Greetings

[gman620]

Hey everyone! Thank God I found a forum like this. It's just what I need!

I am in college right now, majoring in history, and I'm enjoying it. My college is very welcoming and affirming of GLBT people. It's run by Catholic Franciscan friars, so many are surprised when they hear of a Catholic-run campus being so affirming, but it really is. They seem to have a much more moderate view of things.

I was born and raised a devout Catholic, and I still consider myself one, although I have struggled a lot with my sexuality (I'm almost 100% sure I'm gay) and my religious beliefs.
I have a lot I need to talk about in regards to that, but that's for another post.

I look forward to talking to everyone!

-Gman620:)

[antonyh]

Welcome to Soulforce. I hope you get a lot out of hanging out there.

[Daniel]

Hey Gman,

Good to have you here. Like Anthony, I hope you get a lot from hanging out around here. The conversation is supportive and interesting.

It's great that your school is so progressive!

The future is now.

Best to you,

Daniel

[scott snedeker]

I would love to hear more on the Friars' affirmation and how you are benefitting!

[tdogg]

Hey Gman!! Welcome to the forums! Glad you found your way here.

I attended a Franciscan midnight mass on Christmas eve. It was so wonderful, loving and I felt so at home. Haven't been back yet (a challenge for me personally is to just MAKE IT to church!), but it was enough for me to actually toss the idea of 'converting'. I just loved it!

Well, you found the right place. Soulforce forums is a great place to talk, find a shoulder when you need one, and discover yourself. You are wonderful just the way you were made! :love:

[Zerbie]

Welcome Gman. :) :love: :rainbow:

You've found a wonderful place.

[Pablo Rafael]

Hi Gman,

Welcome. Make yourself at home.

I am one of the handful of Catholics that we have here. I have found the Catholic church much more open and affirming in practice than in official doctrine.

I also went to church-run college. (Not a Catholic college, but a protestant one. ) It was a great place, and I enjoyed it a lot and got a top notch education.

Please let us know your thoughts.

Tu Amigo, Pablo

[Aaron jason Silver]

Hello everyone, I signed up a long time ago and got busy and forgot all about this site. Now that I've had a chance to look around it seems full of such a bright and diverse group of people. Thank you, Aaron Silver

[Daniel]

Hi Aaron- Good to have you back! You're right. It's a pretty interesting group of people. Some regular, some not. Jump in. The water is warm!

[dsdrane]

Welcome, Gman! :)

[u-dog]

Hi Gman,

Welcome. Make yourself at home.

I am one of the handful of Catholics that we have here.
Tu Amigo, Pablo


Oh C'mon Pablo! this place is crawling with you Godless Papists! Stop whining! ;)

Hi G'man! Welcome to soulforce! this is a great place to hang out. Very affirming ... even of Catholics! :rolleyes:

Sorry. I've been reading Calvin again and I can't help myself. Anyway feel free to jump in. We would love to hear more of your story and to hear your opinion on whatever topic tickles your fancy. we are a very diverse group of people here as you have no doubt seen. Men, women, gay, straight, trans, smart, dumb as a box of rocks, married, single, Christian, budhist, Jewish, theist, atheist, teenagers, crones, and old farts. There is a lot of love here.

[BrentRichards]

Welcome.

I'm not at all surprised that a Franciscan college was affirming for you ... the Franciscans are fantastic people, and I really think they've got their perspectives right!

(UDog ... do I get my Calvinist card revoked for saying something nice about "papists"?)

Glad you're here.

[u-dog]

Welcome.

I'm not at all surprised that a Franciscan college was affirming for you ... the Franciscans are fantastic people, and I really think they've got their perspectives right!

(UDog ... do I get my Calvinist card revoked for saying something nice about "papists"?)

Glad you're here.

Nah!! Franciscans hardly qualify as "Papists" Carol and I frequently stay at a franciscan retreat farm in Minnesota and I am certain that the sisters are Pagan/Christian syncretists. We just never go outside at night if there is a full moon for fear of encountering naked nuns dancing in the meadow. :lol:

[BrentRichards]

hMc8naeeSS8

And for you young'ns, no, this isn't a Toploader song!

[d_pedr]

Hi gman
I'm new to this too - even the forum bit.
Sounds like a great place to be though.
Looks like most posts bring healing.:)

love in Christ

d_pedr

Prov 12:18 'Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing'