Is there anyone out there who :
Believes in the Bible
& disagrees with The Catholic Church/ Organized religion ?
Do you practice what the Bible teaches ?
If so, leave your email address and let me know why you believe the way you do and how you display that faith.
Thanks
2006-12-04 11:55:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe the bible every last ounce of it. Not the Catholic religion too many false truths. Not saying that their aren't plenty of wonderful catholic practicers who are sure that they are right. Catholic changed to much doctrine. I was Catholic now I am not. Because I saw the truth. I believe the Catholic religion is man made. Changing rules and scriptures to their liking. But I am not their judge they have the truth in front of their face they just need to open their hearts. I also practice what the bible teaches. And I also disagree heavily with organized or mass religion. I feel the way I feel because this is how the Holy spirit guides me.You feel free to contact me, through here and then I will send you my email address.
2006-12-04 12:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe in the Bible but not the Catholic church and I was raised Catholic. The church takes the bible literally - but it seems only when it is convenient for them to do so. If the whole message of the bible is that God is perfect love - than how can they exclude gay people? Especially if we are all sinners? And if God is all forgiving and perfect - why is there hell? I think hell is a concept (separation from God) and not a place.. . . And here's a good one: you are supposed to have a personal relationship with God and Jesus but you are have to confess your sins to a priest. Why does there need to be a middle man? When I got married (a long time ago-first marriage) I wanted a Catholic priest to marry us outside - like the mountains, gardens, some beautiful place and I was told I had to be married in the Church unless there were extenuating circumstances and then permission would have to be granted etc. Ok so-I can't get married outside where one can truly appreciate the majesty of the world He created?
Why not? Well I was told: Because all sacrements are made in church and marriage is a sacrement . . . it seems to me that the Catholic church takes things so literally that they miss the whole friggin point. God's love is supposed to be inclusive not exclusive. Didn't Jesus reach out to the poor, dirty, diseased, etc.? I just don't get it.
Logically it doesn't even make sense to me. I have yet to find a religion I can fully embrace, but I try to follow the basic teachings of the Bible. Like do unto others - I always try to help others in any way if I can, etc. Love, give, serve. My beliefs became much more defined and less vague after my mother and then my baby son died. . . . before that I only thought I knew what I believed.- but After that I really began seeking - I wanted anwers and so I began reading about spirituality, religion, etc.
2006-12-04 12:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by Freedspirit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the Bible is the Word of God. I do disagree with the many organized religions specifically the Catholic Church because of the way that they are practicing. God is not divided. He does not want his spiritual church body divided either. But because of man and man's desire to be in control of things instead of God being in control, there are so many "religious" organizations out there. I believe that we are to live by faith. I do understand that Christians need to fellowship with others and that we as Christians benefit from hearing the preached and teached word of God in Church. But, when the word of God is clouded by the personal views of any person or organization then it is no longer the sole Word of God. Now it is man's word. That is where many churches are today, operating in the power of man and not the power and annointing of God. Today, just about anyone can go to school and get a degree in theology and then call him or herself a minister of the gospel. But without the TRUE annointing that comes only from God, can a person get out there and rightly deliver the Word to those that are and are not Christians. I try my best to practice what the bible instructs. Yes, it is very hard at times, but then again it is hard to fit into the secular world now a days. With so much being "acceptable" that was not in the past, when someone stands for God, they are immediately an outcast.
2006-12-04 19:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by T Tom T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally accept the Bible as the inspired Word of God, and yes I disagree with Catholicism and seek to practice what the bible teaches. Faith is displayed through righteousness. Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
2006-12-04 12:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the Bible is a good book, with much wisdom. I believe in and love the Divine Sacred that is most commonly referred to in this age and many dispensations as God, and referred to also in other Divine aspects such as Goddesses, Allah, Jehova, and Krishna.
It is all God... it is all Divine, and the messages and lessons did not stop with the writing of the Bible.
2006-12-04 12:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I disagree with the catholic church- they have many rituals and beliefs that are contrary to what the Bible says- I know there are different types of catholicism, but I do know they pray to saints, which the bible is clear we are to pray to JESUS, and that HE is the mediator between God and man- 1 Timothy 2:5
-Also they confess to priests- why do they do this? We are covered by the blood of the lamb, and who are we to confess our sins to? GOD and God alone....not priests- we are under a new covenant now- through Jesus Christ- we are saved by HIS grace and not of works- see Ephesians 2:8
We are redeemed by HIS blood- and forgiven past, present and future- when we do sin, we are to ask the LORD'S forgiveness, not go to a priest...we should confess to people we have wronged- for the Bible says to do this- to confess to one another and forgive one another. But it is God who forgives us when we wrong Him- or do something that goes against Him and He asks us to pray to HIM- and confess to Him
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
2006-12-04 12:02:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People who believe the same normally organize themselves within a group. It doesn't have to be a religion.
Please don't try to organize bible readers without a religion; by doing so, you will be starting another organized religion. LOL!
2006-12-04 12:02:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
i dont beleive the bible and i dont care about the catholic church i dont practice bible teachings
2006-12-04 12:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by Dont get Infected 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the Bible is God's Word.
"...if they speak not according to this Word it is because there is no light in them".(Isa.8:19)"
2006-12-04 11:59:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe if its not in gods word than he did not preserve it to be so and is not in his will. The catholic church is a false doctrine that preaches traditionalism wrather than biblical principals...ther entire belief system is false and in many cases dangerous to the one who follows it.
2006-12-04 12:01:15 · answer #10 · answered by Robert K 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋