I would suspect that Natural Law is rightfully angry, that the only attitude problem is the anti-Catholic bigotry. That comment comes perilously close to reading Natural Law's mind, but surely you would not do that.
Your preaching of scripture is normally a spiritual work of mercy, but in this instance, it looks much more like a pharisaical expression of a feeling of superiority over the "poor" Catholic. I could be mistaken, of course, and if no one is feeling superior here, than I beg your pardon.
And we are commanded not to sin in our anger.
The mod has already passed judgment on NL’s comments. There’s nothing that needs to be added to them.
How would you feel if I said about Catholics and the Catholic church....,
“They don’t care what you or I really think or believe, the truth is irrelevant. They are simply trying to deceive God by appearing to be pious and rightous and masking their black hearts. Most are just too damned wrapped up in themselves and too twisted to recognize it. To hell with them. They have built a church upon a dungheap and we should not be surprised when flies and maggots emerge to offend the Christian world. “
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Is that an example of Catholic charity and piety?
It’s actually an example of what I’ve encountered from Catholics most of my life.
No thanks.
Not angry, simply incredulous. We see the question "what is the Gospel" asked time and time again and every Catholic response is rejected without consideration. For the morbidly anti-Catholics the Gospel is nothing more than an instrument with which to beat your enemies. It is not a code of conduct by which to live and to achieve Salvation, it is the framework for word games and the basis of ridicule.
The scriptures either save or damn, it depends on the ears of the hearer.. Giving the gospel is always an act of obedience and love.. When heard by a sinner of any religion it offends them because it is pointed right at the moral and intellectual pride of men.. it says YOU can do nothing to commend yourself to God ... salvation is not about YOUR goodness or holiness or obedience it is about HIS
A "pharisaical expression" would look more like..follow these traditions, keep these laws... Do Do Do
The gospel is so simple men reject it.. repent and trust Christ..