The Worship of Mary? (An Observation)

[mgist]

My Catholic priest reads directly from the bible at every mass . What exactly do you mean, "just listening to the church." Have you ever been to a Catholic mass? It is the continuation of His Last Supper. It may not be fun and exciting, but it is certainly bible based and spiritually deep. To be honest with you, I've been a Catholic all my life, and didn't read anything from the Pope until I became an adult. The Encyclicals are absolutely beautifull. I missed out on a lot.

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_06081993_veritatis-splendor_en.html

[Marysecretary]

No? They have the ‘blood’ of one of their parents don’t they?

[OLD REGGIE]

Now here's an opportunity for some real bridge-building. Will you take it? Will you acknowledge you're accusing the poster of slur against the KJV, when any normative reading of what was said would recognize the poster was mocking the uneducated, dogmatic, devotees of a particular translation of the Bible?

All you have to do is admit you accused him of something he didn't do, and we'll know you are more interested in truth than "winning."

Will you admit you are ignoring his criticism of certain people deserving of criticism, and accusing him of criticizing something that would degrade his credibility if true?

Will you admit that Philo-Junius has not taken advantage of the opportunity to explain the purpose to me?

I am perfectly willing to listen to the poster.

Are you willing to admit you may be mistaken in your interpretation?

BTW It was an opportunity for you to ping Philo-Junius as a step in your "bridge-building" rather than posting a veiled command that I "admit" I am all wrong.

[trisham]

These people tended to mix there native traditions, which were certainly pagan, with Catholism. Similar tendencies happened in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. I can see how some would see that influence of pagan culture, mixed with their limited Catholic knowledge of the time, and misunderstand Catholic teaching. Some of that mixture of culture and religion exsists to this day. I've seen some distortion of Catholic beliefs in Cuban households. I will certainly, lovingly remind them, that it is NOT Catholic. Those instances are really the exception. The Cathechism of the Catholic Church should clear up any of those doubts. I don't think too many of those who slander the "RC" have bothered to read the Cathechism.

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You are quite right, friend. It is a work in progress for the Church, a constant struggle.

[Marysecretary]

Yeah, riiiigggghhhhhttttt.

[OLD REGGIE]

Even if it is very evident.

VERY EVIDENT? HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM?

[Marysecretary]

We don’t ‘hate religious authority.’ Our churches are built on that. We just preach Jesus and it’s enough. We don’t need a lot of the fluff that goes along with the RCC. HE is our salvation, not Mary, not infant baptism, not the Eucharist nor any of the saints. Stick to HIM, Judith Anne. He’s your pathway to salvation.

[Marysecretary]

They aren’t falsehoods.

[tiki]

It boils down to ego, plain and simple.

[Marysecretary]

The church founded by Jesus Christ is the entire Body of Christ; not one denomination or edifice, but every single one of us who professes and confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

[Petronski]

Glad you agree.

Get a new keyboard.

[tiki]

ROFL

[papertyger]

Will you admit that Philo-Junius has not taken advantage of the opportunity to explain the purpose to me?

No. I have no familiarity with what you were discussing prior to his KJV comment.

Are you willing to admit you may be mistaken in your interpretation?

No. There is no interpretation. There may be fault in that what you wrote does not reflect what you mean, but my reading of what you wrote is not flawed.

BTW It was an opportunity for you to ping Philo-Junius as a step in your "bridge-building" rather than posting a veiled command that I "admit" I am all wrong.

This isn't about Philo, it's about you.

[Marysecretary]

That’s nonsense.

[big'ol_freeper]

You said: They aren’t falsehoods.

Yes they are.

[OLD REGGIE]

No, and until you can find a Scriptural passage that says the Holy Spirit would make all things "abundantly clear" to you, the question fails by your own standard.

Now this is a great opportunity for you to do some "fence-mending" with your fellow Catholic, netmilsmom, whose comment I paraphrased. See #1269.

You also have an opportunity to be as smarmy with her as you have been with me. Your choice.

[Quix]

You do a masterful job, imho.

Thanks.

[Petronski]

The church founded by Jesus Christ is the entire Body of Christ...headed by His chosen successor, Pope Peter I.

[Marysecretary]

Hmm, seems like that road goes both ways, Mad Dawg.

[tiki]

No, no, they never call in re-enforcements.