[trebb]

Thank you for your kind and insightful reply. I love what the Catholic Church has accomplished and believe that it has brought more souls to God for Eternity than any other religious entity. I admit ignorance to all the intricacies of what is done and exactly why it is done. I tend to go with my gut and the Bible. Sometimes, I find that the interpretations of some specific areas of the Bible differ among religions and I can see where I, not being a theologian, might be a little amiss. Besides, there's nothing wrong in some lively discussion that forces us to examine our beliefs and to fortify the Truth in our lives. Some think I have it in for the Catholic Church, but that isn't the case at all; I enjoy examining my beliefs against the beliefs of others. Even where I disagree, I find that Grace through the Love of God as the Son of Man is not an arguable point among Christians. Here's to spreading God's Word in the hope that those who have not yet decided to give themselves to Him, via the Sacrifice of the Cross, hear what they need to hear in order to ensure their places in Eternity.

God Bless

[Theoden]

I am glad you did not take my initial comments the wrong way. I do not mind debate about theology, beliefs, etc. What bothers me is that many people (not you) make snide comments, or ignorant remarks just to anger the Catholics here. It really is hurtful, no matter how faithful you are. All in all, I wish that all the Christians here could just get along. We are conservatives and Christians, and a lot of times we fight, as families do, but in the end it usually works out.

Yours in Christ,

Theoden