I would LOVE to be able to co-operate with Catholics in spreading the Gospel.
But I think there may be irreconcilable differences.
We’ll see what the future holds, though. If this current hippie Pope is a harbinger of things to come, there may be two different organizations calling themselves catholic soon.
If Christians and Roman Catholics had the same understanding that would be nice.
But I agree with you...the differences are too vast.
The love of Christ compels us and we are therefore resolved to avoid such conflict between our communities and, where such conflict exists, to do what we can to reduce and eliminate it. Beyond that, we are called and we are therefore resolved to explore patterns of working and witnessing together in order to advance the one mission of Christ. Our common resolve is not based merely on a desire for harmony. We reject any appearance of harmony that is purchased at the price of truth. Our common resolve is made imperative by obedience to the truth of God revealed in the Word of God, the Holy Scriptures, and by trust in the promise of the Holy Spirit’s guidance until Our Lord returns in glory to judge the living and the dead.
The mission that we embrace together is the necessary consequence of the faith that we affirm together.
>>>I would LOVE to be able to co-operate with Catholics in spreading the Gospel.
What is holding us back?