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[quote]Brother Chris wrote:
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I get out of bed at 5 in the morning. Does that answer your question? By the way, going to Church is not about what I want.[/quote]
Yeah, its more about what was pounded into your head since birth and your inability to think for yourself.[/quote]
Ehhh, didn’t know taking the time to pray with my brothers and sisters in Christ was “not thinking” for myself.
I actually rarely go to Church for what it’s worth, because I don’t feel as though I need Church to have a relationship with God, but because you do go to Church does not mean you don’t think for yourself.
Atheists are always on the defensive, makes you sound pretty pathetic when you insult someone that is doing something they enjoy, take pride in and that does no harm to anyone else.[/quote]
doesnt think theres any benefit to being religious in this life.
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Actually, this is general Christian thinking. You suffer through life and by your good works and sacrifice you get to Heaven, which is the whole point of living. For Christians, Heaven is where you want to be, not on Earth. It’s getting to the afterlife that’s important.[/quote]
That is not the general thought for Catholics (not saying that Catholics are not Christians, just saying that is not the thought Catholics should have). Yes, you suffer in this life, but you do it with Joy. I want to be on Earth, but I know my destination is pointed towards eternal happiness at the same time. Those that wish not to be on this earth are upset with God’s will. I try not to be upset with God’s will. However, at the same time I do not treasure (or attempt not to) earthy living.[/quote]
What do you mean by “earthy living”? Sex? Alcohol? How do you have joy without treasuring?[/quote]
Sex is good, alcohol is good. Sex outside marriage, no. Drunkenness, no.
You are joyful for what God has given you on Earth, while not making idols out of material things.
Being joyful that God gave you beer, but not becoming an alcoholic. It is a balancing act, really.[/quote]
You can answer this in a PM if you want, but I thought you said you’re not a virgin? I assume you had sex before you became a Catholic and have since changed your thinking? I don’t agree with regular drunkenness, but it is fun every once in awhile.
You can treasure something without making it an idol. Treasuring does not equal idolizing.
That’s truly what life is about: achieving a balance. Moderation in most things is a good thing. Extremes are bad.
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No, I am not a virgin. I don’t get drunk out of the fact that it is expensive to do. I follow the motto, drink unto hilarity. It keeps money in my bank account while I still have fun.