Really? So those of us former roman catholics who were taught by those well catechized nuns, brothers, priests and bishops in parochial school and homilies and who engaged in the practices of the "church" are wrong? We became biblical believers and jettisoned what was incorrectly taught. We know what was taught and we experienced it first hand. We don't need to mischaracterize anything.
Absolutely not! Which is why we trust Scripture when it says the church is the pillar and foundation of Truth, that Peter is the rock upon which the church is built, that we will be judged by our works, that justification/salvation is not by faith alone, that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ, that Baptism now saves us, that we can fill up what is lacking in the suffering of Christ, that we can offer prayers for the dead, etc …
then why don't catholics read and study it and learn to understand it?
Roman Catholics believe that Mary, the saints, the angels and Roman Catholic relics are all objects and images for 'veneration,' which according to Roman Catholic teaching is supposed to be something less than 'worship.' The word 'venerate' originally meant "worship" - from a Latin root - not Anglo-Saxon. In all true and sound God-given wisdom, and in all practicality, it is difficult at best, to see any meaningful difference between 'worship' and 'venerate'. The Roman Catholic Church does not contemplate or expound on the wisdom of God, nor does it encourage Roman Catholics to contemplate on Him either, so it is quite understandable why Roman Catholics see Jesus as being unapproachable.
Clue: I'm physically ALIVE, and the people the Bible says should pray one for another are also PHYSICALLY ALIVE, so obviously we Non-Catholics who are obedient to what's taught in the SCRIPTURES.
So let me see you trust the scripture you think says that your LYING institution is the pillar and foundation of Truth, but you do not trust it when it says check the spirit, examine the scriptures, know the bad tree by its fruit. You institution teaches false doctrines, lies to the authorities to hide evil leaders, lies to the laity about their evil leaders. You ignore the scriptures that state that those who do not expose sin become part of the sin.
Your need to insult my faith isn't coming from the Holy Spirit. Some self examination might be in order.
Those apparitions are demonic in origin and give me the creeps. But Catholics are too spiritually blind to see them for what they truly are.
To paraphrase Paul: "Have we now become your enemy for speaking the truth to you?" The truth hurts sometimes, but it is still the truth. Jesus told the Pharisees some uncomfortable truths about themselves that they took exception to. So did Stephen. So did Wycliffe. So did Hus. So did Luther....
Except as a Christian I know the scripture teaching on how this manifests in a real Christian such as Paul teaching the Colossians 3.
Your first sentence makes no sense at all. Prove your faith, yes I agree you need to do some self examination but as you would do it with the RC lens on, it probably will not help at all.
Oh that sounds lovely, pity your leaders do not reflect what you are posting. Their example over the centuries is to lie, to molest children, to rape nuns, to force conversions in the past, to sleep with whoever outside of marriage, to teach false doctrines, to put burdens on the people the list is long.
I believe all of it, including the verses about checking the spirit, bad (and good) fruit, examining scripture, etc. There is no book, passage, or verse that I do not believe. You are confusing your private interpretation with Scripture itself.
Really then why were not ALL those pedophile priests not removed as 1 Cor 5:11 states should happen. Why do the laity just accept what the RCC leadership decides and not stand up in force and demand a change? Why do you follow Marian beliefs? Why do accept the burdens laid on you by your false leaders?
you think the truth insults your religion / faith in a false teacher? what the rcc teaches is an insult to God and His word!
yes, catholics should do that - examine their own hearts and examine actual scripture vs rcc teachings.
you're a catholic - a follower of a man-made religion, not a follower of Christ and His teachings.
paul is speaking to believers regarding other believers. God's chosen ones have experienced the rebirth. those who haven't experienced it are not yet forgiven / saved.
His word does not dwell in catholics. the words of the rcc men dwell in catholics. what scripture says and what the rcc teaches are not the same. One is of God, the other of man. you cannot serve 2 masters - it's God or man, not both.
that isn't something that catholics do. they 'go thru' other humans (dead or alive) which is contrary to His word.
No one insulted your faith. Its flaws are being discussed. Worshipping. . . er venerating Mary is an affront to her child. The Savior, God the Father and the Holy Spirit to say nothing of His Word.
No. I'm personally accused.