dspen2005 Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 There have been threads on other boards with the question, "why are you Catholic?" or something close to that.... so to our Prot brethren, it's your turn. Why do you love being Protestant?
mulls Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 i love Christ, i love the word, i love the body, i love the gospel, i love witnessing, i love worshipping, i love studying, i love fellowshipping....what's not to love?
Thy Geekdom Come Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 [quote name='mulls' date='Apr 12 2005, 05:15 PM'] i love Christ, i love the word, i love the body, i love the gospel, i love witnessing, i love worshipping, i love studying, i love fellowshipping....what's not to love? [/quote] Catholicism has all of those...what do you love about Protestantism...that is...what do you love about Non-Catholic Christianity?
Brother Adam Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 [quote name='mulls' date='Apr 12 2005, 05:15 PM'] i love Christ, i love the word, i love the body, i love the gospel, i love witnessing, i love worshipping, i love studying, i love fellowshipping....what's not to love? [/quote] The rejection of the body of Christ... Alienation from the Christian community... Rejection of John 17... Rejection of the Mother of God... No Eucharist... No Confession.... No Holy Orders.... To name a few
mulls Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 (edited) [quote]The rejection of the body of Christ...[/quote] i've embraced the body of Christ. [quote]Alienation from the Christian community...[/quote] i'm more a part of the Christian community as a non-catholic than i ever have been [quote]Rejection of John 17...[/quote] nah. you know how this argument goes, and i know you feel correct about it so why bother [quote]Rejection of the Mother of God...[/quote] amen [quote]No Eucharist...[/quote] communion is my favorite/most essential part of worship. [quote]No Confession....[/quote] amen [quote]No Holy Orders....[/quote] amen Edited April 12, 2005 by mulls
Brother Adam Posted April 12, 2005 Posted April 12, 2005 "i've embraced the body of Christ. " You've rejected her. You've opted the way of divorce instead of family. "i'm more a part of the Christian community as a non-catholic than i ever have been" You are a part of an orphaned Christian community. And only so long as you have valid baptism. "nah. you know how this argument goes, and i know you feel correct about it so why bother" I don't feel anything about it. The Church however is infallible on matters of faith and morals. Remove the annointing the Apostles were given and you're left with..... protestantism. "amen" Devastating are the lies you have bought into. "communion is my favorite/most essential part of worship." eating a cracker is not part of worship. "amen" Devastating are the lies you have bought into. "amen" Devastating are the lies you have bought into.
mulls Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 haha bro i see that you've still got some baptist lurking within you
Brother Adam Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 As far as the denomination I was never a true baptist or fundamentalist. At best I agreed with about half of the teachings. But that is what being a non-Catholic is all about. You get to follow your own will instead of the will of God
Quietfire Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Apr 12 2005, 10:41 PM'] As far as the denomination I was never a true baptist or fundamentalist. At best I agreed with about half of the teachings. But that is what being a non-Catholic is all about. You get to follow your own will instead of the will of God [/quote] Exactly. Isnt that why it's called PROTESTant? Bro speaks the truth.
Livin_the_MASS Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Apr 12 2005, 05:34 PM'] "i've embraced the body of Christ. " You've rejected her. You've opted the way of divorce instead of family. "i'm more a part of the Christian community as a non-catholic than i ever have been" You are a part of an orphaned Christian community. And only so long as you have valid baptism. "nah. you know how this argument goes, and i know you feel correct about it so why bother" I don't feel anything about it. The Church however is infallible on matters of faith and morals. Remove the annointing the Apostles were given and you're left with..... protestantism. "amen" Devastating are the lies you have bought into. "communion is my favorite/most essential part of worship." eating a cracker is not part of worship. "amen" Devastating are the lies you have bought into. "amen" Devastating are the lies you have bought into. [/quote] Amen to Brother Adam
burnsspivey Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 I shouldn't be surprised if no one else answers if you're just going to attack them this way.
mulls Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 i've been here a looong time, i'm used to the good, bad, and ugly. i take a lickin' and keep on tickin'
sweetpea316 Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 Ok ok...back to the original topic of the thread... Q: Why are you Protestant? A: Because it is the denomination that my parents are and they raised me in. Yeah, thats about it. But who knows...things change sometimes. I've definitely put some thought into it. Parents aren't [i]always[/i] right are they? God bless.
dUSt Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 [quote name='sweetpea316' date='Apr 13 2005, 12:46 PM'] But who knows...things change sometimes. I've definitely put some thought into it. Parents aren't [i]always[/i] right are they? God bless. [/quote] "Parents just don't understand." - The Fresh Prince
Brother Adam Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 [quote name='burnsspivey' date='Apr 13 2005, 01:18 PM'] I shouldn't be surprised if no one else answers if you're just going to attack them this way. [/quote] Truth hurts don it?
Priscilla Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 [quote name='dspen2005' date='Apr 12 2005, 03:35 PM'] There have been threads on other boards with the question, "why are you Catholic?" or something close to that.... so to our Prot brethren, it's your turn. Why do you love being Protestant? [/quote] I don't love protestantism. There's much about it I abhor. Also many prots believe the same as Catholics do on many doctrines - such as the trinity. I do not believe in the trinity as such - though I believe the Lord Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God: but not three Gods: only One. Some prots even venerate Mary (such as in a High Anglican Church). You cannot generalise. The reason I'm not a Catholic is because I have big problems with Mariolatry, praying to dead people, praying the rosary, and many other traditions which I see no Scriptural evidence for. [b]On the other hand there are many things I like about Catholicism: the idea of one true holy apostolic universal church which is the Bride of Christ; I like the teaching (broadly) on contraception; I like the strong moral guidlines; I like the fact that women do not take on headship roles over men; I like the reverence; I like the fact the the Lord's supper is central to the faith. All these things are excellent and I consider myself "catholic" in those areas.[/b] But in Mariolatry etc, I am totally "uncatholic".
melporcristo Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 [quote name='Priscilla' date='Apr 13 2005, 01:09 PM'] Also many prots believe the same as Catholics do on many doctrines - such as the trinity. I do not believe in the trinity as such - though I believe the Lord Jesus is God, and the Holy Spirit is God: but not three Gods: only One. The reason I'm not a Catholic is because I have big problems with Mariolatry, praying to dead people, praying the rosary, and many other traditions which I see no Scriptural evidence for. But in Mariolatry etc, I am totally "uncatholic". [/quote] Are you sure about this? Keep doing research friend. With great fervent prayer, you will find your answers! <3 Mel
mulls Posted April 13, 2005 Posted April 13, 2005 better yet.... i take a molestin' and keep on protestin' wow i'm ridiculous
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