sighI already failed my Lent stuff ;_;I couldn't go one day w/o looking at gratuitous amounts of pornso, vc: show me that you hate me, with pictures :3
sigh
I already failed my Lent stuff ;_;
I couldn't go one day w/o looking at gratuitous amounts of porn
so, vc: show me that you hate me, with pictures :3
Wait, Mardi Gras already happened? How come I didn't hear anything about it?Also, shame on you.
Wait, Mardi Gras already happened? How come I didn't hear anything about it?
Also, shame on you.
>>117589Sister Mary Yukari is very disappointed, and a little pissed.
>>117589
Sister Mary Yukari is very disappointed, and a little pissed.
>>117589you would have failed eventually. ever seen "40 days and 40 nights"? Now thinking about it, this is my new lent goal, as of today.also, Yotsuba Army is angry at your failure.
you would have failed eventually. ever seen "40 days and 40 nights"? Now thinking about it, this is my new lent goal, as of today.
also, Yotsuba Army is angry at your failure.
sighindeed, I'm quite disappointed in myself... and I kinda failed some other things I hoped to accomplish this year, such as not cussing...but so far, I've kept to no meat on Fridays (err.. today)no schlickingno human contact (as in touching)so there's still hope
indeed, I'm quite disappointed in myself... and I kinda failed some other things I hoped to accomplish this year, such as not cussing...
but so far, I've kept to no meat on Fridays (err.. today)no schlickingno human contact (as in touching)
so there's still hope
>>117593 It's not that hard. I went for 30 days without looking at any sort of adult materials last year, just to prove to myself that I could do it. >>117596 >no human contact (as in touching)That's something I aspire to accomplish year round (except for special occasions). So far I'm doing great.
>>117593 It's not that hard. I went for 30 days without looking at any sort of adult materials last year, just to prove to myself that I could do it.
>>117596
>no human contact (as in touching)
That's something I aspire to accomplish year round (except for special occasions). So far I'm doing great.
>>117589Somebody needs to edit one of those giant Japanese hornets onto Yotsuba's hat.
>>117589I stopped being Catholic about four weeks ago.It's weird seeing others doing all the Catholic stuff and not being a part of it anymore. But on the other hand, I got to go to the Chinese buffet and eat meat-on-a-stick today!
I stopped being Catholic about four weeks ago.
It's weird seeing others doing all the Catholic stuff and not being a part of it anymore. But on the other hand, I got to go to the Chinese buffet and eat meat-on-a-stick today!
Ever since the disaster of the Second Vatican Council, Lent has really taken it on the chin. And those Catholics - especially Traditional ones - who still practice Lenten disciplines are treated with undeserved ridicule and scorn. They only want to get closer to Christ and save their souls...and help others to do so. Nothing more.IMHO, they don't need to get dumped on. And for the first Anonymous who failed to refrain from porn? Remember, just like the guys at Alcoholics Anonymous told the world, it's "one day at a time". If you failed today to stop looking at porn, start again tomorrow. No need to down yourself, dude!And smile!
Ever since the disaster of the Second Vatican Council, Lent has really taken it on the chin.
And those Catholics - especially Traditional ones - who still practice Lenten disciplines are treated with undeserved ridicule and scorn. They only want to get closer to Christ and save their souls...and help others to do so. Nothing more.
IMHO, they don't need to get dumped on.
And for the first Anonymous who failed to refrain from porn? Remember, just like the guys at Alcoholics Anonymous told the world, it's "one day at a time". If you failed today to stop looking at porn, start again tomorrow. No need to down yourself, dude!
And smile!
I'm proud to say that I've never screwed up on Lent.Of course, I'm also an atheist. But I take my victories where I can.
I'm proud to say that I've never screwed up on Lent.
Of course, I'm also an atheist. But I take my victories where I can.
>>117604The so-called "Traditional" or "Old" (schismatic) Catholics get "dumped on" for many things, not the least of which is their native tendency toward anti-semitism and other "traditional" expressions of medieval European sentiment.
>>117604
The so-called "Traditional" or "Old" (schismatic) Catholics get "dumped on" for many things, not the least of which is their native tendency toward anti-semitism and other "traditional" expressions of medieval European sentiment.
I managed to avoid making it a goal to avoid anything.Of course I'm not Catholic (technical Jew with atheist leanings), but still.
I managed to avoid making it a goal to avoid anything.
Of course I'm not Catholic (technical Jew with atheist leanings), but still.
To the Anonymous poster between "Sam" and "Social Disaster":The "so-called" Traditional Catholics ARE Traditional, not "so-called". The "Old Catholics" you've mentioned are different from the Traditionalists. The "Old Catholics" left the Church back in the 19th Century, mainly over the issue of Papal infallibility. Since then, if memory serves me right, they've split into three major groups.As for the "native tendency toward antisemitism ", it is not true, for the Church has always condemned Jew hatred. As for "other 'traditional' expressions of medieval European sentiment", what do you mean by that phrase? For that sounds quite vague to me.In any case, thank you all for your time.
To the Anonymous poster between "Sam" and "Social Disaster":
The "so-called" Traditional Catholics ARE Traditional, not "so-called".
The "Old Catholics" you've mentioned are different from the Traditionalists. The "Old Catholics" left the Church back in the 19th Century, mainly over the issue of Papal infallibility. Since then, if memory serves me right, they've split into three major groups.
As for the "native tendency toward antisemitism ", it is not true, for the Church has always condemned Jew hatred. As for "other 'traditional' expressions of medieval European sentiment", what do you mean by that phrase? For that sounds quite vague to me.
In any case, thank you all for your time.
>>117635Inquisition, witch burning, etc. etc.Well, witch burning was also a Protestant solution, but eh.
>>117635
Inquisition, witch burning, etc. etc.
Well, witch burning was also a Protestant solution, but eh.
>>117604lol They used to sentence alcoholics to AA time for rehabilitation's till they realized that organization was brainwashing people into their religion
> I already failed my Lent stuffI don't think you should feel too bad.There's noone in the world who hasn't failed, especially in field of religion. If you think you can do better, go for it.What should count isn't doing the best, but trying to do your best, right? Or else the stones of sinless would already be a-flying.I'm an atheist though, but to each their own.
> I already failed my Lent stuff
I don't think you should feel too bad.There's noone in the world who hasn't failed, especially in field of religion. If you think you can do better, go for it.What should count isn't doing the best, but trying to do your best, right? Or else the stones of sinless would already be a-flying.
I'm an atheist though, but to each their own.
The solution is simple - give up Lent for lent.
I gave up being Christian over two decades ago and was protestant (theoretically) before.At least the Chatholic Church officially admitted their wrongdoings and apologized. Which is more than you can say about most religons, nations, or other organizations. And the late Pope spoke out agaist the Iraq war while Protestant clergymen were still busy giving blessings to the invading troops.
I gave up being Christian over two decades ago and was protestant (theoretically) before.
At least the Chatholic Church officially admitted their wrongdoings and apologized. Which is more than you can say about most religons, nations, or other organizations. And the late Pope spoke out agaist the Iraq war while Protestant clergymen were still busy giving blessings to the invading troops.
>>117604'Earnest belief' is neither an excuse nor a virtue. The Witch-hunts weren't just done for the lulz; everyone involved wanted to protect their loved ones and their community from an obvious threat. And they even saved some of the witches' souls.OP, you were a fool to think that performing any of these ridiculous rituals would make you a better person, or that failing to perform them makes you a worse person.But you have no reason to be ashamed over performing a natural, harmless act of recreation.
>>117604'Earnest belief' is neither an excuse nor a virtue. The Witch-hunts weren't just done for the lulz; everyone involved wanted to protect their loved ones and their community from an obvious threat. And they even saved some of the witches' souls.
OP, you were a fool to think that performing any of these ridiculous rituals would make you a better person, or that failing to perform them makes you a worse person.
But you have no reason to be ashamed over performing a natural, harmless act of recreation.
>>'Earnest belief' is neither an excuse nor a virtue. The Witch-hunts weren't just done for the lulz; everyone involved wanted to protect their loved ones and their community from an obvious threat. And they even saved some of the witches' souls.A confession gotten from torture does not count as repentance in the eyes of the Lord. Earnest belief(lol there it goes) is required. >>OP, you were a fool to think that performing any of these ridiculous rituals would make you a better person, or that failing to perform them makes you a worse person.Not a matter of being a better or worse person. At any rate, it's the Catholic system.>>But you have no reason to be ashamed over performing a natural, harmless act of recreation.He's ashamed of failing Lent, not of looking at porn. It'd be like saying people are ashamed of eating fish.
>>'Earnest belief' is neither an excuse nor a virtue. The Witch-hunts weren't just done for the lulz; everyone involved wanted to protect their loved ones and their community from an obvious threat. And they even saved some of the witches' souls.
A confession gotten from torture does not count as repentance in the eyes of the Lord. Earnest belief(lol there it goes) is required.
>>OP, you were a fool to think that performing any of these ridiculous rituals would make you a better person, or that failing to perform them makes you a worse person.
Not a matter of being a better or worse person. At any rate, it's the Catholic system.
>>But you have no reason to be ashamed over performing a natural, harmless act of recreation.
He's ashamed of failing Lent, not of looking at porn. It'd be like saying people are ashamed of eating fish.
>>117788oh, not at all... Lent to me is pretty much an extension of New Years... it's like a challenge, you know, trying to see how far you can get without falling into temptationand I'm not exactly "super Christian" anywayhell, last year I gave up schlicking for the entire 40 days just so I could win money >:3although, the irony was that the money I had won was borrowed... for church>>117597well, boo...some loser gave me a hug on saturday...¬_¬
>>117788
oh, not at all... Lent to me is pretty much an extension of New Years... it's like a challenge, you know, trying to see how far you can get without falling into temptation
and I'm not exactly "super Christian" anywayhell, last year I gave up schlicking for the entire 40 days just so I could win money >:3although, the irony was that the money I had won was borrowed... for church
>>117597well, boo...some loser gave me a hug on saturday...¬_¬
I feel like I deny myself plenty of things all year round - life's too short to deny yourself things just to prove to yourself that you can. (That's just my feeling, not interested in judging anyone else)hmm, 40 days without my computer... * twitch *(I would probably get lots of other things actually done, though)
I feel like I deny myself plenty of things all year round - life's too short to deny yourself things just to prove to yourself that you can. (That's just my feeling, not interested in judging anyone else)
hmm, 40 days without my computer... * twitch *(I would probably get lots of other things actually done, though)
>>117792SCHLICKING, not CLICKING. She won money for not masturbating.
I'd be kind of more impressed with Lent if it was a forty day period every year when the poorest and most wretched miraculously received more from God. Of course, some people give to charity as a way of observing Lent, but you don't need God just for people to help people.
>>117635You're confusing "traditional Catholic" with "Traditional Catholic". It's quite alright to be a traditional Catholic, but those groups that fall under Traditional Catholic are schismatic heretics who deny fundamental Catholic dogmas in favor of their own interpretations.See SSPX, as a prime example.Unless you're one those the poor, confused SSPX adherents who think that simply ignoring papal pronouncements means they never happened.
You're confusing "traditional Catholic" with "Traditional Catholic". It's quite alright to be a traditional Catholic, but those groups that fall under Traditional Catholic are schismatic heretics who deny fundamental Catholic dogmas in favor of their own interpretations.
See SSPX, as a prime example.
Unless you're one those the poor, confused SSPX adherents who think that simply ignoring papal pronouncements means they never happened.
>>117798I understood that.Abstinence from computer use was my own idea, trying to think of something that would be hard for me to do, but I guess I wasn't very clear.
Never heard of this lent stuff. But I have some lint in my navel.Here, let this encourage you ... to whatever.