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To: CynicalBear
Thank you so much for the display of mind reading at the beginning of that post.

I suppose it's to be expected that were someone to believe they have replaced the Holy Ghost in the Trinity to become the sole infallible interpreter of His Word, they would also believe they can read the mind of others. Normal folks have to wonder whether or not someone who worships their own, Most High and Holy Self responds to what they read in the minds of others or to what others actually say.

Mind readers almost always try to expand their client base or band of ego bolstering fans by hiding the fact that they're really occultists, just like little "spiritualist" Margret McDonald hid the fact she was an occult spiritualist after someone took her Rapture of the Snowflakes fantasy seriously. Spiritualists, occultists, conspiracy theorists, and those who seek to sow divisions among Christians, all often claim to be Christian in spite of the fact that they almost all deny the deity of Christ.

Those who call Jesus Christ a liar deny that Christ is the Son of God, whether they call Christ a liar after first declaring they have replaced the Holy Ghost and are the infallible interpreter of Scripture, do so without realizing it by accepting something others tell them, or whether they just assert that since they worship their own, Most High and Holy Self, whatever they say is true in spite of what Jesus Christ or the Word of God say to the contrary. However such folks rationalize calling Jesus Christ a liar:

Titus 3:9 but avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law. For they are unprofitable and vain.
Titus 3:10 A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, avoid:
Titus 3:11 Knowing that he, that is such an one, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned by his own judgment.

Sharing the Word of God with such folks is like throwing pearls before swine as is illustrated by the fact that such heretics cannot understand even a simple thing like, " ... not by faith only". Anyone not already blinded by the worship of their own, Most High and Holy Self can clearly see that those who deny the deity of Christ have already been given over to a reprobate mind. Those who continue to deny the deity of Christ can fool themselves however they like, but they should get used to the idea of hearing, "I never knew you" from the very Jesus Christ they deny is God.

818 posted on 01/23/2012 3:47:47 PM PST by Rashputin (Obama stark, raving, mad, and even his security people know it.)
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To: Rashputin; metmom; boatbums; caww; smvoice
>>by hiding the fact that they're really occultists<<

Now that you mention that. Here’s a list I’ve gotten from different sources who warn about cults and what to look for.

Signs of a cult.

1. They replace Christ --- Vicar of Christ
2. cult teachers will proclaim a "gospel message" that is ultimately is a message of works-centered salvation, in sharpest contrast to the Good News of saving grace through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). They'll preach "another gospel."
3. the revealed spiritual nature of the work of the cult claims to be, but actually is not, inspired by God the Spirit. Instead, a chilling reference is made to spiritual entities who lend tremendous spiritual power to their natural human puppets to preach deceptive gospels. They'll be empowered by "another spirit." This is the work of demonic agents in allegiance with Satan, the opposer of God throughout history.
4. Has a leader that is revered by cult members.
5. The leader claims special authority
6. Divine Revelation claimed by the leader which is non-verifiable.
7. Usually changes and/or evolves over time.
8. Intolerant – members cannot challenge or even question cult doctrine or decisions made by cult leadership.
9. Overrriding authority (i.e. correcting, amending or even replacing the Bible) attributed to the special divine revelation.
10. Denial of the authority and completeness of Scripture
11. Signs, signals or other means of identification and/or recognition
12. Dressing differently, sometimes in special uniforms or costumes.
How many of those can be applied to the RCC?

825 posted on 01/23/2012 4:20:54 PM PST by CynicalBear
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To: Rashputin
not someone who worships their own, Most High and Holy Self

Like those who thinks their works will get them in heaven. Like those who have others kiss their ring and bow to them. Like those who wear titles - The most reverend, Monsignor, and the Holy See!

827 posted on 01/23/2012 4:55:37 PM PST by presently no screen name
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