@imuthis,
imuthis;20272 wrote:Besides that, is it the true religion to say 'I hate the Catholic Church?'
Wouldn't you despise or hate someone or something that makes a fool out of you for a very long time?
Alberto Rivera's a fraud, that's why I said that.
Alberto Rivera, fraud or not, its their scandal, therefore its their problem.
And does that mean you don't think that the Church worships Mary and the saints?
That's the contradiction. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. I asked my superior about that and just said 'Don't test the practice that built the pillars of this church'.
Who's your superior? Why are you fighting with other Christians, especially in a public forum? Doesn't this cause non-believers to distrust us all since we appear not to agree with each other about the foundation of our belief when in reality we disagree about details and judge other believers?
Aren't we told not to do these things?
2 Timothy 2:14-26, ?Remind them of these things, charging them before God not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers. Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness. And their word will spread like gangrene, among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus. They have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overturning the faith of some. Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription:
The Lord knows those who are His, and
Everyone who names the name of the Lord
must turn away from unrighteousness.
Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls, but also those of wood and earthenware, some for special use, some for ordinary. So if anyone purifies himself from these things, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels. The Lord's slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient, instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance to know the truth. Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil's trap, having been captured by him to do his will.?