I agree with what I wrote on this subject in 1953, although I see little hope of the Catholic or any other church in trying to live like the early Christians. Paul and the Churches . I believe, as I said in 1955, that Paul spoiled the message of Christ. There can be spiritual power when spiritual people recite the Rosary, as I wrote in 1953, but today, for me there is no meaning in praying to Mary or the saints but only to Christ and God. I revere St. Francis, Joan of Arc, and Bernadette of Lourdes and get lessons and inspiration from them, but I do not believe in the legend of Fatima or of Guadalupe.
People can choose their own saints.
The Catholic Church . A Christian anarchist has no business belonging to such a reactionary organization. I do not believe in original sin, indulgences, the infallibility of the pope, or obedience to any church official if it is against my conscience. Of course I do not believe in confessing to a priest. Many Catholics can never forgive themselves because of the sense of fear and guilt taught them, and they go to priests again and again in a useless round.