Posted on 02/23/2015 9:53:14 AM PST by Gamecock
Do you mean the sinless fake of Catholicism or the Mary of scripture?
>>is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty<<
So you don't believe He is still on that sacrificial altar or encased in that cracker?
No thanks.
I’ve been posting here for nine years and reading threads here longer than that, and I have never seen a post like the ones you describe.
I’m satisfied that they are quite rare, or even nonexistent.
I believe that Catholicism has caused more people to go to hell then Islam.
I had to smile..there was more truth to that than they realized
Amen
What does that have to do with my post?
From the tone of your reply it is clear that you have a greater problem than any believing in Christ Catholic might have.
Yes she did.
In Post 71 she quite clearly identified whom she considered “you people”.
Have you accepted the Catholic Church as the church Christ directed to build, the first and only true church Christ directed the apostles to build upon?
What makes your interpretation of a mortal mans’ interpretation of what Christ directed any more “true” than the many other denominational interpretations?
The poster is correct, this is what turns people away from organized, denominational, dogmatic, religious practice.
If you are trying to prove a point it is incumbent upon you to provide the necessary examples to prove said point.
Do you REALLY expect me to care more about supporting your argument than you care?
THEN YOU'RE TRULY SICK AND ON THE WRONG FORUM!
This question, indeed, the entire thread, can only feed hopelessness.
How can a catholic, any Catholic, even conceive of such a question?
Ignorance is universal, but for me, the hopelessness derives from the reality that such people actually vote.
But please understand if you are SERIOUS about witnessing your beliefs to Catholics, this is the worst possible way to start.
I don't believe in the "christ" Catholicism has constructed. I thought I make that rather clear. The christ that Catholicism has constructed sinned by eating blood, is still being immolated on the altar, and didn't sufficiently pay for all sin but men have to atone for some as well. The true Christ I serve never once sinned, paid the price once for all, and paid the complete price with no need for man to continue paying.
With that understanding, I think the question should be “Why would I consider leaving the Catholic Church established by Jesus Christ to join another church established by man?”
Many Jews followed Christ and became the first Christians and many were martyred for their faith.
Many have left for Catholic Church for various reasons, but the Catholic Church survives and is strong as Jesus promised. The Catholic Church is for saints and sinners and our mission is to lead others to Jesus Christ in Heaven. Jesus is the judge who will determine their salvation.
God gave us the freedom to make decisions to either follow God's will or NOT.
Your assumptions about the Catholic Church are not correct.
Your first statement is wrong as the Catholic sacraments are all based on the Bible and our sacred tradition is based on the early christian bishops and Popes. The Magisterium is based on the authority delegated to the Catholic Church by Jesus.
The second key difference is that Catholics approach God through intermediaries. You do not understand the Mass or the sacraments. Your statement is factually incorrect.
The third point. Catholics believe that if one dies in Mortal sin, then you will not enter the kingdom of God.
You are entitled to your opinion and attempts to spread the word of God, but you should not erroneously represent the teachings of the Catholic Church.
May God's Peace be with you and guide you to the Truth.
**Have you accepted the Catholic Church**
Heavens no!
I have accepted Jesus. Not some abomination created by man.
But Christ did LITERALLY say that. More than once, and when questioned he doubled (actually tripled) down. You may interpret other parts of the scripture to come to the personal conclusion that he was being figurative, but the words are quite clear. To state that there is no question that your interpretation is correct is to say that you know better than anyone else what God wants, which is raising yourself up as judge and God-like. Something tells me that is not a good thing.
Love,
O2
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Right I have not hear that. However I have heard catholics at this site claim that protestants are not saved and that one has to be a Catholic to be saved.
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