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  1. GoldenRule636

    I'm confused and guilty and I'm not sure what to do or how to feel

    Hey everyone. I'm pretty new to this thread, so I'm sorry in advance for such a heavy question, but I think insights from other Christians might really help and somewhat calm the storm inside me. I'm in a bit of a tough spot in my faith and I'm not really sure how to handle it. I don't have a...
  2. E

    An ex-pastor's opinion on evangelical Christianity and the Rapture

    I found the following comment on Facebook. It's from a former protestant pastor who apparently had a movie made about his life. What do you guys think?
  3. Cliff Franklin

    I Need a Prayer accountability partner.

    I am a Christian of the Catholic Denomination. Every year during the lent session I try to go through the season prayerfully but I always get distracted and end up not keeping up with my daily prayer resolutions for the season. At church yesterday, I was inspired to look for a prayer...
  4. Philip_B

    Papal Visit to Anglican Centre in Rome

    Pope Francis to visit Anglican Church in Rome Pope Francis to make historic visit to Anglican church in Rome | CatholicHerald.co.uk Pope Francis to visit All Saints' Anglican Church in Rome • Wanted in Rome Pope Francis will make a historic visit to an Anglican Church in Rome on Sunday. He’ll...
  5. DeerGlow

    Catholicism questions from a Protestant

    1. I have seen a lot of things saying a person needs Catholic godparents to be baptised, what if someone doesn't know any Catholics? Or doesn't have any who are around enough / close enough to them to act as godparents? 2. Where is the apocrypha (Books like Maccabees, Tobit, etc.) from and why...
  6. Lord'sWarrior

    Can't be baptized

    I was baptized the catholic way, but I was told it is no good. It has got to be done the right way, a full immersion. I wan't to recieve the spirit of the Lord but I don't know anyone who can baptize me that way. Should I do the catholic sacrament of confirmation (I think), I have the 1st...
  7. BroIgnatius

    Christians Die in Pakistan from Toxic Alcohol on Christmas

    Among the families effected are 25 children from the St. Peter Catholic High School in Toba Tek Singh. Our organization supports this high school and manages its website. Please read about this tragedy and view a video of the funeral.
  8. masmpg

    I am still in amazement, and I believe the catholic brethren will be too!

    This article is from Life Site News a sort of all things catholic site. I can't believe the white house would make such a statement about our islam leaning president. The White House just called Obama the ‘most Catholic of presidents’ - and I’m shaking my head
  9. L

    Help for Returning Baptist

    Hello y'all, Let me tell you about myself. I am a university student right now at a Christian university and I am having some problems. I was born and raised Baptist, going to church every Sunday and growing to desire to be a preacher as a kid. In high school my Catholic side of my family...
  10. rakovsky

    How widespread is the Charismatic Movement in Catholicism?

    How does the Catholic Church look at the Charismatic movement? I think that the hierarchs officially endorse it. And how widespread is it in the Church? One Catholic article that took a critical view titled The Dangers of the Charismatic Movement described a Charismatic anniversary convention...
  11. masmpg

    Figure out which of these reasons for excommunicating Martin Luther were actually Christian reasons

    I have skimmed through this list of 50 reasons why Martin Luther was excommunicated and hopefully this will shed much light on the difference between Protestanism and Catholicism. http://www.ncregister.com/blog/darmstrong/50-reasons-why-martin-luther-was-excommunicated
  12. BroIgnatius

    Did you know that Thanksgiving was started by Catholics

    Six interesting facts about Thanksgiving and how it was started by Catholics: http://saint-mike.org/thanksgiving.pdf
  13. BroIgnatius

    Church Doctrine on Separation of Church and State

    Catholics are not to believe in the Separation of Church and State. This concept is also not in the Constitution and is a legal fiction.
  14. BroIgnatius

    How do Catholics Respond to the Transgender Question

    Father Mike Schmitz gives an excellent talk on this issue:
  15. Azureknight 773

    Our Daily Readings for the Month of November 2016

    November 1, 2016 Solemnity of All Saints Lectionary: 667 Reading 1 RV 7:2-4, 9-14 I, John, saw another angel come up from the East, holding the seal of the living God. He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels who were given power to damage the land and the sea, “Do not damage the land...
  16. J

    How the Left planned to infiltrate the Catholic Church

    One Bread And Body? Podesta & Left-Wing Activists Plotted ‘Catholic Spring’ Assault & Infiltration of the Church. Exposed in the latest WikiLeaks release. So much for keeping Church and State separate. http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/wikileaks-podesta-left-wing-activist-plot-catholic-spring/
  17. Samolub

    Why most American Protestants like Pope Francis?

    how was possible that the US Congress adopts the Pope like Christian leader ?
  18. Uber Genius

    Do You Study, or Just Read The Scriptures?

    St. Benedict lived 30 miles East of Rome from 480-547. He discipled Pope Gregory 1st and is considered to be the founder of monasticism in the Western Church. Benedict established a school of the Lord’s service and recommended, dividing time (8 hrs sleep), 5-6 hours in prayer, 5-6 hours in...
  19. Truth Lover

    Hi all! Truthlover intro

    I am Catholic with a capital C. I surrendered my life to Christ 37 years ago. I was involved with the charismatic renewal and still am. I try to live a holy life and be pleasing to God. I am redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. I have a Masters in theology. I am happy to answer questions because...
  20. A

    Tim Kaine Predicts Catholic Church Will Change Views on Same-Sex Marriage

    http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/tim-kaine-predicts-catholic-church-will-change-views-same-sex-n646286