Posted on 10/08/2014 11:39:09 AM PDT by NKP_Vet
Why would intelligent, successful people give up their careers, alienate their friends, and cause havoc in their families...to become Catholic? Indeed, why would anyone become Catholic?
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Now how can each church do its “own” mass? Would that be, dare it be said, interpreting things your own way??
There you go holding up a mirror again...
Your response is non-responsive.
Again, you have made a serious accusation against many on this thread of “implied blasphemy” against the Holy Spirit.
I adjure you to support this accusation. It is important that you do.
If the image of Mary appears on my toast is it still ok to eat it?
I have never ever been to a snake handling church in my life nor any of the others you listed. I do not support snake handling but, if others do, that is their business between God and them. When I see church services on tv, I really expect people to act like they are glad to be in God’s House. Are you mind reading about the heart rate? I have sensed God’s presence during a very quiet song, sermon, etc. Then, I have sensed His presence during “I’ll Fly Away.” We just have to listen for Him.
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You mean Jesus didn't say "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent and pray to His mom?"
why haven't you explained to "the fundys"of their grave sin, or given an example of how I/we have "implied blasphemy" against the Holy Spirit?
As I explained in an earlier post the doctrines of the reformation movement, particularly once saved, always saved, removes the necessity of repentance on the part of protestants. Coupled with individual interpretation of scripture which possesses neither the competence or authority to command repentance.
BTW, I have never posted that there were and are no Christians within the RCC.
And I thank you for that.
So; you are mindreading the AM’s reasoning?
Burn!
Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.
Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me! This I know,
As He loved so long ago,
Taking children on His knee,
Saying, “Let them come to Me.”
Jesus loves me still today,
Walking with me on my way,
Wanting as a friend to give
Light and love to all who live.
Jesus loves me! He who died
Heaven’s gate to open wide;
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.
Jesus loves me! He will stay
Close beside me all the way;
Thou hast bled and died for me,
I will henceforth live for Thee.
Discuss the issues all you want, but do not make it personal.
NON-RESPONSIVE.
You have placed yourself in a dangerous position and foolishly.
You have accused me and others of “implied blasphemy” against the Holy Spirit but WITHOUT a shred of Scriptural evidence that anything I’ve said implies blasphemy against Him.
One might conclude you’re just joshing around on FR, not aware you’ve crossed a major line that joins you with those who accused Jesus of Nazareth of having a demon.
The Catholic Church has been around for 2,000 years. Same church, same doctrine.
You claim Peter as “the first pope.”
Did Peter wear fancy robes, a big tall hat and live in gilded, jeweled luxury? Did the other apostles receive expensive rings as symbols of office?
The early Church and today’s Catholic empire are two entirely different animals!
One of the earmarks is the members follow ‘a person’ or ‘entity’.......either in actual or imagined to appear as real... alive or of someone who has passed on.
The behavior in how they go about this may differ but the idea is typical... there is a primary “leader” who determines how they worship and the doctrines/rules of the cult adhered to.
Does catholicism fit this basic earmark having a Pope and Ministerial who determine the doctrines and what is or not permissible?......added to this is the elevation of Mary, who has passed on.
It's common for cults to use Christian verbiage intermingled with their agenda or even acknowledge Jesus Christ...but He is not the focus or central to their beliefs. rather used a a sort of seal of approval or stamp mark that the teachings are legit.
....”Now how can each church do its “own” mass? Would that be, dare it be said, interpreting things your own way??”.....
It appears so after viewing several Mass’s. There are even Mass’s conducted by open homosexuals. So there are vast differences among those who head the church they’re over.
Co-Redemptrix ....just the name alone indicates someone other than Jesus Christ “redeems”....be it with or above or under...makes no difference. It’s still placing emphasis on equal par with Jesus as a joint redeemer...which HE shares with no one else...He is the soul redeemer...it’s through His blood that was sacrificed...no other but His redeems man.
Astoreth and Ba’al worship?
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