Goldie

Well, my Buddhist friend has been going to a Catholic church for nearly 12 years now as both her children are Catholic. She knows the difference between God and Buddhism and has suddenly told me that she is very close to our God. As i said before, i have known her years and it was a shock to hear her say that as i know she is a dedicated Buddhist. It seems as though she has been touched by God.

Sorry, still confused

Interpret, view, opinion. Yours is different to mine. Simples!

I believe in the Gospel. I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in what Jesus taught. I am saying that God is in everyone. We are His creation. He yearns for us to turn to Him.

You judge, and judge incorrectly! I have several Bibles. I do read them. Catholic church has not banned anyone from reading the Bible. The Liturgy consists of Biblical readings, the mass is Biblical, the Divine Office is Biblical etc etc etc. Shame you have been badly educated in Catholicism. God bless you friend...

I have read the scripture. Your interpretation differs from mine.

So, sin no more! Is that what you are saying?

All speculation, and individual interpretation of said scripture.

It all comes down to scripture. Books in the Bible. Many were left out. They say because they werent inspired. Maybe they are? Gospel of St Thomas is an example. In that it states that the kingdom of God is within us. Lift a stone and God is there etc. We dont need scripture to tell us that! God is everywhere! He created us, the earth, the Solar system.

Faith without works is dead. Yes, we have to believe in Jesus. We have to have faith. Jesus showed us how. He did good works. God is within everyone. All His creation. God loves EVERYONE. He wants us all to go to Him, to worship Him, to love Him. We, are his abode. He wants us all to call on Him. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Love your neighbour as yourself. God loves us all. Buddhists, Muslims, Atheists. We are the ones who give titles to people. God doesnt. God wants all of His children to come to him. God is mercy.

End times, yea but, its not fact is it? Its what people 'think' might happen. Even in early Christianity people though the end was nigh!

Still not worship! Devotion can, and is, separate to worship! Catholic Church, Catholics, do not worship anyone but God. If you believe we do, then you truly do not know Catholicism.

I didnt say we had to move away from God. I said i believe we are all moving away from God because of what is happening. I believe, the kingdom of God is within us. God is in everyone. We are His creation. He gave us all souls. Each one of us are His sons and daughters. A building does not contain God. We contain God. Jesus came and conquered. We do not need a building to be with God. God is everywhere! Religion has a lot to answer for. I am sure Christianity, as it stands today, is not how Jesus wanted it. All the bickering, fighting, different forms of worship, money and riches (not just the CC) wars of religion.

What did God tell you to do?

Are we moving away from God? So many different denominations! Different beliefs. Different ideas. Different Biblical interpretations. I am not wanting to start a war here on which denomination is the right one. Lets leave that right here. This is not what i am interested in. We have the Bible. "The Word of God". Written by men, inspired by God. Religion has caused more wars than anything else. Not God, no. Man! Why cant we all love God together? Forget the nitty gritty of our 'beliefs'. Unite as one in our love of God. I think, believe, that we are all moving away from God. We are not acting as God wanted. 'Religion' has taken over. God has been pushed to one side in sake of who knows best. Who can interpret scripture the best. Who can determine end times best. Its all wrong. A Buddhist friend of mine said that 90% of the world does not truly know God. God is within us. God is around us. God is love and mercy. He is not in a building. He is not in a book. He is in our hearts and souls. Since the time of Jesus things have slowly got skewed. The true message has got lost. Works has been forgotten. We need to do Gods work here and now. Look at all the millions that have died because of religion. Where have we gone wrong? I am hoping i can find the right way. How? Not 100% sure. I think that religion today is all messed up. We need to get back to the beginning of Christianity. So many different churches etc. So much confusion. Does the Bible contain what we need to follow God. I think some yes. But, we need to be more open to God from deep within too.

Surely someone can help?

You mean posts in this thread? Thank you

Waw! Another superb post! Many thanks indeed. Your first part is exactly what my Thai friend said to me the other day! People go to church etc but there is more than that. God is within us all. God is in everything. She said not many people really know God. They are more concerned with a 'religion'. She said many things that opened my eyes. Some things tied in with Christianity. I like to believe that God is working through her. She said she can help me with my faith, my depression and anxieties, my negativity, my will to not live anymore! She wants to teach me more about God etc. I am gobsmacked. I never knew she had this strong faith. She said she didnt tell me as she thought i would laugh. I would never do that. So, can she really help me? Is God guiding her to help me?

Thank you so much for your kind post. I agree with it all (maybe not the Catholic bit ) It is very difficult to break away from her. She is so kind, loving, caring, emotional, God loving. I do pray and ask God every day for His will to be done unto me. I ask for guidance and help. I have for 4 years. All to no avail. I feel trapped on my own. I dont know where to turn. I care for her so much but i know it is wrong. She is still married! She wants us to marry in the future. At the moment, both of us agree that we need to guide our children. To be there for them. They come first. She thinks her husband knows about us. I think he is seeing someone else too. I wish God would talk to me. She said God is working through her. He has told her to help others in the world, which she has started doing through her facebook page. She teaches about God, life etc. She seems very genuine in all this. I have known her for around 9 years but the last 4 we have been having an affair. Its not just sex though, even though lust is a big part of it. I know i should walk away from her. But how? So hard people. Thank you for reading and advising

Yes, i commit adultery! I am very sad with life. I divorced last year after 31 years together! One child, approx 12 years old. A bit of background info; Me and ex drifted apart. She never wanted to make love. Last 11 years nothing! No love. No hugs, nothing. She admitted she didnt love me. Then, 4 years ago i had an affair. It is still ongoing. With a married woman who loves me so so much! Her husband treats her like a door matt. She has children too. Try as i might, i cant seem to escape my feelings for her. Yes, lust too! Sad thing is, i still love my Ex wife! I have told my ex this. She said she is very happ being divorced. She states the divorce was because she fell out of love for me. Not just the adultery, of which, i told her about after 3 months as it was eating me up inside. Thing is, i love God so so much! I cant understand how i am betraying him. I have sought help and guidance from my church too. I have been to confession tons of times over the last 4 years. I know i should break away from this woman but its so difficult. She loves me, i have strong feelings for her. I should choose God only, i know. I am lost. She is a Buddhist but only recently told me she loves God so much and that she can hear him and contact him and that he wants to help me and that she can help me with with God. This was a massive shock. She has been a life long Buddhist. She is Thai. She meditates daily. She said she reaches Gos. I want help. I want God. Can people hear God? I have not been to church for a couple of months. I love Catholicism but i also question things in the faith. I wish i could find light at the end of the tunnel. I suffer with some health issue too which are getting me down. I am living on my own. I hate my job. I see no future at all. If it wasnt for my gorgeous daughter i would not be here now! Many many times, daily, i think of ending it all.

How does one escape from sin? I have tried and tried. Temptation rears its ugly head andbi fail. Again and again!

Help! Its back! How can i get rid of the icon for good?

Yes. Its very true is it not?

Where does it mention 'Rapture?' I dont see it!

Catholic church uses the word 'Devotion'. Not 'Worship'.