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Your assertion may be an overstatement or, at its worst, a relic of 16th-century Protestant propaganda devoid of truth. However, even with certain abuses that any Christian would find disturbing, it does not imply that these abuses define the Catholic Church. Similarly, the misdeeds of...

Well no. No there are not too many teachings. And no, they are not all infallible. Then you don't agree with Jesus Christ who said, of the church, "and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it." He says "it" as in one, not as in many dozens of denominations and thousands of...

We're not offering a negotiation about what to believe, Catholics are extending a hand of welcome to all those who want to enter into communion with the Catholic Church. Those who reject the offer today can accept it another day, when the Holy Spirit enlightens their minds and draws them into...

Do you think that is what happened, really? I think that what the Catholic Church teaches comes from Christ and so when a person says "I don't agree with that! It's not that way at all; it is this way that I just discovered when reading my bible in English" the person is disagreeing with...

I do not believe that it was a non-denominational statement of faith that Jesus said would be the rock upon which he would build his church, no sir, I do not believe that. But I do believe that Jesus said, "you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the...

Repent of schism from the one Church that Jesus said he was building. Surely no one really believes that Jesus said "And on this rock, I will build a multiplicity of denominations and independent churches" :rolleyes:

Catholic reform has not led to a significant number of denominations and independent churches, whereas Protestant reform has; it appears that within Protestantism there is no practical boundary that cannot be crossed in order to justify the creation of a new group.

After five centuries of failed religious reform, perhaps it's time for those within Protestant denominations to reconsider the historical division from Catholicism. The invitation to reunite remains open.

Christian Zionism is associated with Dispensationalism, as it ascribes significant theological and eschatological importance to the state of Israel in its interpretation of biblical prophecy.

But does faith alone save? ;)

I agree with your sentiment but not really with the expressions you chose to express it. The Democratic Party often becomes deeply involved in appealing to minority groups in an effort to build a coalition that constitutes a majority of voters. This approach may not be ideal. It would be more...

I agree that what you've noted is a fault in the Democratic Party but what has it to do with being a Christian?

I wonder if the USA is in for a rollercoaster ride politically speaking.

USA politics looks very divisive and tribal from Australia but maybe it looks peaceful and coherent or something else from within the USA, as for voting for Kamala, it seemed like it might be the lesser of the evils available if you want to vote, not voting is also an option.

I like the appreciation of the complex interplay between moral issues that your post presents.

A vote for a role that directly controls abortions will elevate the significance of abortion for that vote. A vote for a role that does not control abortions will lower the significance of abortion for that vote. For example, voting for a president of the USA has no direct control over abortion...

What I am most concerned about is the extent to which Christians have confused Politics with Church. The extent to which some believe that one cannot be a Christian unless one agrees to voting for (or against) a specified party.

One is used to religion speaking about some matters in politics, but have you all had enough of politics intruding into religion?

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/31/tech/google-fines-russia/index.html#:~:text=Google%20reportedly%20owes%20the%20Kremlin%20more%20than%202,decillion%20%E2%80%94%20or%20around%20%2420%20billion%20trillion%20trillion.

If the benefits of salvation hinge on the practice of fidelity - which entails a faith that endures and actively contributes to the betterment of others within the body of Christ, as well as those being drawn into it - then it is undeniable that without faith, it is impossible to please God...