I miss chocolate chunks - but they discontinued those long ago. No GS cookies for me this year - I need to give up gluten. wah.
Libelle
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Girl Scout Cookies
by leavingwt init's that time of year again: girl scout cookies!.
sales are down 20% because of the economy, but my purchases are going strong -- six boxes.
i'm sharing them with my co-workers, though.. i'm partial to the thin mints and the samoas.. do you like them?
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Anyone a Practicing Catholic?
by lovelylil2 inif so, would you mind helping me gain some information on catholic beliefs.
i left roman catholicism when i was a teen but have been researching the beliefs and practices of all the major churches and this is the one i am working on now.
there is a lot of conflicting information out there both for and against the church, as with all religions i guess.
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Libelle
Not a practicing Catholic, but "recovering" much of my family still is. I went to Catholic School from K-7th grade - complete with plaid uniform jumper and all...
What is the difference between "regular" Catholics and Roman Catholics?
Nothing. Catholic is Catholic, Roman Catholic is usually shortened to Catholic by most people. There are folks who are more traditional (as in women needing to wear head coverings, masses still in Latin, and priest facing the away from the congregation - lots of other Pre-Vatican II stuff), I think they have a specific name, but I cannot remember it.
Is calling the Pope "holy father" a requirement for becoming a Catholic or can you view him as just the head of the Catholic church?
Well that's what the RCC calls him. The individual may or may not call him that, but it expected that you will believe him to be so.
Can adults convert to Catholisim?
Yeap- look up RCIA those are the classes one takes to become Catholic. WHile you're studying you're called a catechumen (we always jokes that it was like you're subhuman haha) and escorted from mass before the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
what are the main doctrines of the Catholic faith?
That's awfully long to put in one post: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_doctrine
As JW's we were taught that Catholics do not use the bible or know how to use it, is this true according to your observation?
Well, JW's don't think anyone but them know/use the bible. RC's think they know the bible properly too. The masses have readings from the bible. First reading is from the OT, Second from a non-gospel NT (usually Paul) and the Gospel reading, well that's self explanatory. You can read the bible all you want, too. In Catholic school we had classes that centered on this story or that.
Does anyone know of a website that can answer these Q's, also I welcome personal comments from practicing catholics. This is purely for research and I have no intention of putting down the Catholic church or anyone's beliefs. Do not want to debate the validity of the beliefs or anything like that. This is just for my informational purpose and curiosity.
I"m sure there's a website, but I don't know it. I used to love reading about the saints as a kid - made "being holy" seem more humanly achievable - plus, I've always loved a good story.
From Blondie:
What does a practicing Catholic have to do to become a nonpracticing Catholic?
Just stop going really. I mean I guess I'm officially a non-practicing Catholic. I never took my name off any records. ANd well you never forget the stand-sit-kneel, responses and songs - that gets ingrained into you. I've been to mass about 6 times in the past 10 years, and I still remember every bit. THat part never leaves you. ha
What does a Catholic have to do to be excommunicated? Are they shunned?
I don't know about that, it's not as easy as being disfellowshipped. There some pretty bad behaviors amongst Catholics. Hell my grandparents used to go to horse races with the Monsignor (a priest who's more elevated thanother priest but not bishop). IME The RC is relatively lenient.
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Libelle
Umm yeah - I have made The Mr fuming mad, and once I think I really ticked off his friend by using the F word too much. ha
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Child beating
by Quillsky insome posters here still attend jehovah's witness meetings.
my challenge to you is..... next time you see a parent beating a human child in public at the kingdom hall, when there are two witnesses - you and one other - call 911 or the police, and report the parent by name, for child abuse..
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Libelle
One more chiming in for there is far more to discipline that spanking (which always makes a good kid- as far as it's advocates are concerned ) and not spanking (which means wild child). Discipline comes from the roots for "to teach" you can discipline without hitting, and miracle of miracles, that child can grow up to be a model citizen. And IMO violence only begets violence. (Unless of course it's between partners in the bedroom, of course, sometimes that begets more of the same too... heh, heh)
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I Want A Greasy Hamburger!
by snowbird inthe kind that used to come in waxed white paper and would make your chin greasy before the first bite!.
an ice-cold pepsi or grape kool-aid would finish the meal, thank you.
sylvia.
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Libelle
oooh In-N-Out Now there's a place I miss! Only problem is on the bottom of their cups/bags etc is John 3:16. But their hamburgers are yumtastic.
I want a greasy hamburger with chili cheese fries too.
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Does this link set off any of your cult bells?
by Libelle inhttp://www.ellerslie.com/home.html.
i know this isn't specifically a jw thing, but it does seem cultish to me, so i thought i'd ask you.
a family member is considering going, and it's just ringing all sorts of bells to me.
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Libelle
OMG MJNM - you watched the movie? Wow - can't do that at work, but not sure I want to, regardless.
You know, all religions, depending on your approach could be cults, but some things, just take that too far.
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Does this link set off any of your cult bells?
by Libelle inhttp://www.ellerslie.com/home.html.
i know this isn't specifically a jw thing, but it does seem cultish to me, so i thought i'd ask you.
a family member is considering going, and it's just ringing all sorts of bells to me.
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Libelle
Hmmm. well mixed consensus, but still caution registers with the lot of you. I'm still suspicious, but she knows my opinion on it now.
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Does this link set off any of your cult bells?
by Libelle inhttp://www.ellerslie.com/home.html.
i know this isn't specifically a jw thing, but it does seem cultish to me, so i thought i'd ask you.
a family member is considering going, and it's just ringing all sorts of bells to me.
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Libelle
Yeah, 4K, wayy to pricey. She hasn't the money but thinks god will provide if he wants her to go. Well at least you guys think it's more a money maker than cult. I hope you're right.
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Does this link set off any of your cult bells?
by Libelle inhttp://www.ellerslie.com/home.html.
i know this isn't specifically a jw thing, but it does seem cultish to me, so i thought i'd ask you.
a family member is considering going, and it's just ringing all sorts of bells to me.
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Libelle
Well, there's a 10 week course that costs just under $4K. But I think that season is something you're supposed to extend to in your life. At least that's what she implied.
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Does this link set off any of your cult bells?
by Libelle inhttp://www.ellerslie.com/home.html.
i know this isn't specifically a jw thing, but it does seem cultish to me, so i thought i'd ask you.
a family member is considering going, and it's just ringing all sorts of bells to me.
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Libelle
From their application form:
Code of Conduct
At Ellerslie Training, we are committed to modeling a healthy, morally excellent, God honoring daily decorum. We encourage and foster an atmosphere of love, honor and respect among both staff and students. Please review the following core values to better understand the atmosphere you will be coming into. At the bottom of this page, please check the box provided as a means of agreeing to help us maintain these values during your time at Ellerslie.
The Ellerslie staff and students will be expected to uphold the following principles of honor and Biblical morality while participating in all aspects of the training program and campus-life: - Deliberately seeking to honor God in conduct and daily life through dress, language, attitude, and interactions with others. Not participating in any morally questionable behavior or action.
- Approaching the training process with an attitude of expectancy. Diligently participating in all of the required course-work and study, and showing Godly respect to the leadership, staff, and other students.
- Willingly participating in a "set-apart season" of focusing on Christ and building Godly character, with healthy boundaries around potentially distracting secular activities such as pop-culture entertainment, television, unrestricted internet, etc.
- Treating members of the opposite sex with honor and respect, and living according to God's pattern for sexual purity.
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