"I can't do that. People might think I'm a Catholic."

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O.S. Luke:
Eating chicken at pot-luck dinners?

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:rotfl: One of the women at my church tells this story. Three women die & arrive at the gates of Heaven together. They are asked to prove who they say they are.
The Baptist digs in her purse &pulls out a Bible that is falling apart from marking & reading. She goes on in.
The Catholic digs around & pulls out her rosary, tarnished by years of prayer. She goes in.
The Methodist mutters," I know its in here someplace"…and pulls out—😉 a chicken casserole…
 
Im not catholic but in the passed one could and would get the left foot of fellowship if one did such things on a regular basis. I dont know about others but it was drilled into our heads that if we ever went back to the Catholic, lutheran, assembly of God, etc one would burn in an eternal hell as a rejector of Jesus, one would be reprobated with no hope what so ever of ever being saved. It oooozed out of almot every pore of our body. I dont speak on it much but I lived in mortal terror for my immortal soul. Later it was explained this is just a business, thats the other side of the coin.

I mean even saying the Our Father was seen as “to Catholic”. But when these people, whom I loved with all my heart, still do, say such things it sticks with you. I know many of you are converts, did you struggle with such things?
 
I know people who refuse NOT to use aritifical birth control, in fear of being “discovered” that they’re Catholic by having a large family. 😉
 
Zooey said:
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: Who are you asking?..I am Methodist, & I do a lot of these things. I am sure that there are people who think there is something wrong with me. Frankly, I don’t care.
Do I know people who think these things are “too Catholic”? Yeah. They are Baptist & Presbyterian mostly.I think that some things they do, are too Baptist & too Presbyterian.
OK, there is one woman in my church that had a hissy fit when we put up a tapestry of the Virgin Mary. The picture is still there. She is probably still unhappy, but we don’t have to listen to it so much anymore…She knows nobody agrees with her. (Of course, she is one of those 😛 chronic complainers, anyway).
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ROTFL!!!:rotfl: ROTFL!!!:rotfl: OMGooodness! sigh! That got me good!
 
Maybe one of the poll options should have been “have a large family”.
 
O.S. Luke:
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What’s with the chicken at pot-luck dinners and Methodists? This is a new one to me.

Hey, by the way, a few years ago I asked my neighbor (Methodist) what would be a good way for parishoners to socialize, she did suggest something about having a pot-luck & suggested I bring a chicken dish. Now wait a minute, was she trying to convert me? Sneaky! Sneaky!
 
Don’t tell anyone, 'cause I could get into trouble, but I like to put a little plastic Jesus, Mary or Crucifix on the panel of the airplane. Other pilots, C or non-C, never complain and seem to like Jesus standing there. In spite of the reputation as cool, fearless people, pilots DO get scared, and that seems to help, a little.
 
You know what? I don’t do any of those things (in the poll) any more. I used to say “go to church” instead of “go to Mass” or my kids “go to Sunday school” vs. "catechism to my Protestant friends. Now, I have Catholic artwork all over my home, wear a crucifix around my neck, and use “Catholicky” terms to describe my faith. I realize that it might be the best way to witness an authentic Catholic life to others. I say, “be not afraid”!!!
 
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CalledtoServe:
What’s with the chicken at pot-luck dinners and Methodists? This is a new one to me.

Hey, by the way, a few years ago I asked my neighbor (Methodist) what would be a good way for parishoners to socialize, she did suggest something about having a pot-luck & suggested I bring a chicken dish. Now wait a minute, was she trying to convert me? Sneaky! Sneaky!
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What I’ve noticed is that when anyone, (i.e. movie, T.V., news, book, etc.) wants to present something religious they will almost always show something Catholic. It was very evident after 9/11. The newscasters would stand in front of a church, not just any church, but one with a crucifix, while reporting that more people were seeking God.
 
Growing up a Methodist, I knew that cucifixes were for Catholics only, and that we didn’t talk about Mary (other than in connection with the nativity story). It was Jesus only, all the way.
 
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What I’ve noticed is that when anyone, (i.e. movie, T.V., news, book, etc.) wants to present something religious they will almost always show something Catholic.
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I voted “other” because there wasn’t an “all of the above” catagory.
CalledtoServe, you took the thought right out of my head! I’ve always noticed that religiosity is almost always portrayed as Catholic. Even way back in the 40’s in movies.

Funny story; 40 years ago, when I was a pregnant protestant, I chose the name Christine Catherine Frances for my girl baby’s name. All my relatives screamed, “NO! It sounds Catholic!” I caved. Now I wish I’d stuck to my guns. I still think it’s a beautiful, musical name. Just rolls off the tongue.
 
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I voted “other” because there wasn’t an “all of the above” catagory.
CalledtoServe, you took the thought right out of my head! I’ve always noticed that religiosity is almost always portrayed as Catholic. Even way back in the 40’s in movies.

Funny story; 40 years ago, when I was a pregnant protestant, I chose the name Christine Catherine Frances for my girl baby’s name. All my relatives screamed, “NO! It sounds Catholic!” I caved. Now I wish I’d stuck to my guns. I still think it’s a beautiful, musical name. Just rolls off the tongue.
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I agree; that’s a beautiful name. Thanks for sharing your story.
 
Well, nothing, like its one of the easiest ways to evangelise, be obvious and sincere.
 
I would say “display a crucifix” for this region at least.
  1. Display a picture of Jesus, Mary, or holy person. No problem. A favorite around here, is Jesus at the Garden of Gesthemene or the picture of the angel hovering above the bridge with the kids crossing over. Lots of people in this region collect angels, and lots of Jesus figurines.
  2. Walk into a Catholic church. Again, not a problem - you could easily tell your fellow fundies that you’re going in there to pray over the place and cast the devil out of it. 😉
  3. *Mention the name “Mary” after Christmas. *Nah…nobody’s terrified to talk **about **Mary. They are just afraid to talk **to **her.
  4. Read a Catholic Bible: See number 2.
 
You know you’re a Catholic mom when your favorite method of keeping all the kids in line with you is to hold on to the back of their scapulars - God’s leashes for keeping our dc from sin and mama’s wrath! 😃

I think it took me awhile to insist in public that my children do things the Catholic way - crossing at meals, Catholic version of the Our Father. etc… These are little things at first, but those little ones notice it big time. I didn’t make a scene if I could avoid it, but my kids know now to do things Catholic without being self-conscience or apologetic about it. I hope that never changes.:bounce:
 
I wonder how many people have given up playing bingo, because it is too Catholicky. Every knows you can’t be a good Catholic without playing bingo all the time. I believe this law comes straight from the Vatican. “Kidding”
 
My “Catholic” story: I used to work in a day program for mentally ill adults. During Lent, a client offered me a cookie. I declined because I had given up sweets for Lent and said so. She said, “You don’t have to do that. You’re not Catholic!” I said, “Yes, I am.” She was very embarassed and turned away.
Peace,
Linda
 
How about this one - keeping the ashes on your head throughout the day on Ash Wednesday? I know people who wipe them off right after mass.
 
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