[boatbums]

Hey there caww. Ah, yes, the never-ending “war”. Funny how that works, most true Christians I know, no labels- just genuine faith - are perfectly willing to accept that some Roman Catholics ARE genuinely saved. There are a few (RCs) on FR that post and their love for the Lord is obvious, it just comes across in the very way they say things. I certainly don't get in a tizzy every time the “P” word is spat out, I understand that some people just need to feel superior. It's between them and God. My faith is too strong to ever be shaken by labels.

[caww]

I understand that some people just need to feel superior.

Is this likely one of the reasons the Reformation disturbed the catholic church years ago?...they were loosing control over the people? also they considered the break away as blasphemy?

(I see the break away from churches on the homosexual isssue and can perfectly understand...rather than repent they are Preaching and celebrating their sin. I could not attend such a church.)

It seems to me the catholic church was more and more drifting away from the central message of the gospel back then...pagan relics and worship of idols etc. The Priesthood etc. the indulgents and such, were becoming a burden and destraction from the initial teachings Christ taught.

My service today was on the Priesthood of Christ...very interesting the association made to the temple priests and their garments...He indeed is the last and only high Priest...so nice to hear the message today.