Quote Originally Posted by Malana
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.