[Belteshazzar]

Annalex wrote:
“Let me comment on the latter part first, as it reflects a generally constipated Protestant mentality. Why should it be a desire, let alone requirement, to strip from Christian worship anything that is not “necessary”? I agree that anything heretical should be shunned, but like with any celebration authentic Christian worship is rich, and should include veneration of Christ’s saints, art, pageantry, — anythign your heart asks it should receive.”

So, if Protestant mentality is “constipated,” as you wrote, that must make Roman Catholic mentality diarrheic, which actually fits in quite well with Isaiah’s comment on the worth of human righteousness before God. (Isaiah 64:6) Your idea of “rich” is to add man-chosen elements that detract from Christ’s completed vicarious atonement and thus from the graciousness of God in sending His own Son to be our Savior. No, I will stick with His poverty alone, for it and it alone makes us rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9)

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So, if Protestant mentality is “constipated,” as you wrote, that must make Roman Catholic mentality diarrheic, which actually fits in quite well with Isaiah’s comment on the worth of human righteousness before God. (Isaiah 64:6) Your idea of “rich” is to add man-chosen elements that detract from Christ’s completed vicarious atonement and thus from the graciousness of God in sending His own Son to be our Savior. No, I will stick with His poverty alone, for it and it alone makes us rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9)

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