The Catholic Brand

It is well known by the Pagan community [and has been for decades even before my coming to this life] that Catholicism is not unlike an incurable lifelong virus.  Once you have been infected people see it as the scarlet letter blazoned on your chest.  A big C for the world to take note of.  In other words, you are always a Catholic.

Just last night at a large private function while sitting among prestigious friends and family, someone of importance looked over to me and a family member next to me and said “you’re catholic as well yes?”.  She answered immediately while sipping her 4th glass of wine “mmhhmm”.  I smiled and said not today I’m not and laughed it off.  Talking about religion and politics is never healthy among mixed company.  My kin leaped eagerly into the fire and then replied “oh yes you are! you were baptized you made your communion your confirmation and had 12 years of catholic school of course you are!”.  I then turned to this alien being and said “excuse me..I haven’t hung out with you in 20 years exactly how well do you think you know me”.  The subject was changed quickly but I then festered for 24 hours thereafter.

There is no higher ignorance than stupidity.  And while I do not profess to know everything [far from the like], I would never be so bold as to impose to an entire group of people what someone Else’s beliefs were.   Because I love this person dearly, I decided to give them a call today after the event was over.

I called

I spoke

She listened [she truly did listen and even apologized]

I can’t remember a time when so many four letter words came out of my mouth.  Words said in anger, in disappointment, in disgust and disdain for such a subject.  I don’t think that [never have never will] any one religion has it right.  Humans are NOT infallible.  Our teachings our history and our ancestors writings come from the very same human element I speak of.  To believe in the absolute of one religion is absurd.  But to have belief in something and hold that belief to you [as long as it shall harm none] is divine.  Most of all-a belief in yourself.

Do not ever let another human tell you what you are.  You may not know where you are going, or where you will end up.  But only you my dearest know who you truly are.  It will forever be my wish that people learn this wisdom, understand it, and help share it.

Peace