To: Global2010
just a quick to the point answer There are few quick-to-the-point answers in Christianity, and I suggest it is better to spend your life reading the Bible and getting to know who Jesus is, rather than defending your sect.
Jesus came to bring himself, not a religion or set of beliefs that will get us to heaven. It's pointless to spend time constructing defenses when all you have to do is share what it is like to walk with God. Once God has touched you, you can never forget it and you'll never be the same. If you have never walked with God, why defend your faith?
You're probably quite young... It may take many years of growing in your faith. I respect your earnestness in what you're trying to do. But the world needs Jesus and his gospel, not Catholicism.
You don't need to defend Catholicism. You just need to have faith in the forgiveness that Jesus earned for your sins.
105 posted on
10/22/2006 1:43:48 AM PDT by
Silly
To: Silly
Well that is really Silly.
I spent many years in Christian Theology read the Bible 11 times.
I chose on my free will to study the Catholic Churches teachings.
Can't go wrong with 2000 years on the rock.
Take a good Catechism class and decide for yourself, it is your free will. Yes?
To: Silly
Jesus did make the ultimate sacrifice for you, me...
But 2000 yrs of History and teachings are very important.
Jesus made the ultimate "lamb" sacrifice for ALL of us right?
He also came with teachings too and was Baptized with the Holy Spirit then upon his cornerstone built the Church 2006 yrs now.
Do you ignore the Old Testament teachings of the 10 Commandments?
No, because of our nature we cannot be perfect.
But how can you say Jesus died for my sins and leave it at that?
Do you not feel to lift Prayers up and give reverence to the Lord?
Do you not strive everyday to live a Holy life and follow the commandments?
Where do you get strength? Do you not have mentors here on earth and those who have gone before you?
That's really cool that you have such a clean pure heart that you can be in the presence of the son of God, Jesus.
My choice is to learn, correct, ask for daily forgiveness, look up to those who share my likeness in life to keep me positive so I can be Holy before God and some day in the presence of God.
We don't Love God, he chose to Love us.
To: Silly
Jesus did make the ultimate sacrifice for you, me...
But 2000 yrs of History and teachings are very important.
Jesus made the ultimate "lamb" sacrifice for ALL of us right?
He also came with teachings too and was Baptized with the Holy Spirit then upon his cornerstone built the Church 2006 yrs now.
Do you ignore the Old Testament teachings of the 10 Commandments?
No, because of our nature we cannot be perfect.
But how can you say Jesus died for my sins and leave it at that?
Do you not feel to lift Prayers up and give reverence to the Lord?
Do you not strive everyday to live a Holy life and follow the commandments?
Where do you get strength? Do you not have mentors here on earth and those who have gone before you?
That's really cool that you have such a clean pure heart that you can be in the presence of the son of God, Jesus.
My choice is to learn, correct, ask for daily forgiveness, look up to those who share my likeness in life to keep me positive so I can be Holy before God and some day in the presence of God.
We don't Love God, he chose to Love us.
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