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I have been struggling lately with angry emotions. I haven't acted on any of them, but I don't understand where they come from. I think I am more religious today than I have been, say, two years ago. I have been praying more and attending church more regularly. I know part of it might be...

I'm starting to understand why there was a focus on end of life issues at church this week. I think this subject is extremely delicate. My personal struggles with suicidal thoughts were shaped a bit by my time living in an Asian culture (it is acceptable to kill yourself over things like career...

I think that it was wrong for him to break his vows. Even if we remove the religious component, it's still tantamount to breaking an important rule at work. I think he let his emotions get the best of him and didn't think about any of the consequences.

What about those saints that after Vatican II are considered "legendary" (St.George comes to mind)? I remember reading they are off official calendars, but the church isn't actively telling people not to believe in them. That would at least give the church an out in a later time. I think this a...

This doesn't surprise me as the land has passed through so many hands throughout the centuries. As the Catholic Pope, it doesn't make sense that he would support the Jewish claim since Catholics held the land once (even if it was for a very short time in the grand scheme of history). The sun and...

Is the Australian school system modeled on the British school system? As in only people who pass a specific test (I believe the term was A levels) can advance to college? Personally, I don't think this girl's future is going to be too hampered by the grades she receives or not being promoted...

I hope the parents can at least try to sue for the money back. I have no knowledge of this aspect of law, but private school is basically a paid service, right?

I have studied abroad in Nanjing, China. I have been as far north as Beijing, as far south as Kunming, and as far west as the border to the Gobi Desert. I can speak a bit about Christianity in both ancient and modern China, though some details I may prefer to speak in PMs. I have a feeling the...

It might seem strange that I'm asking about advice on an advice forum, but please bear with me. I have spoken with a friend yesterday (raised atheist but considers himself to be spiritual). He was surprised that I changed my religious perspective (reconciling with the Catholic church I was...

Most Pagans don't even believe Satan exists. It is difficult for me to generalize anything about Paganism and Pagans as it is a broad term. But Wiccans (the sect in this article) generally view Christianity as repressive due to history (some of which was distorted, but some did happen)...

Maybe it is different in Europe? I am familiar with the Femen protests about decency laws due to following a Russian news site. One time one of them even held up the doll from the Vatican nativity.

I agree that this is probably a fake story, the title is too comical to be taken seriously. Though I don't know if refusing service to people who have different believes is good business or even seriously routed in theology. The early Christians had to made a living somehow when paganism was the...

This has been news on both Christian and Pagan sites. I suppose it is fine for the representatives to protest or not attend the invocation, but there might be a small loss of votes as a result. It also doesn't do much good to the Christian cause. This kind of behavior is part of the reason some...

I think yoga in many parts of the US has been secularized to the point where it could be better called therapeutic stretching. It is kind of like bunnies at Easter; a bit of Pagan culture that has lost its original meaning.

I pray that your grandson will grow and become more cautious with age. Is it possible that he is an early bloomer? I know girls mature faster than boys, but I had signs of puberty in fourth grade. It made it difficult for me to interact with some of my peers.

I visited the nursing home closest to where I live. I am very impressed by the living conditions of the residents (at least the ones I saw). My grandmother stayed at a government-run facility, and it was very depressing. I could picture myself working there, which is a good sign. I have a lot to...

I have no recollection of being taught about purgatory in my religious education. On the contrary, I think the first time I studied purgatory in any detail was in World History class in high school. My teacher essentially told us that it was invented so that the church could collect money from...

I have been investigating religious orders, and one of them requires you to be in good spiritual health. I have never given much thought to spiritual health. What, in your opinion, is the Catholic definition of spiritual health?

I have gotten in contact with what I think is either a regional or national vocation director. I expect to receive some information from her soon. I am also looking at one or two other orders. It is very difficult, this discernment process.

I saw an icon of Christ sitting in the Virgin Mary's lap and her sitting in a throne, and I was reminded of a topic in the EO sub-forum here. My mind always goes to that topic when I look at that image, so I am uncomfortable looking at that image.