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In reply to the discussion: Do you know why Catholics put money in the collection plate at Sunday mass? [View all]ReRe
(10,597 posts)Scarletwoman, I totally agree with you. I'm a non-practicing Catholic, raised Protestant. I obtained my moral compass from my combined religious education. That compass has steered me away from harm, kept me honest, helped me to think about and aid the less fortunate, ingrained in me the Golden Rule, taught me what the term moderation means, and kept me out of a whole lot of trouble. Basically, it has helped me to be a responsible citizen. I'm a staunch supporter of the separation of Church and State. We have Freedom of Religion and I condemn NO ONE for their beliefs, atheists included. And I can tell you for sure, I have a Guardian Angel that has followed me around all my life.
A few cracked eggs in the basket doesn't make me throw them all away.