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Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun.
its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea. so I am presenting the idea to the people os NS.
Would you ever consider becoming a nun/sister or a monk?

Nuns go to a nunnery. *nods*

Wow... Good luck with that.

You might not like all of the restrictions and requirements, though.

terrible idea. but a good way to waste your life.

the bible says be fruitful so go do some ruttin'.

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun.
its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea. so I am presenting the idea to the people os NS.
Would you ever consider becoming a nun/sister or a monk?

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, and I'd never do it myself.

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun.
its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea. so I am presenting the idea to the people os NS.
Would you ever consider becoming a nun/sister or a monk?I've considered it. unfortunatly, I got into computers first.

if that's what you really want to do...

Then prayers and support from me to you!

Send me a pic of you in your habit!

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun.
its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea. so I am presenting the idea to the people os NS.
Would you ever consider becoming a nun/sister or a monk?

Ugh, noooooes! Have you seen their outfits? Slash my wrists at once, please...

you do have to be extremely religious to make it work.

what orders are you considering?

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun.
its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea. so I am presenting the idea to the people os NS.
Would you ever consider becoming a nun/sister or a monk?

No. Christians are supposed to be in the world, just not of it. We aren't supposed to remove ourselves and cloister ourselves away from temptation. We are to fight temptation and win souls to Christ.

And besides, 99.99% of Christian nuns/monks are Roman Catholic and I'm too Protestant to compromise to become a monk.

No thanks. I like sex more than some reward that may or may not exist.

No. Christians are supposed to be in the world, just not of it. We aren't supposed to remove ourselves and cloister ourselves away from temptation. We are to fight temptation and win souls to Christ.

well, i never said that i would shut my self a way if i become a sister then i will be out and about. but at the moment i feel that God could be calling me to a life of prayer, if I am called to a life of prayer, then that is where i will go.

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun.
its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea. so I am presenting the idea to the people os NS.
Would you ever consider becoming a nun/sister or a monk?

Do not, Just say no, just don't throw away your life like that. I'm not very religous but I know for a fact that the in the Christain fath that God does not wish people to totally subserve themselves to him. Live your life, Life is not a joke, Once you commit your done, its worse than the military, at least with the military you have a good job record and benifits and can get out. There is no way out, well unless you go on a sin spree....but hey...you can do that now anyways..

you do have to be extremely religious to make it work.

what orders are you considering?

nothing definite, its just an idea thats been rolling around in my head

well, i never said that i would shut my self a way if i become a sister then i will be out and about. but at the moment i feel that God could be calling me to a life of prayer, if I am called to a life of prayer, then that is where i will go.

Well, I think you can devote yourself to a life of prayer and not shut your self away. But your conscience is (or ought to be) bound to the Word of God and if you think that you are being called to such a life, read the Scriptures thoroughly and prayerfully to make sure that God can be calling you to such a life (it's not a demon or your own sinful nature) and if you still think He is, then do it.

I wish you wouldn't, because I think that God has revealed in His Word that we are not to do that, but if you do the above and still feel called, it would be a sin to not answer in the affirmative.

well, i never said that i would shut my self a way if i become a sister then i will be out and about. but at the moment i feel that God could be calling me to a life of prayer, if I am called to a life of prayer, then that is where i will go.

its good to be open to it. it takes years to get to the final vows so its not like its something that has to be decided immediately. you can look into it, give it a try if it seems right, then make it permanent only if you really have a vocation.

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun.
its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea. so I am presenting the idea to the people os NS.
Would you ever consider becoming a nun/sister or a monk?

Becoming a nun is, generally speaking, for people who are strongly inclined towards the spiritual. If you have a passion for the spiritual, and (after a few years of discernment) you do not feel that God is calling you to marriage or the single life, then go ahead. It will probably suit you well.

If you are not strongly inclined towards the spiritual, or willing to accept the disciplines of an order, then please don't do it. It just won't suit you.

Ugh, noooooes! Have you seen their outfits? Slash my wrists at once, please...

:p
i could be a plain clothes nun and wear what i wished

I've considered it. unfortunatly, I got into computers first.

if that's what you really want to do...

Then prayers and support from me to you!

Send me a pic of you in your habit!
thanks for the prayers


:p

:p
i could be a plain clothes nun and wear what i wished

There are no plain clothes nuns. If there are, I'm sure it's blasphemy.

There are no plain clothes nuns. If there are, I'm sure it's blasphemy.

not to worry its not, i could remain fashionably inclined if i wished;)

not to worry its not, i could remain fashionably inclined if i wished;)

http://conservation.catholic.org/Mother-Theresa.jpg

She would disagree.

God, I hate that woman...

:p
i could be a plain clothes nun and wear what i wished
Plain clothes? You mean like an Undercover Nun? Stalking the streets, with a ruler hidden under your jacket, ready to strike out at the knuckles of any people who happen to cross your way without having completed their homework by the beginning of class.

I'd advise against it, but I'm probably not a good person to be giving advice about making productive life choices, English Major and all.

http://conservation.catholic.org/Mother-Theresa.jpg

She would disagree.

God, I hate that woman...



Umm...Did you just say you hated someone who had helped thousands of people?

Plain clothes? You mean like an Undercover Nun? Stalking the streets, with a ruler hidden under your jacket, ready to strike out at the knuckles of any people who happen to cross your way without having completed their homework by the beginning of class.

I'd advise against it, but I'm probably not a good person to be giving advice about making productive life choices, English Major and all.

exactly:p , no not really. Plain clothes nun are just rather normal except that they don't wear habbits.

exactly:p , no not really. Plain clothes nun are just rather normal except that they don't wear habbits.

And they're a communist plot. Like the roman catholic church. And the Qu'ran. Duh.

http://conservation.catholic.org/Mother-Theresa.jpg

She would disagree.

God, I hate that woman...

i dont think that she would, i mean after all she seems to know what it meant to be call in to some thing.

but out of curiosity why don't you like her?

Do not, Just say no, just don't throw away your life like that. I'm not very religous but I know for a fact that the in the Christain fath that God does not wish people to totally subserve themselves to him. Live your life, Life is not a joke, Once you commit your done, its worse than the military, at least with the military you have a good job record and benifits and can get out. There is no way out, well unless you go on a sin spree....but hey...you can do that now anyways..

God wishes us to devote our lives to him, Antikythera, I support you in your journey

And they're a communist plot. Like the roman catholic church. And the Qu'ran. Duh.

:p waht? a communist plot? communism wasn't institutionalized until the 19th cent. the roman catholic church and the Qu'ran arnt involved with communisum

Umm...Did you just say you hated someone who had helped thousands of people?

Helped? The woman perpetuated suffering; her "morality" was that people deserved the suffering they endured and that "home for the dying" of hers in Calcutta? It was basically a place for the poor to come to die, and despite all the money she was given (enough to build several proper, modern hospitals in Calcutta) they weren't ever offered medical aid, they were dissuaded from it, and in several cases they refused to take people to doctors. Hers was not a religion to end suffering, but more a cult perpetuating death and suffering and subjection. And that's not even mentioning how she supported dictators such as Spain's Franco, or how she accepted stolen money from a criminal she would later write to a court to ask clemency for, or how she when she herself became ill checked into the finest and most expensive Western hospitals...

The woman was a hypocrite and a generally disgusting person all-round.

I think if it's the path you want to take and you'll be happy in it, then you should go for it.

I'm not nun material myself. I could never be happy as a nun with the lifestyle that's required. I'm also not military material.

Helped? The woman perpetuated suffering; her "morality" was that people deserved the suffering they endured and that "home for the dying" of hers in Calcutta? It was basically a place for the poor to come to die, and despite all the money she was given (enough to build several proper, modern hospitals in Calcutta) they weren't ever offered medical aid, they were dissuaded from it, and in several cases they refused to take people to doctors. Hers was not a religion to end suffering, but more a cult perpetuating death and suffering and subjection. And that's not even mentioning how she supported dictators such as Spain's Franco, or how she accepted stolen money from a criminal she would later write to a court to ask clemency for, or how she when she herself became ill checked into the finest and most expensive Western hospitals...

The woman was a hypocrite and a generally disgusting person all-round.

and thank God for men like your self who are willing to help those in need those who suffer, to end their pain let them become numb, let them return to a life

and thank God for men like your self who are willing to help those in need those who suffer, to end their pain let them become numb, let them return to a life

Medicine is surprisingly devoid of life saving on a daily basis, so you needn't toot my horn. I would never dream of doing it myself.

Medicine is surprisingly devoid of life saving on a daily basis, so you needn't toot my horn. I would never dream of doing it myself.

i would have to disagree, but as iam not the one in the field i wont stretch the issue.

I would advise praying about it........a LOT, and then heading to seminary for a few years, see how that sits with you.

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun. Its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea.

A neat idea? No. It isn't a neat idea. How old are you?

Are you willing to completely give up wealth? Are you willing to completely renounce sex? Are you willing to commit yourself to absolute obedience to your superiors?

If you become a nun, you won't be sleeping on queensized feather beds. If you become a nun, you won't really have any luxuries.

Are you willing to give up just about every luxury in life?

If not, then forget about it. Stop thinking about it. You aren't fit.

However, if you are willing to give up everything, if you are willing to live a life of discomfort, if you are willing commit your life to hard labour...not for any reason of this world, but soley because you love Christ...

Well...let's just say that the merits of the religious person who lives according to his or her vows are to those of the ordinary faithful as the brightness of the moon to stars, according to St. Faustina.

A neat idea? No. It isn't a neat idea. How old are you?

Are you willing to completely give up wealth? Are you willing to completely renounce sex? Are you willing to commit yourself to absolute obedience to your superiors?

If you become a nun, you won't be sleeping on queensized feather beds. If you become a nun, you won't really have any luxuries.

Are you willing to give up just about every luxury in life?

If not, then forget about it. Stop thinking about it. You aren't fit.

However, if you are willing to give up everything, if you are willing to live a life of discomfort, if you are willing commit your life to hard labour...not for any reason of this world, but soley because you love Christ...

Well...let's just say that the merits of the religious person who lives according to his or her vows are to those of the ordinary faithful as the brightness of the moon to stars, according to St. Faustina.

I never know where you're coming from.

I would advise praying about it........a LOT, and then heading to seminary for a few years, see how that sits with you.

Nuns are lay religious. I don't think that they go to seminary.

Nuns are lay religious. I don't think that they go to seminary.

I am aware of that, if she feels God calling her though seminary can't hurt.

I am aware of that, if she feels God calling her though seminary can't hurt.

From what I understand, the seminary is only for those wanting to become priests. A woman can't become a priest.

From what I understand, the seminary is only for those wanting to become priests. A woman can't become a priest.

there are other theological schools, you don't have to go to Catholic seminary.

My husband went to seminary, he had female classmates.

there are other theological schools, you don't have to go to Catholic seminary.

My husband went to seminary, he had female classmates.

There are non Catholic/Orthodox nuns?

From what I understand, the seminary is only for those wanting to become priests. A woman can't become a priest.

Yes, they can.

Yes, they can.

Not a Roman Catholic priest.

There are non Catholic/Orthodox nuns?

no, I am saying that if God is calling her she doesn't have to jump straight to being a nun. There are many ways to serve.

If she is interested in religion and God, and whatever else, a theology degree might not be a bad idea.

Yes, they can.

In Sweden maybe. Not in any place that lets the pope decide who can be a priest.

I've considered becoming a bhikku in the past; alas, no more.

I've considered becoming a bhikku in the past; alas, no more.

Two questions:

Which religion?

How do you pronounce?

In Sweden maybe. Not in any place that lets the pope decide who can be a priest.

Any place not Catholic, then. *thanks Gustav Vasa Sweden abandoned it five centuries ago*

Nuns can fly, right? Mind giving me a lift on thursday afternoons?

Having spent a good 12 years of my life surrounded by nuns, I would be willing to say go for it, if you're commited to that kind of lifestyle. Everything aside from clothes and beds is essentially community. Community car, community food, etc.

They have families and are people just like everybody else. I knew nuns that were strict, nuns that were made us pass out in class, and nuns that were really cool once you got to know them better.

One liked to say, "That's a bunch of HOOEY!" and spray spittle on everyone when she said it. Another busted me when I showing a bunch of friends a very revealing shirt that I was wearing under another, and then asked to borrow it. Go figure.

A neat idea? No. It isn't a neat idea. How old are you?

Are you willing to completely give up wealth? Are you willing to completely renounce sex? Are you willing to commit yourself to absolute obedience to your superiors?

If you become a nun, you won't be sleeping on queensized feather beds. If you become a nun, you won't really have any luxuries.

Are you willing to give up just about every luxury in life?

If not, then forget about it. Stop thinking about it. You aren't fit.

However, if you are willing to give up everything, if you are willing to live a life of discomfort, if you are willing commit your life to hard labour...not for any reason of this world, but soley because you love Christ...

Well...let's just say that the merits of the religious person who lives according to his or her vows are to those of the ordinary faithful as the brightness of the moon to stars, according to St. Faustina.
if those were things that i was extreamly attached to this would not be some thing that i would be considering. also why is my age important?
no, I am saying that if God is calling her she doesn't have to jump straight to being a nun. There are many ways to serve.

If she is interested in religion and God, and whatever else, a theology degree might not be a bad idea.
and your right, I am going to university for a religious studies(world religions) major, with a possible minor in international relations

and your right, I am going to university for a religious studies(world religions) major, with a possible minor in international relations
you got into apologetics yet?

that's the super fun part. ;) although it's probably just a seminary thing.

you got into apologetics yet?

that's the super fun part. ;) although it's probably just a seminary thing.

yah I am taking that class this year...its....interesting...I am learning more by arguing with our book and my teacher in my head, than what my teacher is saying

There are non Catholic/Orthodox nuns?

There are Anglican and some Luthern nuns. Their is also Buddhist nuns and monks. Pema Chodron (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pema_Ch%C3%B6dr%C3%B6n) Bernard Glassman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsugen_Bernard_Glassman)

No, I'm not a religious person. I don't see why denying oneself of sex is a good thing either.

^ What he said.
Well...let's just say that the merits of the religious person who lives according to his or her vows are to those of the ordinary faithful as the brightness of the moon to stars, according to St. Faustina.
Aren't stars much brighter than moons? :p
If in terms of here on Earth (yes, I know that's what you actually meant) stars are still as bright as the moon, IMO, just the moon is larger.

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Do not, Just say no, just don't throw away your life like that. I'm not very religous but I know for a fact that the in the Christain fath that God does not wish people to totally subserve themselves to him. Live your life, Life is not a joke, Once you commit your done, its worse than the military, at least with the military you have a good job record and benifits and can get out. There is no way out, well unless you go on a sin spree....but hey...you can do that now anyways..

You can get out of being a nun, you just need to get permission. Heck, I know a couple thats a ex-nun and a ex-priest.

http://www.neatorama.com/images/2005-12/nun-bun.jpg

Nuns are like buns... they get eaten alive!!!1 Muhuwahaha... yes.

No, I've never considered becoming a nun, seeing as belonging to some organized religion is generally a prerequisite for wanting to devote one's life to said religion. ;) But if you feel called to the religious life, by all means go for it. I've never heard of any order which doesn't allow potential sisters/brothers ample time to change their minds, so it's not as if you'd be in danger of getting stuck in a life you don't want.

Nuns go to a nunnery. *nods*

Actually, they don't. Nuns go to a convent. Prostitutes go to a nunnery. :) [/pointless pedantry]

yah I am taking that class this year...its....interesting...I am learning more by arguing with our book and my teacher in my head, than what my teacher is saying

hey if you can argue them, they aren't very good. Keep up the good work. :)

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun.
its an odd idea but for some reason i think it could be a neat idea. so I am presenting the idea to the people os NS.
Would you ever consider becoming a nun/sister or a monk?

I considered that when I was a teenager... I ended up realising that I couldn't keep up the "obedience" part.
If you're really interested, most convents will offer you to stay and live with them for a while to see what it would be like before you become a novice.

well, i never said that i would shut my self a way if i become a sister then i will be out and about. but at the moment i feel that God could be calling me to a life of prayer, if I am called to a life of prayer, then that is where i will go.

My 2cents:
Cent number 1: I don't believe we, as Christians, are supposed to devote our lives to prayer. I believe we're supposed to pray (especially in an emergency) but not JUST pray and not DEVOTE OUR LIVES TO prayer - how is it helping anyone if we are busy praying most of the time - how on earth is that following the command "Love thy neighbour as thyself" (http://www.biblegateway.com)? I believe we are supposed to follow the example of Jesus (as much as our human abilities allow us) and help and heal everyone we can (whether that's physical or mental healing).
Cent number 2: If you genuinely feel that you are supposed to do something, then do it. BUT do not confuse an actual feeling with a want, a desire, or the influences of anyone else. LITERALLY follow your heart - do what FEELS right regardless of any outside influences. As an example, I use to think Christians were silly and talked a load of bollocks. There was no way I would ever become Christian - but I did, purely because of a feeling I felt after reading something out loud - I was SUPPOSED to join Christianity. I then felt I was supposed to join the Church of England - each feeling was exactly that - not thoughts, wishes, desires, anxieties, or outside influences (the latter of which I had completely been defensive against), but a feeling. But I believe the reason I was supposed to join C of E Christianity is not for spiritual reasons (or partly/mostly not, at least) but for practical reasons due to a major ambition I have that I WILL succeed at - but my route to Christianity was in conflict with my thoughts and opinions, and I only joined because I trusted my FEELINGS.

My 2cents:
Cent number 1: I don't believe we, as Christians, are supposed to devote our lives to prayer. I believe we're supposed to pray (especially in an emergency) but not JUST pray and not DEVOTE OUR LIVES TO prayer - how is it helping anyone if we are busy praying most of the time - how on earth is that following the command "Love thy neighbour as thyself" (http://www.biblegateway.com)? I believe we are supposed to follow the example of Jesus (as much as our human abilities allow us) and help and heal everyone we can (whether that's physical or mental healing).

And who says being a nun is only praying?
I went to a school run by a convent. Nuns were teachers, nuns were looking after the children in programs after school, nuns were providing meals for homeless....

Well I have been considering the possibility of becoming a nun. What denomination?