What does a Roman Catholic need to do to join the OPC [Orthodox Presbyterian Church]?

Orthodox Presbyterian Church ^ | 09/11/2005

[SampleMan]

Am I supposed to infer from your post that Wright's Church is a Christian church?

I said that the RCC and the Baptists are Christians, not that every cult that claims to be is.

[wideawake]

That is, in reality , a non essential doctrine .

Who makes that call - what is "nonessential"?

After all, the notion of losing one's salvation contradicts three of the Five Pillars of Reformed theology: unconditional election, irresistible grace and the perseverance of the saints.

[presently no screen name]

:)

[wmfights]

The author didn’t mention what specifically the vows were. Was one of them to profess belief in the Westminster Confessions, or is that not required?

Not in most Baptist Churches. In most Baptist Churches a profession of faith and Baptism as a believer is what is required. Does the RCC require an oath of loyalty to it?

[Claud]

Thanks for the answer! Interesting, I wouldn’t have expected that.

[Claud]

Thanks for the answer. That’s about what I’d expect—a profession of faith. Are there Baptist distinctives in this profession? Or is it generic stuff like I believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God?

Do Catholics require an oath of loyalty, not that I ever heard, but I was born Catholic so I didn’t go through that process formally. You have to make a profession of faith though.

[conservonator]

Which means that 0% of generational Catholics were found worthy for the post.

Two are in formation from our parish. Not sure how may others are active or in formation in the other parishes in the area.

[napscoordinator]

I never heard that from anyone. Catholic Church is the epitome of the Christian faith. It is really a religion that requires that you go to church every Sunday. Most religions don't care if you skip here and there.

[Alex Murphy]

It is really a religion that requires that you go to church every Sunday. Most religions don't care if you skip here and there.

Incorrect - it is a religion that requires that you go to Mass every DAY. If you're not attending every day, you're doing far worse than just "skipping here and there" - you're missing church 86% of the time.

[rogue yam]

I never heard that from anyone.

Don't get out much, do you?

[ArrogantBustard]

This thread is about the OPC.

ROFL!!!

Off topic posts never seem to bother protestants when protestants post them ...

[wmfights]

Are there Baptist distinctives in this profession? Or is it generic stuff like I believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God?

Strictly based on the Scriptural model, but the individual professes Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in his own words. There is some variation from church to church because while Baptist churches may associate with one another they are independent. Thus you will find some that don't require Believers Baptism, but most will.

Do Catholics require an oath of loyalty, not that I ever heard,...

I ask because so much is made of trusting your church in all things.

[ArrogantBustard]

Incorrect - it is a religion that requires that you go to Mass every DAY

That's false, Alex, and inexcusably so.

2180 The precept of the Church specifies the law of the Lord more precisely: "On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass."117 "The precept of participating in the Mass is satisfied by assistance at a Mass which is celebrated anywhere in a Catholic rite either on the holy day or on the evening of the preceding day."118

Now, Alex, you have NO EXCUSE for ever posting that error again. You know better. To knowingly post a falsehood is to lie; to lie about another person or group is to bear false witness against them. I feel quite certain, Alex, that you have heard the phrase "bear false witness" before ... and that you know it to be an act forbidden by God.

[Alex Murphy]

Now, Alex, you have NO EXCUSE for ever posting that error again. You know better.

Thank you for the education. And for the record, how often do you personally attend Mass, AB?

To knowingly post a falsehood is to lie; to lie about another person or group is to bear false witness against them. I feel quite certain, Alex, that you have heard the phrase "bear false witness" before ... and that you know it to be an act forbidden by God.

Not only have I heard it before, I've quoted it at least a half-dozen times myself to the many anti-Protestant Catholics who frequent FR. I can think of a couple of times when I should have quoted it to a few more (one comment from a Catholic, following criticism of the Kennedy funeral, about how Protestants would honor Robert "Sheets" Byrd at his funeral comes to mind), but I was no doubt feeling charitable at the time.

[rogue yam]

Off topic posts never seem to bother protestants when protestants post them ...

Re-read my post. I was objecting to dishonesty, not irrelevance.

Also, please reconsider your use of negative generalizations directed at groups of people who hold creeds different from yours. It smacks of bigotry to do this.

[ArrogantBustard]

Thank you for the education.

You're welcome. If you want to know what the Church teaches (whether you agree with it or not), you can use that link to further your education.

And for the record, how often do you personally attend Mass, AB?

Is this thread about me? For the record, every Sunday, every "Holy Day of Obligation", and some other days as time and schedule permit.

I've quoted it at least a half-dozen times myself to the many anti-Protestant Catholics who frequent FR.

You might try quoting it to the anti-Catholic protestants who frequent FR. Police your own.

[ArrogantBustard]

Also, please reconsider your use of negative generalizations directed at groups of people who hold creeds different from yours. It smacks of bigotry to do this.

ROFL!!!

Considering the behaviour of certain "groups of people who hold creeds different from" mine, your comment seems pathetically misdirected.

[Alex Murphy]

...please reconsider your use of negative generalizations directed at groups of people who hold creeds different from yours. It smacks of bigotry to do this.

A repeated failure to capitalize the word "Protestant" smacks of bigotry, too.

[rogue yam]

Why is it pathetic for me to politely request that you desist in directing bigotry at Protestants?

[diamond6]

These types of articles make me want to cry. My first thought is always... but the Eucharist. A client of mine left the Catholic Church because the sermons bored her. We don’t go to mass to be entertained ... its the Eucharist and the sacraments. Oh how we need them!!