Christmas and Easter Catholic. Until about, I don't know, 5 years ago, I was an every-week (mostly) church goer and I know how annoying that can be, so no matter how much I distance myself I won't do that, LOL

Edited March 15, 201312 yr by Mr. Vixen

Yes! I never, ever do that. I would say I still attend mass about once a month. Mostly for the sake of my mother, LOL. I know, I know. I'm grown and all that, but I still like to make the woman happy! She's not dead-set on me being "Catholic" but has always wanted all of her children to have a relationship with God, and still emphasizes that, no matter how damn old we get! Ha! But I refuse to just be a Christmas and Easter Catholic. Until about, I don't know, 5 years ago, I was an every-week (mostly) church goer and I know how annoying that can be, so no matter how much I distance myself I won't do that, LOL

I am glad I am not the only still doing things for mom even though we are grown up...lol

You know what's annoying? Attending mass on Easter when it's packed and all these "Catholics" who you've never seen before are now occupying your regular seat and you end up standing in the back! ANNOYING! And then next week, POOF, they're nowhere to be found.

Maybe if the Catholic Church reached out to those that show up only on Easter maybe they would attend more often and not get your chair.....Instead they preach bigorty..discriminate.. and other [!@#$%^&*] and half of those Catholics that go everyday are worse sinners than those they dont go to church. And before you say it yes all sins are the same ...but I hate people who go to church and think they are better than those that dont go...

Memom's friend who is a pastor said many times that the church (She was being general as we are protestant. Please don't shoot) is great at "swapping" members and to a less extent reeling in members for holidays BUT is horrible at bringing in new members I think the way they need to bring in new members and to reach out to the 2wice a year type is to modernize to an extent. We are not going to reverse Roe Vs. Wade. That would be Prohibition 2.0 because Abortion is such "Dinner Table Conversation" (at least it isn't closeted). But Homosexuality is something the church needs to get over. Gay's have been around for ever. Some believe that "Somewhere down the line brothers and sisters did it and that incest caused gay people". I really wanted to tell someone that "According to the bible that is how the human species infested this planet!" Don't get me wrong. I am a christian just not your holly-roller. I have always been a "What ever floats your boat is fine with me" type of person. If someone asks if I would smoke a joint I would say "Naw! I am good. I don't feel like going to prison.....But you go ahead!" If that person is harming himself/herself or someone else I will take action. Especially if that person is putting someone else life/future in jeopardy.

How to !@#$%^&*] did I get off topic?

Anyway. All the Holy-Roller stuff I see on Facebook rages me because I DO NOT believe my religion is the right one! I think whoever you believe in you will go too. There are religions older than Christianity and newer. They need to stop being so "Cheery". Back in the day it was mainly Hellfire/brimstone and now it is All Love. I think churches need to incorporate the "Wrath of God" a little bit more into the sermon to balance everything out.

BTW. Who finds this guy:

Scary! I can't watch him because he reminds me of:

He is the Root of my fear!! I was scared of him all my life.

Edited March 16, 201312 yr by allmc2008

Memom's friend who is a pastor said many times that the church (She was being general as we are protestant. Please don't shoot) is great at "swapping" members and to a less extent reeling in members for holidays BUT is horrible at bringing in new members I think the way they need to bring in new members and to reach out to the 2wice a year type is to modernize to an extent. We are not going to reverse Roe Vs. Wade. That would be Prohibition 2.0 because Abortion is such "Dinner Table Conversation" (at least it isn't closeted). But Homosexuality is something the church needs to get over. Gay's have been around for ever. Some believe that "Somewhere down the line brothers and sisters did it and that incest caused gay people". I really wanted to tell someone that "According to the bible that is how the human species infested this planet!" Don't get me wrong. I am a christian just not your holly-roller. I have always been a "What ever floats your boat is fine with me" type of person. If someone asks if I would smoke a joint I would say "Naw! I am good. I don't feel like going to prison.....But you go ahead!" If that person is harming himself/herself or someone else I will take action. Especially if that person is putting someone else life/future in jeopardy.

How to !@#$%^&*] did I get off topic?

Anyway. All the Holy-Roller stuff I see on Facebook rages me because I DO NOT believe my religion is the right one! I think whoever you believe in you will go too. There are religions older than Christianity and newer. They need to stop being so "Cheery". Back in the day it was mainly Hellfire/brimstone and now it is All Love. I think churches need to incorporate the "Wrath of God" a little bit more into the sermon to balance everything out.

BTW. Who finds this guy:

Scary! I can't watch him because he reminds me of:

He is the Root of my fear!! I was scared of him all my life.

My cousin loves him..his preaching...he is ok....I mean if I had all the money he had an a show...Id be preaching gods word too

I mean if I had all the money he had an a show...Id be preaching gods word too

I like him. His speaking pattern is very rehearsed and a little creepy at times, but I think he truly has a good heart.

Joel Osteen creeps me out, but he seems harmless. That permasmile combined with his "Hey, friend? Can-ah call ya friend?" way of speaking is too hilarious.

Ha agreed on both counts guys...lol

I guess Francis must know he has a fairly limited time left in power, especially with the backstabbing in that church, so he is putting the elites on serious blast.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/list-pope-francis-15-ailments-curia-27761315

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/12/22/pope-vatican-critique/20752295/