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To: MacMattico
You have no idea how uninformed and unchristian it is of you to call me, in essence, a cult member.

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!

47 posted on 05/11/2014 4:57:06 AM PDT by WVKayaker ("Let's keep the grassroots momentum going ..." -Sarah Palin 4/19/14)
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To: WVKayaker; All

I really don’t need you ATTEMPTING to explain something you obviously know nothing about to some one that has spent much of their life as a Catholic. I’m sure you also believe I pray to the Pope and worship Mary, right?


48 posted on 05/11/2014 4:10:34 PM PDT by MacMattico
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To: WVKayaker
I would post the Scripture references for you, but you probably wouldn't read them

The reason that you could post scripture references is that the Catholic Church preserved them through the ages and gave you a bible containing both old and new testaments. The protestants tossed out a few that they didn't like, but if you get a good Catholic version of the Bible, you'll have them all.Since the Catholic Church interpreted them, wrote them, copied them (by hand) for 1,600 years before there were any Protestants, she pretty well knows what's in them......say "Thanks Catholics".......you're welcome.

62 posted on 05/14/2014 1:31:15 PM PDT by terycarl (common sense prevails over all else)
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