Catholic Bashing Threads/Posts

[Darron Steele]

It is my firm belief that Catholic errors can be opposed while treating Catholics according to Christ's teachings.

So then why is that NOT the case here?

My opinion?

This is sometimes the case. I am not the only person here who has criticized Catholicism without getting nasty about Catholic people.

As for the others, I am going to be bold. I think sometimes, some truly are unable to make a distinction between attacking religious tenets and attacking the people holding them. For others, I think their hatred of Catholics exceeds their willingness to follow Christ's standards on how to treat people.

By the way, ignoring a site administrator's directive is a bad idea if you plan to be posting here long term.

 

[standingfirminChrist]

DHK and I Am Blessed 17 have both been in the Catholic Church for many years. They have shown many of the lies taught in the Catholic Church. And yet you still insist on leading others astray by proselitizing them into the RCIA taught in the Catholic Church.

 

[GodlyWoman]

I just noticed that a lot of threads where Catholic bashing was predominant are now gone.

Thank god!

However, from the absence of some threads, it looks like this board has been cleaned up. I appreciate the site authorities taking the time to do the right thing on this matter.

I, too, applaud the right people for cleaning up.

 

[GodlyWoman]

DHK and I Am Blessed 17 have both been in the Catholic Church for many years. They have shown many of the lies taught in the Catholic Church.

You were poorly catechised and informed then and really didn't understand things like a well gounded Catholic does.

Also, many people who ahve fallena way from the Catholic Church were never brought up in homes that really practiced the faith or were just too weak in the faith from the very start.

If you believe the Catholic Church has showed you lies then you weren't paying attention well enough nor did you bother to really "explore" your faith in greater detail.

And yet you still insist on leading others astray by proselitizing them into the RCIA taught in the Catholic Church.

No, I'm not. I'm merely saying that one shouldn't spak poorly about the Catholic beliefs ithout full understanding them through RCIA classes. I'm also suggesting to you that it may benefit you to take them if you keep insisting the Church spews lies and false doctrines because RCIA will either prove you right or wrong after having a greater, in-depth knowledge of the Catholic belief system. One you never really had before.

 

[JamieinNH]

Godlywoman,

Will you answer my questions from this thread?

Jamie

 

[I Am Blessed 24]

Godly Woman:

I was in the RCC for 30 years and went to mass every morning. Please don't tell me I don't know Catholic doctrine and what they teach!

You seem to be ignoring me, but answering everyone else. Why?

This is the fourth and last time I'm going to ask you what faith you are (besides Christian) and what church you attend...your profile tells me nothing.

I have asked you three times on this thread and I sent you a PM (which you chose to ignore).

Had you responded to my PM, I would not have had to post this on the forum.

If you would like the benefit of continued posting, I suggest very strongly that my questions be answered.

Thank you,
The Administrative Council

 

[standingfirminChrist]

I don't need to be catechized, I am saved. The catechism is just another ism that is not Biblical at all.

You say DHK was not in the Catholic Church long enough? that is a laugh. He was in that religion for 20 years.

I suggest you start reading the Word of God, praying to Him alone, and seeking His will.

 

[GodlyWoman]

This isn't a fair way to look at it. One doesn't have to attend a RCIA course to know the difference between being a Catholic and not. A person can read, learn and decide what is right and wrong without a course.

Yes, that's true! One can read, learn, and decide WITHOUT taking a course, but how do you know you've read and learned the truth?

I can read and learn a lot on my own about and subject or topic, like Methodism, for example, but that doesn't mean I'm automatically right about all the things I settle on regarding Methodism. Does it? There may be things that are so complex or beyond my scope of understanding that I NEED to take a course or class or religious instruction through a Methodist church in order to better udnerstand it. I may even find out how "off the mark" I truly was in some of my ow logical conclusions about Methodists as to what is right and what is wrong.

I am sure everyone will agree that one doesn't need to live he life of a Theft, Murderer or someone that sells drugs to know it's wrong. The same thing can be said about Catholics. You don't have to attend a course to know what is right or wrong about it.[/QUOTE]

You're comapring apples to oranges. Theft and murder are all well known universal wrongs. Even without the commandments to tell us "thou shalt not commit murder" and what have you, we automatically know theft and murder are just morally and ethically wrong for any human being to engage in.

Again, you DO have to attend a course on Catholicism to know what is right and what is wrong about it.

Once again:

I can read and learn a lot on my own about and subject or topic, like Methodism, for example, but that doesn't mean I'm automatically right about all the things I settle on regarding Methodism. Does it? There may be things that are so complex or beyond my scope of understanding that I NEED to take a course or class or religious instruction through a Methodist church in order to better udnerstand it. I may even find out how "off the mark" I truly was in some of my ow logical conclusions about Methodists as to what is right and what is wrong.

 

[standingfirminChrist]

Using your logic, GW, since Sue had been in the Catholic Church for 30 years and hasn't been there long enough to know what they teach.... you, being only 30 years old are not wise enough to know they are teaching lies.

 

[GodlyWoman]

By the way, ignoring a site administrator's directive is a bad idea if you plan to be posting here long term.

No. OI won't be psoting here long-term. This, as a matter of fact, is my last post here.

Truth be told, I can't make people see the rights to what Catholics and memebrs of other liturgically based religions do and say if they choose NOT to be open to seeing it and discussing it in a civil, unthreatening manner. So, there is no point to [me] being here anymore.

 

[Linda64]

No. OI won't be psoting here long-term. This, as a matter of fact, is my last post here.

Truth be told, I can't make people see the rights to what Catholics and memebrs of other liturgically based religions do and say if they choose NOT to be open to seeing it and discussing it in a civil, unthreatening manner. So, there is no point to [me] being here anymore.

What is your point in being here then?

 

[GodlyWoman]

I Am Blessed, I see other people here who list "Christian" in their profile. There are people in real life who simply want to define themselves as Christian and attach no denomination. There is no harm in that.

As I said before, in another thread... I attended a Baptist high school, attended Baptist services for awhile, and am still growing spiritually.

 

[I Am Blessed 24]

Are you Baptist or Catholic and where do you attend church?

Simple questions. You either know what you are or you do not. If you are ashamed to tell your faith, you're in the wrong church.

If you are not attending any church, I doubt that you are 'growing spiritually'...

 

[Purple Lady]

Just jumping in here late...

Using godlywomans theory, then we should all be able to embrace satanism and wiccan, too. Hey, I've never been one, so I can't say anything about what they believe either.
:tonofbricks:

OK, guess I will join the catholic church, become properly catecismized and then I will really KNOW they are wrong.

:BangHead:

And while I'm at it, stop in with the muslims and hindus, too. Might as well cover all the bases ..........

NOT!

 

[standingfirminChrist]

I attended several livestock auctions back in the 80's, does that mean I am a dairy farmer?

 

[Darron Steele]

Are you Baptist or Catholic and where do you attend church?

Simple questions. You either know what you are or you do not. If you are ashamed to tell your faith, you're in the wrong church.

If you are not attending any church, I doubt that you are 'growing spiritually'...

Her profile says she has no home church at the moment.

I identify as "Christian only" but my home congregation is a Disciples of Christ congregation. Midway through our services, I go over to our neighboring Baptist congregation and work in children's worship, and come back afterward. In the evenings, I visit a Church of Christ a few miles from me. I would be more likely to visit/frequent these types of congregations than, say, a Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Catholic, or Orthodox congregation. Even identifying as a Christian only, there are types of congregations I am more likely to frequent than others.

Maybe she could tell us at least what church congregations she has visited recently? What type/s she is inclined to visit?

 

[Darron Steele]

Just jumping in here late...

Using godlywomans theory, then we should all be able to embrace satanism and wiccan, too. Hey, I've never been one, so I can't say anything about what they believe either.
:tonofbricks:

OK, guess I will join the catholic church, become properly catecismized and then I will really KNOW they are wrong....

I am with you on this.

You do not need to go through RCIA to understand Catholicism to some extent.

I have read Catholic authors, looked over official documents from the Vatican, worked fairly extensively in two Catholic schools, and talked with Catholics who practice their faith.

In my opinion, doing these things TO LEARN ACCURATELY about Catholics and what they really believe and practice is enough to get a decent acquaintance with Catholicism.

Many people do not take the trouble to do any of these things before they go `hog wild' taking shots at Catholicism and Catholics -- often without any regard for whether or not the things they are saying about them have any basis in reality.

I am with GodlyWoman that those set upon proactively opposing Catholicism should take the trouble to educate themselves before they do so. I am with you that the extreme of going through RCIA is not necessary.

I think that a marginally educated opposition to Catholicism should be adequate to address its errors. Emotionally-charged falsehoods are not needed.

 

[standingfirminChrist]

One need not go to classes to know Catholicism is a heretical doctrine. There is enough on the news and on websites to show Catholics pray to their ancestors, to saints and to Mary in their efforts to enter heaven.... all heretical doctrines not found in the Word of God.

The idolatry of praying to Mary and others is enough of a lie to steer anyone who is truly wanting to please the Lord away from the Catholic Church

All this idol worship can be seen just turning your television on the EWTN channel. No, one need not attend classes. One needs to mark them and avoid them who teach contrary to the doctine handed down by the Apostles.

 

[D28guy]

Godly Woman,

I was born and raised in the Catholic Church. I was properly catechised and taught by the priests and nuns who taught us during the 8 years I went to Catholic grade school and CCD classes.

After I was born again at the age of 25, I began feeding on Gods scriptures with "eyes that see" for the 1st time.

I fled the Catholic Church like the plague, due to the complete contradiction between the truth found in the scriptures, and the distortions, myths, fables, traditions and idolatrous falsehoods found in the Catholic Church.

I implore you...I PLEAD with you...out of love for you, to heed Gods scriptures and seek a biblical and God honoring evangelical fellowship where you can "grow in the grace and knowledge" of God.

God bless,

Mike

 

[saturneptune]

Just jumping in here late...

Using godlywomans theory, then we should all be able to embrace satanism and wiccan, too. Hey, I've never been one, so I can't say anything about what they believe either.
:tonofbricks:

OK, guess I will join the catholic church, become properly catecismized and then I will really KNOW they are wrong.

:BangHead:

And while I'm at it, stop in with the muslims and hindus, too. Might as well cover all the bases ..........

NOT!

I think we stop or draw the line on those who are not Christians. Instead of labeling people according to groups, how about what they are as individuals.

Same idea holds with Baptists in hell and Catholics in heaven. Its what each person's status is before God because of Jesus Christ.