Can more then one religion be true?

[Catsmeow]

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[artsylady]

Cats:

I'm confident that once they look up the scriptures in reference to Mary and the verses which prove she had other children, they will change their minds. At least on that issue anyway.

They can make excuses for a lot of things the Catholic Church has done in the past - the many astrocities which we Christians must now answer for, but at least they should begin to question some of the things they've been taught and why they've been believing it.

But then again.... if they don't... I guess you're right.

[Catsmeow]

Dear Sister Artsy:

I say this in all kindness to you but I respectfully disagree. I do not believe these people are interested in the truth.

If you look on the Catholicism thread you'll find evidence of that.

These are the kind who are in bondage to a religion. The rulebook they follow is given in the Roman Catholic catachism, which is loosely based on the bible. It's root components are nestled in tradition, primarily.

They've become blinded by their devotion to a religious system rather than in a sincere relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

It's very unfortunate.

[Ovedya]

Saints,

This makes three threads so far that I have counted, that bleed into Catholic vs. Protestant issues. Let's put a cap on it, shall we? Do we really want this to turn out like the old forum?

[artsylady]

Cats: I am very much beginning to change my mind. You're right. When I hear things like "maybe Joseph was previously married and had kids" you can't help but give up hope.

[artsylady]

I give up.

[Guest Angeledei]

IS NOT WORTHY BOARDS A CHRISTIAN FORUM?

Are then Catholics NOT CHRISTIANS in your eyes? Is this what you are saying? We cannot even discuss theological issues unless it is leaning in YOUR DIRECTION? Is this censurship?

[artsylady]

Are then Catholics NOT CHRISTIANS in your eyes? Is this what you are saying? We cannot even discuss theological issues unless it is leaning in YOUR DIRECTION? Is this censurship?

Anyone who follows Christ sincerely is a Christian -whether they are Catholic, Protestant - whatever. Man looks upon the outward appearance but the Lord looks upon the heart. He knows are thoughts, our intentions, he knows if we love him and if we are doing things out of love, or out of obligation or fear of hell.

What do you think he'd prefer? ( I've asked this 3 times now. )

a) someone who does works because they think they have to in order to be saved?

b) someone who does them, knowing they are already saved, out of love for God?

I would not give up because I think this discussion is not leaning in my direction. I think the opposite is true and your refusal to see it, and to make up every possible excuse NOT to see it is disheartening. I'm with Cats on this. I feel badly for you guys. Bound by ancient and outdated religion, when the timeless beauty of Christianity is passing you by.

There are SO many things wrong with the Catholic Church in my eyes, but you guys can't even open your eyes up to what should be blatantly obvious. THAT is why I would give up. The Bible says "To Him who has ears let him hear what the spirit is saying to the churches".

Funny thing is, you'd actually read that as "What the spirit is saying to the Catholic church".

[ColleenLovesMischief]

Since when is religion a good thing? What ever happend to just accepting Christ and following God!

[irishcowboy]

ever hear of Youth for Christ????

I use to run camera for the KC YFC televission station,

was pretty neat, i got involved in the Campus Crusades Youth for Christ in school in the early 70's......

there was also a group that met called J.F.J. (Jews for Jesus)......

the YFC is still on going, and well now there are other organizations such as, FCA ( Fellowship of Christian Athletes )..... there are also those that MEET AT THE POLE on a regular basis..... and others that instead of eating by them selves or eating and talking about foot ball and such, hold Bible studies during lunch at school.....

wow! all this at school????? cool.... maybe prayer is not really out of the schools..... No, it isnt.......

Anyways..... i have not heard much on the Jews for Jesus since the 1970's, has anyone heard anything of them ???

is that movement still going????? ( I hope so ).....

mike