i can't sit idly by while you slander my faith. as a believing catholic, i spend every effort to avoid sin. when i fail, i go to confession with a heavy heart full of sorrow, because my repentance is genuine. i hear the priest forgive my sins on behalf of christ, and my burdens are lifted. for absolution to be valid, repentance must be genuine. if your intention is to continue to sin, then you may have never been genuinely absolved, and are in peril of damnation. i find that it helps to understand why sins are wrong, in my quest for genuine repentance. if you think that your sins will not cause you grave suffering even in this life, you are wrong. there is greater joy in good than evil. sex is best when it has been saved for marriage. relationships are more fulfilling when you abstain from judgement. the best use of wealth, in terms of long-term happiness, is to give it to those who need it. nothing you can buy will make you happier than feeding the hungry. > skip church > very strong practicing catholic pick one.
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