Re post 569.
There is no problem with what I believe or said. I am a convert and have done a lot of research into Christ’s Catholic Church before accepting the authority given to it by Christ and therefore its tenets. I happened to research many other Christian denominations and other religions as well. It was through that research that I came to the conclusion that all (I think we’re at 40,000 and counting ?) Protestant denominations were false.
Please do not tell me I blindly obey. It’s uncharitable and insulting.
What is really being said is that if you don't acknowledge the brilliance of those who seek to discover or decode God's hidden messages you are either an idiot, a mind numbed robot or are being uncharitable and hurtful.
CCC 144 - To obey (from the Latin ob-audire, to "hear or listen to") in faith is to submit freely to the word that has been heard, because its truth is guaranteed by God, who is Truth itself. Abraham is the model of such obedience offered us by Sacred Scripture. The Virgin Mary is its most perfect embodiment.
Peace be with you
I happened to research many other Christian denominations and other religions as well. It was through that research that I came to the conclusion that all (I think we’re at 40,000 and counting ?) Protestant denominations were false.
How long did it take you to investigate and research 40,000+ Protestant denominations??? That must have taken decades before you finally finished up and decided on a religion...
I find that entire thing quite remarkable...You wouldn't be fibbin' would you???
Actually, it is simply a reasonable response to your own words. You said:
If *anyone* states anything here that goes against the infallible and unchanging teachings of the Catholic Church, you’re right... I will not listen to it. Because that means that I’m allowing another’s heresy to influence me.
Your mind is already made up, you said so yourself. You refuse to consider any evidence that proves you may have been deceived. At this point, it could only be the Holy Spirit that breaks through and points you to the truth. I sincerely hope you grasp the truth of the grace of God and what it means to BE a child of the Most High.