(June 28, 2015 at 11:06 am)Randy Carson Wrote:(June 28, 2015 at 9:59 am)PiousPaladin Wrote: Christianity has only grown in numbers since its founding, God also promised that the Gates of Hell would not prevail over his Church. The word of God is not to be doubted and his promise is true.
I am not a Catholic because it feels good. God calls us to be loyal not happy. Obedience to his will will lead to eternal salvation and joy in his presence, but in this life such base concerns as pleasure are irrelevant.
If I may offer a slight correct: God calls us to be holy not happy.
Carry on.
Both you and the OP have stated that you aren't called to be happy. Aren't you happy with your life, Randy? For the most part, I am happy with my own life so I find it sad that you might not be.
Are you a traditional Catholic also? Do you think homosexuals should be castrated too? Would you silence atheists from publically speaking their minds?