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3catwoman3

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103. My husband went to Catholic schools...
Sun Mar 1, 2015, 07:38 PM
Mar 2015

from KG all the way thru high school. He often speaks of "Sister Mary Godzilla." He hasn't attended a mass in decades, and is quite agnostic now.

The one mistake I made was getting a Catholic lawyer (he was the brother of an in-law). Said I monmouth4 Mar 2015 #1
Good for you! Kath1 Mar 2015 #3
Yes. Sometimes you just know for sure that you're doing the right thing. BlueJazz Mar 2015 #2
I'd love it, too! Kath1 Mar 2015 #6
Kids don't obey parents, they IMITATE them. Lionel Mandrake Mar 2015 #120
I would recommend nicorette gum. It enabled me to quit smoking after 18 years. (eom) StevieM Mar 2015 #121
Thanks for sharing! I'm not a religious person, but to me belief in the RKP5637 Mar 2015 #4
Thank you. Kath1 Mar 2015 #9
According to a Catholic priest I heard on TV, divorce is not a sin, but merrily Mar 2015 #5
You are correct. Drahthaardogs Mar 2015 #11
Not technically a sin. Kath1 Mar 2015 #13
Again, best wishes to you and yours. merrily Mar 2015 #14
Very cool. Kath1 Mar 2015 #17
Thank you. More peace and love are good! merrily Mar 2015 #19
Yes! Kath1 Mar 2015 #21
Actually the Catholic rule on Divorce was aimed at MEN not WOMEN. happyslug Mar 2015 #117
Some more on the subject of Jesus and divorce Fortinbras Armstrong Mar 2015 #125
Unless there is an annulment... Beartracks Mar 2015 #86
By and large, I think annulments... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #98
Bear in mind, the Church looks at it from a non-secular viewpoint. Beartracks Mar 2015 #102
Basically, they have to find a "flaw" in the marriage Fortinbras Armstrong Mar 2015 #124
An interesting read. Thanks! n/t Beartracks Mar 2015 #127
Sorry, here's a better description of annulment. Beartracks Mar 2015 #101
That is not what an annulment is. Drahthaardogs Mar 2015 #113
You are correct. Here's why I had it wrong... Beartracks Mar 2015 #126
Religion is the greatest hoax on earth Kalidurga Mar 2015 #7
I agree. Kath1 Mar 2015 #10
Delusion or "willful suspension of disbelief"? Later is an important part of appreciating fictions HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #12
I agree with that for the most part Kalidurga Mar 2015 #22
Critical thinking suggests tellers tell stories that serve both the audience -and- themselves. HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #24
Of course most actors and playwrights never make a living but continue to work. Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #36
Most "believers" go on telling stories and never make a living at it either... HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #43
Yep! Agree with you so much! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #16
May be a hoax but it sure is a money maker rurallib Mar 2015 #23
The Church of DU had me at Sunday LOLcats pinboy3niner Mar 2015 #8
I was baptized before I was out of grade school madokie Mar 2015 #15
K&R!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #18
I like you as an atheist, too! Kath1 Mar 2015 #20
I was married... Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #47
Maybe they were following the teachings of Christ. Mariana Mar 2015 #80
Yup, that. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #107
Does your daughter have visitation with her father? treestar Mar 2015 #25
Abusive relationship - might not be healthy for the daughter to see him? I trust the mothers peacebird Mar 2015 #28
Why? You are hearing one side of the story. treestar Mar 2015 #31
I never called my ex hubby abusive. Good grief. And nowhere does she say anything about visitation peacebird Mar 2015 #32
Sole custody sounded like it was due to being "abusive" and his cheating treestar Mar 2015 #33
Yes, she does. Kath1 Mar 2015 #30
Oh, for crying out loud... Hissyspit Mar 2015 #35
Are you serious? Give it a rest for crying out loud. paleotn Mar 2015 #40
Had a divorce? treestar Mar 2015 #53
I am skipping church today because we are having a snow and ice storm today. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #26
Snow and ice - the weather forecast several days ago- No Vested Interest Mar 2015 #66
I am very sorry you have been led down this road... jtuck004 Mar 2015 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author In_The_Wind Mar 2015 #29
horrible thing to do to a child jomin41 Mar 2015 #34
I just called my "devoutly Catholic" mother (almost 80) to see if she is logosoco Mar 2015 #37
We could have a good conversation. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #94
I'm still trying to come to terms with my time in Christian school at a Jamastiene Mar 2015 #38
You understand perfectly! Kath1 Mar 2015 #49
"abnormal and left" BeanMusical Mar 2015 #67
"Outside the box." Enthusiast Mar 2015 #95
+1 BeanMusical Mar 2015 #104
I can relate, though from the other side of the Christian spectrum.... paleotn Mar 2015 #39
That is damn funny about generating electricity. olegramps Mar 2015 #52
If you only knew my Mom. I love her more than life.... paleotn Mar 2015 #57
Oh, baby! Great post! Enthusiast Mar 2015 #96
I was raised RC too - LiberalElite Mar 2015 #41
Thank you. Kath1 Mar 2015 #44
For the past 3 years, I have been... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #42
Cool. Kath1 Mar 2015 #45
We are all in the libodem Mar 2015 #46
Right On!!! Kath1 Mar 2015 #51
I go outside, I see a cluster of towering, magnificent trees. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #61
An attitude libodem Mar 2015 #62
Are the trees... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #65
They are! Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #88
When ever I have doubts about my scepticism I just reread Twain's "Letters from Earth." olegramps Mar 2015 #48
Appreciate your story and Skidmore Mar 2015 #50
I too am a recovering Catholic. BlueMTexpat Mar 2015 #54
Well said. 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #76
Thank you so much for a great truegrit44 Mar 2015 #55
We are on the same page! Kath1 Mar 2015 #71
I'm sorry you had that experience. Trillo Mar 2015 #56
Sleeping in on Sunday is still a delicious pleasure. roody Mar 2015 #58
We call it the Church of St. Mattress. LuckyLib Mar 2015 #118
Thank you and Happy Sunday to you PumpkinAle Mar 2015 #59
I'm glad you escaped both the shackles of your marriage and the shackles of religion. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #60
MUCH better space now! Kath1 Mar 2015 #73
One piece of wisdom in the bible. yallerdawg Mar 2015 #63
Brain Damage... Zorra Mar 2015 #64
I love that song! BeanMusical Mar 2015 #70
Just saw an episode of "House of Cards" azmom Mar 2015 #83
LOL! Kath1 Mar 2015 #109
My husband went to Catholic schools... 3catwoman3 Mar 2015 #103
Thank you! BeanMusical Mar 2015 #68
I gave up on Catholicism when I was 12 and a priest gave the "God Works in Mysterious Ways" Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2015 #69
Catholic on paper. I was never forced to go to church by my parents. BeanMusical Mar 2015 #72
Fortunately, my parents were "Easter Catholics". Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2015 #74
+1 BeanMusical Mar 2015 #75
We were Easter Catholic. azmom Mar 2015 #84
Very cool story. Kath1 Mar 2015 #108
I've always hated that trite line too Populist_Prole Mar 2015 #89
I did go to church today... chillfactor Mar 2015 #77
I don't believe in organized religeon...they are so busy asking for onecent Mar 2015 #78
Lots of us "recovering Catholics" here! calimary Mar 2015 #79
No more for me on Sunday's either jopacaco Mar 2015 #81
Happy Sunday!-nt Anansi1171 Mar 2015 #82
As for your daughter... snacker Mar 2015 #85
Thank you! Kath1 Mar 2015 #112
My mother was a little batty when it came to church attendance Populist_Prole Mar 2015 #87
so sorry to hear of your bad experiences! steve2470 Mar 2015 #90
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #91
I believe that God is love and wouldn't roguevalley Mar 2015 #92
Thank you for sharing that with us, Kath1. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #93
God is a personal choice heaven05 Mar 2015 #97
The concept of a loving god never made any sense. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #99
Hi Kath1 - I'm so sorry that you had such an awful experience. Pendrench Mar 2015 #100
Thanks, Tim. Kath1 Mar 2015 #110
Will do :) Pendrench Mar 2015 #114
Thanks. Kath1 Mar 2015 #115
Sunday is for sleeping in. DamnYankeeInHouston Mar 2015 #105
Kath~ sheshe2 Mar 2015 #106
Thanks so much, she! Kath1 Mar 2015 #111
I went to a volleyball tournament today. Better to put girls in sports and make them mackerel Mar 2015 #116
Happy Sunday to you, Kath "I consider myself a spiritual person but it is between me and the great Cha Mar 2015 #119
Same story....I think there are a LOT of us out there... Hulk Mar 2015 #122
Good on you! riqster Mar 2015 #123
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful replies! Kath1 Mar 2015 #128
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