[annalex]

As a Catholic I read the scripture literally.

Baptism now saves you
The sins you forgive are forgiven the sins you retain are retained
This is my body
What you bind on earth I will bind in heaven
There be no schisms among you
How can they preach unless they are sent?

Christ did not start scores (being charitable with the count) of denominations, scripture tells us. He started one hierarchical authoritarian sacramental Church.

[swmobuffalo]

“He started one hierarchical authoritarian sacramental Church.”

Nope, sorry don’t that man made definition. I prefer the one in the scriptures.

[swmobuffalo]

“He started one hierarchical authoritarian sacramental Church.”

Nope, sorry don’t buy that man made definition. I prefer the one in the scriptures.

[armydoc]

As a Catholic I read the scripture literally. Baptism now saves you The sins you forgive are forgiven the sins you retain are retained This is my body What you bind on earth I will bind in heaven There be no schisms among you How can they preach unless they are sent?


Do you take these literally:

Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day,
But the one who eats this bread will live forever