Why the Catholic Church takes such a beating all the time, however, still exists after more than 2000 years?
People are always attacks my faith. Most of what I see you write (negativly) about the Catholic faith is wrong. I've studied (and learned) from almost all religions of the world and have found the Catholic Church to be the true faith, deeply inbedded in Scripture and the apostolic teachings.
Mass is celebrated every day, and we love to read (all) Bible, worship God the Father, Jesus the Son, and Holy Spirit. Honor Blessed Mary (Mother of Jesus) and the Apostles. Our Pope Benedict XVI is a loving, peaceful man who cares for all peoples of the world, as Pope John Paul II. We receive Holy Communion with the body and blood of Christ, as Jesus commanded us to do and above all, love each other, again like Jesus.
Now … we are not perfect, but neither is anyone.
I respect his honest, intelligent answers.
(Please do something better than his idol worshipers "to see how most of you are religious" American Idol "at this time.)
- A Protestant im thinking of going to a Catholic Church for the first time and receiving the Eucharist …….
- My question relates to the belief in God, Jesus and the Popes of the Catholic Church is the true Church
- What does the Catholic Church teach us about the Eucharist?
- I am Protestant thinking about going to a Catholic church for the first time and receive the Eucharist …….
- Why is Catholic Bashers Protestants who claim to believe in the literal interpretation of Scripture?
Firstly, I am proud to be a Catholic Christian!
Most people (Catholics and Protestants alike) have many, many misconceptions about Catholic teaching. Most people only think they know what the Catholic Church teaches. These people believe what some ill-informed person told them to start the attacks and the Catholic Church.
Matthew 15:14
"… If a blind man leads a blind man, both fall into a pit. "
Ask yourself a favor and learn what the Catholic Church really teaches, then decide whether or not your hate.
If you want to know what the Catholic Church really teaches, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC): http://www.usccb.org/catechism/
Many Protestants talk of a personal relationship with Jesus and I am sure you have something … But if you want to experience and enter the deeper personal relationship with Jesus you may have read John chapter 6 and then read what the Catholic Church teaches (and has always taught) on the Santa Eucharist.http: / / http://www.usccb . org/catechism/text/pt2s …
If you really search for the Truth (Jesus), and the Way (Jesus) and Life (Jesus), learn about the Holy Eucharist.
Jesus said: "This is my Body" … He said seriously.
John 8:32
A stronger is, that really has weak Christianity here in America is freedom and not an attack on it. The people in Russia had baptized more people in the U.S. commist while under rule.
If it's easy, it would be wrong.
Because every religion is doomed to bash. Get Islam bash, bash and get the Wicca especially Atheist (yes I live in is not a belief), getting the bash. The main reason why we domination / religions, no one can agree on a universal concept, and the time that his concept is different, their religion will be beaten. It is best just to hang strong, cause no religion "scould and epically the Bible says people against you.
First, Catholics do not worship Mary, Mother of God or saints. We pray for his intervention in our lives that inspire us to do better. The definition of a saint is a sinner who keeps trying to make the world a better place. As for Mary, not worship, we honor it. and who better than to honor the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ! She's the man closest to God even more than his angels.
I almost never see anyone defending the Catholic faith and it is good to know that there are still those willing to defend what they believe in. I believe as a Catholic I am blessed and I feel very fortunate that God has chosen to give as good thanks to me.
I think people, except for Catholics to be rich, snobby, people think they are better than others and that's just not true. You'll find snobs everywhere you go and the Catholic Church is no different. But apart from that our church is a warm and loving church who just want to love God as He deserves to be loved and adored. With respect, dignity and reverence. I feel really bad for those who have no faith in their lives. It makes me very sad and I will pray for all lost souls, those here on Earth and those who have passed on to the next life.
Not only the Catholic Church that is a beating, having these days is all of Christianity. There is a movement in this country (USA) to remove our Christian faith and the symbols are.
The Catholic Church is the true church, which is why it has survived. It is not easy being a Catholic and a Protestant church that was established. — Let's see the Church of England was established so that King Henry could get a divorce.
Those of us who survived Grade School and Catholic nuns who can say, "Oh how I wish my son could have had the same experience," which would be much better a child, if any.
Good question. Thank you!
Too many errors of doctrine. Furthermore, Catholics do, and what Scripture says are worlds apart.
To pray to Mary. This is forbidden in Scripture, but it does.
The icons are banned in the 10 Commandments, but jutify them.
Catholics pray to the saints. Scripturally this is forbidden, but it does.
Should I continue?
Due to the beating they deserve
To much power for any government or religion to crush
Finally, another Catholic here! I thought it was the only one! Heck I know what you mean, all I see on this site is stupid, misinformed about Catholic beliefs, it is infuriating. Keep preaching guy (no pun intended).
I will try to be honest because the Catholic Church rather bash. I believe that there are Catholics who are true Christians, saved, born again and going to heaven, but I do not think anyone ever been saved by Catholic theology. Your question says it all. To list all the things that "do" and that is what is wrong. Protestantism (Catholic demonstrators) emerged in the discussion about faith verses works. We believe the Bible clearly teaches that salvation is obtained by faith alone, and not by works. See Ephesians 2:8-9. The Catholic church is filled to the brim of works and rituals and penance etc. While the practice of works there will never be compatible with the true church of Jesus Christ.
May have something to do with the good fortune of (Holy) Roman Empire to the looting of thousands of years, dominated the western world.
The Holy See is the wealthiest nation in the world, and if all its members that there are still missing in the richest nation on earth.
Okayokay comment to:
The subject is the Catholic Church. It is a historical fact that the Catholic Church looted (stolen) great fortunes and is now the richest nation on earth. The Holy See is a nation like the U.S., but the Catholic Church produced nothing to achieve their wealth. She stole.
Okayokay additional comment:
Sent the question is "Why the Catholic Church still exist …"
The answer to that question is because the Catholic Church is the wealthiest nation on Earth because of its 1000 years of plunder of the earth.
What other nations or religions is not entirely irrelevant to the question or the answer.
What used to be the dominant force in Western religion, and during that time accumulated a huge wealth and extensive influence in politics openly and secretly.
This means that in a very good place these days when more people are seeing the unfairness of their control in many areas, such as the denial of contraception for Africans dying of AIDS.
you can call this a test of faith
and how faith and survives because of this endurence
how superceeds. If I told you I could never go to you Hevener
There are some very inaccurate information about the Catholics in the responses that almost laughable.
jtuckerndfw-there were no other religions have enslaved, plundered, looted, and other groups of PPL can not blame all Catholics, my point is that this is an excuse that was ready for many years been used as someone said that might not be perfect, but neither is anyone else
Eh. What if it has lasted so long? Measure Catholicism against the Bible. In Pope calls himself the vicar of Christ. The Bible teaches that we can go directly to Christ for our sins, and that only Christ can forgive sins. Your priest and the pope can not. Furthermore, the Bible says to call no man "father." Notice how the pope is called the Holy Father. Have you ever stopped to think about that? Furthermore, the Bible says that we all born in sin and iniquity in the form (with the exception of Jesus, of course). Where in the Bible, however, does not say that Mary was not one of us? Catholics honor as someone who can pray for forgiveness of sins and as queen of heaven. This can not be found in the Bible. While Mary may have given birth to Jesus, come. She was nothing more than an instrument that God used. Calling for his queen and his sentence - would not you call your religion? God not only demand the worship of Him? You should also consider the same thing about the icons you use. I would suggest not to bow to statues of the apostles, which is very close to idolatry. As the saints pray. Saints are in heaven or hell. They can not do anything for you. Try to pray directly to God.
Also, keep in mind their rituals. Taking the body and blood of Jesus Christ every Sunday? Jesus only did it once, at the Lord's Supper, with the juice of grapes (the fruit of the vine) and unleavened bread. Baptizing infants? I'm not one of the Anabaptists that the Catholic Church forgot to kill, but how much sense that when the baby does not understand about Jesus Christ and can not voluntarily ask for forgiveness of sins?
I have no doubt that you are a good Catholic who loves his neighbors. Pope John Paul II is also probably a good person. However, by measuring what the Catholic Church is against the Bible, the foundation of the Catholic Church is collapsing.
Also, I do not worship American Idol. The idea that people will say that their idols are singers too am a bit concerned.
Do not bash the Roman Catholic Church.I just completely disagree with the many false teachings
I have learned that the Bible presents teach.When
falsehoods that only have to take it with Jesus.
The reason is that RCC is because God is not
with it through yet.Rev 19:1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia, Salvation and glory and honor and power, the Lord our God:
Rev 19:2 For true and righteous are his judgments: has been judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and has avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
Rev 19:3 And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.
In Christ,
TJ57
Now … we are not perfect, but neither is anyone.
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Ah! There is the problem. So why not "only" to follow Christ?
As a child, my whole family is Catholic.
I am curious about what you wrote above contitutes test of their faith is "the one true religion"? For me, it seems that many of the things that all other religions and do their holy books, their prayers, their gods, their rituals and practices. And about half of them also claim to be the "one true religion."
Because their religion is based on faith not proof, then your declaration of being the "one true religion" is also a faith based, not tested.
I hope it is honest and intelligent enough for you.
I am not Catholic, but I've known some who are like you say. But there are real issues to be addressed in relation to certain customs and rituals of the Catholic Church, and it is certainly legitimate to raise the issue of abuse and the church needed its own police. I do not think is a good idea to open your forum to attack this, when called for dialogue, and there is no opportunity for dialogue.
a) There is this small country known as _The Holy See_.
Having your own country to help the longevity of your organization.
b) Throughout its history, _The Holy Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church_ have property or immovable property or businesses that generate revenues other than those from the collection plate. Over time, this has led to great wealth, which is a further protection against disappearance untimly of the organization.
c) It has always been aggressive to influence the political affairs of its neighbors. While this policy is not always successful, it did give rise to the Vatican in 1929, after Italy had Papel States during the 1890s. This is in stark contrast to when Malta_ _The Kights of "delivered" to Napoleon.
d) Over time, we have created a large and loyal following usully. This tends to ensure the survival of an organization. [With an estimated 1.1 million faithful, is the largest religious organization in the world.]
These four factors are combined into several parts, to explain why it has lasted and will last for long.
As to why it's bash:
* Protestent Christianity sees a number of doctrinal errors in their teachings and practices;
* Orthodox Christianity to see a different set of errors doctrinal teachings and practices.
* Do not confuse Christians with Christianity. [OIA, bash it against Christianity itself, not the church in particular.]
The only thing I bash my head!
CATHOLIC = ROCK! Standing over him, Brother!
Timex — a bit like giving a lickin 'and keep tickin'
have been some issues that have put Catholics to shame it is known that a priest has abused power and exists multiple child abuse and how people say that one does something that the rest is paid.