Catholics not saved?

Question

Can anyone make a persuasive arguement from a christian perspective that Catholics are not saved? Or can you argue that Non-Catholics aren't saved and only Catholics are?
(please do not state that they ARE saved. I only want to see arguements that they are not)

Answer 1

Well, for one, there are over 170 refernces to "idols" in the Bible and admonishing the worship of idols (i.e. statues of Saints and the Virgin Mary). Here is just one of those:

Revelation 9:20 (New International Version)
"The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk."

I personally have seen many alters and "sacrifices" placed in front of statues of the Virgin Mary. This is idolotry. Besides the fact that the Catholics worship the Pope as God.

Catholics continue to go to priests to "confess" their sins when the Bible is very clear that Jesus Christ died to become our intercessor to the Father. The veil to the holy of holies was torn in two from top to bottom at the moment of Jesus' death. We no longer need a "high priest" to make atonement for us.

Matthew 27:51 (New International Version)
"At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split."

It says that Jesus Christ is sitting at the right hand of the Father in Heaven making intercession for us. We don't need a priest to do that for us.

Romans 8:34 (New International Version)
"Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us."

Where in the Bible does it say we need a rosary to pray? Where does it say we have to do "hail Mary's?" Where does it say we have to cross ourselves? All of these things are man-made rituals to get our eyes off of the real meaning of salvation and the truth. People are being deceived in believing that they can recite so many "hail Mary's" and all is forgiven. The Bible does not offer this as a way to forgiveness of sin.

John 14:6 (New International Version)
"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Then there's the subject of "baptism." Jesus Christ Himself was baptized as an adult by full immersion in water. He was baptized after He was past the age of accountability and could make the choice for Himself. He was NOT baptized as a baby. Baptism is a public proclamation of our faith and our belief. A baby cannot make that choice. Many falsely believe that because they were baptized as babies that they are "saved."

There are so MANY reasons to believe that Catholicism is a cult. It has and is deceiving so many people that it's frightening.

Bottom line is there is only one way to God - through forgiveness of sins and salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ. Any religion that tries to promote you have to do anything else to make it to Heaven is deceitful and misleading. All the rituals in the world won't get you there.

Answer 2

I agree with Pamela! The Lord will destroy the Catholic Church during the tribulation as it has turned the simple Gospel of Jesus Christ into a huge lie. The reasons for this destruction are given in Revelations Ch.17 V1-9

Answer 3

The only argument for or against someones salvation is Have they been saved by Grace through Faith in Christ Jesus? If they have tried any other route then no they are not.

Answer 4

Shouldn't the separation of sheep & goats be left in God's hands?

Answer 5

No man can truly say who is and isn't saved and going to heaven. That's for God to decide.