I Return to Where I Was Not Missed

[Hamlet7768]

Hi all. Hamlet here. I also respond to Ham.

I describe this as returning because I signed up for this forum a while back, because I felt a need for getting myself some Christian companionship, even if only on the Internet. Most of my real-life companionship in my parish is significantly older than I am, so there's a bit of a disconnect there. I miss the connexions I had with other young Catholics when I was in college (secular college, but had a wonderful campus ministry).

That said, I'm also interested in making friends of any faith, so long as it is not hostile to Catholicism. I may also be interested in some friendly and respectful theological dialogue, though that'll probably be more with Orthodox folk rather than Protestants, as I've already gone through the Protestant wringer.

Hobbies: I write fiction, primarily sword-and-sorcery and science fiction [ask me about my Catholic Left Behind idea, though]. I also play contrabass guitar (also known as 6-string bass). I'm not exactly in a band right now; it's more of a semi-regular project to jam that just started up last week.

I'm currently working in customer service, which translates to too much stress for just enough pay (for living with my parents). I'm also a catechist (with my father) at my parish, and Assistant Scoutmaster for a special-needs Boy Scout troop. How that happened is a story in itself. Anyway, nice to meet y'all.

 

[Ken Rank]

Hi all. Hamlet here. I also respond to Ham.

I describe this as returning because I signed up for this forum a while back, because I felt a need for getting myself some Christian companionship, even if only on the Internet. Most of my real-life companionship in my parish is significantly older than I am, so there's a bit of a disconnect there. I miss the connexions I had with other young Catholics when I was in college (secular college, but had a wonderful campus ministry).

That said, I'm also interested in making friends of any faith, so long as it is not hostile to Catholicism. I may also be interested in some friendly and respectful theological dialogue, though that'll probably be more with Orthodox folk rather than Protestants, as I've already gone through the Protestant wringer.

Hobbies: I write fiction, primarily sword-and-sorcery and science fiction [ask me about my Catholic Left Behind idea, though]. I also play contrabass guitar (also known as 6-string bass). I'm not exactly in a band right now; it's more of a semi-regular project to jam that just started up last week.

I'm currently working in customer service, which translates to too much stress for just enough pay (for living with my parents). I'm also a catechist (with my father) at my parish, and Assistant Scoutmaster for a special-needs Boy Scout troop. How that happened is a story in itself. Anyway, nice to meet y'all.

Greetings. I won't be hostile and I fit the description of "any faith." More Messianic though not Jewish... just a feast keeping Christian I guess. Blessings.

 

[~Anastasia~]

Hello Ham, and welcome to CF. We are glad you've joined us!

There are age-group forums you might like, and Catholic forums. You might also like Traditional Theology. You'd be welcome to come to TAW (the Eastern Orthodox forum) in fellowship, and some general discussion, though in areas where Catholics and Orthodox might disagree, we have a separate forum area for that (St. Justin Martyrs, where debate is allowed).

Oh, and I think I can vouch for Ken. He's been good to chat with, even over areas we might not agree on.

Again, welcome to CF! If you need help finding your way around, feel free to ask and we will be glad to help.

 

[Anhelyna]

Welcome Hamlet !

I echo what Anastasia has said about TAW - I spend a lot of time there and I'm Catholic !

On the whole folk here are a very friendly bunch

Hope you enjoy your time here

 

[EmmaCat]

Well, hi and welcome!

Mercy, you work in customer service? I used to work at a country store ... sometimes you have to be sooooo patient!

Feel free to poke around, and you'll find loving and smart folks all over here!

All good things
Emmy

 

[All4Christ]

Welcome! I concur with Anastasia and Anhelyna about TAW. Enjoy your time back at CF!

 

[Imnotjokingwellnotmostly]

Pleased to meet you! God bless you.

 

[GoingByzantine]

Welcome Hamlet!

I was a member of a Catholic bible study when I was in college, they were a great group of kids, really genuine people. I was also a member of the school's Newman Center, but I never really fit in with that lot.

Please visit TAW, as others have said, it is always nice to have new company!!