I’m a Catholic. I’m a pluralist Catholic. I’m a pluralist, agnostic Catholic. I believe in everything and nothing, especially science. I'm a whole lot of mishmash and an ardent atheist. I'm troubled.
Some friends know how deeply I care about religions and sacred texts. I’m the son of a powerfully intelligent Jewish man and a magnificently spiritual Catholic woman. I was informed by both of their religions and, like both of them, neither. Due to circumstances, I spent my youth, until college, in Catholic schools. I was an altar boy (or as Maria still teases, an “alter” boy); and I hated and loved Catholicism.
In college and throughout my 20s, I quietly studied (or maybe not so quietly if you spent any time with me) the Quran, Buddha’s teachings, Hinduism, and Nothingism; and, I concluded, I AM ALL.
I've read the Gospels (both accepted and not) many times and know that beyond the shadow and pale, Christ was a liberal.
[Also in context, Christ, a Jewish rabbi, was among the greatest Buddhists.]
Having embraced the depth of concepts being taught through our shared (and NOT!) beliefs, I wonder why anyone identifying as Christian (especially Catholics!) would vote so ardently against those in need, the suffering, women, children, peace, enlightenment…
Many ideologically "conservative" voters misunderstand Christ's messages and have more in common with the antagonist in Matthew 4:1-11 than the protagonist.
I welcome haters and forgive you.
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