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Recent content by Rosea

  1. Rosea

    Why is contraception a grave matter?

    Thank you so, so much for your reply, you have been incredibly helpful. Oh definitely! Don't worry, I've been researching Catholicism extensively for about four years now. By the way, I like your signature; Saint Philomena happens to be the saint who first introduced me to the Catholic faith...
  2. Rosea

    Why is contraception a grave matter?

    I think people took me seriously enough, it's alright. I contemplated posting this on the forums of Catholic.com, but sometimes I do not encounter a very welcoming atmosphere there. I apologize if any of you are also on that forum, for that was merely the experience I have had.
  3. Rosea

    Why is contraception a grave matter?

    Yes, you're incorrect.
  4. Rosea

    Why is contraception a grave matter?

    My issue is the act of contraceptive sex does not seem selfish enough to be mortal. Sure, it's selfish because you don't want to have a child because it may not benefit your life. I'm using contraception for the sake of my future, and while I understand that this is selfish I don't understand...
  5. Rosea

    Why is contraception a grave matter?

    Okay, go ahead and judge me, go ahead and make remarks about how my original post was "amusing". That's totally productive? If anyone else has answers, I'd really be glad to hear them; I am looking for an open discussion and am willing to listen to what you have to say.
  6. Rosea

    Why is contraception a grave matter?

    That's interesting! I don't go on Reddit. Why is doing something not exactly as God intended it considered a mortal sin? That was pretty much my question in my above post, and I was wondering if you had an answer as well since your response emphasizes that.
  7. Rosea

    Why is contraception a grave matter?

    Thank you for the response, it was very informative. I might as well explain that the main reason I am asking this is because I'm on the pill and currently sexually active with my boyfriend.. In that link you included, the author kept referring to how nowadays sex is purely for pleasure, and...
  8. Rosea

    Why is contraception a grave matter?

    I checked, and from what I have seen it is considered a mortal sin to use contraception to avoid procreation. For it to be a mortal sin, it has to check the box of being a grave matter. This has been a serious issue for me in my searching for religion. I can't seem to reconcile that something...
  9. Rosea

    Denomination that suits my beliefs

    I have looked into Eastern Orthodoxy, mainly Russian Orthodoxy. I did this after researching the last Tsar of Russia and his family; they were canonized as passion-bearers I believe? I have had difficulty in identifying the beliefs of Eastern Orthodox faiths. Perhaps I'm not looking in the...
  10. Rosea

    Is guilt the worst emotion to experience?

    Some people have a harder time with it. Really depends on the person, I'm guessing. I'm much younger than you, so I have not had as much time to build up thoughts that haunt me. Perhaps as you age you retain at least a piece of the burden of guilt.
  11. Rosea

    Is guilt the worst emotion to experience?

    I haven't thought about it enough for me to be certain it's the worst emotion to experience, but it is certainly one of the worst. I have had moments of such intense guilt, guilt that seemed to consume me, guilt that kept me from even noticing the world around me. But it fades slowly but...
  12. Rosea

    Denomination that suits my beliefs

    Thanks for the good will and the suggestions, I'll look into those!
  13. Rosea

    Denomination that suits my beliefs

    I definitely understand the importance of tradition, and not relying solely on the scripture. The ratios of reliance on those two aspects are where I am not entirely certain. I agree with you on the matter of marriage being a union of a man and a woman, when it comes to church-sanctioned marriage.
  14. Rosea

    Denomination that suits my beliefs

    Okay, sure, you can go ahead and think that. I am no longer discussing this. If anyone has any other ideas on denominations for me, I would certainly appreciate the input! Thanks for reading.
  15. Rosea

    Denomination that suits my beliefs

    I am sorry that you perceive such ridiculous things, that must be difficult thinking the entire world is out to slander you. I would appreciate if you left, since your demonizing views are quite unnecessary in a thread where I am searching for a denomination, not an argument. If you cannot...