Posted on 03/19/2014 8:19:20 PM PDT by ealgeone
Pearls before swine.
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“You make the claim to be a ‘catholic’, but not a Roman one.”
I said I am Catholic - which is catholic - but that I am not “Roman Catholic”.
“I merely wondered how this could be.”
Simple.
“You have refused to explain.”
It needs no explaining.
“And I have a ‘problem’?”
You said it.
“Too many apples - not enough oranges.”
We’re only making cider.
“You are linking things that need not be.”
Nope.
“This is true. But the REASONING behind it is NOT mentioned.”
Not mentioned by whom?
“The same GOD said the very rocks would cry out if men did not; so what difference does it make as to what makes me glad?”
The difference is that you said, “and we all all glad that He did.”
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...give an answer to everyone who asks...
except swine?
I sure did!
MAybe I wasn't clear enough for some.
Let's try...
“and we all ARE glad that He did"
Better?
I could give an answer, even to swine, but the swine would still want muck.
That does not nullify what Scripture plainly says to do.
I wonder if Peter knew at this time that many more things would be coming along that we Christians would be told were 'needed'?
Or--- sort-of like a car rental outfit insisting one need buy insurance for the rental car (for an extra $15-$20 per day) when one's own vehicle insurance (that car in the shop since some other car crashed into it) covers car rentals already -- no extra charge.
bttt
As one who is not new to the RF or this debate, I well understand that many have given more than sufficient answers from Scriptures regarding this topic and a myriad of others. It has not been enough thus far for some here; of whom I am well aware.
Not everyone questions from a sincere desire to know and understand or is disposed to acknowledge the validity of such claims. Even when given Scripture it is dismissed.
Funny, considering the accusation that Catholics do not know and cannot debate from Scripture. It is a lose, lose situation for us and I choose not to play the game with an opponent. I would happily discuss these things with a friend.
I stand ready to give an answer for my beliefs to those who stand ready to listen with an open heart.
As one involved this 'debate', I'd say that THOUSANDS of words quoted from church fathers are quite 'sufficient' for Certain Catholics; but they don't impress a knowledgeable Protestant at all.
And a Lurker?
Who knows what they come away with, by seeing all of the contortions that are tossed about, by those wishing to JUSTIFY a practice that is not found simply in Scripture, but spun from fragments and tidbits of verse and men's opinions.
Dismissed?
I'd say proven inaccurate.
Sincere?
I'm afraid Scripture does NOT allow that luxury of picking your audience.
Oh?
I'm afraid Scripture does NOT allow that luxury of picking your audience.
This thread is meant to cause controversy and hate amongst Christian believers and also an avenue for atheists, Catholic haters and others to mock the beliefs of others. I can only warn others to avoid commentary... you WILL BE MOCKED and your comments deleted if considered inappropriate.
You have a precisely honed grasp of the obvious; commenting on the initial posting and getting #798 as your reply number.
You are not only 797 replies too late; but you failed to follow your own advice.
Here is the OFFICIAL teaching of the Roman Catholic Church:
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