Why we left the Catholic Church

[Unqualified]

One of the main reasons there are 1000s of denominations...

The Bible is of no private interpretation.’

 

[Unqualified]

What group of folks are you speaking for?

Christians

 

[zippy2006]

In my second year of college, searching for meaning in life, I began studying the Bible with a Protestant student group. They showed me the gospel of grace and salvation by faith, not by works. This was new to me and I was skeptical. But over several months of studying the Bible, I became convinced that they were right.

If you cut yourself off from Catholics during this time then I would say that your decision was ill-considered. If you were also in contact with Catholics, giving them an opportunity to answer the Protestant objections at the same level of competence in the same amount of time, then I would say that you made the decision in good conscience.

What often happens is that people end up leaving merely because they want to, because they intentionally shut themselves up in an echo chamber and do not allow their former religion or Church an opportunity to give another side of the story.

 

[SkyWriting]

The Bible is of no private interpretation.’

You are referring to the Latin Bible then?

 

[Northern Star]

This thread would have more protection posted in the non-denominational subforum, I feel. I understand your desire to talk about this, it's only natural. But this particular subforum is probably going to end up with the thread turning into a heated argument.

 

[SkyWriting]

Christians

I don't think so.

 

[Yeshua HaDerekh]

Any church that has Jesus Christ as the head is the true church

Eastern Orthodoxy then...

 

[Peter J Barban]

For understanding and discernment without prejudice. Nothing wrong with that. You could pray for me as well. I won’t complain.

Hi Michie, I have read a lot of your posts (or at least the titles) on the Catholic forums. I imagine that you are a wonderful person like my mom was. Keep up the good work. If you are in the US, you must be posting very late at night.

 

[jesuslover811]

"If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world"please explain what this means

 

[Yeshua HaDerekh]

The Bible is of no private interpretation.’

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

 

[Michie]

Hi Michie, I have read a lot of your posts (or at least the titles) on the Catholic forums. I imagine that you are a wonderful person like my mom was. Keep up the good work. If you are in the US, you must be posting very late at night.

Yes I post at all hours. We have some illnesses in the family and we are basically always on call. So I post when I can. CF is basically my little spot to retrieve in the calmer moments. Thank you for the compliment. I do not feel so wonderful all the time but I appreciate your encouragement which makes me want to thank you for your kindness. Things like that can often feel like a tall glass of cool water in a cruel desert at times. So thank you. By the way, I’m a convert to Catholicism. I was not raised in it. God bless you and thanks again.

 

[Guojing]

I’m agreeing that Christ died for our sins and rose again on the third day. Not twisting it into something that is not taught. We pick up our crosses and follow Him. We do not have no responsibility in our journeys.

I can imagine two types of Jews on the Passover night in Egypt.

Some put their trust in the lamb blood, and just relax and enjoy the night, confident that it is sufficient.

Other Jews are more paranoid and try to help the blood with their works, praying fasting singing non stop to God.

In the end both houses first born are still saved because the blood at their doorpost is sufficient.

That is how I view this never ending argument about faith alone or faith and works for salvation.

 

[Michie]

I can imagine two types of Jews on the Passover night in Egypt.

Some put their trust in the lamb blood, and just relax and enjoy the night, confident that it is sufficient.

Other Jews are more paranoid and try to help the blood with their works, praying fasting singing non stop to God.

In the end both houses first born are still saved because the blood at their doorpost is sufficient.

That is how I view this never ending argument about faith alone or faith and works for salvation.

I don’t think that’s what this thread is about.

 

[zippy2006]

I can imagine two types of Jews on the Passover night in Egypt.

Some put their trust in the lamb blood, and just relax and enjoy the night, confident that it is sufficient.

Other Jews are more paranoid and try to help the blood with their works, praying fasting singing non stop to God.

In the end both houses first born are still saved because the blood at their doorpost is sufficient.

That is how I view this never ending argument about faith alone or faith and works for salvation.

The Hebrews were probably smart enough to realize that procuring a lamb, slaughtering it, roasting its flesh, painting its blood on their doorposts, and then eating it with other dishes made according to very strict instructions is a form of work, an action undertaken in order to obey a command of God so that they might be saved.

 

[Guojing]

I don’t think that’s what this thread is about.

I was talking about what is sufficient for salvation.

 

[Yeshua HaDerekh]

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[Guojing]

The Hebrews were probably smart enough to realize that procuring a lamb, slaughtering it, roasting its flesh, painting its blood on their doorposts, and then eating it with other dishes made according to very strict instructions is a form of work, an action undertaken in order to obey a command of God so that they might be saved.

Do you mean every single Hebrew?

 

[Yeshua HaDerekh]

The Hebrews were probably smart enough to realize that procuring a lamb, slaughtering it, roasting its flesh, painting its blood on their doorposts, and then eating it with other dishes made according to very strict instructions is a form of work, an action undertaken in order to obey a command of God so that they might be saved.

and the faith that it would

 

[sandman]

I was raised catholic ...even confirmed, but I left the church at age 14.
I am not going to say at that time it was the church...I was a rebellious kid that was kicked out of catholic school in 1st grade 3rd and 4th...parents quit sending me there after that.
I didn't like church, but that was me. I had to put myself through hell before accepting Jesus Christ at age 22.
There are many things I disagree with that the RCC teach, but when I think about it...there is no profit to tearing something down....And I always teach that to recognize the things of/from God.... always look at who gets the glory, God or man ...in this case... it would not be God ...it would be me.

 

[bèlla]

I was raised catholic. We attended school and were active in the church and parish. I’ve visited a monastery on several occasions, chanted Latin with the cloister, and enjoyed the company of monks and nuns.

But when I agreed to follow God I did so of my own volition. Not as a result of tradition, opinions, or expectations. The narrow path is mine to walk. No one can do it for me.

My fealty is to God alone. No one, no thing, or philosophy holds sway. I forsook them all. The Holy One is my GPS. Not an institution or theology. Whether it be catholic, protestant, or another iteration. I won’t follow them.

It hasn’t hindered my walk, anointing, blessings, or prosperity. He added to them many fold. I’m where He wants me.

~bella