Posted on 07/18/2010 6:04:05 AM PDT by Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus
“I know dozens of divorced and practicing Roman Catholics who attend mass every Sunday.”
I doubt you know “dozens.” Divorced Catholics are allowed to attend mass, and if they have not remarried can be given the Eucharist. If their marriage was annulled, or if they were never married in the eyes of the Church, they can partake even if they are remarried.
Scripture says that we can know. John says that that is why he wrote those things to fellow believers, that they might KNOW that they have eternal life.
They also have a singular fixation on foot washing as Christ did to the apostles.
Go figure.
I know. But, it’s a special occasion. She shall be the icon of the rabid clique, if y’all wish.
Keep telling yourself what "side of the cross" you're on, if it makes you feel good.
I'm on the side of Christ and His Church. Period.
On the contrary, yes it is. Any "church" that condones divorce and remarriage is by its nature liberal.
A numinous experience, a material experience, a spiritual experience, and a physical experience.
Keep telling yourself that you are on the side of Christ and His Church. if it makes you feel good. Period.
You've read scripture, yet make such an absurd assertion? You're joking, right?
That isn’t an answer to my question.
Are you a Bullingerite?
Confessional Lutheran doctrine is based upon Scripture that hasn't wandered anywhere. I am aware of some of Brother Martin's opinions that are not incorporated into that Confession, but not 'teachings' whatever they may be.
Two reasons. First and foremost is that He commanded us to keep His supper.
And the other is tied to it and the reason He gave Himself, it shows His death until He comes and to do it in remembrance of Him.
how is it more meaningful than, say, ceremoniously washing the feet of your fellow church members?
Because Jesus never said to wash others feet in remembrance of His death and to show His death until He comes.
I never did go to a church that practiced foot washing. I've heard of them, but never had the uh,... pleasure.....
You are still arguing apples and transendental meditation, or horseflys and Communion.
The concept of Eternal Salvation is not comparable to nine months of pregnancy.
There aren't enough scriptures in the world to show someone who thinks they can that they can't. It only takes one. Or an infinite number. Depending on the size of the vanity mirror.
You didn't offend my sensibilities. As a matter of fact, you have worn a few calluses on my hide. That's not my complaint: You said Catholics are liberal! That is self-evident only in your distorted reasoning.
You might want to consider how many Catholics are here, and how active we are on ALL forums. I don't think the RM wants all Catholics tarred with YOUR liberal brush, and even if you somehow get away with it, you have lost something very important.
If you are right, I'm still "saved." As a committed Catholic, I have of course "accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior." And I continue to do so every day.
Now if I'm right, you are in a very deficient position.
Either way, I have no worries, mate.
Um, well, in that case...
And the answer that you will not like. I am a practicing non-catholic. I vote, I own a dog, and I dislike green bean casserole. Any more questions?
Orthodox Christianity uniformly and universally condemns abortion, divorce and remarriage, homosexuality and contraception.
Any "church" that deviates from this moral theology orthodoxy is liberal.
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