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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:14 AM Original message |
Is it weird if an atheist volunteers regularly at a catholic charity? |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:23 AM Response to Original message |
1. The majority of those religious charities do not do it because they care... |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:30 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. You seem to be confusing Catholicism with Evangelicism... |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:49 AM Response to Reply #1 |
10. Catholics Are Christians |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:59 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. Yeah, I do relaize that stoning is not "in" at the moment... |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 06:28 AM Response to Reply #1 |
16. Gosh! You were ready with an "objective" answer. nt |
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Richardo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 07:32 AM Response to Reply #1 |
28. You are so full of shit |
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slampoet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 12:22 AM Response to Reply #1 |
50. FAIL. Sorry but you really don't know JACK about St Vincent. |
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ashling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:24 AM Response to Original message |
2. Don't Ask - Don't Tell |
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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:27 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. While I am not a fan of religion, I'm okay with the religious jargon... |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:53 AM Response to Reply #2 |
13. I've done work for Catholic Charities in the past |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
3. It could be weirder |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:32 AM Response to Original message |
6. no, i dont think it is weird and i dont think they will mind. i think it is |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:35 AM Response to Original message |
7. Not weird at all. Many atheists like to do public service, and much public service is done... |
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no_hypocrisy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:45 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. Agreed. |
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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:49 AM Response to Reply #7 |
9. That's what I was thinking. But I wanted to verify. |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 06:42 AM Response to Reply #7 |
17. Actually, this fits in very well with the... |
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rox63 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:51 AM Response to Original message |
11. You are helping the poor, not preaching |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 05:52 AM Response to Original message |
12. I don't think that they'll care. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 06:26 AM Response to Original message |
15. They won't mind. Along with the Church's Aids outreach, it's one of the best Catholic charities. nt |
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MichellesBFF (313 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 06:45 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Habitat for Humanity |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 06:51 AM Response to Original message |
19. Well, it is a religious society, so religion would... |
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JHB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 06:55 AM Response to Original message |
20. No, it's not weird. |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 06:59 AM Response to Original message |
21. Awesome! It's great you're comfortable enough in your atheism to work alongside believers. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 12:45 AM Response to Reply #21 |
52. actually- the problems are usually the other way around. |
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lazer47 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 07:00 AM Response to Original message |
22. Have you ever noticed that atheist, Seem to talk more about |
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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 07:03 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. My entire family is evangelical... |
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RubyDuby in GA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 07:22 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Depends on where you live |
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lazer47 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 07:31 AM Response to Reply #24 |
27. I live in the "belt" also, and don't allow either one into my front yard |
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RubyDuby in GA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 09:34 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. You would think with this on my front door they would stay away but noooooooooo |
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dorkulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 09:44 AM Response to Reply #27 |
33. Either what? Are atheists proselytzing door-to-door in your neighborhood? nt |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 10:17 AM Response to Reply #27 |
36. Yup, I'm in North Georgia and just about every Saturday |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 07:27 AM Response to Reply #22 |
26. no |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 07:27 AM Response to Original message |
25. Lay your cards on the table and I bet they welcome you with open arms. |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
30. Any decent Christian is not going to mind an atheist volunteering at all |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
31. Hell no...I don't think it's weird |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
32. I donate to church anti-drug programs. |
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Soylent Brice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
34. do what you feel is right, and always be honest. |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
35. i knew atheists at religious schools...so its not that big of a stretch |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
37. You Know It's Not Weird. I'd Wager The Post Was More About You Wanting Publicity Than Actually |
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armyowalgreens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-05-09 04:20 AM Response to Reply #37 |
42. If you are willing to go that far... |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 12:05 AM Response to Reply #37 |
48. What a shitty fucking thing to say. |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
38. don't think so. i know an athiest who goes to church just so she can sing in the choir. |
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vadawg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-05-09 07:32 AM Response to Reply #38 |
46. yeah my other half whos jewish used to attend mass and sing inthe choir |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
39. I doubt it. And if they can't handle your atheism, I'm sure there's another |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
40. It's only human to want to be part of a community. |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-04-09 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
41. I know of St Vincentian priests who are Atheists! |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-05-09 04:38 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Not a surprise. Anyone interested enough in theology to join a religious order-- |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-05-09 04:35 AM Response to Original message |
43. No. Churches are part of our physical base |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-05-09 07:03 AM Response to Original message |
45. The social mission of the church is non-denominational. |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-05-09 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
47. No - any REAL charity would welcome you with open arms |
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anigbrowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
49. St Vincent de Paul are pretty laid back |
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ddeclue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 12:36 AM Response to Original message |
51. James 2:24 "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only" |
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conflictgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-06-09 12:55 AM Response to Original message |
53. I'm agnostic and have been attending Catholic services with my son, who wanted to attend a church... |
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