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To: ebb tide

The author appears to have a real hatred for Bp. Barron. Although I too have been frustrated by some of Bp. Barron’s more lofty and fluffy generalizations, this is really over the top. The author’s whole rant is based on some sloppy probabilistic calculations which have no bearing whatsoever on God. As a absolutely powerful and omnipotent being who completely loves every human being who has ever lived, nothing is random and no probabilistic calculation is even applicable. Bp. Barron consistently qualifies his statements on this topic as being his personal opinion and wish. Indeed, we should all hope an pray that none of our brothers and sisters under God go to Hell. Anything less is a failure of hope and charity.


6 posted on 09/07/2016 9:47:36 AM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus
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To: Ronaldus Magnus

Are you are universalist or a Catholic? You can’t be both.

I think neither the author, nor I, hate Bishop Barron. What I do hate is Barron’s false teaching. And that teaching appears to be what the author is attacking.


8 posted on 09/07/2016 10:37:18 AM PDT by ebb tide (We have a rogue curia in Rome.)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus
The author’s whole rant is based on some sloppy probabilistic calculations which have no bearing whatsoever on God.

Do you consider Holy Scripture to be "sloppy"?

Luke 16:22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham' s bosom. And the rich man also died: and he was buried in hell.

Matthew 23:33 You serpents, generation of vipers, how will you flee from the judgment of hell?

9 posted on 09/07/2016 10:51:01 AM PDT by ebb tide (We have a rogue curia in Rome.)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus
Luke Chapter 13: [22] And he went through the cities and towns teaching, and making his journey to Jerusalem. [23] And a certain man said to him: Lord, are they few that are saved? But he said to them: [24] Strive to enter by the narrow gate; for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter, and shall not be able. [25] But when the master of the house shall be gone in, and shall shut the door, you shall begin to stand without, and knock at the door, saying: Lord, open to us. And he answering, shall say to you: I know you not, whence you are.
10 posted on 09/07/2016 11:00:11 AM PDT by ebb tide (We have a rogue curia in Rome.)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus
Anything less is a failure of hope and charity.

What about "faith"? Do you think Holy Scripture (regarding Hell) is a lie?

11 posted on 09/07/2016 11:04:39 AM PDT by ebb tide (We have a rogue curia in Rome.)
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