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To: ItsOurTimeNow
I, for myself, do not often argue Scriptural exegesis with Protestants. Catholics and Protestants have different interpretations of the same texts, and many Protestants even disagree with each other concerning the interpretation of some very important parts of Scripture. So we often end up talking past each other. There is a fatal logical error inherent in the philosophical basis of Sola Scriptura, and I can point it out if you like. But until we get past that, quoting Scripture at one another is a waste of time.

The paths of authentic Ecumensim are very beautiful indeed. In one manner of speaking, all men who earnestly seek the face of God are "united in spirit." You must understand... the Catholic understanding of salvation does not restrict the power of the Mercy of God, and does not make it dependent on men to perform particular acts of faith. So, we don't know if there are any Muslims in Heaven. If there are, the Lord Jesus has brought them there, through the power of His Sacrifice on the Cross, by some merciful method not revealed to us.

In polite society, it is considered in poor taste to speak ill of the dead. That is the real reason most Evangelicals were not outspoken about their theological opinions when John Paul died. It was not because they were hypnotized by the beauty of music or the simplicity of the Pope's coffin. It was because they were decent human beings, and we are trying to have a civilization here.
34 posted on 12/28/2005 7:30:45 PM PST by Lilllabettt
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To: Lilllabettt
If there are, the Lord Jesus has brought them there, through the power of His Sacrifice on the Cross, by some merciful method not revealed to us.

Well said.

37 posted on 12/28/2005 9:07:38 PM PST by aposiopetic
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To: Lilllabettt
It was because they were decent human beings, and we are trying to have a civilization here.

True and that's much appreciated by us Catholics -- we have differences but we can still have grace.
48 posted on 12/29/2005 12:27:49 AM PST by Cronos (Never forget 9/11. Restore Hagia Sophia!)
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