Rather than calling themselves Christians, Roman Catholics could well be known as Beatitudeans since they don't seem to read any Scripture but Christ's words telling men how to conduct their daily lives once they have been given faith in Him.
The Beatitudes tell me how to live. They don't tell men why they live.
I count six pretty good reasons why:
• for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• for they shall be comforted.
• for they shall have their fill.
• for they shall obtain mercy.
• for they shall see God.
• for they shall be called the children of God.
• for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Beatitudeans - Since the beatitudes were unquestioningly authored by Christ Himself I am honored to be called one in His name.
And that's all Catholics concern themselves with is the *how*.
Gotta keep a running tab of the do's and don't's and hope the good outweighs the bad. Otherwise, how would you manage going to confession if you didn't keep a tally?
The Catholic church has made getting to heaven far too complicated.