tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293396720620011907.post1731648658821506559..comments2023-10-24T05:08:52.189-04:00Comments on Blogging God and Me: Questions.Still Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02321505536333057668noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293396720620011907.post-77378761069551685962008-07-28T14:19:00.000-04:002008-07-28T14:19:00.000-04:00Regarding defensiveness, I don't mind if someone a...Regarding defensiveness, I don't mind if someone asks sincere questions because they are curious. Religion is of great interest to me and I imagine it can be the same for others as well. But I think what makes some uncomfortable is when someone is asking not because they are truly interested but because they simply want to prove you wrong. <BR/><BR/>I had that situation happen with me and a former co-worker. She was Evangelical and wanted to save me from the Catholic Church. Once I made it clear to her my faith wasn't up for debate, we were actually able to talk about things and she found we shared similar views on many issues. And we're still friends to this day even though we no longer work together.Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816881493977758025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293396720620011907.post-57148101329454689892008-07-28T14:06:00.000-04:002008-07-28T14:06:00.000-04:00You were probably watching EWTN - The Eternal Word...You were probably watching EWTN - The Eternal Word Television Network. I believe it is broadcast out of Alabama. <BR/><BR/>The rosary actually is a meditation on the life, suffering and death of Christ. As Catholics, we believe our sins are forgiven by Christ's death on the cross. You can find the words of the rosary and other info about the Catholic faith on www.ewtn.com, if you're interested!<BR/><BR/>I was actually raised Southern Baptist but converted to Catholicism as an adult. My husband is a cradle Catholic but wasn't practicing when we got married. Seven years of God's prompting led me to the Catholic Church. I always tell people my Baptist upbringing gave me a strong foundation. But I found the fullness of my faith in the Catholic Church! <BR/><BR/>Blessings!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816881493977758025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293396720620011907.post-33481103489109650152008-07-26T14:44:00.000-04:002008-07-26T14:44:00.000-04:00P.S. I thought that was so funny that we were bot...P.S. I thought that was so funny that we were both thinking about dishes this morning!! :-) Please let me know if you try the lemon chicken.Mrs. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08370647029648135495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293396720620011907.post-72340929206495381472008-07-26T14:43:00.000-04:002008-07-26T14:43:00.000-04:00Jenn,Never stop questioning. That is how we learn...Jenn,<BR/>Never stop questioning. That is how we learn. I have found, too, that many people will not discuss why they believe what they believe. I think in those cases most often it is because they don't know - it's just what they have always been taught. I've never understood why people that don't agree with me don't want to talk with me or help me to see why they believe what they do. There is nothing more important in thsi world than someone's soul. You make such a good point about asking why do churches do things that aren't in the Bible? If people ask me why I do or believe something I want to be able to answer their question with scripture. It shouldn't be what I think is right - it should be what the Bible says, and being able to answer can only come by studying the scriptures and knowing for ourselves what is really truth. The Bible tells us "to always be preapred to give an answer to everyone who aks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." I Peter 3:15 Keep questioning, keep asking, keep studying. Even those who don't want to answer you or get upset with your sincere questioning, have probably been made to think about their beliefs and possibly began to study on their own, even if you are never aware of it.Mrs. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08370647029648135495noreply@blogger.com