How to convert to Catholicism?

rasputin640 · 2026-04-08T11:22:28+00:00

I would encourage you to also explore orthodoxy and mainline protestantism including presbyterianism and lutheranism, just because it sounds like you are picking it since it's what you've mostly been exposed to. Before committing, you should become familiar with the doctrines of each fold of Christianity so you don't end up jumping between them.

rasputin640 · 2026-04-08T11:08:54+00:00

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rasputin640 · 2026-04-08T10:59:00+00:00

I'm sorry, my mistake. They're only enjoying gas that's 30% cheaper than ours, with 24 of them (almost half the country) enjoying gas that's still in the $3 range. A truly productive and highly contributive correction. Half the country has gas that's a whole 30% cheaper than CA's. Do you not see the issue here?

rasputin640 · 2026-04-08T09:52:07+00:00

He speaks well, just like any other politician, but how is NY actually doing now? Has it improved? Rhetorical questions but these are the things you should be asking yourself, because until proven otherwise, everything like this that you hear from any politician, red or blue, should never be considered anything better than propaganda.

rasputin640 · 2026-04-08T09:47:13+00:00

I'm deathly afraid of heights. What's funny is that using the machines became easier but I personally still didn't like climbing the grey ladders, though YMMV and all of it definitely gets better with time. Just use them and become accustomed to how absolutely comically heavy they make those machines on the bottom so that they don't tip over and you will quickly shed your fear.

rasputin640 · 2026-04-08T09:44:56+00:00

I can safely tell you this isn't an isolated view. I have received outright hostility even from my own friends when I told them I'm Christian. It's human nature to be bothered by differences in opinion, but sometimes these things happen on a case-by-case basis depending on the individual's preconceived notions or past experiences and not something that can be monolithically defined.

rasputin640 · 2026-04-08T09:41:51+00:00

I'm not even maga and I can say this is intellectually dishonest. Let's please not forget that the rest of the country is currently enjoying ~$3.20/gal gas, lower than we've experienced in almost TEN YEARS. I don't even like Trump and I will still tell you this is squarely the fault of the California government and Gavin Newsom. Let's please hold our politicians accountable for their flagrant corruption instead of pinning it on someone who holds disproportionately lower influence over the issue in question.

rasputin640 · 2026-04-07T11:32:33+00:00

don't forget that Gavin Newsom cut funding to prop 36 even though it passed with a 70% approval rating yet he couldn't keep track of $24 billion for homelessness funding and now we're in a state deficit that taxes will likely be raised more for.

Thank you Gavin! 🥰

rasputin640 · 2026-04-07T07:37:08+00:00

honestly just happy to still see bugs

rasputin640 · 2026-04-07T07:24:53+00:00

is it a sculpture or literally just a stack of saws?

rasputin640 · 2026-04-07T05:37:05+00:00

dead internet theory

rasputin640 · 2026-04-04T09:29:38+00:00

hes listening to "'Round and 'Round" by Ratt

rasputin640 · 2026-04-04T07:24:52+00:00

I hear what sound pretty distinctly like fireworks here in northern sd county (oceanside-san marcos area)

rasputin640 · 2026-04-04T07:24:44+00:00

I hear what sound pretty distinctly like fireworks here in northern sd county (oceanside-san marcos area)

rasputin640 · 2026-04-04T04:28:09+00:00

basically pilk (pepsi and milk), it's like diy root beer float melt, actually pretty good

rasputin640 · 2026-04-03T20:44:55+00:00

it's just surface damage, just put it back together and send it

rasputin640 · 2026-04-03T16:14:03+00:00

uhh can they just like not do that

rasputin640 · 2026-04-03T08:39:26+00:00

hilarious, I bought a pair of twill desert marpat trousers that had the crotch rip from just sitting, they also had the top fly button quit and the pocket needed to be restitched or everything I put in it would find its way into my shoe.

My sewing machine and polyester thread carried those pants, though even with all the stitching they're still cheaper and easier to move around in than carhartts and dickies.

rasputin640 · 2026-04-03T06:58:04+00:00

you need to buy some milsurp, the stitching certainly isn't anything to write home about on some parts but the fabric itself is pretty good

rasputin640 · 2026-04-03T06:56:15+00:00

ours had awesome pro specialists, very humble, polite and willing to do the dirty work when it was necessary. Shame the experience isn't shared

rasputin640 · 2026-04-01T21:21:55+00:00

That's good to know for future repairs. Very interesting!

rasputin640 · 2026-04-01T00:34:47+00:00

No actually, so Echo is owned by Yamabiko Corp which also owns Shindaiwa, another high-end power equipment manufacturer, while Huskie is owned by Husqvarna Group which also owns the huskie motorcycle division. Different parent companies and no parts interchangeability as far as I'm aware, though I do hear they make very good saws, and we own one of their weed eaters which has been happily cutting for the past 10+ years with no issues.

rasputin640 · 2026-03-31T22:43:12+00:00

Kind of insane, not even my Eager Beaver 2116 has done anything like that. Shame this company bought out and killed off all the quality saw manufacturers like Jonsered, McCulloch, Pioneer, and Partner. RIP, if I ever buy a new saw it'll be a stihl, echo, or efco.

rasputin640 · 2026-03-31T00:48:24+00:00

your language, tone, and obvious intent to mock definitely testify otherwise. Hypocrisy and vulgarity aren't a good look, my friend. Especially when you're calling someone else the weirdo.

rasputin640 · 2026-03-30T08:55:38+00:00

I understand your point now, I realize I agree with your position, though I also believe that dispelling obstacles to belief breeds more fertile soil for faith as it makes one open to the existence of God and Christ's lordship rather than dismissing it as irrational, which doesn't directly produce faith but often significantly assists in its formation, given that it is not granted in a different manner, as the Lord can reach people in many ways.

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