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To: MarkBsnr; Dr. Eckleburg
"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."

Literally? Too bad you didn't catch it on video, right? That way you could show us all that you don't depart from the truth and put our minds all at rest.


It is on video. It's one of the 3 part set showing Constantine's deathbed conversion and the deathbed conversions of numerous ex-Catholics.

(Sadly, Dr. Eckleburg left the room a few seconds prior to the miraculous last second enlightenment of her father-in-law. He died a happy man.)
4,496 posted on 07/31/2010 8:35:13 AM PDT by OLD REGGIE (I am a Biblical Unitarian?)
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To: OLD REGGIE
lol. Thanks, Old Reggie. You've put my mind at ease. 8~)

deathbed conversions

One of my favorites is John Wayne, a life-long Presbyterian though his children were raised RC. He may have received last rites on his deathbed at the request of his children, but he was a Protestant till he died.

JOHN WAYNE

John Wayne was a lifelong Protestant (raised as a Presbyterian), but he was married to a Catholic (in a Catholic ceremony) and his children were raised as Catholics. According to some sources, John Wayne's son Patrick Wayne has stated that his father converted to Catholicism two days before he died.

From Truth Miners, a Christian perspective website that debunks internet rumors and myths (http://truthminers.com/hoaxarticles/john_wayne.htm):

Many believe that Wayne had converted to Roman Catholicism in 1979 shortly before his death. This was based on information by now deceased journalist Alan Dumas. When Dumas was pressed for further information, he admitted that he had invented the story... However, I now understand that Patrick Wayne claims that his father did convert as a Roman Catholic, but only two days prior to his death.

I wonder if it ever occurs to RCs that fables do not accomplish anything. The PR may go out and influence a few minds, but the truth remains, no matter how uncomfortable it is for Rome.

If Wayne received last rites as he lay dying or unconscious, who cares? God knew his heart. His Protestant heart.

4,510 posted on 07/31/2010 9:53:25 AM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: OLD REGGIE; Quix; Dr. Eckleburg
It is on video. It's one of the 3 part set showing Constantine's deathbed conversion and the deathbed conversions of numerous ex-Catholics.

Have you and Quix banded together for new efforts on time travel into alternate realities? It is true that Constantine was baptized on his deathbed, but that supports your points how?

(Sadly, Dr. Eckleburg left the room a few seconds prior to the miraculous last second enlightenment of her father-in-law. He died a happy man.)

I have no doubt. I would feel the same way.

4,533 posted on 07/31/2010 10:51:53 AM PDT by MarkBsnr ( I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did not move me to do so.)
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