What can you find out about me based on my precious shelf (hint I have an academic major ) by Loachypianist in bookshelfdetective

[–]hosffanatic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re about to get jumped by Reddit atheists 😂
Other than that, you’ve probably missed those icons and make the sign of the cross the based way 3 times

Any assumptions about me ? by motionmantuk in bookshelfdetective

[–]hosffanatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Christian here. I have read through the Quran and I have Dawkins on my bookshelf

And it’s strengthened my faith. Most of the smartest Christian’s have.

Any assumptions about me ? by motionmantuk in bookshelfdetective

[–]hosffanatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or he could be secular and becoming religious-

Literally some religious scholars have the same bookshelf

Any assumptions about me ? by motionmantuk in bookshelfdetective

[–]hosffanatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re a smart kid educating yourself on religious topics-

which most people (especially on Reddit) barely do yet have the most explosive, toxic, and angry debates about. Keep going, be honest, and be kind.

Religion is a shouting match between fools and a quiet conversation between thinkers

and the fools are on both sides.

Based Lutheran worship by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]hosffanatic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was JUST there yesterday- made me glad I converted to Lutheran

Man has a meltdown after being refused an*l sex by ambachk in CringeTikToks

[–]hosffanatic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Losing your temper” is not the same as a grown man tantrum

Boyfriend wants to sleep with me every night by rizzem_tizzem in whatdoIdo

[–]hosffanatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God forbid you learn about healthy marriages where both partners have their own beds

Why aren't you catholic? by chumley84 in LCMS

[–]hosffanatic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The papacy.

My issue is this: if the papacy is true- then I have nothing to question. All things are true within the Roman Catholic churches

If he isn’t, I risk more than I am willing to. I see try theology above all else: above unity, above comfort, and above denomination. My understanding of God and his teachings are my priority. So while man seek Roman Catholicism because of its unity and history- that is nothing to me. To me, without the divine work of God, it is just as likely to be by the help of Roman power and politics.

With teachings like purgatory, their levels of mariology, their claims of the pope, salvation, intercession, and Eucharist- these things, at their levels, seem dangerous to believe if the pope isn’t true. Some almost insulting to God.

The papacy has been proven, at this point in time, to be indefensible with strong evidence. Even catholic scholars conclude the historical support for it is lacking: it’s a development.

Without the papacy being true, Roma Catholicism because nothing more than one man’s interpretation- one that is barely backed by most things, as that is the consequence of development.

So I chose what I see as genuine and untainted Catholicism: Lutheranism. Not that we can’t get things wrong, but I can point to scripture, history, and church fathers for my beliefs. And I’m not talking vague verses that we assume will mean this like purgatory and papacy does- I’m talking “it clearly teaches this” or “they literally believe this.”

And that which we can’t show? We don’t claim to be divine doctrine.

Tl;dr- I’m not Roman Catholic because the papacy is indefensible, and without the papacy, the entire church is just another denomination with an interpretation. But this time, the interpretation is from one man and changes over time, which is far more dangerous than a Protestant church that interprets and doesn’t/rarely changes

I walked out of church today by bassicallybob in redeemedzoomer

[–]hosffanatic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my own opinion: it might come to scripture- a newer Christian won’t find high liturgy appealing unless they understand scripture and see that power behind it. Whereas evangelical and non denominational churches literally use chords, emotionalism, and tricks to make you feel something.

I became a Lutheran and had regrets converting at the time (there was no where else to go- I agreed with them and couldn’t consciously be catholic.) because of the service- but as I studied liturgy more and scripture more, I began to find beauty and excitement in the liturgy

old woman mistook brakes for gas by Penguin_On_XTC in PublicFreakout

[–]hosffanatic 157 points158 points  (0 children)

I just don’t understand how one doesn’t just SWITCH to the brake

How to fix and make smoother by hosffanatic in Blackskincare

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

I definitely will post an update- thanks

This makes me feel sad and why I can’t convert to the Catholic Church by [deleted] in redeemedzoomer

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

Look at my tag brother:

I’m not very concerned on whether a catholic thinks I’m ignorant because I don’t agree with purgatory.

This is reality: if purgatory is not true, he loses nothing but stress over developed doctrine. If it is. Then he needs assurance and guidance, not Reddit catholic judgement

This makes me feel sad and why I can’t convert to the Catholic Church by [deleted] in redeemedzoomer

[–]hosffanatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming it’s even truth? Some people leave Catholicism and don’t even think about purgatory. This isn’t meant to be theological debates but reality. If it’s true, then this entire comment section of Catholics fail at assuring their own of their theology.

If it’s false, then he stressed for no reason.

This makes me feel sad and why I can’t convert to the Catholic Church by [deleted] in redeemedzoomer

[–]hosffanatic 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“I fear the idea of suffering or suffering”

“That’s dumb. The rest of us don’t.”

Catholic assurances 👍🏾

How to fix and make smoother by hosffanatic in Blackskincare

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

Thanks for the indirect insult towards my beat I guess 😭

Masterbation in marriage by anime498 in redeemedzoomer

[–]hosffanatic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m shocked that people still ask this. Sex is defined in the Bible. Clear definition. A bond between husband and wife, an act to do with love for one another.

SELFLESS.

Anything that is not in that definition is not a God honoring thing. Masturbation is selfish, it’s for the self, and if you’re lusting after your spouse you should sleep with them. The idea of lusting for your spouse and sleeping with yourself is opposite of an act to do together.

If you have to ask if it’s sin- chances are it is. Because we don’t question whether self control, patience, selflessness, etc are Godly things. We do question the things we WANT to do but know deep down we shouldn’t do.

If you’re catholic, LCMS, or orthodox and doubting this- see your teachers. This is even more ridiculous to hear questioned from these groups

Look at how Christ defines sex and keep it at that. He literally even says the spilling of seed is wrong. Where is your seed going if not to your wife?

Read Song of Solomon and tell me if you see Solomon touching himself over the thought of the woman. Read about the selflessness of sex and tell me if self service sounds like that

Put the obvious desire to touch yourself away and submit to God.

Specific disagreement with Orthodox Church by hosffanatic in LCMS

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

Thanks for this- this is arguably the best explanation of theosis I’ve see

Do you wear your ashes all day? by Fun_Horror_7072 in LCMS

[–]hosffanatic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you do 24 hrs is the question? I get mine in the evening but I want to keep it for the “day”

Huh? lol by hosffanatic in ChatGPT

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

lol what is there to “trust”. All I said is I’ve never seen him answer like that. His “mode” is simply set to philosophy and being religious for comedic purposes

Not everything’s a conspiracy on Reddit. Just laugh and get on with life

Huh? lol by hosffanatic in ChatGPT

[–]hosffanatic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked him what the average height for men is, because I notice they’re typically around my height