thursdaysrecords (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Many men who became priest had one major reason for choosing that kind of life: They were gay, ashamed and desperate to hide their sexual orientation. The Catholic clergy gave them such a hiding place. Whether or not they were able to find fulfilling relationships within the walls of their "sanctuary", at least they can "explain" their inability (or unwillingness) to have sexual relations with women with the church's demand for celebasy. Nice try, but few (especially non-Catholics) are fooled!

meinaim (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

yes you are right, this is one explanation. The other way to see it (which makes more sense to me) is that it took several years untill the Holy Spirit showed him that these doctrines and this Church System truely is the system of the antichrist and contrary to God word. Maybe leaving this priesthood was the only way to go, to obey God the Holy Father.

Catholicdrummer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He definitely did not understand the teachings of the Catholic Church completely or in light of the totality of Scripture as it has been understood by the Church otherwise he would have never left the Catholic priesthood.

meinaim (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

...so a former priest is not able to understand RCC teachings? strange to me, but shurely you are right and have a better view into things...

Catholicdrummer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I watched half of it and it is full of half truths and misunderstanding. I don't want to waste my time and this video is a violation of YouTube's video length rules any way.

meinaim (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

but you did listen to the video?

CBALLEN (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It sure is strange that Peter never gave any indication that he thought that he was the first pope or the leader of all Christians,I'm sure this would be news to the rest of the disciples as well.Remember it was Paul that rebuked PETER,SO MUCH FOR PAPAL INFALLIBILITY .This is a man made heresy.

Catholicdrummer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The Bible is speaking about the Second Coming in which Christ will come as judge. If He said "This is my body and this is my blood" and God is not a liar, He had to have his body and blood in His hands. When God speaks it happens! If Christ doesn't enter the Eucharist when the priest says the words of consecration answer me how the miracle of Lanciano occurred? (Google it)

CBALLEN (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I know the REAL JESUS, I know Him as my personal Lord and Savior. Catholics have the privilege of knowing him in the most intimate way, by receiving Him Body, Blood, Soul and Dignity in the Most Blessed Sacrament. So you believe that at every mass your priest calls Jesus down,like a bell hop,and Jesus enters the bread and wine?The Bible says the next time Jesus comes to Earth every eye shall see Him and He will judge the nations.Jesus was not IN the bread and wine at the last supper.

Catholicdrummer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I know the REAL JESUS, I know Him as my personal Lord and Savior. Catholics have the privilege of knowing him in the most intimate way, by receiving Him Body, Blood, Soul and Dignity in the Most Blessed Sacrament.