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I'm not sure what to think of hell. If we are made in the image of God this may mean our souls are immortal, in which case, those who don't go to heaven must spent eternity somewhere else. It's my understanding that Pope Francis doesn't believe in an eternal hell, but I'm not sure if that...

We have to trust God even when we don't understand His ways. Best to respect and defer to His Wisdom rather than question it.

Well, I'm pretty sure a demon has almost total control over my golf clubs, so I guess a demon can take control of a robot.

So, your brother loved Jesus and devoted his life to serving what he honestly believed was the Church Jesus founded - but God sent him to hell anyway? What a mean God you have there!

I tried learning to play guitar once but I hated it. So I tried bass guitar and I loved it. Now I own three basses.

Any so-called church that condones abortion and homosexulaity can be immediately disqualified as Christian.

According to Matt 16:18, the true Church must be able to demonstrate an unbroken history that goes all the way back to the apostles. "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matt 16:18. Only the Roman...

I am a Qlder living in Forster. Which Eastern Orthdx Church do you belong to?

It's very sad that the Schism occured. I hope and pray that our two Churches unite one day soon.

Hang on, let me get this straight ... it doesn't make sense to you that the apostles would appoint successors to lead and teach the Church after they die? You can't be serious! If the apostles didn't appoint successors, they would be not only grossly irresponsible, but complete morons...

On the contrary, Jesus prayed that his Church may have perfect unity. Having multiple churches, all teaching their own differing interpretations of the Bible is the opposite of perfect unity. “Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.”...

You're reading it out of context. Paul is referring to the OT warnings about boasting quoted earlier in the letter - 1Cor 1:19, 31; 3:19-20. Furthermore, Paul writes elsewhere that the oral teachings of the apostles are on a par with the written word - 1Thess 2:13; 2Thess 2:15, 3:6.

So it doesn't make sense to you that the apostles would appoint trusted successors to lead the Church after they die? It makes perfect sense to me! The book of Acts - pre-Paul - makes it obvious Peter was the leader of the apostles. What was the very first thing Jesus ever said to Simon? He...

No, I just wanted to know if you know what it means

God will save whomsoever He wishes to save and no man knows who they will be, but I believe many non-Christians will receive salvation. Do you honestly think you can sit in God’s place, judge the hearts of men and determine the eternal fate of souls by reading a book? A Pope’s personal...

You’ve taken the words “what is written” out of context. Paul is referring to the OT warnings about boasting quoted earlier in the letter - 1:19, 31; 3:19-20. Furthermore, Paul writes elsewhere that the oral teachings of the apostles are on a par with the written word - 1Thess 2:13; 2Thess...

You have some funny ideas about what Catholics are taught. I was never taught anything at all about Sola Scriptura, let alone arguments to use against it. Exactly. Ditto for other Catholic doctrines that are implied in Scripture. I agree - expect “God’s word” is not confined to the Bible.

Which Church is the verse speaking of then, if not the Catholic Church? I asked you this before, but I didn't get an answer.

What is "Apostolic Succession"? 1. At the time this verse was written, was any the NT writings considered "Scripture"? The contents of the NT weren't finalised until hundreds of years later, so "Scripture" in this verse would almost certainly be referring to the OT. 2. Notice the words...

So if he remarries he becomes polygamist?