[NYer]

Threaten them with Hell Fire and Damnation like the Baptists do.

Prior to Vatican Council II, this is precisely what they did. Back then, the churches were packed to overflowing - no air conditioning. Another admonition made back then was to NEVER enter a non-Catholic Church. Since VCII, it's all about ecumenism. Is it any wonder catholics are confused.

[metmom]

Another admonition made back then was to NEVER enter a non-Catholic Church.

So the truth comes out. Sheesh, when I relate on FR that I was taught that as a child, I'm accused of making it up (aka lying).

[boatbums]

Prior to Vatican Council II, this is precisely what they did. Back then, the churches were packed to overflowing - no air conditioning. Another admonition made back then was to NEVER enter a non-Catholic Church. Since VCII, it's all about ecumenism. Is it any wonder catholics are confused.

How does that work in the economy of the Catholic Church's teaching that the Pope is preserved from even the possibility of error when in his official capacity he solemnly declares or promulgates to the universal Church a dogmatic teaching on faith or morals? Are you stating that you disagree with what a legitimately elected Pope and the "Sacred Magesterium" have decided in Vatican II? Are you admitting to exercising your own "interpretation" of the truth? Interesting...