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To: boatbums

Thank you for your post. Although it is based on testimonies almost 20 years old, it still is valid for my purposes. I wanted to see what the reasons are for leaving the Catholic Church. Reasons from these prominent people were personal interpretation of the Bible, the real presence, worship of statutes and salvation based on works. My conclusions are, First, more needs to be done to acquaint Protestants of what is, and is not, a Catholic belief. Second better selection and formation of priests.


680 posted on 05/29/2015 12:07:39 PM PDT by ex-snook (To conquer use Jesus, not bombs.)
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To: BipolarBob; boatbums; ex-snook
... My conclusions are, First, more needs to be done to acquaint Protestants of what is, and is not, a Catholic belief. Second better selection and formation of priests.

Hahahahaaaaaaa!

WE already know about the cult called Roman Catholicism. It was formed in the bosom of Christ, as part of those "called out" and quickly became a group of "followers of men". It became a cult when it stated that it's own interpretations of Scripture is the ONLY acceptable way to look at it. Then, they added idolatry and necromancy over the years until today, they worship (excuse me, VENERATE: *Synonyms adore, deify, glorify, revere, reverence, worship*) the bones of dead people assumed to have a special status/relationship with God. Yet, most of what they tout relies on their leaders issuing dictates telling them to CONFORM or be ex-communicated from their "house of cards" (saints trading cards are widely available...).

Just a quick search reveals a site :"Consecration TO mary" (deliberately small mary because it is a false idol!). On that site, you can read a typiall Roman Catholic attitude. Mary first and Jesus, "oh yeah, we must include Him..."

“Be Not Afraid” By making this consecration* to Mary, you are placing yourself completely and totally in her hands. You are giving her permission to form you, discipline you, and mold you into a true follower of Christ. Do not be afraid, though, because she loves you. She will always take care of you, and knows better than anybody how to do so. It is always good to remember her words to St. Juan Diego in Mexico, "Hear and let it penetrate into your heart, my dear little son: let nothing discourage you, nothing depress you: let nothing alter your heart or your countenance. Also do not fear any illness or vexation, anxiety or pain. Am I not here who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not your fountain of life? Are you not in the folds of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Is there anything else that you need?

*consecration- noun ... 1. the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship of a deity. -dictionary.com


681 posted on 05/29/2015 2:20:01 PM PDT by WVKayaker (On Scale of 1 to 5 Palins, How Likely Is Media Assault on Each GOP Candidate?)
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To: ex-snook; boatbums
I wanted to see what the reasons are for leaving the Catholic Church. Reasons from these prominent people were personal interpretation of the Bible, the real presence, worship of statutes and salvation based on works.

And it's the same reasons for non-prominent people like boatbums and myself to leave the Catholic church.

Contrary to popular opinion, it's not only prominent people who leave the Catholic church for those reasons.

701 posted on 05/30/2015 8:23:01 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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