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"The Teachings of The Bible and the teachings of the Pope are totally different"(Quote from "Tares Among The Wheat")
Originally posted by ProfessorChaos
reply to post by Revolution9
I was born and raised Catholic and my involvement in that church ended after I began to actually read the Bible, and all consideration for it ended after reading the Catechism and comparing it with the Bible.
The Catholic church (in my opinion) is no more Christian in nature than the Mormon church, the Jehovah's Witnesses, or the Church of Scientology for that matter.
Infallibility belongs in a special way to the pope as head of the bishops (Matt. 16:17–19; John 21:15–17). As Vatican II remarked, it is a charism the pope "enjoys in virtue of his office, when, as the supreme shepherd and teacher of all the faithful, who confirms his brethren in their faith (Luke 22:32), he proclaims by a definitive act some doctrine of faith or morals. Therefore his definitions, of themselves, and not from the consent of the Church, are justly held irreformable, for they are pronounced with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, an assistance promised to him in blessed Peter."
The infallibility of the pope is not a doctrine that suddenly appeared in Church teaching; rather, it is a doctrine which was implicit in the early Church. It is only our understanding of infallibility which has developed and been more clearly understood over time. In fact, the doctrine of infallibility is implicit in these Petrine texts: John 21:15–17 ("Feed my sheep . . . "), Luke 22:32 ("I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail"), and Matthew 16:18 ("You are Peter . . . ").
Originally posted by spirit_horse
You know, it always amazes me how some people think they know the absolute truth to what is going to happen regarding the mysteries of the bible. It simply cannot be so. I was raised Catholic and have a big problem with their changing of scripture, throwing certain books out, and changing some scripture. Not only that, but one thing really sticks in my craw, papal infallibility. That is when the pope speaks on doctrine whatever he says is supposed to be the word of God and you are supposed to accept that he cannot make a mistake. Well, *cough cough* that is complete BS! No man is perfect and he is not some PA for God's word or doctrine.
Here is a source on Papal Infallibility if you wish to understand it:
Source is Catholic
the bible says there will be many false prophets and even ones that come in the name of Jesus. This is already happening around the world. People following some guy that claims he is Christ. But, the bible clearly states when you will know it is Jesus himself arriving. For example: He will be seen in the West and the East as lightning is seen. So, he won't just appear at some speaking event and claim to be Jesus. When he returns, the people will know it. Now I will probably be flamed and attacked, but I it bothers me not. You would be surprised to know what I really believe.
I have done research on world religions since 1986 when I was in college. I have forgotten more than I remember and to each his own. I just wanted to point a couple of things out and as I said above, these people that think they can tell you what happens after death, or concerning the return of Jesus and what will happen are nothing more that guessing or making an educated guess based on their readings and understandings. I will not push anyone to believe what I do. But, I did die twice in my life. I had body bags actually called for me and had my last rites a third time. But, I am still here after I was sent back. Again, there are people that know the experience and those that will argue there is nothing after death no matter the FACT they cannot know by experience or otherwise! Good luck with this thread. I usually never get involved because of all the uneducated bantering of people’s beliefs. It breaks down into a thread that does not serve anyone usually.
edit on 18/8/13 by spirit_horse because: typo
Originally posted by ProfessorChaos
reply to post by Revolution9
I was born and raised Catholic and my involvement in that church ended after I began to actually read the Bible, and all consideration for it ended after reading the Catechism and comparing it with the Bible.
The Catholic church (in my opinion) is no more Christian in nature than the Mormon church, the Jehovah's Witnesses, or the Church of Scientology for that matter.
Originally posted by Egyptia
Originally posted by ProfessorChaos
reply to post by Revolution9
I was born and raised Catholic and my involvement in that church ended after I began to actually read the Bible, and all consideration for it ended after reading the Catechism and comparing it with the Bible.
The Catholic church (in my opinion) is no more Christian in nature than the Mormon church, the Jehovah's Witnesses, or the Church of Scientology for that matter.
Interesting you posted this response as I was speaking about the very same thing just a couple of days ago. I was placed in a Catholic school and discovered how truly UN-Christian it is. Even as a child I felt a distinct Godlessness present and if anything I felt the arms of The Brotherhood there - the organized brotherhood of the system that is.
Although the people were lovely they were utterly mislead and simply not following a truth but instituted in that UN-illuminated cog in the wheel. I recall having conversations asking about The Word and it was clear to me that they did not know The Word. I went as far as grade 8 and begged to go to a public high school. The only thing I recall which felt right was The Lord's Prayer prior to class starting and at the end of the day.
In my experience Catholicism and Christianity are complete opposites and what Catholicism has in taken out of Christianity and has in common with it has been utilized for power, dominion control for clandestine purposes in association with the fallen legion power of this world, that purposely has been hidden from society at large for a designated date with destiny soon coming.
At which point the great Novus Ordo Mundi will rear its ugly head in the great deception that will take over the planet. Catholicism is only one part of that great agenda that has been in the works since the 4th century A.D. if not earlier. (The Council of Nicea 323 A.D.)
edit on 18-8-2013 by Egyptia because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Panic2k11
reply to post by Revolution9
Then if you believe that any man made book is the word of God you should read the Torah (Jewish texts) since they predate by far any other Bible (and the Koran) that Abrahamic religions are derived from, from that "original work". I can really understand people that think that a God needed to God trough all those loops to let its creation know about him and whit that low level of possible reliability (almost nil).
edit on 18-8-2013 by Panic2k11 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Panic2k11
reply to post by Revolution9
Then if you believe that any man made book is the word of God you should read the Torah (Jewish texts) since they predate by far any other Bible (and the Koran) that Abrahamic religions are derived from, from that "original work". I can really understand people that think that a God needed to God trough all those loops to let its creation know about him and whit that low level of possible reliability (almost nil).
edit on 18-8-2013 by Panic2k11 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by spirit_horse
but one thing really sticks in my craw, papal infallibility