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To: Dr. Eckleburg

Perhaps the problem is with the site. The correct link to the Vatican.va site is preferable to the other, when quoting the Vatican.

For those who are of a different religion, using explanatory footnotes would seem especially salutary, given the lack of exposure. Otherwise any given reader might wrongly assume that the Catechism was understood, might be overly legalistic in interpreting it, or might totally misinterpret it.

Catholicism is a religion rich in context and history. In addition, it addresses the individual’s faith journey fully respecting the depth and mystery of each life and death. What God (Christ) could say in few words, humans struggle to apply and practice; for Protestants to impose an exclusive one-size-fits-all rigid, formulaic structure over the love story of God and humankind does a disservice to His redemptive grace and the eternal soul who receives it. In my opinion.


604 posted on 05/18/2008 3:11:57 AM PDT by Judith Anne
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To: Judith Anne
Perhaps the problem is with the site. The correct link to the Vatican.va site is preferable to the other, when quoting the Vatican.

If you'll notice, the link I actually used was from the Vatican.va. waaay back in POST #387.

However, that still does not explain why anyone would believe that we are to be made into gods, as the RCC catechism clearly states, using whatever site you choose.

Catholicism is a religion rich in context and history.

LOL. Oh, I have no doubt.

Thankfully, by the grace of God alone, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is beautiful in its simplicity...

"Be not afraid; only believe." -- Mark 5:36

625 posted on 05/18/2008 12:04:24 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: Judith Anne

Someone once said, “I’m not worried that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in my philosophy. I worry that there are more things in my philosophy than are dreamt of in heaven and earth.”


639 posted on 05/18/2008 12:36:14 PM PDT by firebrand
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