I'll Say This Much About Jesus...

[Recusant]

The problem I have with Catholics (oh no, here we go), is that it is very inflexible, they are strongly against gay marriage, against euthanasia, against sex education, against birth control, against STD protection (condoms), against women in certain jobs/roles etc. If they had their way society would be pretty terrible.

There are many Catholics, at least in the US, who do not agree with all of the dictates of the church hierarchy. This includes some in the religious vocation, as can be seen in the recent noises from the Vatican about US nuns.

[MadBomr101]

Can I just say I love how this thread has grown from my initially jokey post about Jesus' Speedo physique on the cross nto an actual, intelligent exchange of opinions and ideas on complex religious topics.  Despite my best attempts to dumb things down this thread has evolved into a higher form.

I'm not sure which post was the transitional one but proof of evolution right here kids.  For my next topic, I will start a thread discussing flatulence among the apostles and conclude by confirming proof of the big bang.

[xSilverPhinx]

It was Stevil's fault, who for some reason can't stop thinking about people eating Jesus

[Stevil]

It was Stevil's fault, who for some reason can't stop thinking about people eating Jesus

I blame Hildebert de Lavardin for coming up with the idea of transubstantiation, which is simply mental gymnastics, to try and make sense of something nonsensical in the bible.
I also blame the other people around him that thought it was a great idea and integrated it into Catholic teaching.
I also must blame the followers whom apparently will believe anything that they are told by their church. Yup, its Jesus body, it just looks and tastes like bread. Scientific tests will show that it is ordinary bread. But actually it is Jesus body, you are supposed to eat it, Jesus wants you to eat it. Its a privilege, its the Catholic thing to do. Num num!

But to blame me, Stevil, I'm as innocent (pure) as the driven snow.

[MadBomr101]

Yup, its Jesus body, it just looks and tastes like bread.

Just an FYI to anyone who's never had the opportunity to enjoy the amazing taste treat that is the holy eucharist, it tastes like nothing at all.  It has absolutely no flavor and simply dissolves on your tongue.  I once asked the priest if they had any garlic flavored eucharist and I had to say seven hail mary's and a lord's prayer as penance.

[Genericguy]

Yup, its Jesus body, it just looks and tastes like bread.

Just an FYI to anyone who's never had the opportunity to enjoy the amazing taste treat that is the holy eucharist, it tastes like nothing at all.  It has absolutely no flavor and simply dissolves on your tongue.  I once asked the priest if they had any garlic flavored eucharist and I had to say seven hail mary's and a lord's prayer as penance.

I know the taste all too well.

I was raised catholic and was even an alter boy in my youth. Once, before a service, a fellow alter boy and myself decided to get drunk off of the blood of Jesus (which by the way comes in a box). Then we proceeded to cram as many jesus wafers as we could into our mouths. This was my first time getting drunk.

[The Magic Pudding]

Blood of Christ ha?  Sometimes red wine makes me grumpy does Jesus offer white wine?  Oh no forget that I don't want to think about what that might represent.  Then again perhaps the Catholics wouldn't mind giving an atheist white wine.

[MadBomr101]

I was raised catholic and was even an alter boy in my youth. Once, before a service, a fellow alter boy and myself decided to get drunk off of the blood of Jesus (which by the way comes in a box). Then we proceeded to cram as many jesus wafers as we could into our mouths. This was my first time getting drunk.

I did the altar boy thing as well, for two years.  I never got drunk on the sacramental wine but I did frequently raid the priest's refrigerator in the rectory.  Those clowns lived very nicely and the woman who did all the cooking for the clergy made the best food.  The body of christ may have been tasteless but her meatloaf, pasta, and chicken was heavenly.

[MadBomr101]

Blood of Christ ha?  Sometimes red wine makes me grumpy does Jesus offer white wine?  Oh no forget that I don't want to think about what that might represent.  Then again perhaps the Catholics wouldn't mind giving an atheist white wine.

I think white wine is either the urine or the sweat of christ.  In either case, I'd recommend a Red Bull instead.

[Sandra Craft]

Yup, its Jesus body, it just looks and tastes like bread.

Just an FYI to anyone who's never had the opportunity to enjoy the amazing taste treat that is the holy eucharist, it tastes like nothing at all.  It has absolutely no flavor and simply dissolves on your tongue.  I once asked the priest if they had any garlic flavored eucharist and I had to say seven hail mary's and a lord's prayer as penance.

Mormons, at least in my Mormon days, did a grape juice and bread cube thing -- which tasted exactly like grape juice and bread.

[Ali]

Communion was always my favorite part of church.  It was like a little tiny saltine and a shot of grape juice.  It was like a little snack time in the middle of church. 

[Ecurb Noselrub]

Grape juice is "Blood Lite."  We use real wine in our communion!

[Sandra Craft]

Grape juice is "Blood Lite."  We use real wine in our communion!

You know Mormons can't do that -- it'd be like drinking real coffee.

[Crow]

Communion. Now that's a practice from an outsiders point of view that looks like a load of lunacy.

[Ecurb Noselrub]

Communion. Now that's a practice from an outsiders point of view that looks like a load of lunacy.

On this side of the fence it can be a very moving ritual.