Jane_Doe22
Well-Known Member
Again, what is your motivation here-- why are you asking?Let me ask it a different way.
You said that "God declares truth". So I ask you Jane Doe, WHO has God declared this Truth to?
You accused the CC of having non-biblical and false doctrines.
You stated that Calvin was a false teacher.
You made it clear that you know what heretical doctrine leads people away from Christ.
You stated you have come to these conclusions by an EXTREMELY thorough studying of scripture, prayer, different doctrine, different religious texts and examining the fruits of different beliefs. Further saying that you studied the beliefs of multiple denominations but not because you were looking for the Truth.
So I have to ask you Jane Doe: How do you know the CC has non-biblical and false doctrines? To KNOW what is false you would have to know what is True. Who revealed the Truth to you?
You have declared Calvin a false teacher. If you KNOW he is a false teacher then you must know who is teaching the Truth? You must KNOW when know when you hear the Truth? How is this revealed to you?
Since you KNOW what a heretical doctrine you must know what a non-heretical doctrine is. How do you discern the two?
You have thoroughly studied all these things and prayed about it. Good for you. That's how it should be done. So have thousands of other men. Explain to me why your conclusion at the end of your studying and prayer differ from that of Calvin (a false teacher) or the men of the CC (who's conclusions created false/heretical doctrines) or the men of the Baptist church etc. etc.? Why does your Truth pre-empt everyone else's truth?
Curious and patient Mary
Are you asking out of seeing/me love? Or is this just staging for another proselytizing attempt?
I'm not Catholic. I'm not going to be Catholic ever. You pushing that only backfires.