I need to be Catholic

LOL.. The bible isn;t entirely fiction, the supporting cast probably did exist, its the main chaercters and their actual roles that you can't prove.

Can you prove that anyone existed way back then? I mean actual documents? You could probably scrounge up a few documents, but it wouldn't account for every man woman and child. It is a question of faith not science, they support each other to their limitations, science's limitation is actually the same as faith's, proof. when you fail to achieve proof, the only option is to believe or not to, what certainty do you have from not believeing? I know the complete confidence and happiness that those who closely follow Jesus posses, and you are unwilling to do the same why? Lack of proof? The teachings exist, they are there for the viewing, many who have read have been inspired. I can assure you that if you give yourself completly to faith you will be happy until you begin to disbelieve.

Well, the Bible is the best document we have for the time and place, whether you prefer it in a religious context or not.

I am completely happy in my own beliefs. and very confident.

Then why not leave others of the same disposition but different beliefs alone?

1. Why Catholic was perceived to be 'BABYLON MYSTERY RELIGION'?
1. Why Catholic was perceived to be 'BABYLON MYSTERY RELIGION'?
2. Why do Catholics worship Mary?
3. Did Mary remain virgin in her entire life?
4. Mary has children from Joseph?
5. Was Peter the first Pope?
6. Is Pagan origin of Papal Office?
7. did you read the Papal immorality?
8. Are Popes infallible?
9. Why unmarried priesthood?
10. Did Jesus died on a Friday as Catholic claimed?

Ther are many questions unanswered?

is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon and are not his sisters here with us?...

When Catholics call Mary the "Blessed Virgin," they mean she remained a virgin throughout her life. When Protestants refer to Mary as "virgin," they mean she was a virgin only until Jesus’ birth. They believe that she and Joseph later had children whom Scripture refers to as "the brethren of the Lord." The disagreement arises over biblical verses that use the terms "brethren," "brother," and "sister."

There are about ten instances in the New Testament where "brothers" and "sisters" of the Lord are mentioned (Matt. 12:46; Matt. 13:55; Mark 3:31–34; Mark 6:3; Luke 8:19–20; John 2:12, 7:3, 5, 10; Acts 1:14; 1 Cor. 9:5).

When trying to understand these verses, note that the term "brother" (Greek: adelphos) has a wide meaning in the Bible. It is not restricted to the literal meaning of a full brother or half-brother. The same goes for "sister" (adelphe) and the plural form "brothers" (adelphoi). The Old Testament shows that "brother" had a wide semantic range of meaning and could refer to any male relative from whom you are not descended (male relatives from whom you are descended are known as "fathers") and who are not descended from you (your male descendants, regardless of the number of generations removed, are your "sons"), as well as kinsmen such as cousins, those who are members of the family by marriage or by law rather than by blood, and even friends or mere political allies (2 Sam. 1:26; Amos 1:9).

Lot, for example, is called Abraham’s "brother" (Gen. 14:14), even though, being the son of Haran, Abraham’s brother (Gen. 11:26–28), he was actually Abraham’s nephew. Similarly, Jacob is called the "brother" of his uncle Laban (Gen. 29:15). Kish and Eleazar were the sons of Mahli. Kish had sons of his own, but Eleazar had no sons, only daughters, who married their "brethren," the sons of Kish. These "brethren" were really their cousins (1 Chr. 23:21–22).

The terms "brothers," "brother," and "sister" did not refer only to close relatives. Sometimes they meant kinsmen (Deut. 23:7; Neh. 5:7; Jer. 34:9), as in the reference to the forty-two "brethren" of King Azariah (2 Kgs. 10:13–14).

Bottom line: the Christian community existed long before the Bible. It created the Bible. Many of its traditions pre-date the Bible. It was Martin Luther, who in 1517, first successfully rebelled against the Catholic Church, and invented the idea that the Bible should be the sole authority of Christian truth. His idea 'took' like wildfire within many communities. Nonetheless, history tells the ultimate truth -- THE COMMUNITY EXISTED BEFORE THE BIBLE, AND CREATED THE BIBLE. THEREFORE, THE BIBLE CANNOT BE LOGICALLY USED AGAINST THE COMMUNITY.

Reagaknight,

How about Mat 1.25>?

No they just pray to her.

They are married to God. (Jesus WAS married Reag. to Mary Magdeline. (mary Magdeline was not considered a whore or NOT married to Jesus untill Catholic Church decided to make Jesus a divine entity.

I thought FRIDAY was supposed to be the day he was allegedly resurected

Weak argument. It never says anything about Joseph having more children with Mary, etc., it can only be interpreted as such.

Weak argument? I will give a strong argument.....

In Luke chap 2.41 onward...'Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover and when he (Jesus) was 12 yr old they went up according to custom and when the feast was ended as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company they went a day's journey and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances and when they did not find him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him...'

If Jesus was the only child 'unica hijo' then why did Joseph and Mary did not notice Jesus was not in the company when they returned back from Jerusalem? It will be said that Joseph and Mary were irresponsible parent with only one child they can not take care... If you are a parent of single child will you forgot and let your child to be left????? Common sense.......... Joseph and Mary have many children biologically sons and daughter of Joseph.....

1. Why Catholic was perceived to be 'BABYLON MYSTERY RELIGION'?
2. Why do Catholics worship Mary?
3. Did Mary remain virgin in her entire life?
4. Mary has children from Joseph?
5. Was Peter the first Pope?
6. Is Pagan origin of Papal Office?
7. did you read the Papal immorality?
8. Are Popes infallible?
9. Why unmarried priesthood?
10. Did Jesus died on a Friday as Catholic claimed?

Ther are many questions unanswered?