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To: STARWISE; Joya; Quix
Who made you the arbiter of anyone’s religious beliefs?

I'm not sure exactly of the exchange that took place but I was pinged to it as of possible interest.

From my perspective it is of great importance that one comes to a "correct" and right understanding of the truth. We are commanded in scripture to sharpen one another like iron sharpens iron. If I felt that you were holding erroneous beliefs (which I do believe Catholics to be in severe error) then I would be remiss to God in not proclaiming the truth and corrective action. Think of Paul discussions with the Judaizers. Clearly he would not have said (and never did), "Well, I'm not an arbitrator of anyone religious beliefs so it doesn't matter what you believe." Paul was very clear how important right teaching was. In my opinion, it is just as important for Christians to come to a right understanding as it is for someone to come to a knowledge of God. It is shocking the laisse faire attitude many Christians take in getting to know God through His holy scriptures.

Correct teaching is not something to be taken lightly. God commands in many places that we study and teach correctly the word of God. We bring down judgment on our head and others when we fail to do so. I have suggested on a number of occasions out here that the reason society is breaking down is simply because Christians fail to uphold the teaching of scripture. Besides doctrinal issues, when you have the Pope kissing the Koran or trying to get along with other faiths there are some serious issues. It doesn't matter how appalled, outrageous or offensive you might find others to be. A question you might ask yourself is whether you were appalled, outraged, or offended by the Pope kissing the Koran? If not, why not?

I would recommend an independent examination of the scriptures.

920 posted on 06/22/2011 4:52:59 PM PDT by HarleyD
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To: HarleyD

I agree. Thank you.


934 posted on 06/22/2011 7:26:22 PM PDT by Joya (Jesus is coming back. Something to look forward to, it is more than enough.)
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