I don't doubt that other groups claim to be the true Church. Nor am I terribly interested in engaging in theological debates. What I am saying is that those who want to bait Catholics and attack their faith should not be surprised when Catholics fight back. Particularly when these attacks occur during the period of mourning for a beloved Pope, when those attacks became tasteless as well as pointless.
The Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ organizaton says that only THEIR way is the right to 'interpret' Scripture.
The Watchtower organization says that only THEIR way is the 'truth' of the Scriptures revealed.
The Unification Church (Moonies) say that THEIR way http://www.unification.org/overview_DP.html
shows that a 'New Expression of Love' is needed.
You are absolutely right Elsie...and how much would you like to bet they have ALL tied themselves to the Beast with their 501(3)C tax exempt status. Which means they are mandated by the Government. They will be told what they can preach and what they can't preach. You do NOT want to be sitting in any religious organization that has tied herself to the gov. She has sold herself to a political power for money....that makes her the Harlot..Whore. 10 different Religions tied to the Beast makes them ALL the same and they have a Mother. After all the RCC does proclaim HERSELF to be the Mother church..doesn't she?
What one pastor told me was....we have to take the tax exempt status..the gov. and state protect the church when you have that (WHAT? excuse me, I thought God could take care of his own.), plus the pastor gets all the perks. He gets to write off his home, his car, his church. Any property sold as a result of all the offering..ie. if a church closes, he gets to sell it and keep all that too.
Render unto Caesars what is Caesars!! And unto God what is God's.
You certainly didn't see Christ forming an alliance with Rome. He paid the taxes.
Babylon is fallen, is fallen. She falls twice. Historically she ruled during the Dark Ages....the reformation took her complete rule over the people...first fall. The next fall is total destruction, there will be nothing left of her, this one will be by God's hand and he warns all that sit in her to get OUT, but this comes after the alliance and the return of her daughters.
This next pope is the one who will be charismatic enough to pull them all together. Most people don't know their scriptures nor do they search..they follow men and will do what they are told is the right thing to do. They just want to get along. The meaning of Church is "called OUT ones." God's Church is a stumbling block to Satan and his earthly kingdom.......he will try to destroy her, because the Bride will not get with the program and join the counterfeit church. Nor will they shut up, so historically the best thing to do with them is kill them.
History does repeat itself....don't think because we look civilized that we are...the heart of man is inheriantly BLACK and wicked.