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What's your opinion on this lady? How common is this Catholic mindset? Is this a well established fact, or is she a lunatic?
2007-10-22 06:07:18 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
She's obviously never read John 14!!
2007-10-22 06:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gracie63 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She would be misrepresenting Catholic doctrine, if this picture is real.
There's something very odd about this picture. I couldn't quite place it at first, but then it became clear: The woman is not supporting the picture with both hands...only 3 fingers, and it is highly unbalanced.
She must have VERY strong fingers. Either that, or this photo is a fake, being used for propaganda. I noticed the anti-Catholic agenda of many of the other photos.
Blop!
Also, "Scorpy" might be surprised to know that Pope John Paul is no longer pope. Kids...gotta love 'em!
2007-10-22 13:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is not the teaching of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church teaches:
Furthermore, many elements of sanctification and of truth are found outside the visible confines of the Catholic Church: the written Word of God; the life of grace; faith, hope, and charity, with the other interior gifts of the Holy Spirit, as well as visible elements.
Christ's Spirit uses these Churches and ecclesial communities as means of salvation, whose power derives from the fullness of grace and truth that Christ has entrusted to the Catholic Church.
All these blessings come from Christ and lead to him.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 819: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt3art9p3.htm#819
With love in Christ.
2007-10-23 00:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this "Catholic mindset" is that common (it's not that Catholic, either).
She's entitled to her opinion, but her opinion doesn't reflect the teachings of the Catholic Church on this matter.
The Church is clear that other religions can be used by God as instruments of salvation. Being Catholic provides one with certain advantages in terms of getting to Heaven -- but it doesn't mean that everyone else is automatically left out.
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2007-10-22 13:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I know that a lot of different denominatins think this. So? I just say that this isn't written anywhere in the Holy Bible. And ask this lady where is the scripture stating this proclaimation? Then they think that they are the only ones with the Keys of Peter. But then I don't discern this as true when I read Matthew16:15-19. ....Thou are Peter (piece of the Rock) & upon this rock (masive rock) (When Father in Heaven reveals someone who Jesus Is & one confesses...) I will build My Church. & the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. ...I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven... These keys are when Father God enlightens us to who Christ Is & we confess Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God our Lord & Savior... The Keys of the KIngdom of heaven. Jesus also said in John 3 that we need to be born again to see the Kingdom of Heaven. So? Being born from above is associated to confessing Jesus Christ the Son of God ones Lord & Savior & believing He raised from the dead. So? This is faith from Father God to confess it & believe it.
All the Apostles there received the keys to the Kingdom. And everyone born from above receive the keys to the Kingdom. Not just those who are forgiven in a Catholic Church. This is what people added to Gods Word.
Faith from Father God & honest confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God is the Rock Foundation.
I think she just is taught the doctrines of man & not really reading Matthew16 herself with the Holy Spirit. So? She is sort of being a tare.
2007-10-22 13:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's a lunatic. I was born and raised Catholic ( left over differences and small minded people) but I find that attitude CAN BE prevalent in many religions. It's not necessarily the truth. According to the Bible that I read, you will be judged according to what you know and what you did.
2007-10-22 13:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by tugar357 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most people feel as though God loves best those that look like them, Pray like them, Believe like them, Worship like them.
The Jews are the "Chosen People"
The Christians think the "Way" is their understanding.
Muslims think Muhammads revelations are the final complete word.
In fact all are correct from a Universal perspective.
From the perspective that any person holds the knowledge of another persons relationship to God from God's perspective is not possible. Only God may judge that.
To assume you are able to know who is saved or not saved is the work of the Satan.
The fall of man occured because of he ate of the tree on knowledge of good and evil.
The path that evil uses to enter into your life is that knowledge. You create your outward reality with what you think, what you believe and how certain you are of it.
When you judge anyone as evil, evil becomes part of your reality.
Judge not, least you be judged.
To embrace evil inwardly causes evil to embrace you outwardly. You continue to eat the fruit of that tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Enter the state of consciousness of man before the fall, before the knowledge of good and evil. This is the key to the kingdom. It is a big part of the teaching of remission of sin by faith.
Blessings and peace to all,
All in all,
B
2007-10-22 13:47:25 · answer #7 · answered by An Nony Mous 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The definition of catholic is universal. Meaning the Roman Catholic Church believes in the universality of salvation.
2007-10-22 13:19:32 · answer #8 · answered by reg 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is well established that is what they believe. But in reality, being Roman Catholic is a bar to Heaven.
2007-10-22 13:16:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is not what the Catholic Church teaches.
Most Catholics don't agree with this lady.
2007-10-22 13:19:22 · answer #10 · answered by Vernacular Catholic 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋