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I think that one of the reasons that I no longer attend Church is because I find it very boring. I think that a lot of the religion is out of touch. I want to learn how to apply my beliefs to the here and now. In school I learned that God loves all, but the Church is unaccepting of homosexuals. I have a problem with that because I feel that it is not a choice, and they are entitled to live their lives the way that makes them happy. I hope that in the future, the Church will accept them for what they are: God’s children. The Church is also opposed to the death penalty. The Church believes that anyone whose life is terminated in a gas chamber, by hanging, by lethal injection or by a firing squad is one of us-a human person, a brother or a sister, however cruel and inhumane his or her actions may appear. (web) That is probably the one thing that the Church has taken a firm stance on that I 100% agree with. The two things that I 100% disagree with is the Church’s stance on birth control and premarital sex, or sex for procreation only. I know that the Church is taking a look at this stance with the overwhelming tragedy of AIDS. People should be able to express love, and it shouldn’t’ matter whether or not they’re married or want to have children. People are dying of AIDS, and there are unwanted pregnancies that could be prevented by birth control. I am on the fence about abortion. As a woman, I believe in the right to choose, but as a Catholic, I’m not sure if it is taking a life or not. I definitely believe that women should be able to have the same opportunities as men do in the church. That is something that I see changing as the church evolves.

I plan on being Catholic forever, and I am proud of my religion and spirituality. My religious beliefs have made me a better, more compassionate, and stronger person. I believe in life after death, and look forward to the end of my faith-journey.

I am glad that I was exposed to many other religions in this class. It has taught me to be more understanding of differences. The Perennial Philosophy taught me that we’re not all that different after all. Religion should be a choice, and although my parents gave me a foundation in Catholicism, ultimately it is my choice. And I’m proud of my choice.

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