Why go to Church only on Sunday?

[metalman]

Agreed... I phrased my post poorly.

The weight of the catholic bashing temporarily got me down. (sic - I've yet to see a post that exhibits an understanding of the meaning of the word "catholic" - I believe Metalman actually intends to bash only Roman Catholics and not the universal church.)

If you think pointing out a couple church falsehoods and errors (in light of Scripture) is "bashing" then you have your head firmly in the sand...or somewhere else.
I havent bashed anyone. In fact I pointed out that I love catholics and that some of my own family are catholic.
Any time you would like to examine some catholic teachings in light of Scripture with an open mind we can do that. I have a feeling that wont happen. Catholics in general are ignorant of what the Bible teaches as deep study or the learning of it is discouraged in their church, except under the guidance of a priest or other "ordained". Traditions and church teachings take precedence over any Bible doctrine. Which reminds me of the words of Christ "In vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men". I am just relating what I know to be true from my own experience and study.

[Malana]

If you think pointing out a couple church falsehoods and errors (in light of Scripture) is "bashing" then you have your head firmly in the sand...or somewhere else..

Really? Where else could my head be? Is this a Christian sentiment? You think it might constitute bashing? Hmm?

I havent bashed anyone. In fact I pointed out that I love catholics and that some of my own family are catholic.

Actually, it is an accepted point of fact in most circles that no one hates Roman Catholicism more than Ex-Roman Catholics.

Any time you would like to examine some catholic teachings in light of Scripture with an open mind we can do that. I have a feeling that wont happen.

I'll play. Although I have to confess, I'm not a Roman Catholic. I am merely catholic and so are you. You are just ignorant of the meaning of the word. (I feel justified in using ignorant in a sentence here since you did so first.)

To quote Archbishop Fulton Sheen "No one hates the catholic church. They hate what they think is the catholic church"

[metalman]

Really? Where else could my head be? Is this a Christian sentiment? You think it might constitute bashing? Hmm?



Actually, it is an accepted point of fact in most circles that no one hates Roman Catholicism more than Ex-Roman Catholics.



I'll play. Although I have to confess, I'm not a Roman Catholic. I am merely catholic and so are you. You are just ignorant of the meaning of the word. (I feel justified in using ignorant in a sentence here since you did so first.)

To quote Archbishop Fulton Sheen "No one hates the catholic church. They hate what they think is the catholic church"

First I am not an ex catholic.
Your incorrect assumption of my ignorance of the meaning of the word "catholic" is much like some of your assumptions regarding the attitude of God toward the use of pagan rituals.


I am very familiar with catholcism, I have intently studied the "approved" writings of the church and of the church leaders that speak for the church.
By comparing their conclusions to the writings of Scripture its plain enough for even a child to see that the church has almost completely departed from anything that even resembles Biblical Christianity.

As for ex catholics "hating" the church...that actually makes some sense in a certain way..if you were brainwashed in a cult and later liberated you probably wouldnt speak highly of that cult either.

Your assumptions of any hatred on my part couldnt be farther from the truth.
In fact I have clearly stated otherwise.
I think it was Quickdodge who said in this forum that many christians here seem to jump to alot of conclusions regarding others, and even judge them.
He is correct. Perhaps youre no different???