[kstewskis]

Why does every religion article, especially Catholic, have to be so wordy? Is everything really that complex? It seems like books have to be written to distill out the meaning of things like the Catechism just so we can read it in under a year.

It's in your best interest, especially as far as your soul is concerned, to be well read and informed of the reasons behind certain theologies and doctrines. Catholicism is intellectual, it is not for the simple minded.

Of course, you could go to one of those "dumbed down" religions and have someone else think for you, and explain things that are put in a simple little box. I wouldn't advise it, however. That would be committing spiritual suicide.

But you're not. You've made a great choice. My advise is to be patient, and enjoy the continued blessings that the Church is about to bestow on you. And continue to stay informed of the rich history of The Church.

[Steve0113]

Catholicism is intellectual, it is not for the simple minded.

I have to disagree: it is both. The beauty of Catholicism is that it contains as much depth as you can handle. A superficial understanding is sufficient for the simple, while bottomless depth is available to the scholar.