Catholics and Transpeople?
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You understand that the Catholic Church regards homosexuality as a sin and "against nature".  So, I would suspect that it would also regard transgendered people as "unnatural" since they had to have operations, hormone treatment, etc, all of which is "against nature" as well.\n\nTraditionally the Catholic Church has regarded the natural purpose of sex is to produce children.  A transgendered person could have produced children then had an operation and now, cannot produce children.. so how's that serving the natural purpose of sex?  \n\nTherefore, I would have to say that a female-to-male person would not be able to marry a female-by-birth person in the church.  They would probably say that they are both females, and one of them is self-mutilated.  If they took any other position then they would also have to allow female-to-male transgendered to enter the priesthood - -  which they don't.\n\nNow on the positive side, the Catholic Church regards all people as having dignity and worth.  There are no persons rejected from the church on the basis of their orientation.  And all persons can be saved, even if they are transgendered.
945225
Actually, I think that a lot of the gay community that appear to be atracted to either the Asian or Paganistic lifesstyles are not doing it so much for the sex, but for the acceptance of who they are.  THere is a higher number of transgender individuals in Asia than anywhere else in the world.  Why?  Because they are more accepting.  Buddhism, Taoism and even Hinduism do not exclude people based on their orientation like so many CHristian faiths do.  Personally, I enjoy that asian culture and like to have asian themed stuff around the house, but with me, it is more out of respect and personal enjoyment of the culture than an atraction to their males.  I have a husband of my own, and that is more than enough to keep me occupied.  I also did martial arts for may years, which may be part of why the culture appeals to me.
652023
a big thank you thank you, this is what i have been trying to get through to ppl. Its an mental illness that affects people from all walks of life. Not just a catholic priest. Only reason they pick on the catholics about this is because the church doesn't allow the priest to get married. so there  is where they come up with this bs. My point is if  that is the case. then whats  the excuse of all the others that do this  and are married?
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No.  Transubstantiation is the belief that the elements of the Communion, or Lord's Supper (called by Catholics the Eucharist), become the literal body and blood of Christ, while remaining in their form as bread and wine.  Part and parel with this belief is that a sacrifice takes place at the mass.  I believe Yahushua Messiah (Jesus Christ) was sacrificed once for all, at Calvary, and doesn't need to be sacrificed again.  I believe that the bread and wine act as proxies, standing in place of the body and blood, part of a memorial feast of what had taken place on the cross.
198558
First, I am a fellow Roman Catholic.  I am also a Knight of Columbus, which should tell you my devotion to the Catholic faith.  Now, to the question:\n\nHave you ever hear the logic example that says, every square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square?  The same applies.  Every Catholic is a Christian, but not every Christian (those whose religions refer to themselves as it, anyway) is a Catholic.  The difference here is Protestantism.  Protestants (Lutherans, Methodists, Pentecostals, Baptists, etc.) all call themselves Christians, but would be lothe to be referred to as Catholics.  Here are the main differences:\n\n1) Catholics believe that St. Peter was the first Pope, and the line of Popes runs from him down to our current pontiff, Benedict XVI.  Protestants do not recognize the authority of the Pope.\n\n2) Catholics believe in 7 sacraments, which are Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders (priesthood), and Annointing of the Sick (aka Last Rights).  Different protestant religions take out different sacraments, depending on how they were founded.  Martin Luther did not fully believe the Eucharist became the Body of Christ, so they do not fully consider it a sacrament.  Baptists only celebrate 2, baptism and confirmation.  They do not consider marriage to be sacramental.  This is one of the big disputes...Catholics believe marriage is a sacrament, so divorce is not possible.  Annulment, if you have heard of it, simply states that the sacrament never happened...it does not break a sacrament.  NOTHING can break a sacrament.\n\n3) As you mentioned, Catholics believe in the intercession of Saints.  That means that you can ask different Saints to pray to God for you, and God can allow them to help you do different things.  Jesus, during His transfiguration, spoke with Moses and Elijha, proving that Saints are very real.  Revelations talks about God hearing the prayers of Saints.  Protestants generally do not believe in Saints, even going so far as to say you are evil for praying for their help.\n\n4) Catholics actually have a more books in their Holy Bible than protestants do.  Luther decided, and others helped over the years, that certain books just did not belong in the Bible.  So, they got rid of books like "Wisdom of Solomon," "Baruch," both books of Maccabees (which reference Purgutory), "Sirach", etc.\n\n5) Catholics (Roman Catholics, anyway) have celibate priests and nuns.  Other faiths can have their preachers and sisters get married.\n\n6) The biggest difference:  Lutheranism was founded by Martin Luther.  The Methodists were founded by John Wesley.  Baptists trace their church to John Smyth in 1609.  Catholics, my friend, were founded upon a command by Jesus, the Christ, to Peter, His Apostle (read Matthew 16:18).  Other religions may revere Christ and speak of the Apostles.  The Catholic faith was made by Christ's command, to the Apostles.\n\nI hope this helps.  Do not be fooled by those who tell you that salvation is found anywhere.  Be sure you get the original, untainted source.
990184
Some are good; some are bad; most are in-between.  Same as all the non-Catholics.  What's your point?
605669
I think Catholics are cool but I am one. \n\nI think other Christians are cool too.\n\nWith love in Christ.
831184
I'm a Catholic. I know of a regional priest here who left the Church to marry a woman. He's now an Episcopal priest. As the media is all too happy to inform us, there are also a number of gay priests out there. I suppose that some priests find the Church's demands for a  celibate clergy too much to live up to. That may be the real issue, with the gay-vs-straight issue being something of a smokescreen (gay or straight, celibacy isn't for everyone). I know that celibacy was certainly a concern of mine when I was considering becoming a monk (a move that would've required me to emotionally and physically abandon my girlfriend). What people aren't concentrating on is the vast majority of priests who handle it just fine and are doing their jobs efficiently.
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By encouraging others to make a difference as well, live as you want people to live, and give as you want people to give!\n\nI'm not a Catholic, but I saw part of a doco on Mother Theresa the other day, and OMG she did so many good things for people - people no one else would touch with a barge pole, and when she did these good things, others followed!\n\nMaybe you could read up on Mother Theresa, I'm not trying to push religion on you by any means, but read about her life and her works, and perhaps try to emulate some of that!
609598
yes I agree about some catholics going to Jesus. And they are saved, "whosoever will believe in Him will have everlasting life" John 3:16 that word believe is to have trust in Jesus.
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The Catholics use intercession to the Saints.\nI do not agree that they should be doing this at all, but i do not think they are "Worshipping" them.   Now there is the Virgin Mary that they do seem to Idolize.  I respect the Virgin Mary greatly, but I do not worship her.  \n\nI do not need any man nor saint to get to God.  I peay directly to God and to his son Jesus Christ.
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Transvestites haven't had sex change operations. Transvestites just have a fettish or desire to dress in the opposite genders' clothing. Most of the time, they don't want the operation...but living as the opposite gender is the first step of many towards an operation. All transvestites still have their jollies attached.\n\nTranssexual people have sex change operations. After that, they are legally the gender their operation assigns. It depends on the talent of the surgeons on duty and how well everything heals (in leau of infection or insain amount of scar tissue) as to how much feeling is had. Some surgeries go downright aweful and the person is horribly mutilated...others go great and there is no complication...it depends.
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Yes I agree. You can be a Catholic as well as being a Christian.I believe in God and I am Catholic and Christian
70263
There are many types of Christians (Baptists, Catholics, Penecostals, Church of Christ etc.) You may be referring to Penecostals. I think some Penecostals are very strict in their beliefs that a woman should not wear a mans clothing (pants) or wear makeup. This rule does not, however, reflect on all Christian beliefs.
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See my article, Computers, Artificial Intelligence, Brains, and Souls.\n\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/catholiccommunity/message/39009\n\n\n\n\n---
489773
Many of your questions about becoming Catholic and their beliefs can be answered here.
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we have both at our parish and i know a few others that also have both.  it depends on the congregation and the pastor.  if there are enough people who want it and the preist knows it all they have to do is petition their archdiocese.  i don't think it'll go fully back though - it wasn't as encompassing as i believe the mass is presently.  we will often do the kyrie, agnus dei, etc.