Scripture- The Bible is the inerrant word of God and is to be read as the earliest Christians read it: in the light of Tradition and under the guidance of those ordained to teach.
Tradition-the teachings which the Church has preserved and passed down from Christ, His Apostles, and the unanimous teachings of the early Church Fathers .
Magisterium - the teaching authority of the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The Church has 7 Sacraments -- "outward signs of invisible grace" and media of sanctifying grace. The Sacraments were given to us by Christ so that we may receive His grace and become more like Him. The Seven Sacraments are:
Baptism
Confirmation -Sacrament of the Seal
Eucharist
Penance
Holy Matrimony
Holy Orders
Extreme Unction
The Church teaches by looking not only at Sacred Scripture, but into History and by reading what the earliest Christians have written, what those who've sat on the Chair of Peter have spoken consistently with Scripture and Tradition, and what they've solemnly defined.
To believe that the Bible is our only source of Christian Truth is unbiblical and illogical
2007-07-24 16:39:29 · 13 answers · asked by Isabella 6 in Religion & Spirituality
Never had any kind of reaction to any stings, not even itching. Normally just a little burn at the time, and a small whelt that goes away in a few hours. Got hit by a black hornet and now have a 5", swollen red area, with a large (1cm) yellow raised area in the middle, with fair size hole in the middle. Don't mean stinger size, I mean the size of a broom straw. Does this sound like a possible allergy developing? or just a real good sting (for the hornet anyway). I'd really appreciate any input, as my education is in surgery, not allergies or venom reactions. After 30hrs or so, I'm really surprised to be able to find the spot, much less have visible lesion.
2007-07-24 16:39:05 · 9 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Religion & Spirituality
take the test. post you results.
http://www.juswritinlife.com/jus_writin_life/2005/10/do_you_have_psy.html
Thought I would revisit.
I scored a 7
2007-07-24 16:37:50 · 14 answers · asked by $0.02 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups
2007-07-24 16:36:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups
2007-07-24 16:35:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups
If you are living in America, Why? If an American say's anything about your home country, you'll defend it, but you don't want to live there, you want to live in America, And then when you live here, you don't seem to want anything to do with Americans or our culture?
Please speak up I'm listening!
2007-07-24 16:33:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups
"The world is good. Prosperity is good. Life is good, and we should live it with joy and enthusiasm.
We are free to shape our lives to the extent allowed by our skill, courage, and might. There is no predestination, no fatalism, no limitations imposed by the will of any external deity.
We do not need salvation. All we need is the freedom to face our destiny with courage and honor."
*Drighten McNallen, Asatru Folk Assembly*
Your thoughts please?
2007-07-24 16:33:32 · 22 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5 in Religion & Spirituality
This came up in one of my earlier questions:
"Repentance is one of the most difficult things I've ever had to face spiritually. It's a complete nightmare. It's about looking into the depths of your soul and seeing the filth, disease and sickness that lie there, and having to admit that it's there because you put all of that garbage there yourself through your voluntary choice to commit sin."
Does this seem . . . "off" . . . to anyone else? To voluntarily see one's self in those terms?
I mean---your religion says you're a horrible, wretched whatever because of "sin" and then offers you a "cure" for what *it* says about you as long as you'll ADMIT and INTERNALIZE that negative opinion about yourself?
Can we all have a look behind "Door #2" instead?
2007-07-24 16:30:01 · 19 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5 in Religion & Spirituality
Consult your Bible on 1Cor 1:18. Are you already saved (past tense)? Or are you being saved (present tense)? They are not all the same. Which one is the genuine word of God.
2007-07-24 16:29:07 · 12 answers · asked by Brother Andrew 3 in Religion & Spirituality
Just wondering
2007-07-24 16:26:41 · 7 answers · asked by rebeccaangel2004 2 in Mythology & Folklore
Some denominations believe strongly in this and some do not. What is your opinion? Can you back it up with scripture?
2007-07-24 16:25:24 · 6 answers · asked by mgnlghhn 2 in Religion & Spirituality
So I'm an Atheist. I think its all crap. Atheists get accused all the time of not knowing anything about a religion despite the fact that its not true and Atheists often know more about the Christian religion than the Christians do (and they are usually former Christians themselves).
But my whole family are Catholics so I know quite alot about it.
One thing that I've noticed on this site is that Protestants are lying about Catholics. Either the lies are born of misunderstanding and misinformation, or they're real lies.
Why do so many Protestants do this? If you don't understand something, why would you just rely on what your very very biased Protestant religious leader says, instead of actually researching a subject to find out the facts?
Why does this bother me? Because my family are Catholics and above all else, I hate lies. IMO, lying is the worst possible thing you can do.
Either debate with true information born from research, or don't even try, whatever you do, don't lie.
2007-07-24 16:25:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
I read in an ambigously-reliable source that "the story of Jesus chiding those who would stone an adulteress (John 8:1-11) does not appear until about 300 years after the Gospel of John was written."
Anyone know how true this claim is?
2007-07-24 16:24:33 · 7 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Religion & Spirituality
should I use white and gold candles?
Are there more appropriate colors?
2007-07-24 16:23:51 · 22 answers · asked by я℮ḋ αтℏ℮їṧṫ 5 in Religion & Spirituality
in the THEORY of EVOLUTION?
2007-07-24 16:22:13 · 29 answers · asked by enki 4 in Religion & Spirituality
When I went through "puberty," or whatever you want to call it several years ago, I had typical sexual attractions to the opposite sex. But within the past few years, I completely lost my interest in the opposte sex (or the same), and now I can't even have a boyfriend, because I don't want to make out or anything. I now think sexual activity is digusting and don't want any part of it. It kind of embarassing talking to my friends about it, b/c they just think I need to take a Viagra, or something, but I really wonder is I could be asexual.
Do any of you know much about asexuality, and do you think it's a legitimate sexual orientaion?
2007-07-24 16:20:51 · 8 answers · asked by nerdandproudofit 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
It's rather neurotic and puritanical. Don't most men and women enjoy looking at an attractive painted nude or statuette? In France, a woman can go on the beach and go topless. What's the morality issue? I mean, haven't they ever seen women breastfeeding or women naked?
2007-07-24 16:20:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette
Christians are often accused of being judgmental by speaking out against certain behaviors. In your opinion, what is the difference between healthy Christian concern and judgmentalism?
2007-07-24 16:16:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
Im pentecostal and im trying to find as many pentecostal people as I can.
2007-07-24 16:12:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
2007-07-24 16:11:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
I've been curious to find out the Church's exact teaching on this subject. Everywhere I have looked, I haven't been able to find a black or white/yes or no answer.
2007-07-24 16:09:24 · 6 answers · asked by Greg B 1 in Religion & Spirituality
first i wont to see the answer on my question
2007-07-24 16:06:55 · 4 answers · asked by Tengis J 1 in Languages
2007-07-24 16:06:07 · 19 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality
They are people too and deserve a few rites performed for the betterment of their souls.
2007-07-24 16:04:04 · 15 answers · asked by я℮ḋ αтℏ℮їṧṫ 5 in Religion & Spirituality
2007-07-24 16:00:07 · 22 answers · asked by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7 in Religion & Spirituality
pleaz help!!!
2007-07-24 15:58:52 · 31 answers · asked by rhonda a 3 in Religion & Spirituality
was a spirit guide, is this so?
2007-07-24 15:58:30 · 12 answers · asked by hey m 2 in Religion & Spirituality
He promised me a sandwhich.
2007-07-24 15:57:47 · 10 answers · asked by Dr. Zoidberg 1 in Religion & Spirituality
They were extremely religious and would probably shun themselves from you and you from the entire family....and plenty of other things....
2007-07-24 15:57:23 · 18 answers · asked by Sheltered.By.Shadows. 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I need some answers before these kids die by drowing
or some friends I know will knock out their daddy and put
him in the hospital
2007-07-24 15:56:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality
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