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You're correct about the term per se, and I don't know what the original Italian words were-- but in the English translation, it's clear in context that he distinguishes proselytism from evangelism because he talks multiple times in the interview about needing a Church with a missionary spirit...

I've never before seen such a beautiful and clear distinction between what the Pope calls proselytism (which is "solemn nonsense") and a "missionary Church" dedicated to "going about doing good and healing all" (Acts 10:38), spreading faith and love. (don't usually post here but wanted to drop...

Protoevangel-- I'm sorry but I think yahoo ate your email. Would you mind resending it or sending me a PM?

Ha! I have since graduated from college, worked for two years, and got a master's degree, so it's been some time. I remember you, too, though! I hope everything is well.

:hug: to all of you :)

It's nice to meet you. :) I think I remember you a little bit, but that's because I lurked for a little while after leaving. The only icons I'm giving away are the ones I was keeping at my parents' house while living in other places (as I do now, as well.)

Hello! I'm not sure if there's anyone here who remembers me, but I used to post here around eight years ago (geez, I can't believe it was that long ago.) In any case, I'm doing very well and always pray that everyone here is too. I'm posting here because my parents are soon moving to another...

Ohhh I have to heartily second the recommendation for Anne Lamott. In Jesus, Marjorie

Well, as for books for LGBT people, have you ever read Taking A Chance on God by John J. McNeill? It's a little dated, having been written in the 80s, but still very good! In Jesus, Marjorie

The Kingdom of God (or in the gospel of Matthew, the Kingdom of Heaven) means, in the language of Jesus and his contemporaries, the reign of God. It is an assertion of what it means for God to rule-- in direct opposition to human political or social order that set itself apart from God's rule...

On the question of guilt, I remember a piece of advice I heard somewhere: "Guilt is not a Christian emotion." If you think about it, it's a rejection of grace. It's the idea that we need to be "good enough" for God to still love and care about us, and that if we fail, God rejects us. It's a form...

I go to a Jesuit college and one thing Jesuits like to say is that God's justice is not opposed to God's mercy-- God's justice is opposed to injustice. I think it is helpful to think of God as a judge not in the sense of weighing transgressions from or compliance with a moral code, but instead...

I respectfully disagree- Jesus Christ is the core of the Christian faith. The Scriptures are sacred writings that express the relationship between God and God's people throughout the ages. And of course, since our Lord Jesus in his love for us chose to work and live within time and not apart...

I think the point is that there are many interpretations of those verses. We could also have a quote-fest on divorce, headcoverings, and women being quiet in churches and so on, but this is the liberal forum, and to get conservative interpretations of isolated biblical verses you can go to most...

First off, 14 is actually a pretty normal time for people to come to terms about their sexuality, so if I were you, I would take the "you're so young, your sexuality can be figured out later" comments with a grain of salt. I knew I was gay by the age of 14; I've known a lot of people who have...

I'm just lurking here, but has anyone else noticed that this thread could be summarized as "others don't post at STR because it is too liberal, too conservative, too high church, too low church, too contentious, too agreeable, too zealous, and too complacent"? I think the problem might just...

Hey all, Since it's Christmas break and I have free time for once, I just thought I'd pop in and see how everyone was doing... anyone remember me? :D In Jesus, Marjorie

Hey guys, I just found a mistake today in the CF character shop-- the Sacred Heart icon lists "RC June 18" as the feast of the Sacred Heart, when (as you all know), the feast is moveable, coming 19 days after Pentecost (this year June 23rd). I don't really know how to complain to people on CF...

The logical basis of the last statement is flawed. If I were to go volunteer at NOLA right now, it would be acceptable to gut someone else's house. Welcomed, even. In certain situations, it is acceptable to destroy someone else's house. That doesn't mean that if we allow for gutting someone...

I left CF but this thread is too good to miss-- What I love about my Catholic brothers and sisters: - dedication to the poor - emphasis on frequent communion (amen amen amen) - Gregorian chant! - the Western tradition which so many (especially converts) in my church decide doesn't exist or...