Why science will not (and cannot) replace faith

[RV_Wizard]

25 minutes ago, The Barbarian said:

I believe God.

You pick and choose which verses you believe, and then most of the time you post them out of context.  Justified means having been shown to be just or right, or warranted or well-grounded. It does not mean you are saved.  Our works are a reflection of Christ within.  It's how we demonstrate our faith to others, and demonstrate that we live what we espouse.

[RV_Wizard]

39 minutes ago, The Barbarian said:

As you learned earlier, the Church encouraged reading of the Bible,

Throughout history, the Catholic Church has had a complex relationship with Bible reading. While it is true that the Church historically discouraged individual Bible reading, labeling it as dangerous or not feasible for the average believer, it is important to understand the underlying dynamics behind this stance.  source

"Since it is clear from experience that if the Sacred Books are permitted everywhere and without discrimination in the vernacular (meaning the common language), there will by reason of the boldness of men arise therefrom more harm than good, the matter is in this respect left to the judgment of the bishop or inquisitor, who may with the advice of the pastor or confessor permit the reading of the Sacred Books translated into the vernacular by Catholic authors to those who they know will derive from such reading no harm but rather an increase of faith and piety, which permission they must have in writing.  Those, however, who presume to read or possess them without such permission may not receive absolution from their sins till they have handed them over to the ordinary."  From the Council of Trent, 1546.  Source

The Catholic church had reasons to discourage Bible reading.  They invented things not in the Bible.  These include: Purgatory, the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Papal Infallibility, Transubstantiation, Priestly Celibacy, Indulgences, the ascension of Mary, Guardian Angels, Holy Water, repetitious prayers, Canonization of Saints, Limbo, prayers to intercessors, the establishment of a Pope, and calling a religious leader "Father."  Jesus said "Call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."

Many of these heresies were fabricated by Augustine of Hippo.

[The Barbarian]

4 hours ago, RV_Wizard said:

The Catholic church had reasons to discourage Bible reading.  They invented things not in the Bible.

The Tridentine Index of 1564 presented ten rules that were established by the Council of Trent to control the censorship of texts. In the Index librorum prohibitorum that accompanies the Council’s decrees, the ten rules were reprinted in full. These are summarized in English below:

1. All books condemned by popes or councils before 1515 will remain prohibited.
2. All books by “heresiarchs” (heretical leaders) and theological books by heretics are prohibited.
3. Heretics’ Bible translations are banned; heretics’ translations of other texts require approval.
4. Vernacular translations of the Bible by Catholic scholars require approval.
5. Compilations of earlier works edited by heretics require correction and approval.
6. Theological writings in vernacular languages require correction and approval.
7. Obscene or immoral works are prohibited; Classical works may be read by adults.
8. Books that are generally sound, but which contain isolated heresies must be corrected.
9. All books treating magic, superstition, astrology, or occult practices are prohibited.
10. The bishop and the inquisitor require all books to be licensed prior to publication.

I'm  surprised that someone who claims to be Christian would repeat that lie.  As you learned earlier, the Church encouraged reading of the Bible, and published the Douay translation to make it easier for English-speaking Christians to read the  Bible.

Don't repeat lies by non-Christians against Christians.

[The Barbarian]

4 hours ago, RV_Wizard said:

"Call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."

"Honor your father and your mother" -God

You pick and choose which verses you believe, and then most of the time you post them out of context.

[The Barbarian]

Celibacy of priests is a discipline, not a doctrine.   It could change tomorrow, if the Church chose to do it.  

Ironically, it was imposed to prevent corruption in the Church.

You've let your anger at Christians who don't follow your new doctrines override your love of God.

 

[RV_Wizard]

4 minutes ago, The Barbarian said:

Ironically, it was imposed to prevent corruption in the Church.

It resulted in the homosexual rape of young boys and a subsequent cover-up by the Vatican.

[RV_Wizard]

10 minutes ago, The Barbarian said:

"Honor your father and your mother" -God

That applies to clergymen how, exactly?

 

[RV_Wizard]

22 minutes ago, The Barbarian said:

3. Heretics’ Bible translations are banned; heretics’ translations of other texts require approval.

Were that true, the writings of Augustine would have been banned.  Amazingly, the Church of Rome has many heresies enshrined in their traditions.  I’ve listed some of them for you.  

[The Barbarian]

3 hours ago, RV_Wizard said:

That applies to clergymen how, exactly?

You were claiming that we couldn't call anyone "father."    As you see, that's wrong.   Or are you claiming that a clergyman with children can't have them calling him "father?"   

You seem pretty confused here.

 

 

[The Barbarian]

3 hours ago, RV_Wizard said:

It resulted in the homosexual rape of young boys and a subsequent cover-up by the Vatican.

How do you figure the Vatican is responsible for Protestant clergy abusing young boys?

https://www.crimrxiv.com/pub/p1afmq2i/release/1