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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines; terycarl
>>I believe in most Catholic teachings but I never knew that in order to be a member of the Church, you had to agree with each and every single doctrine or dogma without question.<<

Submit will and intellect is what Catholic Catechism says.

Canon 752: “While the assent of faith is not required, a religious submission of intellect and will is to be given to any doctrine which either the Supreme Pontiff or the College of Bishops, exercising their authentic Magisterium, declare upon a matter of faith or morals, even though they do not intend to proclaim that doctrine by definitive act. Christ's faithful are therefore to ensure that they avoid whatever does not accord with that doctrine.”

Canon 753: “While not infallible in their teaching, [Catholic bishops] are the authentic instructors and teachers of the faith for Christ's faithful entrusted to their care. The faithful are bound to adhere, with a religious submission of mind, to this authentic Magisterium of their Bishops.”

Whatever they say you must submit! Cult? You betcha.

54 posted on 04/17/2015 9:29:36 AM PDT by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: CynicalBear

Fortunately, most Catholics do not think this way. Some do yes-—quite clearly-—you can see them here. You would be surprised. The uber Catholics call us “cafeteria Catholics”. And yes I do pick and choose what I’m going to believe or not. I start with the Bible and the Gospels. If it isn’t there, I think we can and should question it.


55 posted on 04/17/2015 9:34:56 AM PDT by Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
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