Fall of the Catholic Church

Attended the Redemptorist Novena in Limerick which is on for a week , Surprised how many was there , massive church- must have been a thousand people at the mass i was at there last Sunday. Whilst definitely older crowd there was quite a few familys and younger people there . Quite a few Far East -Sri Lanken peoples also.

Once a week is plenty for me but been in such a full church brought a lot of peace and calm to me and feel good factor. There was a very community type feel to it despite people from various parts of Limerick city been there - Definitely helps me with lifes ups and downs .

The Birth of Jesus was the beginning of the the Catholic Church. And, no I'm not becoming increasingly desperate, for sure!!! Quite the opposite in fact LOL. ( I think that applies more to you than to me, in fact !! ) The Catholic Church will remain Hotblack, as much as you and many others wish it gone. Thank God.

Who wishes it gone? I just want it out of our state-funded schools and hospitals, and to make proper recompense for its crimes instead of hiding behind the taxpayer.

But the idea that the RCC was founded in AD 1 is hilarious.

Dream on Igotadose,,,,,,not going to happen, not ever. So learn to live with it !!!!😂

iIget the very same feeling every Sunday after Mass, and especially with the arrival of the good weather, people gathering around afterwards chatting to each other,, grand tranquil feeling. Despite the naysayers, Christianity and the Catholic Church is far from dead in Ireland.

Not ever? How would we wager on that?

As long as it moves more and more to irrelevancy, it'll eventually disappear like so many cults have over time. And as long as we're actively contesting its chokehold on Irish society, that'll help move things along.

1st century and year 1 are not the same thing. He could have founded it in year 30 and still be 1st century.

Serious Decline Hotblack, is not quite the same as saying that its finished, finito, done for, consigned to history. Because that my friend, is never going to happen. Until the end of time is what Jesus said. Of course if you don't believe in Him, then its all irrelevant to you, or anyone else posting on this forum.

Sure He could, but the most important point remains Breezy, that it was founded, would you agree with that?

For Christians, Christianity began with the birth of Jesus Christ. If you believe that it only began after the Death and Resurrection of Christ, then OK. Fine by me, go right ahead.

Breezy, instead of poking holes in whatever I post, why not post what you think is right? And it can be discussed? Otherwise, believe, disbelieve, or what ever floats your boat. I could not care less.

Keep on knocking those strawmen down goodo, "replying" to things that other posters never said.

And another post saying nothing about the topic in hand, just taking another poke at me? Well done Breezy.

Each to his own view and opinion, I was reared in the Catholic tradition and for all its faults, it worked fine for me and thousands like me. None the less, I've no objection to non-religious schools whatsoever. And my opinion is that at grass roots level, if the majority of people wanted change, it would have happened a long time ago, but you don't hear from the majority......now if the Govt got their act together, and built more schools ( which are more than ever needed now, increase in population etc.) That would allow more choice, and keep everyone happy,. ( or try to )

What do you mean they don't pay for? The cost of education falls squarely on the Government, same as health etc. The schools the Church control, they own. ( and that's not 100% true now either, as presently some schools they own have been handed over to ET. etc, and more are in the pipeline) As I said, if the majority of the population wanted change, it would have happened a long time ago.

And another Breezy input !!! Bravo. Actually, I'm just killing time at the moment, and if you have any meaning full input to make, I'm happy to discuss with you, ( or anyone else ) and in good faith. That means discussing the topic and not the man.