If you wanted me to read your full reply to me, or for me to even take you seriously, you should have left the word “cult” out. You have no idea how uninformed and unchristian it is of you to call me, in essence, a cult member.
In a world gone crazy, do you really want to push Conservative Catholics away by calling us cultists?
You complain about the Catholic church in the Philippines,what have you and your “cult” done to help?
Actually, your post to me is much better described as uninformed and unChristian. The definition of a cult aptly describes the RC organization. It is an organization that sets itself up as the only true arbiter of truth.
The RCC relies on obedience to traditions of men, and only gives a nod toward the validity of Scripture as our guidepost. The RCC teaches that graven images are not only acceptable, but are to be held up as the goal of its adherents. The RCC organization says it is the sole arbiter of the truth, while perverting the truth and putting undue requirements on its members.
Jesus came to Earth to liberate from such an organization. He gave His life so that through simple faith in His sacrifice, we can have eternal life. He NEVER said that we should be part of some organization, being lead by clowns in fancy garments. Instead, He told His followers to sell everything and that He is the way, the truth, and the life.
No man comes to the Roman Catholic Church for salvation. You can only get that from Jesus Christ, and He has made us (His followers) joint heirs and grafted us directly into His family.
I am sorry if that does not line up with your catechism.
I take Scripture as my guide. I trust the Holy Spirit to guide my steps and to direct my life. If I need to pray, I can go directly to the throne of God... and find perfect peace and solace. Jesus is the only intercessor, not some statue of a dead person, nor do I find anything in Scripture which qualifies Mary as a co-redeemer, yet your organization teaches just that.
Jesus is the ONE! He is the Only one! There is no other name under heaven with which we might be saved.
I would post the Scripture references for you, but you probably wouldn't read them!