Roman Catholic church only true church, says Vatican
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I've stayed away from this tread for a couple of days till I could get my head around my own emotions to it.
Think I'm ready ????
I understand that the Catholic church would and does consider itself "The Church" therefore thinking of all other sects as rebels..Somewhat like China considering Tawain as a renegade Province. But just as Tawian, the people there consider themselves Chinese and that that had not much choice but to break away because of government actions.
The part of what was deliveried by the Pope that I have a problem with is the complete lack of inward seeking. Eastern Orthadox, Lutheran and Anglican sects left basically because of political behavior of the Pope's and bishops of the early church, and to a lessor extent that there is no area in the bible calling St. Peter's sucessors as Holy..i.e. The Pope. God doesn't not put the Church in the Hands of Peter and his sucessors..Just Peter!!
The infighting between the higher order churches has and is causing problems throughout the whole community. Non or partial believers us these "decree's from above " as amunition for keeping religon locked up inside buildings and away from schools and government.
Was not Jesus an all inclusive teacher? Did he not bring in new members, races and sinners to his fold? Are we following his true teachings, or are we more wrapped up in our traditions and clubs ...we all don't sound to far of from the Pharoceiss (sp)? thay he had such a problem with.
I can't find anywhere in the New Testament where Jesus shows preference to less sinful people over more sinful ones....where he says only people who live in a certain place are closer to him...
He askes that you have faith, believe and tell the world...nothing more!!
How does anyone know that the "breakaway" churches are not a divine happening to further spread the gospel?
Again as much as I have not problem with the Catholic faith (faith is good and real) I have a problem with grumpy old men protecting their stature...I afraid this is what I see...
Think I'm ready ????
I understand that the Catholic church would and does consider itself "The Church" therefore thinking of all other sects as rebels..Somewhat like China considering Tawain as a renegade Province. But just as Tawian, the people there consider themselves Chinese and that that had not much choice but to break away because of government actions.
The part of what was deliveried by the Pope that I have a problem with is the complete lack of inward seeking. Eastern Orthadox, Lutheran and Anglican sects left basically because of political behavior of the Pope's and bishops of the early church, and to a lessor extent that there is no area in the bible calling St. Peter's sucessors as Holy..i.e. The Pope. God doesn't not put the Church in the Hands of Peter and his sucessors..Just Peter!!
The infighting between the higher order churches has and is causing problems throughout the whole community. Non or partial believers us these "decree's from above " as amunition for keeping religon locked up inside buildings and away from schools and government.
Was not Jesus an all inclusive teacher? Did he not bring in new members, races and sinners to his fold? Are we following his true teachings, or are we more wrapped up in our traditions and clubs ...we all don't sound to far of from the Pharoceiss (sp)? thay he had such a problem with.
I can't find anywhere in the New Testament where Jesus shows preference to less sinful people over more sinful ones....where he says only people who live in a certain place are closer to him...
He askes that you have faith, believe and tell the world...nothing more!!
How does anyone know that the "breakaway" churches are not a divine happening to further spread the gospel?
Again as much as I have not problem with the Catholic faith (faith is good and real) I have a problem with grumpy old men protecting their stature...I afraid this is what I see...
God the Father is not blind to everything that has happened since He first created mankind, nor is He blind to what is going on today with all the different religions.
He is in control to the point that He encourages, motivates and fashions the course of events in order to stir the world to a greater height.
Consider if you will the world of humanity (Body) as a new born babe. The baby is born (Adam and Eve) and in turn pro-creates, (being as gods by having the ability to gain knowledge and by creating) and then guided by God towards maturity.
God then divides or causes divisions in order to motivate humanity to exercise the good that it is capable of doing in the face of adversities, sufferings and limited life.
The whole concept of humanity is to learn obedience to a higher call then that of which this environment beckons us to.
There is hope yet while in the flesh of a better world only if we seek it with our spirits as God is Spirit.
The Catholic Church is an instrument used by God to further His kingdom (Maturing of the body) and as well as all other religions that have as their core belief Him as God.
The rest of the world has to be won by sheer love of God and not by some standard set by mankind.
The standard of sheer love is God like in that it forgives all wrong doings in the process of maturing an individual to like qualities of what God is.
But there are wars that love can not win simply because some souls refuse to learn or because this worlds lusts, defined as greed are their motivating factors.
Cancer in the body can only be dealt with by eradicating it, or containing it to prison, so that the rest of the body can continue to live on unto maturity.
I wouldn't be to dismayed, or discouraged at whatever is said about the Catholic Church, the Pope or any other religion for that matter, because the real true church is in your spirit where only there can you touch the heart of God.
Peace>>>AJ:love9:
He is in control to the point that He encourages, motivates and fashions the course of events in order to stir the world to a greater height.
Consider if you will the world of humanity (Body) as a new born babe. The baby is born (Adam and Eve) and in turn pro-creates, (being as gods by having the ability to gain knowledge and by creating) and then guided by God towards maturity.
God then divides or causes divisions in order to motivate humanity to exercise the good that it is capable of doing in the face of adversities, sufferings and limited life.
The whole concept of humanity is to learn obedience to a higher call then that of which this environment beckons us to.
There is hope yet while in the flesh of a better world only if we seek it with our spirits as God is Spirit.
The Catholic Church is an instrument used by God to further His kingdom (Maturing of the body) and as well as all other religions that have as their core belief Him as God.
The rest of the world has to be won by sheer love of God and not by some standard set by mankind.
The standard of sheer love is God like in that it forgives all wrong doings in the process of maturing an individual to like qualities of what God is.
But there are wars that love can not win simply because some souls refuse to learn or because this worlds lusts, defined as greed are their motivating factors.
Cancer in the body can only be dealt with by eradicating it, or containing it to prison, so that the rest of the body can continue to live on unto maturity.
I wouldn't be to dismayed, or discouraged at whatever is said about the Catholic Church, the Pope or any other religion for that matter, because the real true church is in your spirit where only there can you touch the heart of God.
Peace>>>AJ:love9: