[James R. Aist]

Jesus said (twice)that to be “born again” is not an option for salvation; it is an absolute requirement (John 3:1-8). Of course, we are free to have our own contrary opinions.

[redleghunter]

James you may not be privy to the pendantic Roman Catholic argument that the original Greek does not say "born-again" but has "born from above." For you and me, there is apparently no difference even though most scholars say "born-again" is the most accurate translation to English. Apparently, the RC apologetics sites all have this snippet to use in forums to trollfully interdict the actual subject.

I might note that our good Roman Catholic friends need to look at their DRA Bible for this is what it says for John 3:3:

3 Jesus answered, and said to him: Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Even in their NABRE the footnote from John 3:3 says either term can be used but the commentary writer prefers the use of "from above."

So you have stumbled on a petty, ignorant argument their own church in their own Bibles don't argue.