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***Pardon me if I am being thick or obtuse, but, is he saying at the end that if I am not a Catholic I cannot be saved? That makes me scowl.***

Obviously, a merciful God would judge us on who we are and how we have arrived at our beliefs. And, most certainly, how we have used our lives to do good.

The Catholic Church says that if you KNOW the Catholic Church to be the true church, and yet deny it, you shall not be saved. I believe what that means is that if you go against your beliefs for some earthly gain such as impressing your employer; gaining entry to a country club; winning votes; etc. then you are dishonest and will not be saved.

It all comes down to are you honest or dishonest. Any person acting in good faith and leading a good life will be saved.

"By GRACE you are saved, through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8. Jesus does not need your help to save your soul. When He said, "It is finished", His mission to save sinners was accomplished. The thief on the cross who recognized Him as God had no time to do good works or join a church, but Jesus promised, "Today you will be with Me in paradise."