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To: boatbums; imardmd1

Sorry, missed that one.

As Catholic I have severe theological disagreements with Protestants. I have no serous disagreements with the Orthodox, and a long-going but not currently acute disputation with the pre-Chalcedonians (Armenian, Coptic, etc.)

This is not a new position for me, and moreover it is also a mainstream Catholic position.

Now it is true that sometimes one comes across someone who argues the same points as the Protestant, receives mutual understanding and support from people self-identified as Protestants, but who nevertheless objects being called Protestant. I would never single out an individual poster if I can help it just because for me this is a matter of truth and faith that is universal. But by the same token I cannot be expected to keep a database on which poster objects to being called Protestant. “Protestant” is not a term of abuse and I will continue to use it when I see an argument that looks to me as identical to what the Protestant often make.

Further, if someone wants to discuss with me matters unique to his particular denomination, I would most likely decline. This goes for denominations that are indeed outside of the proper perimeter of the Protestant Reformation, such as Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Adventists, etc. Even more so it applies to people who would not disclose their denomination but would at the same time object when my generic criticism and ridicule of Protestantism gets them swept in.

The only way to avoid my critique and ridicule is not to have Protestant views on key points of faith or at least admit that these views are a result of speculation and not reading of the Holy Scripture. Please try your best at that, and we’ll do swell.


608 posted on 02/29/2016 6:31:28 PM PST by annalex (fear them not)
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To: annalex
The only way to avoid my critique and ridicule is not to have Protestant views on key points of faith or at least admit that these views are a result of speculation and not reading of the Holy Scripture. Please try your best at that, and we’ll do swell.

I have no desire to avoid your critique or ridicule by holding to beliefs you happen to label as "Protestant". They don't bother me and only serve to solidify your reputation as someone more interested in mocking than earnestly contending for the faith. The faith, BTW, that was once delivered unto the saints is the one I hold to. If modern Catholicism just so happens to still hold to some of those same tenets, then I will not need to debate since there won't be disagreement. If on the other hand, you want to argue points of doctrine where Catholicism has erred, I will continue to as the Lord leads me.

It's curious that you state you have no major disagreements with the Orthodox especially since they also disagree with Catholics on many of the same beliefs as "Protestants" do.

640 posted on 02/29/2016 8:00:28 PM PST by boatbums (God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him.)
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To: annalex; imardmd1

BTW...you didn’t answer the question really. No one is expecting nor asking you to remember another’s denomination, just whether or not you still think every non-catholic Christian is a Protestant in your view?


641 posted on 02/29/2016 8:06:13 PM PST by boatbums (God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him.)
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To: annalex
The only way to avoid my critique and ridicule is not to have Protestant views on key points of faith or at least admit that these views are a result of speculation and not reading of the Holy Scripture.

Matthew 15:16
"Are you still so dull?" Jesus asked them.

727 posted on 03/01/2016 4:50:28 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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