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To: FourtySeven
However I must admit, at least from a Catholic perspective, there is a point and a reason for posting the pro-Catholic ones. (And so, I am forced to say in fairness the pro-Protestant ones). And that is for evangelization of the lurker.

I would agree with you when this began years ago and there was a discussion of real theology.

Now the threads reek with hatred and telling people they are going to hell or calling people heretics because they do not believe they same way "I" do. There is no goal of real teaching here nor is there a spirit of Christ as the goal. If there was then Catholics would only use the Bible in their teaching poor Protestants. Seriously we all know the only thing we all agree on is the "Bible" and that the discussion is over once scripture is left and yet here we are.

The goal today is getting the opposite side to bow down before them not the Lord. The spirit of the goal is arrogance and hatred.

All this evil does is turn people away from God and his word.

Can you honestly say any of this argument today has been written in love of God because I do not see it.

105 posted on 05/28/2014 9:02:45 AM PDT by Lady Heron
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To: Lady Heron
Can you honestly say any of this argument today has been written in love of God because I do not see it.

All, no. (Certainly *I* have been prideful at times I know that). But some yes, on both sides.

I return to my original point, with some elaboration. If I believe I have something that is beneficial for others I must share it out of love or love means nothing. And also, what I've been given has no value. (Cf the parable of the talents)

Now of course I fail, and when I see that happening in me I walk away before I do too much (more) damage to my witness. We don't have to be on these threads all the time. It's best if we're not, actually, for all parties concerned.

110 posted on 05/28/2014 9:15:57 AM PDT by FourtySeven (47)
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