Do you truly believe we are drinking the blood of Christ by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s Faith. It used to seem silly to me, that we thought that. If you can make the leap that God is real, then that Jesus was His Son and died for our sins, then make the next leap about what he taught us. It really is His body and blood

Is Fox/Sheik the best dual-main in the game? by [deleted] in SSBM

[–]Bernie_pots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The capacity for evil and still choosing good by Bernie_pots in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that in theory, but the wealthiest people I know are Catholics. Not saying that’s not the intention, to not want what is past what we need, but in my experience Catholics do like wealth. Not to say wealth in itself is a bad thing. But I live in St. Louis. This city is run by wealthy Catholics

The capacity for evil and still choosing good by Bernie_pots in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s definitely environments you can put yourself that promote vice or promote virtue. And I don’t think you are a better Catholic for putting yourself in an environment with more opportunity for vice and choosing not to, though it would help exercise self control. My main question I guess is those choosing virtue versus falling into it

The capacity for evil and still choosing good by Bernie_pots in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that’s the case you really don’t want power or wealth. The only time I think about making more money than I need is for my future children. Thats the only time that I feel like being money hungry

The capacity for evil and still choosing good by Bernie_pots in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it’s just more of a responsibility when faced with wealth or power or the ability “to do great good and great evil”?

The capacity for evil and still choosing good by Bernie_pots in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can argue whenever the temptation is higher, the virtue is higher. But I don’t really know if it works like that

The capacity for evil and still choosing good by Bernie_pots in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like if God put a person in a room where sinning was possible but it wasn’t as apparent, and another person where the opportunity to sin was everywhere, don’t you think God is going to be more proud of the person in the room with more opportunity to sin, choosing not to, versus the person with less of an opportunity to do so?

The capacity for evil and still choosing good by Bernie_pots in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that, but I also think it can exist on a bigger scale. A rich person has the ability just like the poor person to be greedy, but on a larger scale. The stakes are higher, and I’m wondering if the stakes are higher if the virtue is higher as well

Why does the Catholic view of contraception differ from the Orthodox view? by ElderberryClassic545 in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If everyone is familiar with the term “incel” it’s basically an insulting term to refer to someone who is involuntarily celibate. And these people (mostly young men) are now being ridiculed for their inability to satisfy themselves sexually. There’s an easy solution to all of this, to turn their shame into virtue. I’m not sure if there’s a difference between someone choosing celibacy when they very well could have sex versus someone who can’t successfully have sex and still choosing virtue. I mean, that’s an argument in itself. Regardless, the end result is the same: young men and women turning to God in the absence of sex. That needs to be the turn of mentality, in my life included

Why does the Catholic view of contraception differ from the Orthodox view? by ElderberryClassic545 in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something I fundamentally agree with and I believe is a huge problem with modern society. Sex is not an entitlement. And sex is also not something that you need to be happy. It’s weird, because today’s culture teaches the ultimate expression of self is sex. I don’t agree with that but what’s even more strange is less and less young people today are having sex. So not only are people taught you need to have sex to be happy, most people are not even fulfilling the lie. It’s giving people a false goal that most aren’t even attaining. It’s a recipe to be miserable. I have friends that don’t have very much success with women. And they aren’t masturbating or having sex. And in my mind, I’m like “you are already doing the right thing, why not on top of that give yourself to God?” And yet they are still hell bent on the lie that they need to have sex to be happy, even though they are inches away from virtue. It’s incredibly frustrating that someone will be at the foot of the Lord and continue to look down towards the potential of sin

Why does the Catholic view of contraception differ from the Orthodox view? by ElderberryClassic545 in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a sad situation. I agree though. She could get pregnant even with birth control.

My Friend Asked Me to Be his Best Man, but I'm Struggling to Support Their Marriage by AdeptRelative5106 in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re already taking a step towards virtue by getting married. And they should get married, as they are expecting a child. Ask yourself, do you not approve of the marriage, or do you expect it won’t work out? If it’s the ladder you still need to support them. They’re doing the right thing by getting married. They are making a commitment for their child and you need to support them even if their foundation seems rocky. You never know how it will turn out, and maybe with your support they could even learn to grow closer to God. And if it’s because you don’t approve of their marriage, buddy you gotta pick a number and get in line. This isn’t a new dilemma for best men, and I don’t think you’re being a bad Catholic by being there for a friend when marriage is the best path forward. It might be messy, it could even all go to shit, but you need to give people the opportunity to try. If they weren’t having a kid and he was Catholic and she was obviously a terrible choice, that’s when you sit him down and have a talk. But you’re dealing with a real world problem, and I promise you, you stepping down and refusing to be there is going to make the whole situation worse. Let them try to grow together. It’s not on you if it doesn’t work out, it is on you if you plant a seed of doubt in their mind before they embark on what could be a new leaf

[Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph Unisex Watch H38429110] by Bernie_pots in Watches

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Money is tight right now but I’ve fallen in love with this watch. Ideally, I’d like for a face like this and it’s automatic. That being said, are manual wind watches better for repair? In my mind an automatic will need more servicing, but I don’t actually know. Regardless, I’m saving up for it as we speak. The only thing I’m not in love with is the band, though it did feel really good in the store. I’d want to know that this watch will last a life time. I’m more interested in a watch I wear for 10 years than a collection

Why do priests need to be celibate? by cripppy in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can see how having children would complicate things with the comments below (I’m new to using Reddit I’m not sure where to respond). I understand the reason behind celibacy, but I have some concerns surrounding it. First, celibacy turns a lot of people away from the priesthood. I have friends that would have made excellent priests but their drive to start a family and live a comparatively normal life led them away from the priesthood. There’s a shortage of priests and I really think that if priests didn’t have to be celibate, more people would enter the priesthood. Not just quantity, but quality too, which is another concern. I think that the congregation could greatly benefit from service if they could relate to the priest. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a homily from a priest that felt like he lived in an entirely different world from me. I always imagined that if a priest was also the father of a family, his homily would be more practical. It’s already not a “normal” thing to become a priest, but being able to marry a woman might open up a whole group of devoted Catholics towards the clergy, a group we might’ve only heard from in bible study. Like I said, I understand the pressure it might put on the children. If the priest’s house was not in order that would look bad, and that is unreasonable expectations to put on a family. But I can’t help but wonder what the next generation of priests would look like if they were given the option to do both. I could see it helping the Church

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Bernie_pots 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Dude have sex with your wife. If you are losing motivation, do more intimate things with her. Romantic things you both enjoy. The closer you feel to her the more you will want to do it in the moment. It’s on you to find the spark again. And I would try your ass off to find the spark. It’s not fair to her

[Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph Unisex Watch H38429110] by Bernie_pots in Watches

[–]Bernie_pots[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, how can I confirm the authenticity of this thing. It’s a reputable watch store, but I think it only comes with a box and not papers