As a Catholic, I may disagree with him (and he with me), but his posts are not “anti-Catholic.”
It’s a theological disagreement, and, bluntly, one that is not relevant to a person’s ultimate destination.
I agree with you about that. I don’t find the posts anti-catholic. He was just expressing his theological point of view in contrast to the Catholic faith.
As much as I would love for Free Republic to be the forum that bridges the ecumenical divide and unites Christendom, I’m not holding my breath. One critique, or suggestion, for my non-catholic FRiends here would be to take some time and read up on these Catholic doctrines. If there is one thing this Church does is writes things down. There are two thousand years of councils and synods where the successors of the apostles have, with the aid of the Holy Spirit as was promised by Christ Himself, sought to carry the Good News through the ages. It’s not a secretive cult.
Thank you! The problem with these threads is they just foment disagreement and change no minds. I don't believe in much of the Catholic dogma, so ergo, I'm not a Catholic. I would love to have a brisk in depth discussion on these beliefs and verses, but I believe Jesus is who He said He was and can do what He says He can do just as most Catholics I've ever spoken to. For us to argue with no chance to change hearts, for me is a waste. The problems come when Catholics take offence to what someone says and friction starts. This guy should have the freedom to say what he believes no matter what it is and Catholics can kick dirt and spit all they want. Bit that's not the way it is today. The fantastic part is our founders knew this 250 years ago.