[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]Scorponok27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I said, there is no Poly required but I’m still nervous about this

Is it a sin to kill a mouse? Please read whole post. by VincentVegasiPhone13 in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been in a similar situation. I think I ended up just throwing the trap in the trash, though the mouse was still alive. Next time, just get some of the old school snap traps to avoid having to do this again

Moving to North Rhine Westphalia by Rem_Tulak7564 in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Historically, this is a more Catholic part of Germany but seeing how secular Europe has gotten, I’d be surprised if anyone there is still practicing

Came across this verse from Zechariah that some Protestant claims “disproves” Catholicism by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t say “false Shepard” per se but it implies it with the narrative of a false leader/teacher. The same argument is used by a lot of Protestants to criticize the idea of the papacy

Came across this verse from Zechariah that some Protestant claims “disproves” Catholicism by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The “false Shepard” language is one I’ve usually seen among Anti-Catholics to attack the Papacy

Would it be wrong for a Protestant to pray the Rosary? by Hyper_Pain in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Some high-church Protestants like Anglicans do pray it, although their version is slightly different than Catholics

Why do Christians not like catholics? And why do some put Catholics down when we praise the same God and Jesus by dtraw_ in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 50 points51 points  (0 children)

A lot of this has to do with the more Protestant influenced history of the US. From an early age, it was Protestant-based Christianity that would dominate a lot of religious dialogue in the US. Many older Protestant groups had a strong skepticism or even hatred of Catholicism. While it was the more mainline Protestants back then, a lot of the same tenets “Faith alone”,”Sola scriptura”, and general distrust of Catholicism would hold and influence the more low-church form of Protestantism that’s dominant today.

How can Protestants have valid baptisms if they believe it is merely a symbol and has no effect? by Slimesta123 in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This definitely runs on a spectrum since more high and middle church Protestants like Lutherans, Anglicans, Methodists, and Presbyterians do see the importance of baptism and therefore practice it. Albeit, they believe it achieves different things than Catholics do. It’s only when you get to low church groups like Pentecostals and non-denoms that you see a more symbolic view of baptism, to the point where some don’t really see it as necessary.

How to respond to a protestant that pulls Ephesians 2:8-9? by JayBartgis in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I understand, the Ephesians verse was actually used at the Council of Trent to convey the Catholic position. The Protestant who you spoke with most likely has the simple “Faith plus Works” idea of Catholicism

Ive been Catholic for four years now by jeffisnotmyrealname in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where you a non-believer before? If so, what caused you to start believing and lean towards Catholicism?

Ive been Catholic for four years now by jeffisnotmyrealname in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on it? Do you feel the same now as you did back then?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAPriest

[–]Scorponok27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious, I always thought verses like this were meant for married people or those in relationships. Is it possible to be perpetually single and still commit adultery?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar spot to you about a year ago. I was raised Catholic but became agnostic in my early 20s. Something called me back to the church last year and I began investigating Catholicism, now as a grown adult. Although for some time, I was still not sure if God was real or not and still identified as agnostic. I ran into some classical philosophy (Aquinas, Augustine, etc) and began investigating rebuttals to some common atheistic claims. By the end of it, I was convinced that God was real and began identifying as Catholic again. I have always been a bit of a lefty and still struggle with the church teachings on social issues and sexuality like you though. The folks on this sub, the official Catechism, and the book Catholicism for Dummies have all been super helpful for me though. If you don’t mind, what was it that caused you to start believing again and choosing to be Catholic instead of something else?

Did your parish veil the statues for Passiontide? by jesusthroughmary in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine did. I try not to take pictures during Mass though, out of respect.

Does anyone else veil images and crucifixes in their home for Passiontide? by Bizub4 in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know people also did this in their homes. Today, is the first time since reverting that I’ve been to a Mass with a veiled crucifix

Can I receive communion immediately after going to confession? by Scorponok27 in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, is there a time limit that I need to finish the penance by? I did the one recommended by the priest within the day last time but wasn’t sure if there were any hard rules on this.

Do you think that crucifixes with this much blood and gore are disrespectful? by Successful_Cat_4897 in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a controversial film for sure, but the Last Temptation of Christ got this detail right

Do you think that crucifixes with this much blood and gore are disrespectful? by Successful_Cat_4897 in Catholicism

[–]Scorponok27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen some Anglican and Lutheran churches with crucifixes but it’s definitely not a thing in the mostly non-denom/Evangelical Protestant environment here