The term "ignorant" (sorry about the previous spelling...) means that you were not aware of the Catholic teaching on the subject. That is clear - and I have posted you paragraphs that you may look through at your convenience. They were not meant as "hurling insults" - as you noted.
God gives salvation to whom He will according to His unmerited, free grace, not through men's good works. I'll skip the catechism and let's both reread Ephesians 1 & 2.
It is strange that you say that, because you post from your own catechisms more than any other Protestant that I know... We believe that the catechisms are a summation of our faith and are indeed taken from the Scriptures and teachings of our respective traditions in interpreting those Scriptures. As such, I will overlook your comment, since I believe we would agree on the utilization of a catechism and you just may not be taking your own use into consideration.
I pray that you have no hard feelings towards me - we both feel strongly about our respective positions.
Regards
Yes, I've come to admire the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Heidelberg Confession of Faith a great deal because every line is based on Scripture.
For me, I don't find that cohesion in the RCC catechism.
I pray that you have no hard feelings towards me - we both feel strongly about our respective positions.
I like strong feelings, jo kus, and I greet you as a brother in Christ and as a fellow Christian. 8~)