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To: geologist

It won’t be long now. The pope is paving the way for the Anti-Christ to come as he has just spoken out saying we are all saved, even non-believers, thus denying John 3:16 and John 14:6.
I this lie is what is necessary for the world to hear so that they will accept the anti-Christ.
Some folks are going to be surprised when Jesus comes again to take his church to heaven.


16 posted on 05/24/2013 11:27:33 AM PDT by ruesrose (The Anchor Holds)
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To: ruesrose
It won’t be long now. The pope is paving the way for the Anti-Christ to come as he has just spoken out saying we are all saved, even non-believers, thus denying John 3:16 and John 14:6. I this lie is what is necessary for the world to hear so that they will accept the anti-Christ."

Before you slander the Pope for something he allegedly said, you need to read what he actually said and not what the headlines are trying to distort. Contrary to what you may read in the media, please notice, nowhere does he even suggest - much less teach - that avowed atheists are saved. Instead, what he actually says is so obviously true and open to a perfectly fair and benign reading:

1. We shouldn't be so critical of outsiders that we don't allow ourselves to see or acknowledge whatever good they do, or truth they affirm (even atheists).

2. Christ didn't die to save only catholics/christians, but everybody (even atheists). He didn't say they were saved-- only that Christ died to save them.

3. Since all are redeemed by Christ - at least potentially - we should be looking for ways to build bridges with them in order to actualize that redemptive potential, by showing them that whatever truth and goodness they embrace comes from - and leads to - Christ.

37 posted on 05/24/2013 2:26:33 PM PDT by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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