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Last night I started the "Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults" for the Catholic Church. I really wanted to take this class for the last three years, but haven't been able to because of the little one I have at home. I had nightmares about zombies almost every night since I got my invitation in the mail. Zombie dreams for me always translate to Way International residue dreams. Don't think I need to explain the symbolism, right? Anyway, class started last night. Only three people. The other two just want to learn about what it is the Catholics teach and aren't interested in converting. The teacher stressed that that was perfectly fine and that God and His love is evident in all Christian religions. She told all of us that she had respect for each person's beliefs, and that we can see Christ and God in every person. She also stressed that God made us free to choose what we want to believe. And the biggest thing for me? We welcome questions. Questioning is an important part of our journey to know God. You don't have to accept everything we teach as fact or truth. And she took questions during class. And she left the door open in case someone was running late. What a contrast to PFAL and The Way of Abundance and Power classes. And TWI accuses the Catholics of being too religious, of having too many rituals. I broke down in tears during the part of class when the teacher asked if there was ever a time we felt we would lose our faith. I tried to explain, but I probably looked like a fool. 20 years of time trying to live for God every moment and then finding out the organization I thought represented God was corrupt beyond belief... How do you explain that? Oh well. Anyway... Totally different experience. Had another zombie dream last night. But at least I know I don't have to swallow everything an organization teaches as 100% truth anymore. And I think this is a good step for my recovery. I've been out for four or five years now and I am ready to listen again.