Testimony of a Former Irish Priest

BereanBeacon.Org ^ | Richard Peter Bennett

[MarkBsnr]

If not right, then what would it take for you guys to believe her and stop calling her a liar?

If anyone habitually lies, one is branded a liar. The best way to not be called a liar is simply not to lie. I understand that just like the Muslims, Calvinists believe that it is okay to lie to others who are not of their faith. The 10 Commandments don't apply to non Calvinists - okay we get that. Just stop lying and nobody will be judged a liar.

[small voice in the wilderness]

I agree completely. No WAY.

[metmom]

Yeah, and they hounded others as well, until being slapped down by the mods. It obviously didn’t last long though.

I did a google search of instruments of the Inquisition once. Some history leaves lasting impressions.

[metmom]

I like my nice peaceful, boring life, and want to keep it that way.

[MarkBsnr]

That's odd. Protestants and Evangelicals constantly appeal to the unchanging authority of Scripture and you criticize us for refusing the Word of God when that's what we quote using Scripture?

Read the Westminster Confession of Faith and tell me what Christian portions there are, and what novelties of Calvin there are.

We don't hold to the traditions of men and you accuse us of relying on the words of men?

Absolutely you do, beginning with the novelties of the Reformation including sola scriptura but not sola scriptura, and removing books from the Bible.

[xone]

Thanks for the Scripture, I guess the claim the Trinity isn’t in the Bible is so much papal bull.

[MarkBsnr]

The fact you think it's so far-fetched that a Protestant would attend a RC service seems to reveal more about you than me. From your incredulity we might surmise that you've never attended any Protestant church service and therefore, know nothing about that of which you speak.

You claimed that you were a bridesmaid at three Roman Catholic weddings. It is that statement that lacks credulity.

Considering Rome's bloody history, we have to be careful.

Given the decline of the OPC, in four more generations, there won't be anybody to have to falsely take care.

[small voice in the wilderness]

Let me ask you. Does B.C. stand for Before Catholism? Nothing that has ever happened, happened, until Rome. One would think..

[boatbums]

You should also point out to your friend that Acts 15 disproves the doctrine of sola Scriptura. If Peter would have relied upon the Scriptures, he would have concluded that Gentiles had to be circumcised, since all the Patriarchs and prophets were, the apostles were, and even Jesus was. But Peter, by virtue of his authority, decides the issue as the chief shepherd of the Church (and the decision was not based on the Scriptures).

You do understand that sola scriptura believers believe that the New Testament is part of the scriptura right? Wow...Peter's words and teachings under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit actually BECAME Scripture! Is God great or what???!!!

[Quix]

My life has virtually never been boring. And not all that peaceful for long periods in some respects . . . very peaceful in others . . .

Still, I’m not the least bit inerested in having the rabid clique sorts or their hangers on causing more trouble than they already do!

Contrary to their assumptions, I’m NOT THAT CRAZY! LOL.

[Mad Dawg]

And here we stand, one bible each, every day, giving you scripture and showing you the futileness of your “points”.

Well that may be what it looks like from there.

From here it looks like we get barraged with traditional objections, usually to things we don't believe. And then when we try to answer the objections or to distinguish out what we DO teach from the slanders, we are mocked and our arguments are ignored.

It seems, indeed, like many on your side disdain reason and would rather think what is not true about our teaching than what is true.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

They see their own heresy and in a perverted way try to impose their own heresy on others. Makes them feel better doncha know.

Something's got to. They're a very unhappy bunch. My RC father-in-law, as he lay dying, was furious at his impending death. He was terrified he hadn't lived a life good enough to merit heaven. He literally died screaming in fear.

Very sad. Thank you, God, for giving us the Bible where we received your blessed assurance of Christ's abiding love.

[Quix]

Let me ask you. Does B.C. stand for Before Catholism? Nothing that has ever happened, happened, until Rome. One would think..

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SURE SEEMS TO BE their ‘mentality’ . . . using the word loosely.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

lolol

[Gamecock]

Noted.

Contributions are always appreciated!

[count-your-change]

Apart from the obvious ridiculousness of that statement, Paul had the personal appointment of Christ himself so I don't see why there should be any objection to use of his inspired letters. Or should they be dismissed as “novelty”?

[Quix]

WOW.

HORRIFIC.

[Natural Law]

"Can we accuse you of lying too?

Why not, you have lied on my behalf today already. (The RM isn't going to like that but you introduced the term and anyone can check this thread to verify it.) What difference does the truth make now.

Besides, I doubt there is anything that is going to rehabilitate Dr. E's credibility as long as her posting history is still accessible.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

You claimed that you were a bridesmaid at three Roman Catholic weddings. It is that statement that lacks credulity.

lol. You obviously don't know anything about sororities.

It could have been six, but I left for Europe.

[metmom]

Applying a label to a concept is not creating the concept.

The so called early church fathers didn’t pull it out of thin air. They had to get it from somewhere and they obviously got it from Scripture, the same Scripture that so many Catholics today fail to recognize as authoritative.