Hi, jodyel. Nice to see you again. I hate to ask what is probably a really stupid question, but what is RCC? I suspect that is Roman Catholic Church? In which case, I don't see why denomination applies to this case. These kinds of manifestations are suspect whether you're Baptist (like me) or Catholic.
And although I'm Baptist (that is, if I really had to choose a denomination, I would say that), why do you get flack here for RCC? My boss of 20 years is Catholic, and he believes in Jesus, and as far as I can tell is going to the same place as I am....?
Again, sorry for the dumb questions. I guess I spent too much time on the Calvin/Arminian threads to know why Catholics aren't Christian?
That’s okay...my background is Baptist too although I do not currently attend anywhere.
You are correct RCC is Roman Catholicism. It is not the true gospel but a man-made false religion. You’d have to to a bit more in-depth look into it to see it is not biblical.
Of course, the Catholics do not like it when I say that and post articles to that effect. So I have been taking some heat and giving some back.
This statement right here: “My boss of 20 years is Catholic, and he believes in Jesus, and as far as I can tell is going to the same place as I am....?” goes back to my argument for being born again and filled with the Holy Spirit. My post on George Muller is a wonderful example of a born again, Spirit-filled believer relying solely on God to provide for all his needs and those of the orphans in his care. Very powerful!
I think most people have “religion” but not “relationship” and that can occur in any denomination, but the RCC is an especially corrupted version of the true gospel. Considered a cult like Mormanism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, etc.
Read the story of George and see what you think. This is what God wants with us....a very personal relationship with Him...intimate fellowship with Him...whereby we rely on Him for everything. I have had many similar times of provision in my life exactly like Mr. Muller had.
God bless,
jodyel