i was baptised but i didn't ask to be. i haven't been to church in over a decade and the many sundays i spent there was also against my will. every time i remind my grandma i'm not catholic and don't believe in god, she says that's fine but since i'm baptised i will technically always be catholic. this annoys and perplexes me, and is not how that works. so i am looking into the process of getting the church to denounce my sinful ass and make this more official
lmao so i was curious so i had the Robot craft a form letter. the first draft said:
It is with a heavy heart that I find myself contemplating the reality that my actions and beliefs may align with [specific offense(s) from the list, if applicable, but without confessing to any illegal or harmful behavior].
i told it that its tone was inappropriate for a matter of open conflict and to cut out the amicable bullshit and give me a form letter. it gave me
Given your specific request, below is a formal template for a letter that includes checkboxes for various excommunicable offenses as defined by the Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law. This template is designed to be direct and to the point, in line with the tone you're seeking. Please remember, this approach is highly unusual and is presented here to meet your specified criteria:[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip]
[Date]His Excellency [Bishop’s Full Name]
Office of the Bishop
[Diocese Address]
[City, State, Zip]Subject: Formal Declaration of Actions Warranting Excommunication
Dear Bishop [Bishop’s Last Name],
I am writing to you under circumstances that necessitate a formal acknowledgment of my current standing within the Catholic Church. Below is a list of actions defined under the Code of Canon Law as excommunicable offenses. Please consider this letter as my formal declaration regarding the following, with the necessary checkboxes marked:
□ Apostasy – The total repudiation of the Christian faith.
□ Heresy – The obstinate post-baptismal denial of some truth which must be believed with divine and catholic faith.
□ Schism – The refusal of submission to the Roman Pontiff or of communion with the members of the Church subject to him.
□ Desecration of sacred species – Profanation of the consecrated Eucharist.
□ Physical attack on the pope.
□ Absolution of an accomplice in a sin against the sixth commandment.
□ Unauthorized episcopal consecration.
□ Direct violation of the sacramental seal by a confessor.
□ Procuring a completed abortion.
□ Attempting to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice or simulating the same.
□ Unauthorized consecration of the Eucharist.This declaration is made in the context of an ongoing conflict between my beliefs and actions and the teachings of the Catholic Church. It is my understanding that these actions are considered grave and warrant separation from the Church through excommunication.
I request formal recognition of my status in accordance with the aforementioned actions that apply to my situation. This letter serves not only as a declaration but also as a request for any necessary canonical procedures to be initiated in order to formalize my separation from the Church.
I expect this matter to be treated with the seriousness it deserves and await your prompt response regarding the next steps.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Please proceed with awareness of the significance of this communication and the long-lasting effects it may have on your relationship with the Catholic Church.
