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From: ptl@fluke.UUCP (Mike Andrews)
Newsgroups: net.religion.christian
Subject: Re: discussions on Roman Catholicism
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Date: Thu, 21-Feb-85 12:12:11 EST
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It is important to point out that Laura's comments, and for that matter
my own, are just that - personal comments, not the official doctrine of
the Roman Catholic Church unless supported by official Church documents.
I'm a cradle Catholic.  By far, most of what I learned in Church has
helped me be more the man God wants me to be.  My teachers weren't perfect,
and neither was their student (me). The Church has changed a lot, quite
a lot.  And most of the changes in my opinion are wonderful.  The Church is
not perfect, as the people in it aren't.  Some people, myself at times,
find it easier to blame the Church for the difficulties of life.
Quick to point out the imperfections of the people in the Church, so our
own imperfections don't overpower us.  This is also true of most, if not
all, intradenominational squabbles.

I have a personal relationship with God, and pray others ask, seek and
knock for their own too.  It's very hard work.  I try to help where I
can, as God helps me through the Church, and my other Brothers and
Sisters in the other Christian denominations.  It is wonderful, exciting,
painful at times, filled with tears and even anger toward God at times, as well
as an unbelievable Love for God.  Not to mention the unbelievable Love
I'm learning how to accept directly from Him.  It is really living life
the way God wants it.  I'm really learning to Love.  And He knows how hard it
is for me.  And for you.

Please pray.  Pray for yourself and for eachother.  And for those
who are trying to hide from Him in pain, sarcasm, hate, ... .

God Bless us all, especially our families.  Ever hear about Dr. Dobson?
Listen for him on your local Christian radio station.  I know you'll
be Blessed.

Mike Andrews
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