AMEN! Most egregiously, Rome has twisted and nullified the true meaning of justification, the core of our Christian faith -- that Christ's death satisfied in full the wages due God for our sins.
Once Rome rid itself of the Scriptural doctrine of justification by the active faith of Jesus Christ alone, it became a pagan temple to a man-made god.
Roman Catholics pretend to base doctrine upon "improving" on the interpretation of the fathers, yet they distort and depart from the original interpretation. They have followed the heresy of Pelagius which the early church rightfully condemn yet claim they trace their roots back to Augustine. They worship (venerate) the creature rather than the creator. They've changed the First Commandment in their text simply to avoid embarrassment at breaking it.
It would almost be laughable if it wasn't such a pity. Yet we are reminded of the billions of Catholics around the world who interject pagan rituals into mass. And we are led to believe this is OK.
AMEN, Harley!
No wonder FRoman Catholics want to shut down the Religion Forum. This place has been a blessing to all those seeking to understand the errors of Rome and just how far that religion has strayed from historic, orthodox Christianity.
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables." -- 2 Timothy 4:2-4 "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Is this just your ill informed opinion or is this based upon an infallible interpretation? If it is an infallible interpretation, who interpreted infallibly, you?
Exactly when did the Nicene Creed cease being the core of Christian faith, 1560?