Catholics not accepted?

[DHK]

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Originally Posted by Heavenly Pilgrim
HP: I would kindly disagree IF you are speaking of Fignar. He was clearly unaware as to why he could not register as a Catholic.

As soon as he started posting and identified himself as a Catholic he was told immediately why he could not post here. Thus there was no excuse for him to continue. However, even I, if I was refused application to such a board once, I would take the hint.

HP: Catholics are not part of cult by any stretch of the imagination.

Their doctrine is no different than that of another cult or another world religion. In fact in many ways it resembles Hinduism with its polytheism and its superstitious of water washing away sins.

HP: You do as well DHK, as we all do. I am no stranger to the Catholic religion and what they teach. I married a Catholic girl. A girl that came to know the Lord while in the Catholic Church and still does, although she did leave the Catholic Church.

I was a Catholic for 20 years and never heard the gospel once. Not even once did I hear the gospel presented.

HP: I am convinced that many are truly born again in spite of their many erroneous teachings.

They are deceived.

HP: I would kindly disagree. There is enough of the gospel preached that any honestly seeking God can find Him if they will.

The message of the RCC sends people directly to Hell.

I am fully convinced that many have found Christ in Catholic Churches in spite of the erroneous teachings.

Perhaps, maybe through a message on the TV, like a Billy Graham crusade or something. But the mass contains nothing that can save; only that which condemns.

The same goes for Baptists and every other denomination I can think of. Even in my own life I have accepted erroneous teachings after becoming a believer and have since tried my best before the Lord to made corrections to them. Correct doctrine in and of itself saves no one.

The Holy Spirit as it is preached through the Word saves. The Word of God is preached in most Baptist churches. That is the duty of a preacher. The Word of God is not preached in a Catholic Church. There are readings and that is all.

 

[Johnv]

The Word of God is preached in most Baptist churches.

Not according to several holier-than-thou's here. They think their local Baptist church is among the few that truly preach the Gospel.

 

[DHK]

Not according to several holier-than-thou's here. They think their local Baptist church is among the few that truly preach the Gospel.

Philippians 1:15-18 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

 

[Thinkingstuff]

Philippians 1:15-18 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

That has been the most gracious thing you've said about Catholics even though it was Paul. I am of the same opinion as Paul.

 

[DHK]

That has been the most gracious thing you've said about Catholics even though it was Paul. I am of the same opinion as Paul.

That was in answer to John's comment about some Baptist churches.
The gospel is not, and never was preached in Catholic churches.
It preaches a message that sends people straight to Hell.

 

[Johnv]

The gospel is not, and never was preached in Catholic churches. It preaches a message that sends people straight to Hell.

So if a person can attest to having heard the Gospel during Mass, then I'm sure you'll just disgard that person's comments.

 

[DHK]

So if a person can attest to having heard the Gospel during Mass, then I'm sure you'll just disgard that person's comments.

What do they hear?
They hear a some "readings" from the Bible.
One of them may be from the "Gospels," which isn't hearing the gospel, a point in which many people get confused. A priest doesn't even know what the gospel message is himself. How is he going to present it?

 

[Johnv]

So now you're assuming that a Catholic priest by definition will not know the Gospel. How sad for you to have such bitterness towards people.

One of them may be from the "Gospels,"...

It's here where your own knowlege of Catholicism is displayed. If you truly were well versed in Catholicism, you will know that there is a reading from one of the gospels (Matt Mk, Lk, Jn) in every mass.

 

[DHK]

So now you're assuming that a Catholic priest by definition will not know the Gospel. How sad for you to have such bitterness towards people.

I would assume the same thing about a Muslim. Why would a RCC priest be any different. Both are involved in a false religion.

 

[Agnus_Dei]

the one who is deceptive in nature is the baptist board...why not in the registry information clearly state:

"Catholics are NOT allowed to participate and membership request will be denied"...

what's soooo hard about that...why wait until someone joins and is honest with the board that he's a Catholic and then tell him his kind isn't allowed here, when he never knew Catholics aren't allowed in the first place?

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[DHK]

the one who is deceptive in nature is the baptist board...why not in the registry information clearly state:

"Catholics are NOT allowed to participate and membership request will be denied"...

what's soooo hard about that...why wait until someone joins and is honest with the board that he's a Catholic and then tell him his kind isn't allowed here, when he never knew Catholics aren't allowed in the first place?

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That is the reason why he was denied in the first place.

 

[Agnus_Dei]

That is the reason why he was denied in the first place.

because the BB isn't up front and honest in their application process?

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[DHK]

because the BB isn't up front and honest in their application process?

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Note:

We reserve the right to remove any posts without notice to the author or those who have replied. We reserve the right to suspend the posting privileges of any registered member without notice.

If you don't like the rules you can always leave.

 

[Johnv]

Perhaps a moderator can explain. We have other Catholics here to are allowed, so I don't think it's categorically correct to say a Catholic is denied membership here based solely on their denominational affiliation. What is the official position?

That said, this is a private board. They can get rid of someong for whatever reason they like, or no reason at all. We're not entitled to an explanation.

 

[DHK]

Perhaps a moderator can explain. We have other Catholics here to are allowed, so I don't think it's categorically correct to say a Catholic is denied membership here based solely on their denominational affiliation. What is the official position?

The Catholics that are here have been here have been here for some time.
They are very few in number and are not very vocal. The ones that are the most vocal are those that were former Anglicans, or registered as Orthodox.
The official position now is that no more applications will be accepted from Catholics.

 

[Agnus_Dei]

If you don't like the rules you can always leave.

that's AFTER they have registered and are members...the initial application says NOTHING about Catholics not being allowed to register...that's the issue...that's the deception...

so when a Christian registers and is approved only to have his account suspended solely b/c of his religious Christian affiliation...that's being deceptive...

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[Johnv]

The official position now is that no more applications will be accepted from Catholics.

Whether anyone agrees or not, I'm not sure why anyone has a problem with this position.

 

[Agnus_Dei]

Whether anyone agrees or not, I'm not sure why anyone has a problem with this position.

I for one don't have a problem with this position, but what i do have a problem with is not being up front and honest during the application proceedure that Roman Catholics are NOT allowed to register...

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[DHK]

I for one don't have a problem with this position, but what i do have a problem with is not being up front and honest during the application proceedure that Roman Catholics are NOT allowed to register...

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Agnus, this discussion is not up for debate. The rules are very clear. There are two spaces. One for denomination, and the other for church. At least one of those must indicate Baptist to be in a Baptist forum and, at least one of them must indicate a denomination. They were not written there for the interest of the registrant. To not fill the form out properly is deceit on the part of the applicant. A J.W. could put Christian. So could a Mormon, or any other cult (such as a Catholic). The rules are clear. Fill out the form properly. That is all that needs to be said.

This discussion is now closed.