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To: markomalley

When I began to recognize that the Truth of Scripture conflicts with the teachings of the RCC, I began my journey toward the righteousness that comes only through the blood of Christ. I found the RCC eucharist, with its funky idea of transubstantiation, the single, most difficult doctrine to jettison.

If on the “peter was the first pope” doctrine rests the authority of the RCC, then the false doctrine of the “eucharist” is where their power resides. By controlling the sacrifice of the Lord through their man-made priesthood, they purport to dispense Christ’s atoning sacrifice according to their own whim.

The freedom from the tyranny of man is one of the greatest gifts Christ brought us through His sacrifice. No man controls or dispenses God’s love. It is available for “all who call upon Him” (Romans 10:12). No more is there a need for an earthly priesthood, as we have “a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people” (Hebrews 2:17).

I thank the good Lord that He has shown me “a more perfect way”, and has led me “from darkness into His marvelous light”! I pray that those who remain in the shackles of that man-made institution will also find the journey to the promised land.


9 posted on 06/10/2007 6:27:55 AM PDT by pjr12345 (But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? James 2:20)
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To: pjr12345

I tell you what, I read your response and reject it out of hand. That’s once. Please say it one more time and then take a break and read your Bible.

I suggest Titus 3:10, Rom 16:17-18, I Tim 6:3-6:6, Matt 10:11-15 and I Cor 5:5.

And then, if you are a real Bible believer and not simply a troll, follow the directions in the Book.


10 posted on 06/10/2007 6:38:20 AM PDT by markomalley (Extra ecclesiam nulla salus CINO-RINO GRAZIE NO)
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To: pjr12345

“If on the “peter was the first pope” doctrine rests the authority of the RCC, then the false doctrine of the “eucharist” is where their power resides. By controlling the sacrifice of the Lord through their man-made priesthood, they purport to dispense Christ’s atoning sacrifice according to their own whim.”

It is not only RC doctrine but it is also Bible-based that Jesus would build His church on the rock of Peter. Also the same Bible you speak of also is where we see the origins of the priesthood, in Genesis 14:18-20, of King Melchizedek, who also becomes a priest of God, bringing bread and wine to Abram. So it is the same Holy Bible that is the basis to why there is a priesthood in the RC Church. Plus the priest in the RC Church offers up the sacriface of Mount Calvary made when He gaved up His very for the forgiveness of our sins.

I do hope and pray this better explains what the Holy Bible says when it comes to the priesthood and its Bible origins.


26 posted on 06/10/2007 9:21:30 AM PDT by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation.)
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To: pjr12345
I pray that those who remain in the shackles of that man-made institution will also find the journey to the promised land.

How am I to believe that you are interested in rescuing us from our errors if you don't seem to understand what we think and seem content to cause us pain? It seems you are working against what you are praying for.

Seriously, I'm really trying to get this. A lot of "separated brethren" keep telling us how much they wish we were set free and then seem to try to accomplish this by being as offensive as they know how and by misrepresenting what we believe -- or stating it in such a way that it is unrecognizable to us. I just don't get it. It's like when a Jew said I was a polytheist (BEFORE I was Catholic - he was referring to the Trinity, not Mary.) Why try to start a conversation with me by driving me away?

Or are you all preaching to the angels rather than to us deluded RCs? It is as if the main thing is to proclaim the truth no matter how ineffectively, offensively, or incredibly.

More and more, the Dominicans seem the way for me to go: Preach the good news the best you can.

108 posted on 06/10/2007 6:26:33 PM PDT by Mad Dawg (Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.)
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