Bruce S Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 If you could stomp-out Protestantism would you? I mean, if there actually was a way, would you condone it?
hyperdulia again Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 Do you mean with violence? no. Forced conversions? no. By Begging the Holy Spirit to take all, willing and not, on a magic carpet ride? yes.
jasJis Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 (edited) I think different denominations will disappear as error is abandoned. Religion will become "The Way" and will no longer be "The Ways". We'll be all traveling together, in unision, one body, one goal, one faith, one family. Headed to our Father's house. It can be done. The Holy Spirit converts hearts and works in each of us to discern the Truth and be a Light of God to each other and ourselves. Edited January 12, 2004 by jasJis
Jake Huether Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 I wish so... But in retrospect, they have served as good competition. I don't think our understanding of doctrines and dogmas would have developed quite as fast without the push to stamp out heresy. I don't think we would understand the Mass as well. I don't think we'd understand the Eucharist as well. Mary and her role in salvation would not be as well understood. Yes, indeed, we do owe a little to Protestantism. But I'd rather have unity in belief and in practice any day.
Anna Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 Well, I would love to stomp out heresy for all time. However, that is not my place. God does that, in Purgatory. It's the after-life version of RCIA, you might say. Everyone converts to Catholicism there, now, don't they, pholks?!!! Pax Christi. <><
MrsFrozen Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 I don't think I would ever want to "stomp out" anything (besides abortion and sin, etc.). I don't hate Protestants at all. My husband's and my two best friends are Assemblies of God. We have gentle discussions about religion all the time. We pray together and talk about the differences in our beliefs. Catholicism is a beautiful, old religion filled with tradition. It makes me happy in my heart to be Catholic. I love to share this happiness with others. Yes, I do believe that Catholicism is the true religion. Do I believe Protestants are hellbound because of their religion? Of course not. But I do believe that it is my duty to share the teachings of this beautiful, old religion with others. If we are open to the Lord, we will always do what He calls us to do. He will always do what He wants. God bless. :)
dUSt Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 I would like to see Protestantism end, along with Judaism and Islam.
basoldier Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 Jake, I have to agree. I don't think we would be where we are today in our understanding of our faith if it weren't for the tension of the reformation. As for everyone agreeing on all Truth, I will trust in the Holy Spririt. I am already very heartened, as I listen to Evangelical / Protestant Bible radio often, and am seeing signs that the Spirit is moving us closer together. In fact, there are a few shows that seem 98% Catholic already. Who would have thought that 20 years ago? Good thread! :D
Jake Huether Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 Well, I would love to stomp out heresy for all time. However, that is not my place. God does that, in Purgatory. It's the after-life version of RCIA, you might say. Everyone converts to Catholicism there, now, don't they, pholks?!!! Pax Christi. <>< Amen sista! You tell them. :D
willguy Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 mad props to hyper and Anna. I agree with thems.
frozencell Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 I agree with MrsFrozen. I don't think that all Protestants are going to heaven. Just like I don't believe everyone that says they're Catholic are going to heaven. I think unity would be nice, but I'm in no position to judge anyone's heart. I don't know if I'm going to heaven any more than I know Bruce S is, but I hope that we both show up there for a game of spades or something. (Although you know you'd have to play on the other team! Hahahahaha...... :D )
dUSt Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 "Compromising is a sure sign of not possessing the truth. When a man yields in matters of ideals, of honor or of faith, that man is without ideals, without honor, and without faith." - St Josemaria Escriva
phatcatholic Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 "Compromising is a sure sign of not possessing the truth. When a man yields in matters of ideals, of honor or of faith, that man is without ideals, without honor, and without faith." - St Josemaria Escriva in the wise words of Paladin..................WORD!
MrsFrozen Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 (edited) "Compromising is a sure sign of not possessing the truth. When a man yields in matters of ideals, of honor or of faith, that man is without ideals, without honor, and without faith." - St Josemaria Escriva Was this directed at me? I don't compromise. I just believe that you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. It is my duty as a faithful Catholic to be apologetic and teach others about Catholicism. It is also my duty to be kind and loving toward everyone. I don't believe anyone's going to be open to learning about Catholicism if I'm impatient and sarcastic to them. I taught my husband about the Church for two years, always gently and with love. Now he's in RCIA classes from an Assemblies of God church. I hope I didn't give the impression that I just sit idly by without spreading the gospel and teaching others about the Church. My husband and I are focusing on two people we know now, actually. We're trying to get them back into church. FrozenCell and I are going back to Ohio to visit out family in a couple of weeks. He's gearing up to teach Catholicism to the greatest challenge we'll ever know--his mother! God bless. :) Edited January 12, 2004 by MrsFrozen
aquamarine Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 (edited) No, I absolutely wouldn't! I'm such a liberal Catholic I'm probably more 'Protestant' than Catholic anyway in some people's eyes. I'm also not so certain about a lot of the things many conservative Catholics come across as absolutley certain on, so I really enjoy the Protestant perspective. Plus, in a weird way, Protestants keep the Catholic Church honest, so to speak. :D Edited January 12, 2004 by aquamarine
mulls Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 I think different denominations will disappear as error is abandoned. Religion will become "The Way" and will no longer be "The Ways". We'll be all traveling together, in unision, one body, one goal, one faith, one family. Headed to our Father's house. how do you figure this?
aquamarine Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 >>I think different denominations will disappear as error is abandoned. Religion will become "The Way" and will no longer be "The Ways". We'll be all traveling together, in unision, one body, one goal, one faith, one family. Headed to our Father's house. << Yikes! That just sounds creepy! Having serious flashbacks to Pink Floyd's The Wall. Umm..I think, actually, I'd prefer 'ways' to 'way'.
willguy Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 aqua, I agree with you kind of. I agree that we can learn from differences. For example, I like the chotki of Eastern Orthodox faiths. However, I do not think there is more than one truth. So, while I like multiple ways in terms of practice, I do not like multiples ways in terms of claimed truth.
Don John of Austria Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 (edited) If you could stomp-out Protestantism would you? I mean, if there actually was a way, would you condone it? Yup. Wait did I say that to quickly. Yes in an instant. - Protestantism is a lie, Islam is a lie, Buddism is a really really big lie, Hinduism is worse, the Neopagans can't even make the Cut as lies they are just stupid lies. I would like to see all of these things destroyed and people united with Christ through His Church which he founded. To Hope otherwise would be hateful and dispicablein the extreme. Edited January 13, 2004 by Don John of Austria
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