There is no reason for us to be "obnoxious" around here. That being said, some folks believe any comment that criticizes their position is cruel and obnoxious. Since somebody is probably right and somebody else is probably wrong about what the Gospel really is, somebody needs to hear that their view is errant. Those of us that think the RCC teaches an abberation of the Gospel, an abberation that is every bit as deadly as the goof-ball Eddie Long, don't wish to leave the impression that there is much we have in common with those who teach that dangerous error. You can tell who I believe is in error.
If you believe we have other things in common with Catholics, recall, they are primarily Democrats even though the Democrat platform is strongly pro-abortion, pro-homosexual, pro-drug, pro-illegal immigration, pro-union (rather than business), pro-antiAmerican (is there such a word? I just needed another "pro-something"). As such, most of them are not conservatives by any stretch. Some around here might be, but their one-government headquarters in Rome has other ideas.
Catholics claim that their positions are supported by the Scripture, but then when confronted by contradictions to such views from the Scriptures, they shift gears and argue they hold the right of interpretation over those texts. Circular. Such utter nonsense needs rebuking, a concept that Paul tells us is appropriate.
If I have stepped beyond rebuking, admonishing, & correcting, then that is wrong. Let me know your view.
Nobody ever suggested that sound reasoning existed among the anti-Catholics.
That being said, some folks believe any comment that criticizes their position is cruel and obnoxious.
Actually, it's far more likely to be a laughable falsehood.
Since somebody is probably right and somebody else is probably wrong about what the Gospel really is, somebody needs to hear that their view is errant.
ALL Catholic masses have Gospel readings, many Protestants services DO NOT. I've been told on FR that the Gospels weren't even written for Christians. I think it's fairly obvious where the error is.
Those of us that think the RCC teaches an abberation of the Gospel, an abberation that is every bit as deadly as the goof-ball Eddie Long, don't wish to leave the impression that there is much we have in common with those who teach that dangerous error.
You're half-right, anti-Catholics often have NOTHING in common with actual Christians.
If you believe we have other things in common with Catholics, recall, they are primarily Democrats even though the Democrat platform is strongly pro-abortion, pro-homosexual, pro-drug, pro-illegal immigration, pro-union (rather than business), pro-antiAmerican (is there such a word? I just needed another "pro-something"). As such, most of them are not conservatives by any stretch. Some around here might be, but their one-government headquarters in Rome has other ideas.
Yet another OPINION with no actual evidence. What about the multitude of Reformed groups that support abortion and conduct homosexual "marriages"?
Catholics claim that their positions are supported by the Scripture, but then when confronted by contradictions to such views from the Scriptures, they shift gears and argue they hold the right of interpretation over those texts. Circular. Such utter nonsense needs rebuking, a concept that Paul tells us is appropriate.
Anti-Catholics cannot seem to grasp that it is THEIR interpretation that is WRONG.
If I have stepped beyond rebuking, admonishing, & correcting, then that is wrong.
Nah, just keep stepping in it.
I think there are left wing elements that have taken over many Catholic groups; just like our Protestant churches. All the “social justice” (IE communist socialist) groups, the anti war nutcases, etc..
As far as major doctrinal differences, there are many and they are deep.
I really don't want to get into that; as it is a fruitless fight that will never be won on this earth anyway.
I think for us to fight that fight is completely wasteful on this forum.
That was the point of my sharp comments to you. It can take a thread and extend it for 300 posts and not accomplish anything.
They won't change, I won't change.
We are united hopefully by strong opposition to big government and Obama style socialism, etc.