Why the Nuns seem to "get it"
I have been wallowing back and forth for months (almost a year) on my commitment to Catholicism. I still do not know where exactly I stand. At times I respect greatly the majesty of the church, the symbolism and such, but then many things make me so angry and I end up with a response of "the church does not seem to be 'getting it.'"
My husband, is at the same crossroads as I am. I think a big reason we have stayed, thus far has to do with our families that continue to practice this faith. But what do you do when you no longer believe the values and morals that this faith preaches? I am not referring to Jesus and his good works. That has NOTHING to do with it. In fact, I think Jesus is one of the coolest, non-judgmental people that has ever walked the face of this earth. I think that HE is who we should strive to be daily, realizing that we will never be HIM. Why? Because he hung out with the rejects, the outcasts, the sick, the people NO one wanted to be with. He was poor, he wandered, he fulfilled a life that I, personally, don't think I could ever do! Truthfully! Where my hang up comes is with the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. I don't think they get it anymore. Maybe they never have.
I love this article on NPR:
My husband, is at the same crossroads as I am. I think a big reason we have stayed, thus far has to do with our families that continue to practice this faith. But what do you do when you no longer believe the values and morals that this faith preaches? I am not referring to Jesus and his good works. That has NOTHING to do with it. In fact, I think Jesus is one of the coolest, non-judgmental people that has ever walked the face of this earth. I think that HE is who we should strive to be daily, realizing that we will never be HIM. Why? Because he hung out with the rejects, the outcasts, the sick, the people NO one wanted to be with. He was poor, he wandered, he fulfilled a life that I, personally, don't think I could ever do! Truthfully! Where my hang up comes is with the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. I don't think they get it anymore. Maybe they never have.
I love this article on NPR:
This woman is strong! She works with the poor, the homosexuals, the outcasts in our society and she gets it! She really does. She looks at an organization that claims to be "pro-life" when they are actually more "pro-fetus" than pro-life. Doesn't pro-life mean to be in favor of life in ALL forms? Anti-war? Anti-death penalty? Healthcare for everyone so they can have "life"?
In regard to sexuality: she makes the point that the church needs to change with the times and rethought in the light of the world we live in. She mentions this is a strong point in her heart because she has worked with so many who have been hurt and need the love that they have to offer. This almost makes me cry because I think of HOW many homosexuals the church has outcasted from their doors. This nun gets it!
So where does this put me? I don't know (how is that for an answer). I am not happy, but I am scared to leave. I had some of the best experiences of my life through the Newman Center in LaCrosse (thanks Fr.Mark, Mary Ellen, and jon). Do I leave that behind to find newness?
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