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I am posting a question in fellowship. I have no intention of debating anyone's answer. I am just curious about one philosophy I have heard from many &th Day believers mostly on this particular website.
Is it the official doctrine of the Adventist movement that the Catholic Church is anathema? Secondly and related to that question, is it an official doctrine that "The Pope" is or may be Antichrist? If so, is it taught that he is either THE Antichrist or A antichrist?
I am not here to change anyone's belief system, only learn more about yours. I have my beliefs which I hold dear as a Roman Catholic however, I must also use the gift of reason that God has bestowed on all human beings to determine the truth in any situation. Meaning, I don't subscribe to "blind faith"
I have read in some of the forums on this website Biblical evidence interpreted to mean The Catholic Church is the harlot of Babylon and "The Pope" is Antichrist. Not to mention all of the issues that I've seen brought up about statues being idols, the veneration of Saints and loved ones who have passed and some other things I won't try to list them all.
One thing our beliefs do agree about is the requirement of repentance and obedience (meaning no free ticket to heaven for the wicked who have claimed to believe). You must live your faith.
So the real question is, are the things I mentioned about the RCC official teachings, or are they commonly held beliefs by a certain percentage of church members?
I have met some people on here who believe we can't know who these references in Revalations refer to and some who say it is obvious who they point to.
Any thoughts on this? This is your area so I wouldn't endeavor to tell you how to respond, however, I respectfully request that people answer with facts, Biblical references, and official church doctrine or statements that 7th Day teachers stand behind rather than individual personal opinion.
I never met a 7th day that was shy about quoting the Bible.
Thank you for your patience regarding this rather long winded question
Is it the official doctrine of the Adventist movement that the Catholic Church is anathema? Secondly and related to that question, is it an official doctrine that "The Pope" is or may be Antichrist? If so, is it taught that he is either THE Antichrist or A antichrist?
I am not here to change anyone's belief system, only learn more about yours. I have my beliefs which I hold dear as a Roman Catholic however, I must also use the gift of reason that God has bestowed on all human beings to determine the truth in any situation. Meaning, I don't subscribe to "blind faith"
I have read in some of the forums on this website Biblical evidence interpreted to mean The Catholic Church is the harlot of Babylon and "The Pope" is Antichrist. Not to mention all of the issues that I've seen brought up about statues being idols, the veneration of Saints and loved ones who have passed and some other things I won't try to list them all.
One thing our beliefs do agree about is the requirement of repentance and obedience (meaning no free ticket to heaven for the wicked who have claimed to believe). You must live your faith.
So the real question is, are the things I mentioned about the RCC official teachings, or are they commonly held beliefs by a certain percentage of church members?
I have met some people on here who believe we can't know who these references in Revalations refer to and some who say it is obvious who they point to.
Any thoughts on this? This is your area so I wouldn't endeavor to tell you how to respond, however, I respectfully request that people answer with facts, Biblical references, and official church doctrine or statements that 7th Day teachers stand behind rather than individual personal opinion.
I never met a 7th day that was shy about quoting the Bible.
Thank you for your patience regarding this rather long winded question