That is just it, Sum...that is what Satan wants of the world...for us all to come together and sing kumbaya and get along and be united and work together.
What does that sound like to you? A one world religion? Sure does to me.
Why do you think Islam is so appreciative of Catholicism and vice versa, and even acknowledges the Mary worship? How do you think it would go over if a Muslim were told that they were going to hell outside the saving blood of Jesus? Jihad? Yes!
But Catholics don’t require them to change or be saved. They just say let’s all get along. You love Mary, we love Mary...hey, that’s makes us brothers and we’re all okay.
Catholicism & Islam: Ties That Bind
http://www.reachingcatholics.org/cath_islam.html
Excerpt from the article at link: “The above title became a source of controversy when I used it for a talk given at a recent prophecy conference. What I found curious about the commotion was that it came from Catholics (and some evangelicals) who had yet to hear my presentation. Furthermore, the title reflects the hope and prayers of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. Rome has been tilling this “common ground” with Islam for decades, as evidenced by the 1994 Vatican publication, Recognize the Spiritual Bonds Which Unite Us: 16 Years of Christian-Muslim Dialogue. Why, therefore, would anyone be upset by my simply repeating what the Roman Catholic Church very much desires?”
The only “spiritual bonds” that Rome and Islam share are Satanic ones. And Jesus and Islam share absolutely NONE!
You and your husband sound like truly good people, which I believe most Catholics are....but good is not the entrance ticket to heaven. Unless you are born again and baptized by the Holy Spirit (not water), you cannot enter the kingdom of God. Period...full stop...end of.
Yes, I know I am harsh and I give no quarter on this but neither does God. It is His way as stated in Scripture or the very broad highway to hell. There are no get-out-of-hell free cards and nobody gets a second chance once this life is over. So make darn sure that what you believe is worth staking your eternal soul on because you will be in eternity without the Lord for a very, very, very long time if you are wrong.
I do not wish anyone here to perish. I get incredibly angry at the deception and ignorance I see here and for the gullibility as well. And if we were not talking salvation, I am sure I would love to have many of you as friends. But we ARE talking salvation and souls and I will not give even one inch to Satan.
And that is enough from me for one day, maybe a lifetime for you. :)
God bless you infinitely and thank you for posting to me in a spirit of love...something I am sadly lacking in most times. Catholics at least have that part down pat!
jodyel
I am not speaking of any one world religion. The idea of which you speak is a purely humanistic, secular goal. I am speaking of Christians working together to bring the Good News to others...who desperately need to know the powerful love of Jesus.
I do not worship Mary...nor does my Church teach me to.
I have never known the Church to teach that we must “just all get along.”
What the Catholic Church teaches is VERY distinct from Islam. Pope Benedict garnered the wrath of many Muslims when he spoke the truth at the University of Regensburg. There have been dialogues with Muslims...and there have been resulting converts to Christianity as a result (though the press will never share such news).
Mercy and love DO come from God and He grants us the grace to become holy as He is holy. Jesus’ last prayer before ascending to the Father was that we all might be one as He and the Father are one. I believe there was an important reason fur such a prayer.
I also firmly believe that Satan is the source of division and that he seeks to arouse a divisive spirit in order to attempt to thwart the plan of God. He fears Christian unity (of the right sort) because of its power to make the world know the truth.
Jesus taught that we would know those who are His by their good fruits, those of the Holy Spirit.
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:15)
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22)
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
Also, I am born-again and and have received the Spirit...as my husband and many other Catholics.
Why not work with us?
If you cannot at this time, with humility, simply ask God to show you if you *might* be a little wrong about some of what you think. I believe that He will answer that prayer if you are sincerely open to the possibility. I can honestly share that I have, in the past, been CONVINCED about something...only to pray for such discernment...and then eventually discovered that I was (with no doubt) incorrect.
I believe that you are sincere and I know that God loves you very much. May the Risen Christ grant you His peace.
let's see now....Jesus was God (I and the Father are one).....God created all things created. God therefore created the Islamists, Jesus therefore created them....and they have nothing in common???