There are many things in the Bible which defy human reason and contradict some of our limited scientific knowledge. If each of us attempts to interpret the Bible our own way, we fall into confusion and error. As a Catholic, I choose to accept the Magisterium, that is, the teaching authority of the Church based on Scripture; tradition; the Early Church Fathers, and yes, the Successors of St. Peter. If you choose to believe sola scriptura, that’s your prerogative. Jesus gave Peter the Keys of the Kingdom: not to a gate, but to the teachings that would lead one closer to the fullness of the Faith. Right now, we all see, as St. Paul said, “through a glass darkly.” But I believe that the greatest measure of truth is found in the Roman Catholic Church.
Do you find comfort in Scripture? In your own faith? I would wager you do. Karl Marx stated in the Communist Manifesto that “religion is the opiate of the people,” a statement to which one who believes in God would react strongly. Yet I find in your posts criticism of our Catholic beliefs as of they were there simply to make us feel all warm, fuzzy, and Christmas-y! Aren’t you judging Catholicism specifically, as Marx judged all faiths? I believe you speak with the intention of enlightening your readers, and not to be unkind. St Paul says the greatest of the Spirit’s gifts is charity; please remember that your readers are also speaking of what they believe and treasure and hold onto as life itself. Hold on to your faith, keep learning, it is a great gift from God! But please don’t forget to open your heart to the infinity of God’s Knowledge and Wisdom beyond our understanding! Faith sees with the eyes of the heart, with love that never dies, while the senses and the mind can fade away! God bless you and keep you!
Say the poster who is comparing another FReeper to Karl Marx.
The irony is staggering.
So it's just feel goodism you're basing your belief on?
Amazing