JohnPaul88 Posted August 3, 2022 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 290 Content Per Day: 0.37 Reputation: 230 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/21/2022 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/08/1970 Share Posted August 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, HAZARD said: Practicing Catholics are not Christian, and sadly, they don't know it. Here's a ;list of Catholic heresies. OF ALL THE HUMAN TRADITIONS taught and practiced by the Roman Catholic Church, which are contrary to the Bible, the most ancient are the prayers for the dead and the sign of the Cross. Both began 300 years after Christ. Year, 310 Wax Candles introduced in church 320 Veneration of angels and dead saints 375 The Mass, as a daily celebration, adopted 394 The worship of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the use of the term, "Mother of God", as applied to her, originated in the Council of Ephesus 431 Priests began to dress differently from the laity 500 Extreme Unction 526 The doctrine of Purgatory was first established by Gregory the Great 593 The Latin language, as the language of prayer and worship in churches, was also imposed by Pope Gregory I. 600 years after Christ The Word of God forbids praying and teaching in an unknown tongue. (1st Corinthians 14:9). 600 The Bible teaches that we pray to God alone. In the primitive church never were prayers directed to Mary, or to dead saints. This practice began in the Roman Church. (Matthew 11:28; Luke 1:46; Acts 10:25-26; 14:14-18) 600 The Papacy is of pagan origin. The title of pope or universal bishop, was first given to the bishop of Rome by the wicked emperor Phocas. This he did to spite Bishop Ciriacus of Constantinople, who had justly excommunicated him for his having caused the assassination of his predecessor emperor Mauritius. Gregory 1, then bishop of Rome, refused the title, but his successor, Boniface III, first assumed title "pope." Jesus did not appoint Peter to the headship of the apostles and forbade any such notion. (Luke 22:24-26; Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18; 1st Corinthians 3:11). Note: Nor is there any mention in Scripture, nor in history, that Peter ever was in Rome, much less that he was pope there for 25 years; Clement, 3rd bishop of Rome, remarks that "there is no real 1st century evidence that Peter ever was in Rome." 610 The kissing of the Pope's feet It had been a pagan custom to kiss the feet of emperors. The Word of God forbids such practices. (Read Acts 10:25-26; Revelation 19:10; 22:9). 709 The Temporal power of the Popes When Pepin, the usurper of the throne of France, descended into Italy, called by Pope Stephen II, to war against the Italian Lombards, he defeated them and gave the city of Rome and surrounding territory to the pope. Jesus expressly forbade such a thing, and He himself refused worldly kingship. (Read Matthew 4:8-9; 20:25-26; John 18:38). 750 Worship of the cross, images and relics was authorized This was by order of Dowager Empress Irene of Constantinople, who first caused to pluck the eyes of her own son, Constantine VI, and then called a church council at the request of Hadrian I, pope of Rome at that time. Such practice is called simply IDOLATRY in the Bible, and is severely condemned. (Read Exodus 20:4; 3:17; Deuteronomy 27:15; Psalm 115). 788 Holy Water, mixed with a pinch of salt and blessed by the priest, was authorized 850 The veneration of St. Joseph began 890 The baptism of bells was instituted by Pope John XIV 965 Canonization of dead saints, first by Pope John XV Every believer and follower of Christ is called saint in the Bible. (Read Romans 1:7; 1st Colossians 1:2). 995 Fasting on Fridays and during Lent were imposed Imposed by popes said to be interested in the commerce of fish. (Bull, or permit to eat meat), some authorities say, began in the year 700. This is against the plain teaching of the Bible. (Read Matthew 15:10; 1st Corinthians 10:25; 1st Timothy 4:1-3). 998 The Mass was developed gradually as a sacrifice; attendance made obligatory in the 11th century. The Bible teaches that the sacrifice of Christ was offered once and for all, and is not to be repeated, but only commemorated in the Lord's Supper. (Read Hebrews 7:27; 9:26-28; 10:10-14). The celibacy of the priesthood was decreed by Pope Hildebrand, Boniface VII Jesus imposed no such rule, nor did any of the apostles. On the contrary, St. Peter was a married man, and St. Paul says that bishops were to have wife and children. (Read 1st Timothy 3:2,5, and 12; Matthew 8:14-15). 1079 The Rosary, or prayer beads was introduced by Peter the Hermit, in the year 1090. Copied from Hindus and Mohammedans The counting of prayers is a pagan practice and is expressly condemned by Christ. (Matthew 6:5-13). 1090 The Inquisition of heretics was instituted by the Council of Verona in the year 1184. Jesus never taught the use of force to spread His religion 1184 The sale of Indulgences, commonly regarded as a purchase of forgiveness and a permit to indulge in sin. Christianity, as taught in the Bible, condemns such a traffic and it was the protest against this traffic that brought on the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. 1190 The dogma of Transubstantiation was decreed by Pope Innocent III, in the year By this doctrine the priest pretends to perform a daily miracle by changing a wafer into the body of Christ, and then he pretends to eat Him alive in the presence of his people during Mass. The Bible condemns such absurdities; for the Lord's Supper is simply a memorial of the sacrifice of Christ. The spiritual presence of Christ is implied in the Lord's Supper. (Read Luke 22:19-20; John 6:35; 1st Corinthians 11:26). 1215 Confession of sin to the priest at least once a year was instituted by Pope Innocent III., in the Lateran Council The Bible commands us to confess our sins direct to God. (Read Psalm 51:1-10; Luke 7:48; 15:21; 1st John 1:8-9). 1215 The adoration of the wafer (Host), was decreed by Pope Honorius So the Roman Church worships a God made by human hands. This is plain idolatry and absolutely contrary to the spirit of the Gospel. (Read John 4:24). 1220 The Bible forbidden to laymen and placed in the Index of forbidden books by the Council of Valencia Jesus commanded that the Scriptures should be read by all. (John 5:39; 1st Timothy 3:15-17). 1229 The Scapular was invented by Simon Stock, and English monk It is a piece of brown cloth, with the picture of the Virgin and supposed to contain supernatural virtue to protect from all dangers those who wear it on naked skin. This is fetishism. 1287 The Roman Church forbade the cup to the laity, by instituting the communion of one kind in the Council of Constance The Bible commands us to celebrate the Lord's Supper with unleavened bread and the fruit of the vine. (Read Matthew 26:27; 1st Corinthians 11:26-29). 1414 The doctrine of Purgatory was proclaimed as a dogma of faith by Council of Florence There is not one word in the Bible that would teach the purgatory of priests. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sins. (Read 1st John 1:7-9; 2:1-2; John 5:24; Romans 8:1). 1439 The doctrine of 7 Sacraments affirmed The Bible says that Christ instituted only two ordinances, Baptism and the Lord's Supper. (Read Matthew 28:19-20; 26:26-28). 1439 The Ave Maria, part of the last It was completed 50 years afterward and finally approved by Pope Sixtus V, at the end of the 16th century. 1508 The Council of Trent, held in the year 1545, declared that Tradition is of equal authority with the Bible By tradition is meant human teachings. The Pharisees believed the same way, and Jesus bitterly condemned them, for by teaching human tradition, they nullified the commandments of God. (Read Mark 7:7-13; Colossians 2:8; Revelation 22:18). 1545 The apocryphal books were added to the Bible also by the Council of Trent These books were not recognized as canonical by the Jewish Church. (See Revelation 22:8-9). 1546 The Creed of Pope Pius IV was imposed as the official creed 1560 years after Christ and the apostles True Christians retain the Holy Scriptures as their creed. Hence their creed is 1500 years older than the creed of Roman Catholics. (Read Galatians 1:8). 1560 The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary was proclaimed by Pope Pius IX The Bible states that all men, with the sole exception of Christ, are sinners. Mary herself had need of a Savior. (Read Romans 3:23; 5:12; Psalm 51:5; Luke 1:30,46,47). 1834 In the year 1870 after Christ, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of Papal Infallibility This is a blasphemy and the sign of the apostasy and of the antichrist predicted by St. Paul. (Read 2nd Thessalonians 2:2-12; Revelation 17:1-9; 13:5-8,18). Many Bible students see the number of the beast (Rev. 13:18), 666 in the Roman letters of the Pope's title: "VICARIVS FILII DEI." -- V-5, I-1; C-100, I-1; V-S, I-1; L-50, I-1; I-1; D-500, I-l — Total, 666. 1870 Pope Plus X, in the year 1907, condemned together with "Modernism", all the discoveries of modern science which are not approved by the Church Pius IX had done the same thing in the Syllabus of 1864. 1907 In the year 1930 Pius XI, condemned the Public Schools 1930 In the year 1931 the same pope Pius XI, reaffirmed the doctrine that Mary is "the Mother of God" This doctrine was first invented by the Council of Ephesus in the year 431. This is a heresy contrary by Mary's own words. (Read Luke 1:46-49; John 2: l-5). 1931 In the year 1950 the last dogma was proclaimed by Pope Pius XII, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary 1950 Cardinal Newman, in his book, “The Development of the Christian Religion,” admits that ... “Temples, incense, oil lamps, votive offerings, holy water, holidays and season of devotions, processions, blessing of fields, sacerdotal vestments, the tonsure (of priests and monks and nuns), images ... are all of pagan origin...” (Page 359). I see where you’re coming from and understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
com7fy8 Posted August 26, 2022 Group: Senior Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 41 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 873 Content Per Day: 0.45 Reputation: 520 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/05/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 11:35 AM, ProzacR said: how addictive it can be. To me, people doing porn can look sick and used. So, instead of looking at them, I need to care about them and pray for however God has mercy on them and changes them to Jesus. And I would say Christian couples have love satisfying them; so this can affect how they do their intimate sharing . . . if they are not only using each other for the pleasure and excitement. I have found that if I love a lady, it is easy to stay clear of immoral stuff with her. God's love has power almighty plus perfect satisfaction. Even so, I still look too much at women I see in public and at church. This is not loving, and I can feel the failure in me, the degradation and the distraction from dearly loving them. I now would say there is lust which is not a God-created sexual "drive": it is not gentle and humble, but it is controlling, demanding, can't kindly and nicely take no for an answer. But in Jesus' love we can take no for an answer and be deeply satisfied and enjoying love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_man1974 Posted September 26, 2022 Group: Senior Member Followers: 25 Topic Count: 41 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 726 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 575 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/22/2010 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/30/1974 Share Posted September 26, 2022 How did this post de rail from someone's issues with porn into Catholocism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
com7fy8 Posted November 2, 2022 Group: Senior Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 41 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 873 Content Per Day: 0.45 Reputation: 520 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/05/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted November 2, 2022 On 9/26/2022 at 1:01 PM, da_man1974 said: How did this post de rail from someone's issues with porn into Catholocism? ProzacR started the subject about how he was in trouble with porn. And someone asked if ProzacR is a Christian, possibly because we understand that we can not get rid of a porn problem unless first we get with Jesus and become born-again. Then someone noted that ProzacR is a Catholic, which can mean someone is not saved and therefore does not have Jesus to get him or her away from porn trouble. And so his being Catholic became a matter of concern, for if he is with Jesus so he can overcome porn . . . or if his Catholic thing has not worked because of it being only religious practice. So, this is how we got into the Catholic issue. It can be relevant, I see. But, in any case. God is the One who gets us out of sin trouble. But I now think of this > "Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted." (Galatians 6:1) So, yes a person needs to trust Jesus in order to get started with God. And God is almighty so He is easily able to get us out of any sin trouble. But God pleases to include people in helping someone out of a sin problem. If someone is what Galatians 6:1 means by being "spiritual", God can make that person able to restore someone out of "any" sin problem. So @ProzacR > trust Jesus to start you new with God, if you have not done this; and trust Him to do what you need; and this can include that He will bring you together with people Jesus wants to use to help you and share in real love with you. I would say, by the way, that as you discover how God's love has you relating with people, this will prove how porn attraction is a very dirty and cruel trick and anti-love. And we all do well to depend on God to constantly guide our attention so we stay with Him. You are not the only one whose attention can get tricked. Only with God is it possible for any of us to stay on track! There are many ways our attention can go the wrong way; so you are not the only one who needs how God alone is able to take care of us; and even if God gets you out of the porn stuff, still you will need God all the time to guide you, and this is in His peace and sharing with one another Jesus people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_man1974 Posted November 3, 2022 Group: Senior Member Followers: 25 Topic Count: 41 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 726 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 575 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/22/2010 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/30/1974 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) Not to further the off topic stuff. But I don't necessarily agree that all Catholics aren't saved. Which I am not a catholic and I have some serious issues with some of their theology. But I don't think its fair to lump them all into one bucket of not being saved. Additionally, I do believe God can free us from any sin or addiction. But I also believe there are probably plenty of atheists who have been freed from porn addiction. Edited November 3, 2022 by da_man1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vine Abider Posted November 3, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 6 Topic Count: 201 Topics Per Day: 0.36 Content Count: 3,464 Content Per Day: 6.19 Reputation: 2,319 Days Won: 3 Joined: 10/25/2022 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/01/2024 Share Posted November 3, 2022 All the 7 churches in Revelation have overcomers . . . I've heard amazing (and rather surprising) words of life come out of some Catholic's mouths. So there certainly are regenerated believers there. Regarding the problem of pornography, like most males, I've gotten snagged my share of times. I'm not addicted (praise God!), but in a weak moment there can be a strong temptation - for males especially I think. As for pornography and other strong lusts, I think only turning to Christ and crying out to Him works. He lives in us His children, so He is never far away (as it often seems). For me I proclaim something like this, "Lord, here it is again! Please rescue me from this as I am powerless to save myself. I confess that part of me wants this, but Lord, I give it to you. Help me Lord Jesus!" It's amazing that after praying something like that, many times I just wind-up going about my other affairs of life, and then in maybe an hour or two realize that I'd completely forgotten about that lust! I hope that's helpful. No "method" works like just crying out to Him and giving it all to Him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlade Posted November 28, 2022 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 67 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2,228 Content Per Day: 1.36 Reputation: 1,128 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/06/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/25/1961 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 9:35 AM, ProzacR said: I must admit I have pornography issues. I try to stop, but then I just move into some very bad dating sites, creepy games and then back to pornography. Even this morning I was happy how I overcome early urge into it, but around mid-day second wave somehow completely overwhelmed me. I saw just some google images results leading to lees then 5 minutes video, but now on evening I feel regret, loss of energy, and how I can not manage myself. Besides video was quite creepy and I feel regret how I could not use something more common at least. Even as teenager I enjoyed it without realizing how addictive it can be. All advises are welcome. Hey.. its so easy to stop. As a believer we can not walk this walk alone. Its never us but Him. So tell Him what you can not do no matter how hard you try. Ask Him tell Him you need His help. Now believe know He will. Remember with ever temptation He has already made away out we just didn't take it. Nothing but nothing has a right to control you. With in you is the king of kings and lord of lords and all not some but all things are possible to them that believe. Yeah we are meant to lean on hold on grab what ever how ever one wishes to say it to Him. Then looking back and you will... you will see how HE helped you out of all of it. That moment is coming very soon. Have faith that He knows what Hes doing. Give it ALL to Him. Trust in cling to Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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