So Much Hurt On This Forum - Page 17

Amanah · #**161** 06-27-2012, 05:46 AM

My sister was raped by our RCC priest when she was 11, his superior had sex with many of the women in the church (one of whom was pregnant by him), and talked my Mom into covering up the rape. My sis never married because of it. She is just now getting brave enough to confront the people involved and is publicly asking for an apology, so, we don't really even like to visit the RCC.

Amanah · #**162** 06-27-2012, 05:47 AM

and, the nuns were mean and hit us with rulers.

and, the priests were obviously drunk at the church fairs, and after saying mass all day.

ILG · #**163** 06-27-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

I don't have panic attacks other than breaking out in cold sweats (which I can handle) but then think "I am an adult. I was not an adult then. I am now. I don't have to stand for this. I can leave!".

Someone will no doubt say "Look at how often you said 'I'!!!" (which I did on purpose). The point is is that I had NO control over the pod people since I was not an adult yet, at the time.

I was an adult, but I believed I would go to hell if I left. Some choice.

ILG · #**164** 06-27-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

After educating myself in-depth about the RCC, I cannot bring myself to step foot into another Mass. It is a huge contention between my sister, who is still catholic, and I.

The Catholic church definitely has it's bad side, for sure. I don't fault you for your choice.

However, after leaving the UPC and realizing how arrogant I had been, I went to Catholic Mass and even took communion one time as a show to my family that religion was not going to come between us anymore. I am not a Catholic and they know that. But I felt in my heart I needed to do this. I do go with my Mom on Christmas Eve but I normally do not take communion.

ILG · #**165** 06-27-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Amanah

My sister was raped by our RCC priest when she was 11, his superior had sex with many of the women in the church (one of whom was pregnant by him), and talked my Mom into covering up the rape. My sis never married because of it. She is just now getting brave enough to confront the people involved and is publicly asking for an apology, so, we don't really even like to visit the RCC.

Good Lord. I would never go either. That's why I don't go to the UPC. Not because anyone was raped, unless you count my mind and spirit.

HolyFire · #**166** 06-27-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ILG

I was raised Catholic. I have mostly good memories of the RCC.

As far as the RCC I am talking about their entire history (Crusades, Dark Ages, their grip on all of civilization for a lot of modern history, etc.) and the more recent child abuse scandals.

HolyFire · #**167** 06-27-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Amanah

New beginninings are always exciting, good luck in nursing school.

^^^^ This.

ILG · #**168** 06-27-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyFire

^^^^ This.

Thanks, I have been taking pre-nursing classes for a number of years. It's scary to start but I am excited too. Leaving my job feels like jumping off a cliff. I am leaving end of July.

HolyFire · #**169** 06-27-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ILG

I think what is depressing is being bashed for bringing it up. Anyhoo....we see it differently.

I am not bashing. I feel for you, I really do. What you went through is one of the reasons I ran from ministry a while back - good ol' boys. It's a reason my wife didn't want to be involved in any kind of pulpit ministry (or married to one). I had accepted soon after called and then after about five years and eight years I saw some things that made me hesitate and halted my spiritual progress. I spiraled into one of the darkest periods of my life, including a long depression and illness (before I met my wife). I died inside, it felt, but while at Louisiana Camp I holed myself in the prayer room and died to self and my fear of people. I went home with victory over depression, and to say I was a new person is understating it.

I'm really sorry about what you went through. All I can say is we will all appear before the judgement seat of Christ. Even if the individuals approached you and asked forgiveness, they will still have to look into the eyes of Christ and explain. Pray for them. other saints may need rescue from them one day.

HolyFire · #**170** 06-27-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ILG

Thanks, I have been taking pre-nursing classes for a number of years. It's scary to start but I am excited too. Leaving my job feels like jumping off a cliff. I am leaving end of July.

My mother was a nurse for 25 years until disability forced her to retire early. She loved every minute except for the over-administration and the business side of things.