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Originally posted by wildtimes
The RCC furthermore, shows no respect to the fact that Jesus wanted people to embrace everyone, equally, to share, to be humble, to understand that we as human beings need to have universal care for one another. That's what Denise is talking about, colbe.
Originally posted by cloudyday
I think the question of what "the Church" means is important to the topic of this thread, because many Catholic scandals result from this. The priest in the Catholic view is essential to sacraments like communion. There is etiquette about how to greet a priest and the parishioners call him "Father". It makes parents more likely to trust their children around a priest. It makes the child more likely to think it is o.k. to be molested by "Father". It makes people more likely to believe the priest instead of the child's parents. It makes the Catholic hierarchy more likely to cover up the abuse to avoid tarnishing the image of the priesthood of "the Church".
In addition if "the Church" means the Catholic Church, then to some degree non-Catholics are outsiders. Catholics can sit around and pat each other on the back for being Catholic. "I thank you, Lord, that I'm not like that Episcopalian. I go to confession every Saturday. I have my holy water and my rosary beads. Lord, please help those poor misguided Episcopalians see the error of their ways and become Catholics" instead of "Lord, have mercy on me a sinner."
Aside from the ridiculousness of humans defining "the Church" and all the even more ridiculous implications of this definition, being a member of "the Church" inevitably creates pride. The Catholic or Orthodox who takes pride in being Catholic or Orthodox is probably more likely to find condemnation in communion than a Protestant that doesn't carry that baggage.
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Originally posted by jmdewey60
reply to post by EricD
What you are doing is quoting a running commentary
on someone's view of what these verses mean, and not
the verses themselves,
for anyone who might look at your post and think that Acts
actually says any of that.edit on 29-3-2012 by jmdewey60 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by EricD
reply to post by jmdewey60
I'm telling you what the Catholic Church believes. If you disagree, that's your prerogative.
If you are interested in the Catholic perspective, here's another site that may be of interest:
www.catholic.com...
Eric
Originally posted by colbe
...This prophetic is appropriate, a prophecy to help prepare our brothers and sisters in Christ for divine events not far off. Our Lord has always wished we believe the same.
It's going to happen, no more division. Alleluia.
The messenger is Denise Mears
March 28, 2012
ft111.com...
ONE KING OF ONE KINGDOM
Oh my children who have said that you are of this one and another of that one. What man has divided I will bring together In My Name. Until you see as I see and know of which I am speaking, you will remain as a spoil that has been divided of your own accord. Do not assume or contemplate that what man has devised is of My plan. I AM King of all kings and Lord of all lords. I am of one Spirit and one Kingdom....
Come out from among them and be separate and whole unto Me. Why would you remain in a place that has become detestable in My sight. Lazarus was a man of My heart yet he experienced death. The grave clothes were removed and he walked in newness of life. I waited until the death of his flesh was complete and brought forth new life. I will be glorified in the raising of My people for I have groaned in knowing that so many sleep. Be raised now in this life for I am in you and you are in Me....
Originally posted by colbe
Wake you dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Please, at least remember the message to Denise. God is going to unite Christians and bring non-Christians into the fold. No more Protestants or the Orthodox.
Why does Jesus speak of the Eucharist in the last sentence (John 6:57)? Because it is true. You must eat His flesh and drink His blood, this is How Jesus abides in you and you in Him. Think "supernaturally" as God intends you to do in regards to the most Holy Eucharist.
Originally posted by SisyphusRide
Catholics believe the Pope is Gods emissary/voice on earth... WTF???
I'm an American screw that!
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Originally posted by Iason321
Colbe, I'm still waiting for you to address the issues I raised about how the RCC is based on a false concept of Hell and having to pay your way into heaven.... whats up wit dat ?
Originally posted by EricD
Originally posted by SisyphusRide
Catholics believe the Pope is Gods emissary/voice on earth... WTF???
I'm an American screw that!
edit on 29-3-2012 by SisyphusRide because: (no reason given)
I'm not sure what your nationality has to do with it, but Catholics believe that the Pope is charged by God to look after his flock (John 21:16) and is a regent until the Parusia.
Eric
Originally posted by EricD
Originally posted by SisyphusRide
Catholics believe the Pope is Gods emissary/voice on earth... WTF???
I'm an American screw that!
edit on 29-3-2012 by SisyphusRide because: (no reason given)
I'm not sure what your nationality has to do with it, but Catholics believe that the Pope is charged by God to look after his flock (John 21:16) and is a regent until the Parusia.
Eric
Originally posted by Iason321
Colbe, I'm still waiting for you to address the issues I raised about how the RCC is based on a false concept of Hell and having to pay your way into heaven.... whats up wit dat ?
Originally posted by SisyphusRide
Catholics believe the Pope is Gods emissary/voice on earth... XXX
I'm an American screw that!
edit on 29-3-2012 by SisyphusRide because: (no reason given)