Is the Pope "Sweet Christ on Earh"?

[12volt_man]

Even those who participate in communion are not worthy of receiving communion... for it is Christ, Himself. You say that you get called out to participate in the masses a few times a year... then this phrase should ring a bell:

"Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but say the word, and I shall be healed"

God Bless

There is a world of difference between humbling yourself before God and being told by the Roman Catholic church that you're not "Christian" enough to participate in the ordinances of the church.

Funny, but I can go into any baptist church or any protestant church (you know, those churches you guys keep telling us can't agree on anything?) and be welcomed as a brother in Christ. Not so, evidently, in Roman Catholic churches.

 

[12volt_man]

So I take it we are to accept your comment at face value (especially when you have lost credability to a majority of lurkers)?

God Bless

You are free to believe it or not believe it.

I was told this, among other things and not one Roman Catholic has stepped up to correct what this person said, so I have to assume that this is an accepted opinion among Roman Catholics.

 

[StPaul]

There is a world of difference between humbling yourself before God and being told by the Roman Catholic church that you're not "Christian" enough to participate in the ordinances of the church.

Funny, but I can go into any baptist church or any protestant church (you know, those churches you guys keep telling us can't agree on anything?) and be welcomed as a brother in Christ. Not so, evidently, in Roman Catholic churches.

There is a difference between being welcomed, and participating in full communion. You are more than welcome to attend mass, our celebration. The only thing that one would be excluded from is the one thing that means you are in full communion with the Catholic Church. Again, you bypassed my question,... would you want to participate in something that means that you are in Full agreement/communion with the Catholic Church? "Let your yes mean yes.." if you were to participate, yet do not agree,... who are you being honest to?

God Bless

 

[zaire]

Amen! But where do you go to find out what was originally preached in the early Church. Remember, the New Testament was not determined until the 4h century.

But the 27 books in the new testement where all written by 100AD.

 

[12volt_man]

There is a difference between being welcomed, and participating in full communion. You are more than welcome to attend mass, our celebration. The only thing that one would be excluded from is the one thing that means you are in full communion with the Catholic Church.

But communion is an ordinance commanded to the church at large, not just the Roman Catholic church.

Again, you bypassed my question,... would you want to participate in something that means that you are in Full agreement/communion with the Catholic Church? "Let your yes mean yes.." if you were to participate, yet do not agree,... who are you being honest to?

God Bless

Yes. I didn't answer it because it's beside the point.

 

[Iollain]

We are either brothers and sisters in Christ or we are not, why does it have to be so complicated?

 

[Metanoia02]

We are either brothers and sisters in Christ or we are not, why does it have to be so complicated?

Because Protestants will say anything to confuse the issue. You have some who complain that the Catholic Church teaches universalism and then you have people who complain that the Catholic Church teaches that unless you are a member of the Catholic Church you are going to hell.

What the Church actually teaches is that by virtue of Baptism, non-Catholic Christians are our brothers and sisters. Period.

 

[Oblio]

We're not considered true Christians

My RC friends have addressed this from their perspective. I would like to add that that statement is also false from an Orthodox viewpoint.

 

[rnmomof7]

Mot hat on

This Thread is going no where on a doctrinal/theological discussion, it is way too personal so it is being closed .

Sorry

Mot hat off

 

[12volt_man]

Because Protestants will say anything to confuse the issue. You have some who complain that the Catholic Church teaches universalism and then you have people who complain that the Catholic Church teaches that unless you are a member of the Catholic Church you are going to hell.

What the Church actually teaches is that by virtue of Baptism, non-Catholic Christians are our brothers and sisters. Period.

So then, if we're brothers and sisters, then why don't you believe that we're worthy to take part in the ordinances of the chuch?

Is this the Catholic version of "seperate but equal"?

 

[IgnatiusOfAntioch]

Funny you should mention this. Watch these videos. By using only scripture and history (that should please the Catholics) he proves that the Papacy (or RCC)(Not any one Pope as a person) Is the beast in Revelation that most call the 'AntiChrist'!
http://www.amazingfacts.org/resourc...PVideo/mp13.asx
http://www.amazingfacts.org/resourc...PVideo/mp14.asx

Any protestants have anything to say???

His Holiness the late Pope John Paul II the beast?

Any Protestants embarrassed by this type of thing???

 

[Metanoia02]

So then, if we're brothers and sisters, then why don't you believe that we're worthy to take part in the ordinances of the chuch?

Is this the Catholic version of "seperate but equal"?

It is not what I believe, but what you believe that prevents us from sharing the Eucharist.

Those who do not discern the Body and Blood of Christ bring comdemnation upon themselves. It is for your own protection.

 

[rnmomof7]

Opps to be closed