RE: Seems like I’ve hit a nerve.
Nope, you’ve hit something that is opposed to scripture. Therefore the assumption has to be questioned.
RE: I didn’t draw the lines in the sand of me vs. you.
I never made it an issue between you and me, I’ve asked you to defend your stance based on what the Bible tells us.
RE: My Church is Catholic.
Yes, I gather that is the term you use. But catholic in what sense?
My church is catholic too — which means it is UNIVERSAL. Universal in the sense that its members adhere to the doctrines of the apostles, whose beliefs were handed down by Christ Himself, as written down in His Word.
I am not going to let you own the term “catholic”. You can use the term “Roman” if you like. But catholic is not a term that one exclusively uses for his own.
RE: If you choose to knock the Catholic Church,
Excuse me? when did I knock the Catholic Church? Show me in my post on this thread.
I am simply questioning your assumptions. That is not knocking anyone.
If Post 136 wasn’t a knock, then I don’t know what is. And you didn’t even direct it to me, but to another poster about me. My faith is very precious to me, and I have been subjected to those who are not Catholic insulting my religion at every turn. I don’t ask that you agree with me, but I do ask that you respect my freedom to worship as I please. I have crucifixes, statues of Jesus and Mary, and Holy pictures throughout my house, as well as a beautiful collection of rosaries. I’m sure that must drive some on this forum up a wall, but I will not apologize or make excuses to those who think this is sinful or blasphemous. I answer only to God.