Roman Catholics continue to think we only have to keep the 10 Commandments.
Keep in mind the extent of how sin impacts our relationship with God.
Paul made it clear in Romans 3:23 that all of us have sinned....and that includes Mary as he didn't carve out an exception for her nor does any Scripture.
Writing in Ephesians 2 and other places he noted we were dead in our sins and trespasses. The Greek definition indicates there are some sins we commit we're not even aware of.
I know Roman Catholicism has tried to define "mortal sins" and certain acts that constitute these. These are the "biggie" sins and have to be forgiven by a priest....while somehow, the little "venial" sins can be forgiven by an appeal to God.
Do you see the problem here? A fallible man can give forgiveness for the "biggie" sins, but God can only forgive the "little" sins.
All of this ignores that all sin results in death apart from Christ (Romans 6:38).
Roman Catholics continue to labor under the belief that non-Roman Catholics are running around murdering people, committing adultery, and just general mayhem in general. It sounds like the Purge.
Keep in mind Jesus equated our thought life with our physical life. I think that's the area Roman Catholics leave out.
It's easy not to actually murder someone or commit adultery or envy, but mentally, that's a different ballgame as no one can read minds...except God can.
And this is where I think the Roman Catholic errs along with a lot of others.
It's easy to feel good about oneself and their relationship with God if you say, well, I haven't killed anyone or had an affair, etc.
But, have you done so in your mind? Remember, Jesus equated our thought life to be equal to our physical life in terms of sin.
When you think about it, it's pretty difficult to go for a day without committing some type of sin. A person cuts you off in traffic and you wish them ill in a bit of frustration.
You see someone you really don't like and you harbor ill will toward them. You see a very attractive woman (I'm taking it you're a guy) and you have a brief thought of, "wow".
Now, in none of these examples do you actually hurt anyone or have an affair, but, from God's perspective and using His standard....you're guilty.
And apart from the forgiveness offered by Christ, you're consigned to Hell.
That's how impossible it is to "be good enough for Heaven" from His perspective.
"Roman Catholics continue to think we *only* have to keep the 10 Commandments."
And it goes downhill from there.
That statement is false, and it would behoove you not to bear false witness against your neighbors.
It's the daily manifestation of
The Claude Paradigm“You Catholics are wrong because you believe X.”
“We don’t believe X.”
“Wrong again. Yes you do.”
I urge you yet again, do not make nonfactual pronouncements about what 'Roman Catholics continue to think...'
You don't know. Unwittingly I'm sure, and with the best of intentions you say things about us which are just wrong.
Tell me what YOU believe.
Don't tell me what you think *I* believe.
It would require a mop-up crew consisting of a lot more than just one Mrs. Don-o, to follow you from thread to thread and try to clear up all the multiplex distortions you wrongfully attribute to us.
My dumpster is exceeding capacity and you are still out there distributing rubbish about us. Even with the biggest broom and dustpan in the world, I can't keep up.
Please. Desist.