Circle_Master Posted December 31, 2003 Posted December 31, 2003 I just realized again that I don't like chatboards. I think I may disappear soon *poof*
electricdisk Posted December 31, 2003 Posted December 31, 2003 ahhh.. circle... it is probably because you go up and down every topic/thread and discussion... I personally don't see how you do it.... just stick with your favorite thread and post once in a while.... If it becomes a chore, it isn't fun anymore! Enjoy your stay, not go away. (Ha! Rhyming......)
Circle_Master Posted December 31, 2003 Author Posted December 31, 2003 it's more than just the work. much of the debate is pointless and little more than bickering with one, if not both sides seeing the other as a poor lost kid. I've asked a lot of questions to attempt to reform my view of Catholics, I see nothing on it from the opposite side. Thus, pointless. I was already suggested by several people books to read instead of getting information on Catholicism from here. So maybe I will do that.
nikkan_hanil Posted December 31, 2003 Posted December 31, 2003 Well Circle_Master, you're always welcome to explore our "Reading" section...
Sinner Posted December 31, 2003 Posted December 31, 2003 CM.... I think you gave good honest advice to me regarding discerning God's will. Personally, I think we probably have more in common than we have differences. Myself, I don't enjoy "defending" my Faith.... but I never mind explaining my beliefs.... Just not into the "debate" thing among different faiths... but thats just me, because alot of times it does seem like kids bickering that will never get along--LOL! Maybe if you came into each post and looked for similarities instead of differences you would have more fun? Like when you gave me honest helpful advice.... it was good. Peace.
Muschi Posted December 31, 2003 Posted December 31, 2003 Dang, Circle! Personally, I've read and enjoyed your threads. You don't come across as hostile as Bruce does. NOt that he might not make a good point here or there, but inflammatory posts never made anyone's day let alone yours or mine, no? I hope you decide to stay because you bring some fresh thoughts and good "debating" on this "phorum". One of the reasons why I think you MIGHT be frustrated (don't take it so hard or abe offended), is the fact that many of us myself included, are converts to the Catholic Faith. Please don't let that offend you if we get overly enthused though. Please? - God bless! - Muschi
hyperdulia again Posted January 1, 2004 Posted January 1, 2004 Circle I think you should read ask questions here about what you have read. I tend to stop reading/posting on threads after page 2, that's usually when they have managed to degenerate into useless bickering.
Circle_Master Posted January 1, 2004 Author Posted January 1, 2004 no, because then I can't debate when I find inconsistencies and things blatantly non-Scriptural . at least in my private interpretation.
cmotherofpirl Posted January 1, 2004 Posted January 1, 2004 (edited) Circle we are never going to agree on much because of your insistance on sola scriptura and our insistance on Tradition but you do keep it interesting and civil. For that I thank you. Remember you are debating many ex-protestants here, so they have been where you are now. I think that accounts for some impatience. Have you read catholicism for dummies? It sounds silly, but is an excellent overview of every facet of catholic life. I was pleasantly surprised. It is written by Father Trigilo from EWTN. I have found it a great reference book and you may enjoy it. I also suggest you read the articles posted by Mark Shea at catholicexchange.com. Just type him in the search engine there. He is a goldmine of catholic thought. Here is his home site: http://www.mark-shea.com/index.html Edited January 1, 2004 by cmotherofpirl
Circle_Master Posted January 1, 2004 Author Posted January 1, 2004 actually, The Bible for Dummies is rather good as well. surprisingly. and I'll read through some of mark shea's stuff. I am severely uneducated on Catholic apologetics though (at least I think so), so don't be surprised if I doubt most I read.
cmotherofpirl Posted January 1, 2004 Posted January 1, 2004 actually, The Bible for Dummies is rather good as well. surprisingly. and I'll read through some of mark shea's stuff. I am severely uneducated on Catholic apologetics though (at least I think so), so don't be surprised if I doubt most I read. Circle the idea that we are lying to you is a bit unfair don't you think? And you call us biased :blink:
Paladin D Posted January 1, 2004 Posted January 1, 2004 Complete Idiot's Guide to Catholicism Volume 2 is a good book, don't own it though.
Circle_Master Posted January 1, 2004 Author Posted January 1, 2004 cmom, my point is any one side is very bias. I see that in many arguments here, I see that in many arguments protestants use. To counter ignorance, I use doubt. When I become more knowledgable, I weigh data better. To accept anything because it "sounds" good doesn't work. There will always be a "better" argument.
cmotherofpirl Posted January 1, 2004 Posted January 1, 2004 cmom, my point is any one side is very bias. I see that in many arguments here, I see that in many arguments protestants use. To counter ignorance, I use doubt. When I become more knowledgable, I weigh data better. To accept anything because it "sounds" good doesn't work. There will always be a "better" argument. What will you do when you run out of arguments and there is just Him? You choose a Church because it is Truth, not because it conforms to what you already believe. WE are to conform ourselves to Christ, not Christ to ourselves. It is both easy and hard at the same time.
littleflower+JMJ Posted January 1, 2004 Posted January 1, 2004 What will you do when you run out of arguments and there is just Him? You choose a Church because it is Truth, not because it conforms to what you already believe. WE are to conform ourselves to Christ, not Christ to ourselves. It is both easy and hard at the same time. thats a very good point cmom to think about.
Circle_Master Posted January 2, 2004 Author Posted January 2, 2004 To counter ignorance, I use doubt. When I become more knowledgable, I weigh data better. It is never good to just believe something because it sounds like a better argument. You must test it, and retest it, and test it again. I haven't really found any good arguments for Catholicism yet anyway, so maybe I will jump right in circle is my new friend. ^_^ you're my friend too! Someday you can grow up to be a protestant just like me :P
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