I have a son that is 100% devout Catholic and is very active in the Church, and another son that is going to be a Protestant minister that understands Koine Greek and Hebrew - and both would die for each other and know that both love the Lord, and that He loves them...
Why is it that they love each other so, and those without real personal understanding of Christ’s love for His own can be so quick to say something negative?
Leaves me puzzled.
I go to both Catholic mass (I ask for a blessing for communion only), and Protestant services (I respectfully decline the “symbols” as they say).
We love JESUS. PERIOD.
Going to both Mass and service for many years, I will say this: I have never heard a bad word against Protestants in a Catholic Mass, because the people there are secondary to what is going on. At Protestant services, I cringe at least once a week when the anti-Catholic blades come out.
It is painful, as bothers and sisters in Christ, to hear that.
And, a shame. Jesus loves His own, and by their fruits He knows them.
“Why is it that they love each other so, and those without real personal understanding of Christ’s love for His own can be so quick to say something negative?”
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I will note that salvation doesn’t come from loving Christ alone. Without faith in the total sufficiency of His sacrifice apart from our own efforts, there is no salvation.
There are true believers in every denomination and there are “tares” growing up in every denomination. I criticize no Catholic. God can handle that for those who are His. I do criticize teachings that are unBiblical wherever found - Catholic, Orthodox or Other.
Best.
Does understanding Greek and Hebrew make you holy or make you knowledgeable?