I don't doubt this a bit. It seems certain (although I do not know your mind) that you sincerely believe that the Roman cult is the true organization founded by Jesus. Had its doctrines aligned with the Scriptures, you might have a point. Sadly, that is not the case. However, there is hope in Jesus, alone. He can rescue even the most entrapped individuals. No groups, just individuals. He might have you in His sights. If so, you will be dragged into His kingdom and you will find the blessed hope of Him, alone. No Rome, no org., no trappings...just Him.
You wrote:
” don’t doubt this a bit. It seems certain (although I do not know your mind) that you sincerely believe that the Roman cult is the true organization founded by Jesus.”
Jesus founded the Catholic Church. It does not surprise me that a non-believer like you would accuse Jesus of starting a Roman cult.
“Had its doctrines aligned with the Scriptures, you might have a point. Sadly, that is not the case. However, there is hope in Jesus, alone. He can rescue even the most entrapped individuals.”
I hope He rescues you. Clearly that has not happened yet.
“No groups, just individuals. He might have you in His sights.”
He got me many years ago. That’s why I am not a Protestant.
“If so, you will be dragged into His kingdom and you will find the blessed hope of Him, alone.”
I won’t dragged anywhere by God. He doesn’t do that to those whom He wants to love Him freely.
“No Rome, no org., no trappings...just Him.”
I hope one day you come to believe in Christ rather than just attacking His Church and apparently making things up out of thin air.
You said, “No groups, just individuals.”
With all due respect, Jesus is the Son of God. He can do anything He pleases. Neither you, nor I, nor anyone on the earth may say otherwise. It is literally His world, along with being His universe.
Likewise, you said, “He can rescue even the most entrapped individuals.” Very true. Those people must then exercise their free will, avoiding sin, and doing the Lord’s will, so that, in addition we may know Him, love Him, and serve Him both in this world and in the next.
You can disagree with and dislike all kinds of things in this life. Here are a few: The Incarnation Happened. Then, He, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, formed a church, the Catholic Church, to save souls. That doesn’t mean you have to like it. Even so, I sincerely hope and pray that someday, you do, and that you join. It’s obvious that care about the Lord. I’d like it that you should be saved. I do not say this to make you think that I judge you. I do not. I am incapable of doing that. That role belongs to Our Lord. It does mean that when I say I will pray for your salvation, I truly mean it. No idle boast. In charity and truth, after I post this. God bless you, and all here.
Hey Dutchboy88, what exactly do you think a “Hail Mary” is?