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To: Dutchboy88
"Why would a Catholic argue against homosexuality, abortion or pedophilia? They can only say, “For now...” If Rome adopts these views, they would be compelled to embrace them as the new “living message”.

What have you been smoking...!!

158 posted on 11/04/2009 7:49:31 AM PST by GonzoII ("That they may be one...Father")
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To: GonzoII

Apparently, you are struggling to keep up with the thread...

It has been observed that the Catholic Church’s perspective is that the Scriptures are subordinated to the “leadership” and their interpretations, their current views of issues, and new revelation. This “dynamic” view of the Gospel leaves you with a message always in flux. It is not the historic message of grace, but the most recent ideas of popes and bishops. You are compelled by your own admission to submit to the “Church”, over the “written word”.

Thus, because Catholics admit that there are things which the Catholic Church now teaches that are “newer” than the Scriptural take (Mary, etc.), I was pointing out that you have no idea what new doctrines are around the bend. You can only say, “For now we are taught this is true...” Next week, homosexuality, abortion or pedophilia may be adopted by Rome and you will be stuck with condoning them. Get it?


163 posted on 11/04/2009 8:45:00 AM PST by Dutchboy88
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To: GonzoII; Dr. Eckleburg; Marysecretary; Alex Murphy; boatbums
"What have you been smoking...!! "

As I said, herein lies a grave dilemma for Catholics. You cannot hearken to the Scriptures to rein in headquarters from wandering away from the Gospel, since they are your definers of truth. If they say it has changed, you cannot argue.

You cannot know what they will reveal tomorrow that will become the "new truth" you must believe. Instead, you must stand hat in hand, waiting, waiting to be told what it is that you should now believe.

Come out to the light of Christ, alone, if you can. We, see the perpecuity of the Scriptures and are free to read them, and understand them. But, they never change. No headquarters dictating a "moving" belief (newer revelation). Rather, the enjoyment of grappling with the text to see its plenary and beautiful content And fellowship with others doing the same. We correct each other, based upon the best persuasive arguments for authorial intent. We are enslaved to God, not men.

We understand people drift away (managed by God, according to the Text), but the Scriptures gives us something to point "back" to when we notice it. And we notice it here...Rome has drifted far from shore, if it was ever close. Waiting for the response.

171 posted on 11/04/2009 10:54:56 AM PST by Dutchboy88
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