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Actually that statement came from the Roman Archdiocese of Singapore.

Nevertheless, I am somewhat traditional to a certain degree but I wouldn't go to that extent as to create a schism within the Church, where our own brethen either slander the Pope, or claiming the Novus Ordo is invalid and a fake mass, Vatican II is invalid, etc... as if the Church is fallen, thereby sowing seeds of confusion and erroneous views among the laity within the Church.

Having heard all that, it did SSPX no favors. To me, that's somewhere along the lines to what the Protestants did. And I do not wish to have any part of that.

I did watch those videos you sent. I have even seen worse accusations from Youtube too.

I have been in constant battles since the day my aunt planted the seed in me, constant turmoil and internal struggles with claims from the Adventists, Protestants, LDS... all of which tried to tell me that they are the one true Church. I have had my fair share of arguments and struggles in my youth, before I grew too weary of. All it does is drive me away. Even now I am sick and weary of the strife differing opinions can cause. I just CHOOSE to have faith.

In the end, I can only blame all these strife to be caused by 'shepherds misleading the sheep.' All that is needed is a well-edited Youtube video, or a well-written article by men that pulls things out of context to fit an agenda. I seen it all too many times and I will also see counter-arguments too, and that is why I stop letting all such claims take away my peace and lead me astray again. My eyes should remain on the Lord and that is all that matters, everything else is just noise.

But I am grateful for you pointing out that my previous marriage is still an issue, thus we are applying for an annulment. And no, I do not believe in the claims that render the Church as one powerless, unholy entity, where there is no hope for the laity when healing and aid is required WITHIN the Church.

I did my research on the grounds of an annulment, and mine does fall into that category that allows an annulment because I was threatened into marriage. Hot cakes or not, it is irrelevant for my case. I would rather place my faith in a good priest than allow a lay person to unknowingly rob me of my opportunity in being healed & restored, even though their intentions might be of kindness or compassion.

I shall hold fast to the Creed and in the Lord's promises. I do not believe that the Holy Spirit has abandoned the Church. Men may abandon Him, but He will never abandon His sheep.