Posted on 01/15/2015 9:07:53 AM PST by Salvation
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PENANCE
The virtue or disposition of heart by which one repents of one's own sins and is converted to God. Also the punishment by which one atones for sins committed, either by oneself or by others. And finally the sacrament of penance, where confessed sins committed after baptism are absolved by a priest in the name of God. (Etym. Latin paenitentia, repentance, contrition.)
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“Also the punishment by which one atones for sins committed, either by oneself or by others.”
IF that means that you or I can do that, then that statement is blasphemous. ONLY Jesus Christ can atone for sins. ONLY Him.
I don’t believe you understand the Sacraments — instituted by Christ, do you?
Very simple
304. What is a sacrament?
A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2998686/posts
According to you. That’s my easy comeback to you. Now if you want to understand what we are talking about I can go there. But I prefer not to waste bandwidth if you are just wanting to make your statement and move on.
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