OT: What religion is this?

[RileyG]

I wear black every day. I can probably count on one hand the amount of clothing I own that is not black. Why? Not for religious reasons. Just seems like the thing to do. I want to simplify my wardrobe, and you can wear black to anything.

It just seemed very religious like, because of the style of dress and the cap. That’s all. If that makes sense?

I used to own five cats, so I could NEVER wear dark colors without getting cat fur everywhere.

 

[All Becomes New]

If that makes sense?

Sure. I wasn't trying to debate you about anything here. Just reminded me of how I dress.

 

[RileyG]

Sure. I wasn't trying to debate you about anything here. Just reminded me of how I dress.

Oh no! You’re all good

Take care

 

[ozso]

I used to own five cats

Don't let JD Vance find out about that.

 

[RileyG]

Don't let JD Vance find out about that.

LOL! They're all gone now I'm a faithful Catholic, so I'm sure he can appreciate that

 

[Michie]

LOL! They're all gone now I'm a faithful Catholic, so I'm sure he can appreciate that

I got a bunch of cats. Dogs too!

 

[RileyG]

I got a bunch of cats. Dogs too!

I'm a huge cat lover. I don't like dogs that much, but will tolerate them.

 

[ozso]

I had a cat 40 years ago. We didn't get along well.

 

[RileyG]

I had a cat 40 years ago. We didn't get along well.

Ahhhh! I adore cats! I'm sure if I was that old, we would have got along

 

[ozso]

Ahhhh! I adore cats! I'm sure if I was that old, we would have got along

I like cats. But living with one, or at least that one, didn't work out well. It was just a kitten someone was unloading out of a box of kittens. Used to curl up on my chest while I was sleeping. So adorable. Then it grew and I'd wake up with a full sized cat sprawled across my face. It was male and got territorial I suppose. Troublesome teenage cat. One day it didn't come back home. Probably found better digs than my small living quarters. I'll say it also wore a white turban, just to keep this on topic.

 

[Michie]

I like cats. But living with one, or at least that one, didn't work out well. It was just a kitten someone was unloading out of a box of kittens. Used to curl up on my chest while I was sleeping. So adorable. Then it grew and I'd wake up with a full sized cat sprawled across my face. It was male and got territorial I suppose. Troublesome teenage cat. One day it didn't come back home. Probably found better digs than my small living quarters. I'll say it also wore a white turban, just to keep this on topic.

Neuter!

 

[ozso]

Neuter!

That would've been the responsible thing to do. But I was an irresponsible 20 something year old back then.

 

[RileyG]

I like cats. But living with one, or at least that one, didn't work out well. It was just a kitten someone was unloading out of a box of kittens. Used to curl up on my chest while I was sleeping. So adorable. Then it grew and I'd wake up with a full sized cat sprawled across my face. It was male and got territorial I suppose. Troublesome teenage cat. One day it didn't come back home. Probably found better digs than my small living quarters. I'll say it also wore a white turban, just to keep this on topic.

Oh no! I’m sorry he didn’t come back home

 

[ozso]

Oh no! I’m sorry he didn’t come back home

It's okay, I was glad. We hated each other. I would've paid someone a reward to keep it.

 

[Lady Bug]

If I didn't have any picture I would have thought the KKK, lol.

 

[Gnarwhal]

Fun fact: It's my understanding Santeria, Hoodoo, and Voodoo are all heavily influenced by Catholicism, and many of them self-identity as Catholic. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Yep, those practices, just like the cult of Santa Muerte, are syncretic practices. They basically were converted but over time they reincorporated their pagan ideas and rituals into the Catholic faith. Which is why you'll find things like votive candles in voodoo shops.

It's a disgrace that I really wish the Vatican would make more noise about in the offending cultures.

 

[RileyG]

Yep, those practices, just like the cult of Santa Muerte, are syncretic practices. They basically were converted but over time they reincorporated their pagan ideas and rituals into the Catholic faith. Which is why you'll find things like votive candles in voodoo shops.

It's a disgrace that I really wish the Vatican would make more noise about in the offending cultures.

Yeah, I also see those votive candles in Asian grocery stores.