Comments on: Protestants and other Christians are not really relativistic Catholics Christian?

By: johnnyde

johnnyde — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

Yes, that's why we have the universal Church. Jesus had a message and nt what the Bible means to you.
We're supposed to treat them as our brethen separate but actually with the fundies proteatns and others, and having heard the way they bash Catholics, and knowing that they live in a country where there is no barrier to learning the truth, I seems diffcult to see them as co-religionists, the fundies particualrly - to me they are heretics.
But yes, Jesus founded the church, and he did not want to lose anyone, told his first bishops.

By: Daver

Daver — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

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I think the Church uses the term "separate Bretheren" is most appropriate.
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Exctly: one God, one Savior, one Spirit, one deposit of faith, so it is logical that a religion is going to adequately disclose these things to us.
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That's what happens when people try to shape his image God versus the inverse.

By: Pascal Baylon

Pascal Baylon — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

I think you're sure of something.
I heard recently that "Christianity is a Catholic religion" and that makes sense. It binds to what you're saying too.

By: James O

James O — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

In the end, interpeting the Bible is or will be in the context of the Apostolic Tradition and the Church authority or some degree of relativism will pick and choose

By: Lion of Judah Regular

Lion of Judah Regular — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

It is no fault of Le Mans. The Bible is clear in a lot of things, but people do not want to believe it's that simple. As Paul said, does not lead away from the simplicity that is in Christ.
But I guess people have.

By: Mama Kate formerly preggo!

Mama Kate formerly preggo! — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

I love the big question, even better explanation of the question, sorry can not bring you the best answer <— sincerely environment.

By: Guessses, A.R.T.

Guessses, A.R.T. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

My answer: there are 38,000 denominations of Christianity (wikipedia reference). Did you ever try to get 38,000 people agree on anything?

By: skepsis

skepsis — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

Seems reasonable. But many Protestants believe that Catholics are not in the law book more. How to solve this?

By: FROG E

FROG E — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:53 +0000

Jesus was not a Catholic or a Christian …… I Will Follow Him

By: intothec

intothec — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:50 +0000

One thing I noticed is that even in my own denomination there are plenty of divisions between the doctrinal beliefs. People can no longer rely on a teacher, as it may, in the old days. I mean, say you lived in the time of Paul and John. You can rely on almost every word coming from his mouth as the truth that, because of how close they were with Jesus. Today, hear two preachers talking about the same subject but with different conclusions .. and let you choose what is right, if any.
This means that what is true can only be found in Scripture, is not it? That is the only reliable source left. No problem, what version? So many translations! Each of the things one slightly different words, which can easily lead to a completely different doctrine. Not to mention the study patterns vary widely! A person can read and interpret an entire chapter by itself, while another front of each verse with other verses of the same type throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Both methods can lead to different results, too.
So this is how we met a lot of names. All of which are mostly filled with people who are genuinely asking for guidance when they study, and still end up with different results.
The relativists? I think the term could be wrong in some way. I believe in one truth, as the majority. However, when we are at in our journey may mean that the truth now believe is not what is on another. Does that mean that both are correct? No, is what is the real truth is what is difficult, however.
That's why I think what we have to be united are the core beliefs - that are clear as day. Who is God, who Jesus is and was why he came to earth, why he died, how we obtain salvation, and that the main objective is to love one another as God loves everyone. Beyond that is where the problems lie. Although it is important to expand our walk beyond the basics, the "meat" instead of "milk" we should not lose sight of what is the most clear - and we should not allow differences beyond that becomes an obstacle for others.