Jane_Doe22
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I do not think I had do so and such was certainly not my intention.And you also mischaracterize me which is wrong.
But if I had done so, I apologize.
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I do not think I had do so and such was certainly not my intention.And you also mischaracterize me which is wrong.
I only read the OP when I posted that. I guess others caught that as well. They used a guilt trip and a pay to pray philosophy to get ppl’s $ to build Peter’s Basicilica.That was my point about indulgences.....before @Giuliano went off on his tirades and tried to educate me on RCC and failed.
Thank you. Apology accepted.I do not think I had do so and such was certainly not my intention.
But if I had done so, I apologize.
LOL @ tirades. Also at this point, I doubt anyone could educate you on anything.That was my point about indulgences.....before @Giuliano went off on his tirades and tried to educate me on RCC and failed.
They are still building it? I didn't know that.I only read the OP when I posted that. I guess others caught that as well. They used a guilt trip and a pay to pray philosophy to get ppl’s $ to build Peter’s Basicilica.
Well you didn't know what you were talking about in relation to what I said. I have a degrees in Religion, Theology, and Biblical Studies. You were posting nonsense.LOL @ tirades. Also at this point, I doubt anyone could educate you on anything.
Right because that is what his post said....oh brother...They are still building it? I didn't know that.
That’s not what I meant. The RCC used the same tactics back then when they were building it. They manipulated ppl into buying indulgences. It was a pay to pray Ponzi scheme then just like it is now.They are still building it? I didn't know that.
What a relief! I thought perhaps you thought they were still building it.That’s not what I meant. The RCC used the same tactics back then when they were building it. They manipulated ppl into buying indulgences. It was a pay to pray Ponzi scheme then just like it is now.
I have to wonder from what colleges or universities.Well you didn't know what you were talking about in relation to what I said. I have a degrees in Religion, Theology, and Biblical Studies. You were posting nonsense.
You don't understand metaphors do you....What a relief! I thought perhaps you thought they were still building it.
You think it's a Ponzi scheme? You sure that's the phrase you wanted?
Ponzi Scheme
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors. The Ponzi scheme generates returns for early investors by acquiring new investors. This is similar to a pyramid scheme in that both are based on using new investors' funds to pay the earlier backers. Both Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes eventually bottom out when the flood of new investors dries up and there isn't enough money to go around. At that point, the schemes unravel.
Was that a metaphor? It must be nice to be as clever as you to spot a metaphor when one comes along.You don't understand metaphors do you....
The CC is not just an organization, we are a family. If I attacked your family, you would take it personally. Your web site admits discord and division within the Methodist church, so on that basis alone, how can you hold anyone to your particular beliefs? Worse, your critiques of the Catholic Church are based on ignorance and blind prejudice. It's painfully obvious.First, at the time I made the comment I didn't even know that was a rule. See Terms of Service and Rules | Christian Forums @ Christianity Board
Second, I have edited the post where I said all Catholics are not Christians. So therefore, I am no longer in violation of said rule as I am not targeting actual members but an organization.
Describe what you think indulgences are and I will show you a straw man fallacy.That was my point about indulgences.....before @Giuliano went off on his tirades and tried to educate me on RCC and failed.
Ok, that comic is hilarious.
What a relief! I thought perhaps you thought they were still building it.
You think it's a Ponzi scheme? You sure that's the phrase you wanted?
Ponzi Scheme
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors. The Ponzi scheme generates returns for early investors by acquiring new investors. This is similar to a pyramid scheme in that both are based on using new investors' funds to pay the earlier backers. Both Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes eventually bottom out when the flood of new investors dries up and there isn't enough money to go around. At that point, the schemes unravel.
I don't know what to say other than except thanks for the explanation.I called it a Ponzi scheme as indulgences promised them a return on the $ they gave them. That return was a loved one would be lifted out of purgatory. So, in many ways, its like a Ponzi scheme.
Would you consider buying a device that featured "Scripture Alone" that helped you become the preacher you've always dreamed of? How much are you willing to pay, and what might be the market value? The full Scriptural Rosary recites 200 key Bible verses. That is what we are supposed to think about. All those "Hail Mary's" is analogous to the sound track of a movie. There is no rational reason to find that disturbing.Prayer isn't free anymore, apparently. Now you can pay to help with your prayers.
Myth 1: A person can buy his way out of hell with indulgences.The Roman Catholic Church preaches a false Gospel. And I know good and well what indulgences are. Clearly you didn't catch the point I was making. I am not saying that this sale is a way to get out of purgatory. I am saying that indulgences, which had zero real effect, were just a way to put money in the church coffers. This is no different.