Was it wrong to yell out "you rock, father" after mass last Sunday ... should I'd have sticked to "Amen"???
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There is nothing wrong with that at all Sir...\n\n'Freestyle Worship' is all the rage in England this year, you are a trend setter in your fair land
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The Bible tells us to pray and Worship the Lord!  I don't know what you think is so funny about it, but church isn't just open on Sunday!  Also I don't think anyone should have to confess their sins a a Priest, the only ONE who can forgive me of my sins is GOD and GOD alone, so I will repent to HIM and ONLY HIM!  Because you are right a Catholic Priest is just a regular man and who gives him the right to say whether you are forgiven, because if you Don't ask your Heavenly Father to fogive you you ARE NOT forgiven!
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Such a kind and unselfish question arouses hostility, insult and religious disturbance.\n\nWhat happened to all the Love?\n\nIt is not in my usual manner to pray, but I will do so tonight.  \nI will pray for the boys AND girls sacrificing in honor of our Great Nation. \nI will also pray, not for impossible "peace on earth", but for open eyes, open hearts, open minds.\n\nThe Church Lady was merely asking a question, not attacking.  No need to defend yourselves.\n\nOh, and Church dude, I will have thoughts of you in that dress as well. :)
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yes I beleve in God. Please use thr upper case g. And it might suprise the unbeliever that a college educated man such as myself beleves. I go evrey Sunday to Mass and several times for weekday Mass.
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Dear Rose, I am sure you mean well, but here, no amount of preaching or "screaming" will change anything. This site has fallen into the realm of IM, but more clumsy. The religious bunch preach here all day to whom??? The gay bunch (myself included) puts up with one silly basher who passes itself off as many, and we all put up with the sermons from the religious bunch who tell us daily that we are going to hell. Where they get that idea, I don't have a clue. \ngood luck.
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AMEN GORSTEW! YOU GO HEAD AND PREACH BROTHER, BE A "SONS OF THUNDER" DON'T LET THE FIRE OF GOD IN YOU DIE OUT, BUT REMEMBER THIS SCRIPTURE: 1John 2:13 "...I write unto you young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one...." verse 14 "....I write unto you young men because you are STRONG and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one." THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. STAND UP FOR YOUR GOD, GIVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST PRAISE! The scriptures also say that THE RIGHTEOUS ARE AS BOLD AS LIONS, SO ROAR FOR JESUS. BE STRONG. Jude 22,23 "And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23 AND OTHERS SAVE WITH FEAR, PULLING THEM OUT OF THE FIRE; HATING EVEN THE GARMENT SPOTTED BY THE FLESH. Do the work of an EVANGELIST SON preach and stand up for what you believe. ZEAL, WITH PASSION, AND KNOWLEDGE IS POWERFUL. But don't forget to pray for the ANOINTING because that's what destroys the YOKE OF BONDAGE off of satan's captives and releases them to JESUS! GOD BLESS YOU!
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In some churches it's very structured like okay now it's time to worship everyone look serious and put your hands in the air or people put on different voices when praying. I've also seen bowing, jumping and even crying during times of worship. We've even had some rave music as worship with everyone dancing and praying. What's acceptable really depends on what church you are in. I believe that worship is a lifestyle so you shouldn't have to suddenly change to worship God because your heart is already there. The natural response to God is your worship and the rules that churches impose usually become the way it's always done.
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"Granny, I love you and I respect you.  But I have made a choice for my faith and life, and I need you to respect that.  Show me that you love me by respecting this choice."\n\nNow, if there is something WRONG with the non-denominational church you have selected, then that is an entirely different question.  However, if your church is teaching the Bible as God's word, and if you cannot see anything in their statement of faith that is wrong, then stand your ground, affirming your Granny of your love for her.
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ssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh not so loud.these questions confuse the church and the vatican may send their ninja monks to shut you up .
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The vicar returned to the rectory complaining bitterly that someone had stolen his bicycle while he'd been out on his parish calls.\n"I've got an idea," replied the verger."This Sunday in church make the Ten Commandments the theme of the sermon and when you get to "Thou shall not steal" watch their faces carefully for any tell-tale signs."\nSo that Sunday the vicar began his sermon but halfway through suddenly dried up and finished early.\n"What happened?" asked the verger later.\n"Well,I was going to do as you suggested but when I got to "Thou shall not commit adultery," I suddenly remembered where I'd left my bicycle."
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I'm not exactly sure what your question is but here is a reply about calling priests "father":\n\nIn context, Matthew 23:7-9 reads, "... And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."\n\nThis is call for humility for those in leadership roles. Not to be taken literally.\n\nWe are not to deny our male parent and cut the Commandment to honor our father and mother in half.\n\nSome leaders in any church may fall into the same folly as the pharisees of Jesus' day.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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The others are right. They are the traditions of man. Specifically Catholic and Pagan men. If you remember, Jesus had a talk with some religious leaders about them pushing their traditions rather than the bare Truth of God's Word. Going by Paul's teachings I shouldn't make you feel bad for celebrating a day to the Lord so I'm not trying to. But I am supposed to warn you of the pagan rituals we all know God doesn't allow! I hope this opens some eyes and God bless all of you on your mission!
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No.\nI had a great time at the church outreach last night.\nWe packed the place! It was Great!\nIf you missed it, you missed it.
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The best way to handle this is we all learn to speak and read hebrew and greek in less i'm mistaken is what language the Word was written.Then we will call His name correctly. I call Him(God-Allah ) Daddy so am I wrong? I think as long as you call on him and are respectable that is what truly matters. Oh yeah great info!!!!!!!
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Definitely.  Just call me Job. It is ok to argue with God. He gave us good minds to use, and arguing with authority is not a sin. However, refusing to do what He says I think is sinful, and usually He won't let you sleep until you do what He says...   :~)
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Sure, it's okay. At least you're going. I wish my church had evening services, because the regular weekly service is held at a really inconvenient time for me. My spouse is Catholic and attends Saturday night Mass, and I'm jealous. I wish we had more nighttime services like that.
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Some people just enjoy praying so politely say Amen!\n\n(You are so FUNNY!)