(March 14, 2012 at 8:56 pm)Doubting Thomas Wrote: I don't know. The priest wants Santorum as president, so I'm not too hopeful. Frankly, though, I really think she is the one who needs to go talk to him because it's HER belief about me burning in hell that she's uncomfortable with, and he is HER spiritual leader, not mine.
Oh well, some time when I get around to it I'll think about calling him up to just talk. But only once. If she's not happy with me not turning religious again after I talk to him, then tough shit.
See that most gave you advice that will make life harder for you and your wife, what will it hurt to talk to the priest, once done the problem should be out of the way, correct. Ask your mother-in law if that will satisfy her before you go, if she says no then work out a peace agreement with her, think about your wife in this situation. You should understand her (mother-in law) concern about hell, it is a very real part of her love for others. By the way I have never heard of a Catholic that believes in the rapture, do you know where she got that idea?
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
