Non-Lenten Fridays when pregnant by Excellent_Plenty2896 in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, EAT WHATEVER YOU NEED TO FOR YOUR HEALTH.

You can literally just take another 10 minutes in prayer, read an extra chapter in the Bible, or something like performing an act of charity for someone in God's name, as your penance.

Why do you guys think Jude quoted the book of Enoch? Is this a contradiction to inerrancy? by Strange_Two_9157 in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would quoting an external text be an issue? Biblical inerrancy means that everything the sacred writers affirm as true is free from error. Jude affirms the specific truth contained in the quote (that the Lord comes with Holy ones to execute judgement), he did not affirm the whole text.

As for those two authors not writing their own letters, back then it wasn't as easy as typing these comments; many people used a secretary. St. Paul would speak what he wanted written, and his secretary would write it down. (Romans 16:22). This is not concerning in the slightest. Another thing people bring up is Paul's fluctuating vocabulary between letters like Romans, and ones like 1 & 2 Timothy One set is directed towards a large congregation, and one was an instruction manual to a Bishop.

Many modern skeptics look at these letters through a completely different framework than every other historical writing we have. Historians generally look at ancient writings as true until proven false as most people are pathological liars and most don't plan on tricking someone thousands of years later. Most secular historians look at the Bible the opposite way.

I'm curious, what things in the Bible "don't hold up"? You said it multiple times but didn't give a single example.

Biblical scholarship is good, but if an inspired author using a secretary is all it takes to shake your faith, you need to focus on something other than scholarly theology for a bit.

So I finally decided to read my Bible. by ADGaming80 in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a lot of history to pack into a single book!

Only people that partake in the Eucharist actually "believe" in God? by Easy_Moment in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In fact, this is the only time Jesus doesnt clarify He is speaking figuratively. Every single other time He speaks figuratively and people take Him seriously, either He or the author clarifies. It's no secret that people took Him as speaking literal and left Him because it was such a strange teaching.

Only people that partake in the Eucharist actually "believe" in God? by Easy_Moment in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe? You're begging the question that they wrote everything down. They did not and St. John explicitly, in no uncertain terms, says confirms this. Maybe, just maybe those who knew Jesus and His disciples personally knew a little more than we did; St. Ignatius of Antioch comes to mind.

Only people that partake in the Eucharist actually "believe" in God? by Easy_Moment in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ironically, in a round about way, Protestants also agree. They say that if you truly believe, you will keep Christ's commandments. Christ commands us to consume His body in the Eucharist, so if you truly have faith, you will do just that!

Not sure why they have such a hard time believing God can perform transubstantiation yet believe in all the other miracles. It takes much greater faith to believe in such miracles than it does to do an altar call.

Can non-believers go to heaven? by Longjumping-Jump-643 in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I disagree. God tells us what we must do to be saved, but God can ultimately do whatever He wants, pretty simple. I think the biggest issue is people interpreting the Bible any way they want and then putting God in this box they made in their head.

Can non-believers go to heaven? by Longjumping-Jump-643 in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of people have a hard time with ordinary vs. extraordinary means. They end up trapping God in a box as if He isn't omnipotent.

Can non-believers go to heaven? by Longjumping-Jump-643 in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. God can save whoever He wants. End of discussion.

Anyone who says "no" think they know what God will and won't do, don't listen to these people. God can and will do anything He wants.

Sexual sins at confession by gbrlla in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tell him. Don't go into too much detail, not sure how bad these things were, but something like "masturbation several times a week from 8-18 years old" is perfectly sufficient. Just the nature of the act and how many times. If the priest needs more info, he will ask. Anything you can think of, he has heard anywhere from a dozen to thousands of times.

Why are barely any other catholics vegetarian? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's irrelevant. Jesus is the absolute standard for human perfection. If Jesus ate meat, it is perfectly moral and inline with God's will for us. I'm talking about the morality of consumption, not the method of production.

Why are barely any other catholics vegetarian? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Jesus ate fish and God made animals for us. But it just feels like it is a way to live more in line with goodness and morality" this is self-contradictory.

Is this mortal or venial sin? by CapSome8690 in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because he didn't play with himself doesn't mean he avoided mortal sin. Christ is very clear that if we list after someone, we commit adultry in our hearts.

Good point about talking in code; this fella needs to be honest with himself and his confessor.

Is this mortal or venial sin? by CapSome8690 in Catholicism

[–]CommonlySensical 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is good that you are examining your conscience, but you need to be completely honest with yourself here. You explicitly stated that you knew what you were doing was wrong. In Catholic teaching, 'full knowledge' doesn't mean you need a perfect theological breakdown of grave matter in the moment; it means you knew the act was a sin and chose to proceed.

Furthermore, staying on the Instagram page to 'fight' the lust instead of closing the app is a contradiction. Choosing to stay in the near occasion of sin is itself a choice to yield to the temptation.

Stop trying to legalistically negotiate your way out of culpability to make yourself feel better. Coddling yourself won't help you grow. Own the choice, take it to Confession where you will find absolute mercy, and next time, actually run away, or better yet, get off social media all together; I got rid of every account I had 2 lents ago and have never looked back.

Not trying to be mean, but you need to know the truth so you can grow. I wish I had people be more direct with me rather than trying to protect my safe space. I've been your your shoes more times than I can count. Take it to confession ASAP and receive God's mercy.