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Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
reply to post by On the Edge
So, you're saying it's just the Catholics, eh? Nah, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the orthodox followers of all the denominations of the Christian faith would bring back the inquisition if they could. Call it paranoia if you like, but look at the world around you and tell me, "Do you see what I see?"
[edit on 1-1-2010 by SpeakerofTruth]
Martin
Martin Luther (10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) initiated the Protestant Reformation.[1] As a priest and theology professor, he confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his The Ninety-Five Theses in 1517. Luther strongly disputed their claim that freedom from God's punishment of sin could be purchased with money. His refusal to retract all of his writings at the demand of Pope Leo X in 1520 and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Edict of Worms meeting in 1521 resulted in his excommunication by the pope and condemnation as an outlaw by the emperor. Martin Luther taught that salvation is not from good works, but a free gift of God, received only by grace through faith in Jesus as redeemer from sin. His theology challenged the authority of the pope of the Roman Catholic Church by teaching that the Bible is the only source of divinely revealed knowledge[2] and opposed sacerdotalism by considering all baptised Christians to be a holy priesthood.[3] Those who identify with Luther's teachings are called Lutherans.
Originally posted by felonius
Oh god. Here we go with the "Lucifer" /"satan" thing again.
Once more for those who slept in class..>>>>EDGE AND CO.
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
reply to post by On the Edge
You don't have to tell me how #ty the Catholic church is.I am quite aware of how #ty it is.
Firstly, for 14-15 centuries, Catholicism WAS Christendom. Any argument made to the contrary is an argument in ignorance.
Any person who shoots an abortion clinic doctor on his way to work is not a real Christian, and any person who blows themself up in a crowded market of innocents is not a real Muslim, and any person shooting unarmed demonstrators in Palestine is not a real Jew.
Originally posted by LeoVirgo
There are plenty of good religious folk!! Its the good nature spirits that brought goodness to a belief that began as being very forceful. So hats off to those that were able to pull goodness out of such things.
Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
reply to post by On the Edge
Edge, it is sad. I do see a persecution coming, but it won't be of just Christians.It will be of people who have any spiritual beliefs, period.Watch and see what I tell you.
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[edit on 2-1-2010 by SpeakerofTruth]