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| If the rapture really happens tomorrow . . .; AKA . . . the Good Bye Thread | |
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| Klaus | May 23 2011, 11:42 AM Post #176 |
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Well, there were arguments about, say, whether Peter and Paul were Catholics. Arguments about that are futile unless one has agreed on a common definition of what constitutes the label "catholic". |
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| Luke's Dad | May 23 2011, 11:44 AM Post #177 |
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And what's the difference? Seriously? How does this impact or affect the teachings of Jesus or the apostles in any way? I think this is one of those Christian "laws" that I was speaking of before. |
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| Larry | May 23 2011, 11:44 AM Post #178 |
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The seven sacraments of the Catholic Church: 1. Baptism. For Catholics, this occurs at birth. So important to Catholics that even a baby dying at birth must be baptized. Nothing scriptural to support this view. 2. Confirmation. When a baptized child reaches 12 years old, he is "confirmed". Catholics believe that this ritual gives the child the Holy Spirit more completely. Nothing scriptural to support this view. 3. Holy Eucharist. Or, communion. In Catholicism, this is not just a symbolic ritual, the bread and wine actually turn into blood and flesh. Nothing scriptural to support this view. 4. Reconciliation. The sacrament by which sins committed after baptism are forgiven by Jesus through the ministry of a priest. Nothing scriptural to support this view. 5. Anointing of the sick. Formerly called "Extreme Unction". In Catholicism, this ritual takes away the sins of even an unconscious person who is at the point of death. Nothing scriptural to support this view. 6. Holy Orders. This is the one I have the most problem with - the teaching that this sacrament places a "spiritual mark" on the soul of the person who receives it. It makes it possible for a priest to carry out sacred duties such as baptism and communion. This mark can never be blotted out, meaning that no matter how wicked that priest might become, since he has received the sacrament of the Holy Orders, he can still function as a priest. Nothing scriptural to support this view. 7. Matrimony. |
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| Larry | May 23 2011, 11:48 AM Post #179 |
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There is nothing scriptural to support such a silly view, sorry. |
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| KlavierBauer | May 23 2011, 11:49 AM Post #180 |
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It's not a law - but it paints a very different picture of Mary and who she was. This is a very special piece of the faith that many in the west are missing out on - and that's why it can potentially be an important point. If Mary's just another lady then you're right - who cares whether she and Joseph had relations or not? What does it change? If she is indeed Theotokos however, it changes the view of her, her family, her purpose, her relationship with Joseph, and ultimately aids in painting a slightly different picture of who God is, and how he works in our lives. To invalidate any part of the religion that exists outside of Christ's teachings gets rid of 98% of the Bible, and focuses on getting dessert rather than the entire meal. It may be sufficient, as the thief on the cross taught us - but that doesn't mean I can't strive for a deeper understanding, nor does it mean that I shouldn't. Reasonable people can disagree on many of these matters from a theological standpoint, but my comment above is about what has long been the accepted history by the church. Is there a chance its mistaken? Of course there is. But if I'm having a debate about church history with someone, and they think that James is thought to have been Jesus's biological brother, we have a difference that needs to be addressed before we can move forward, as it changes a lot. |
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| KlavierBauer | May 23 2011, 11:53 AM Post #181 |
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I rest my case regarding my earlier comments about why it seems to me you'll only include scripture in your thinking. If we're only accepting scripture, how can you be having a debate with me about church history - none of which is accounted for in scripture?
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| Frank_W | May 23 2011, 11:54 AM Post #182 |
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"God is love." (Unless you're WRONG, DAMMIT!!! AND THEN PEOPLE WILL POINT AND ARGUE A LOT!!!)
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| KlavierBauer | May 23 2011, 11:55 AM Post #183 |
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I'm really sorry to have to bring this up again, but I'm feeling a very severe reading comprehension FAIL might be occurring. I'm part of the Catholic church, as are you, but I'm not part of the catholic church. I'm EASTERN ORTHODOX - you might want to look at the sacraments I'm referring to before criticizing the wrong ones. And feel free to - you'll have even more wrong with them I'm sure - but at least you'll be arguing the right thing. |
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"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper "He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple | |
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| Larry | May 23 2011, 12:02 PM Post #184 |
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You are correct, I do not accept the apocryphal books as being equal to the Bible. While they have some historical value, they are worthless otherwise. They are certainly not to be considered equal to scripture, and therefore, are not authoritative whatsoever. This link will provide you with my reasoning: http://www.bible.ca/catholic-apocrypha.htm |
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| Larry | May 23 2011, 12:06 PM Post #185 |
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Sorry, I am NOT a part of the Catholic Church. |
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| jon-nyc | May 23 2011, 12:16 PM Post #186 |
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you have that backwards. |
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| Larry | May 23 2011, 12:16 PM Post #187 |
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Tell me Dewey, do you do that before, or after coming out of a buddhist trance? |
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| Frank_W | May 23 2011, 12:21 PM Post #188 |
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Not sure what church you attend Larry, but I don't think I'll ever be darkening its doors, if it produces people who constantly make a mockery of others. Since you are a scripture expert, please point me to the verses that talk about Jesus mocking others. Thanks. |
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| Larry | May 23 2011, 12:24 PM Post #189 |
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I'm not mocking anyone, Frank. I'm discussing theology. If that bothers you, stop reading the thread. |
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| KlavierBauer | May 23 2011, 12:28 PM Post #190 |
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Frank - Larry - you're misunderstanding what Dewey's saying here. He's informing me that he is using the correct, literary term (un-orthodox) to describe those people, as orthodox teaching (not Orthodox teaching) would include the virgin birth. What he is saying isn't negative at all - it's accurate and more forgiving than me saying that they're not Christians. He's saying they still are Christians, and are un-orthodox ones, as they subscribe to a heterodox, rather than orthodox view of the virginal birth. Jon: Yes - you're right - getting my cases mixed up today. Larry, my apologies, you are part of the catholic church, not the Catholic church - I hope you know what I mean. |
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| Frank_W | May 23 2011, 12:28 PM Post #191 |
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You aren't, Larry. You may think you are, but you aren't. Your tone is one of mockery and scoffing, rather than having a respectful dialogue. No one has treated you this way. You came out swinging, and your tone has gotten worse, over the course of the thread. When the crap is hitting the fan and you're defending yourself, I'm right there cheering you on. This time, as your friend, I'm telling you that your tone and the way you characterize the beliefs of others, is pretty ugly. Do what you will.... Honestly, I'm not trying to tell you how to conduct yourself. But I would be remiss, as your friend, to not point it out to you. |
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| KlavierBauer | May 23 2011, 12:28 PM Post #192 |
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Edited by KlavierBauer, May 23 2011, 12:30 PM.
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| KlavierBauer | May 23 2011, 12:29 PM Post #193 |
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Larry - you're misunderstanding what Dewey's saying here. He's informing me that he is using the correct, literary term (un-orthodox) to describe those people, as orthodox teaching (not Orthodox teaching) would include the virgin birth. What he is saying isn't negative at all - it's accurate and more forgiving than me saying that they're not Christians. He's saying they still are Christians, and are un-orthodox ones, as they subscribe to a heterodox, rather than orthodox view of the virginal birth. Jon: Yes - you're right - getting my cases mixed up today. Larry, my apologies, you are part of the catholic church, not the Catholic church - I hope you know what I mean. Edited by KlavierBauer, May 23 2011, 12:29 PM.
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| Frank_W | May 23 2011, 12:29 PM Post #194 |
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I'm not misunderstanding anything. Don't tell me what I do or do not understand. Are you now an authority on MY PERSONAL state of consciousness? Yeah... I doubt it. Leave me out of it. |
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| jon-nyc | May 23 2011, 12:29 PM Post #195 |
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I don't think he does, so he'll probably just repeat that he isn't. |
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| Larry | May 23 2011, 12:30 PM Post #196 |
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I know exactly what you mean, and I reject it outright. |
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| KlavierBauer | May 23 2011, 12:31 PM Post #197 |
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Frank: I was already editing what I wrote - no need to be defensive. I mis-read what you wrote as being addressed to Dewey, not Larry - I apologize. I edited it immediately to remove your name upon seeing my mistake. |
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| Frank_W | May 23 2011, 12:31 PM Post #198 |
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By that logic, was Martin Luther a Catholic, even after he walked out? That's really twisted logic, KB. I flat disagree with you. |
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| KlavierBauer | May 23 2011, 12:32 PM Post #199 |
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Oh - well I guess that sums up this entire debate then. Thanks for taking this definitive stand. I no longer need to worry about debating theology with you I suppose, and apologize mischaracterizing your beliefs for so many years. |
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| Luke's Dad | May 23 2011, 12:34 PM Post #200 |
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Aw geez. |
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