Posted on 04/25/2005 7:59:46 AM PDT by NotchJohnson
That's what I understand. And it makes a lot of sense. In reality, the Roman Catholic Church takes the same view. If you read the encyclicals that have to do with this issue, along with the current Catechism, it's clear that there's really no disagreement. That's what puzzles me about the conflict between some Protestant denominations and Roman Catholicism. I can't find a real philosophical difference, based on the statements of the RCC.
So then Mineral Man is a Protestant Atheist???
They have to define themselves in opposition to something.
And the last embers of the late 1800s Know-Nothing "These Damn Catholic immigrants are going to take over the country and hand it over to the Pope" paranoia have been surprisingly difficult to extinguish.
Neither are the texts written about "James the Just" Yesu's brother, found in the Qumran archives.
Why? Nothing matters, so why do you care?
Your entire posting on this thread is an insult.
You call them attacks, but they aren't anything except observations on the ridiculous practice of people who reject God giving advice to believers about how they should relate to each other.
29 But he, willing to ajustify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my bneighbour?
30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and awounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
33 But a certain aSamaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had bcompassion on him,
34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took acare of him.
35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the ahost, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
I don't think Jesus is going to ask if someone is Catholic, Evangelical, Muslim, or Hindu. He asks us to have compassion for every needy person. I think it's stupid for this church to deny its resources to the needy just because fellow donaters have different beliefs. But if that's what they want to do, they have that right.
"So then Mineral Man is a Protestant Atheist???"
I like that. Maybe I'll change my tagline to reflect that. [grin]
Actually, I grew up as an avid Presbyterian, of the old Scottish variety, so theological discussions come quite naturally. I do enjoy the Tridentine Mass, though, as a religious liturgy. My favorite liturgy, however, is the Russian Orthodox liturgy, done in Church Slavonic, a relative of Russian. It is a most imposing and devout liturgy, and one which reflects the ancient nature of Christianity, perhaps the best of all I've seen.
Would you ban atheists from FR?
Your condescending attitude is sickening. If atheists were capable of shame, you would be ashamed of yourself.
Translation: Everyone's goin' to Hell but ME!!!
I think you're just annoyed that an atheist doesn't fit your mental image of an atheist and therefore you're perceiving it as condescension.
"They have to define themselves in opposition to something.
And the last embers of the late 1800s Know-Nothing "These Damn Catholic immigrants are going to take over the country and hand it over to the Pope" paranoia have been surprisingly difficult to extinguish."
I don't believe in Hinduism but I think I'll just drop by and tell the Hindus what they should think about their beliefs.
"Would you ban atheists from FR?"
Russian Orthodox liturgical music is the most astonishingly beautiful music on earth. I am not Orthodox (I attend an Assembly of God church), but I would gladly attend an Orthodox service from time to time just so I could hear that incredible music.
Uh......so, how do you expect to bring them to Christ if you don't interact with them?
I'm not sure most people would agree with that statement. After all, Jesus was scourged and crucified for his teachings. Not much of a reward for promoting the current social mores.
There's a Russian Orthodox church in Louisiana:
Holy Innocents Orthodox Church, 311 Hickory Ave., Harahan, Louisiana 70123, (504) 738-3502
Apparently they only do the traditional liturgy sometimes, but it might be worth contacting them about when you might be able to attend such a liturgy.
You're right about the music. It's wonderfully medieval in its structure. I attend once or twice a year, just for that and to hear Church Slavonic...a language even more obscure than Latin, now.
You're making a mistake if you believe that acceptance of the Bible is a prerequisite for understanding of the Bible.
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