I’ve become a person of (some) faith in the past year, and my life has been better for it. But it feels lonely not to fit into either the secular or religious communities—I'm not far enough along the spectrum one way or the other. Is there any way I can meet other people in a similar place? (Sorry, a little long and snowflake-y.) [more inside]
posted by honey wheat on Mar 4, 2013 - 15 answers

My husband was married briefly and divorced over 20 years ago. Since then, his ex-wife has remarried, divorced again and recently remarried. My husband and his ex wife have had no contact since before the divorce. She has just (out of the blue) asked if my husband was baptized (he was not). She said she would need him to fill out some paperwork acknowledging that he hasn't been baptized so her new marriage is recognized in the Catholic church. Can someone explain what my husband's baptismal status has to do with her current marriage being recognized? They are divorced, there was one child born from their marriage. Could she be trying to have their marriage annulled?? [more inside]
posted by getyourlife on Jan 1, 2013 - 18 answers

Why would a Catholic or Anglican choose to use a cathedral as their regular church over more geographically convenient parish churches? How would their religious and social experiences differ as a result?
posted by grouse on Jan 3, 2012 - 34 answers

Just moved to Houston; my girlfriend is looking for a Catholic church with liberal leanings - is that even possible? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2011 - 8 answers

What's your nun story? [more inside]
posted by Laura Macbeth on Jun 22, 2011 - 21 answers

For a school project I chose to redesign a Catholic Missalettes. Only problem, can't find any to redesign! [more inside]
posted by Brainy on Oct 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me find a vibrant Protestant church in the Cleveland area. I'm between denominations. [more inside]
posted by debbie_ann on Oct 11, 2009 - 12 answers

Where could I attend a Transitus service in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by jgirl on Oct 1, 2009 - 1 answer

What should I wear to a Catholic church on Easter Sunday? [more inside]
posted by LittleKnitting on Apr 3, 2009 - 25 answers

What's the easiest way to get a copy of my baptismal certificate if I only have a vague idea where I was baptized? This is embarrassing, but in my defense, I don't really remember it all that well. [more inside]
posted by smurdah on Mar 18, 2009 - 6 answers

I am looking for a list of people that participated (the people actually voting) in the Council of Laodicea. Any books or papers that detail their life would be beneficial as well.
posted by bigmusic on Dec 20, 2008 - 5 answers

My in-laws are Catholics. My husband and I are not raising our daughter in a religious household. How can we effectively counter-program my in-laws' religious activities? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck on Dec 30, 2007 - 53 answers

Can a Priest from a High episcopal Church marry someone at a Catholic Church? Can they Co-Preside? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Apr 11, 2006 - 15 answers

With the election of a new pope, I'd like to take this opportunity to permanently distance myself with the Roman Catholic church and I want them to know about it in an official manner. So what is the process that I must follow to become excommunicated? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Apr 21, 2005 - 32 answers

Inspired by the recent coverage of John Paul II's death, I'm looking for a book about the early history of the Catholic church. I'm more interested in an historical analysis than a religious analysis, but obviously there might be some overlap. Any suggestions?
posted by HiddenInput on Apr 15, 2005 - 16 answers