That part of the RCC catechism is inconsistent with Scripture and antithetical to the words of Christ.
And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them." -- John 17:9-10"I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture... Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one." -- John 10:7-9;25-30"Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
The catechism of the RCC makes a point of extending salvation to the muslims, while at the same time affirming that Trent "summarizes the Catholic faith," which as you know, anathematizes all Christians who believe in justification by faith in Jesus Christ alone.
I appreciate your ecumenical sentiments, but they are not affirmed in the catechism of your church, nor in these recent remarks by Benedict.
Well I guess it’s kind of like Pepsi and Coke. One would not expect Pepsico to sing the praises of Coca Cola products but they sure wouldn’t say that drinking a Diet Coke won’t quench your thirst!
I would not say that you won’t make it to heaven. Personally, no matter what you make of the CCC, I have to say that by not rejecting the Creator and bringing so many to Christ, I’d bet donuts to dollars, you’re there. I’m not sure that you would say the same about me but if I get up there and Our Lord counts the time I’ve reflected on the Passion by saying a Rosary or the hours I’ve put in praying the Stations against me, then I’m wrong and you’re right. Personally, I’m not sure He minds. Like a mom who gets a card from a child far away, He likes when we say Hi!
I know that you’re a good person and won’t gloat while holding that blue popsicle!