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These 10 Responses To My Catholicism Prove Y'all Need Jesus

7. "Wow, college must be scary for you" cue sympathetic look

Abbie Dudek

Aug 27, 2018

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These 10 Responses To My Catholicism Prove Y'all Need Jesus

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When introducing myself, or later on in a conversation, I never fail to mention that I am Catholic. It's part of me and I'll shout it so all the world can hear. It clarifies one more thing about me for the other person and they usually tend to avoid controversial topics with me, or at least give me a heads up when they are going to.

But sometimes, the responses I get aren't always so great or respectful. Most of the time the person nods and the conversation moves along. Other times, I, or other Catholics I meet, get the following responses.

Here's what I have to say to all those other kinds of responses...

1. rolls eyes

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What on earth do you mean to insinuate with a roll of your eyes? It's usually followed by an awkward silence where I don't know what to say because you're not using words and just staring judgmentally at me. I'm not psychic, FYI.

2. "Oooohh..." shies away instantly

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I know, I know, there are some Catholics out there who will continuously try to shove religion down your throat, and you don't want that. I understand, and I am not that kind of Catholic. I respect your opinions so please respect mine.

3. "Oh really? I'm Atheist." smirks

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Are you trying to challenge me or something? I was just stating what religion I was, not trying to get in a full-on Evolution vs Creation debate. If you're also just stating your beliefs, don't act so smug.

4. "So, you must've hated your science gen ed?"

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Actually, I loved it! Science is very interesting to me. I took an Astronomy class and adored it.

5. "Remind me not to introduce you to insert LGBTQ+ friend's name here"

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This one bugs me so much! Yes, there are Catholics who judge the LGBTQ+ community, but not me!

I believe that it isn't our place to judge. So, once again, I don't judge people! I believe that love is love and happiness is happiness. Who am I to try and take that away?

6. "Aren't you guys technically cannibals?"

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Ew. Nope...

Miriam-Webster defines cannibalism as: "The usually ritualistic eating of human flesh by a human being." Cannibalism here is described as the chewing, swallowing, and digesting of human flesh and blood after or during the killing of a human being."

We're not doing any of that. If this truly confuses you, read this article.

7. "Wow, college must be scary for you" cue sympathetic look

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Okay, uh, no. You just assumed I am this poor little sheltered catholic and the word homeschooled probably popped into your mind. Well it's true I was homeschooled, this isn't always the case. My best friend is Catholic and went to public school.

And even though I was homeschooled, I wasn't sheltered, but that's an entirely different article topic that I wrote earlier, that you can read here!

8. "Oh really? Okay, how do you explain insert some catastrophe happening somewhere?"

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Okay, lemme tell you one of my favorite quotes... "The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don't always spoil the good things and make them unimportant." says the 11^th Doctor of "Doctor Who."

I believe that everything that happens in the world is all in God's plan. God's got this. So, no, I can't explain all the bad things happening, but I know better things are coming.

9. silence

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Once again, I can't read your mind. Please say something.

10. "Me too!"

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Yay! That's great! It's always super nice to meet someone who shares your beliefs and faces all the stereotypes too.

So yeah, I'm a Catholic and I'm proud. It's part of who I am and it defines a part of me. Stop judging me because honestly, who are we to judge?

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7. "Wow, college must be scary for you" *cue sympathetic look*

1. *rolls eyes*

2. "Oooohh..." *shies away instantly*

3. "Oh really? I'm Atheist." *smirks*

4. "So, you must've hated your science gen ed?"

5. "Remind me not to introduce you to *insert LGBTQ+ friend's name here*"

6. "Aren't you guys technically cannibals?"

7. "Wow, college must be scary for you" *cue sympathetic look*

8. "Oh really? Okay, how do you explain *insert some catastrophe happening somewhere*?"

9. *silence*

10. "Me too!"

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

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Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

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All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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7. "Wow, college must be scary for you" cue sympathetic look

1. rolls eyes

2. "Oooohh..." shies away instantly

3. "Oh really? I'm Atheist." smirks

5. "Remind me not to introduce you to insert LGBTQ+ friend's name here"

7. "Wow, college must be scary for you" cue sympathetic look

8. "Oh really? Okay, how do you explain insert some catastrophe happening somewhere?"

9. silence

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