Author Topic: Why be Catholic? (Read 759 times)

Matthew · « **on:** October 16, 2008, 11:04:44 AM »

"The Catholic Church is the only thing which saves a man from the degrading slavery of being a child of his age."

- G. K. Chesterton

Pessimist · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:15:17 PM »

Why be Catholic? Because it's better than burning in eternal hellfire.

Matthew · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2008, 11:27:19 PM »

Of course I wasn't saying that Chesterton's reason is the only reason to be Catholic -- I just thought it was interesting.

For example, look at how degrading it is to be worldly -- how easy is it to make fun of a "child of the 70's" or a "child of the 80's"?
Objectively, there is plenty to make fun of, because they're ridiculous.

But if you are a Catholic, and adhere to the teaching of the Church, your actions will never be ridiculous -- either in hindsight, or in the present.

Matthew

Pessimist · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2008, 05:34:53 AM »

Quote from: ChantCd

For example, look at how degrading it is to be worldly -- how easy is it to make fun of a "child of the 70's" or a "child of the 80's"?
Objectively, there is plenty to make fun of, because they're ridiculous.

But if you are a Catholic, and adhere to the teaching of the Church, your actions will never be ridiculous -- either in hindsight, or in the present.

Words of wisdom my friend.