being 58 now and not early twenties it amazes me how many people can lecture with righteousness when you've been mentally and emotionally losing it. they can't seem to actually really help but they sure have the answers. Its easier to kick a barn down than to build it back up
Thank you for sharing this thought stream. I felt that letter you shared. Literal tears because I know what that is. You are so not alone. It's such a complex ball of emotion to try to convey.
Your videos have been an inspiration to me. I went through four years of the seminary and it became hell for me. Your insights have helped me to see what I could not see then. God for me became a stone statue. You could praise the statue or curse it, but either way, there was no response from the statue. I tried to "pray the gay away", but God never responded or helped and all I ever got was condemnation for something I couldn't help or change. After having been out of the seminary for about fifty years now, I still have doubts of the existence of God. Maybe "Yes" or maybe "No", but either way, the stone statue never gives an answer. Your efforts to present these videos have helped me to see things more clearly.
However, I do know that the vast majority of Catholic priests (maybe 99%) being persecuted in 17th century Japan did not recant and so suffered martyrdom. I do not think you can believe in God with conviction simply through blind faith. I think one's heart should be touched by some sort of mystical experience, which absolutely convinces one of God's infinite love for oneself, in order for one to be convinced of His existence. For example, the life of a Jewish man by the name of Roy Schoeman who converted to the Catholic faith. Please listen to his story in UA-cam.
I agree with Guong, though I think we've probably drawn different conclusions. It's not about experiences or inner certitude; it's totally, completely and utterly about whether you believe it to be true. At the end of the day, it's about conforming your life to reality and whether you believe that reality to be worth suffering for. I think the trick (and where Guong and I probably part ways) is discerning what in your beliefs is spiritual reality and which are misconceptions or distortions that aren't really true and this aren't worth believing and suffering for. That's the scary part. I'm still Catholic, but a lot of what I thought was mandatory...isn't. It's kind of a similar process to what they call "deconstruction", though it's more of a testing than a disposal. Some of the stuff weathers the test.
Hi Kenneth, thanks for your reply to my comment. I am not in the SSPX. I do believe we need to experience God’s love for us in a real, experiencial way. I do not know why Francis did not experience that.
being 58 now and not early twenties it amazes me how many people can lecture with righteousness when you've been mentally and emotionally losing it. they can't seem to actually really help but they sure have the answers. Its easier to kick a barn down than to build it back up
What Job experienced happens again and again with people throughout time to many different people.
Thank you for sharing this thought stream. I felt that letter you shared. Literal tears because I know what that is. You are so not alone. It's such a complex ball of emotion to try to convey.
Losing my faith was more like a dimmer switch. It got turned down until it was just off
Mine was a defective “clap-on, clap-off.” It only worked one way. 😂🤣
Love you Francis...
You really are saying so much...in such an entertaining way... yep...you are workin
"IT" out
Your videos have been an inspiration to me. I went through four years of the seminary and it became hell for me. Your insights have helped me to see what I could not see then. God for me became a stone statue. You could praise the statue or curse it, but either way, there was no response from the statue. I tried to "pray the gay away", but God never responded or helped and all I ever got was condemnation for something I couldn't help or change. After having been out of the seminary for about fifty years now, I still have doubts of the existence of God. Maybe "Yes" or maybe "No", but either way, the stone statue never gives an answer. Your efforts to present these videos have helped me to see things more clearly.
I have so much respect for you. You have integrity. That is so rare and valuable
Ok this was very funny!!!! Hahaha.
Your videos are always fascinating!
However, I do know that the vast majority of Catholic priests (maybe 99%) being persecuted in 17th century Japan did not recant and so suffered martyrdom. I do not think you can believe in God with conviction simply through blind faith. I think one's heart should be touched by some sort of mystical experience, which absolutely convinces one of God's infinite love for oneself, in order for one to be convinced of His existence. For example, the life of a Jewish man by the name of Roy Schoeman who converted to the Catholic faith. Please listen to his story in UA-cam.
I agree with Guong, though I think we've probably drawn different conclusions. It's not about experiences or inner certitude; it's totally, completely and utterly about whether you believe it to be true. At the end of the day, it's about conforming your life to reality and whether you believe that reality to be worth suffering for.
I think the trick (and where Guong and I probably part ways) is discerning what in your beliefs is spiritual reality and which are misconceptions or distortions that aren't really true and this aren't worth believing and suffering for. That's the scary part. I'm still Catholic, but a lot of what I thought was mandatory...isn't. It's kind of a similar process to what they call "deconstruction", though it's more of a testing than a disposal. Some of the stuff weathers the test.
@Guang Jong "Kenneth" Mahjong Oath II interesting regarding mother theresa, do you have any suggestions to learn more?
Ima be getting glasses soon so I can read with less eye strain in the next few weeks, I’m up to add some religious drama reads to the list 👀
Hi Kenneth, thanks for your reply to my comment.
I am not in the SSPX. I do believe we need to experience God’s love for us in a real, experiencial way. I do not know why Francis did not experience that.
Omg the glasses 🤣
If so, why did you become a catholic priest, please?
Did you actually watch the video?
@@iamjudasproject Not yet. I only commented on the title so far.
It was a rhetorical question… 😎
@@iamjudasprojectthis was so funny to me. People actually ask questions like that BEFORE watching a video?
I love that your question was rhetorical.