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*Sigh* Watching from the sidelines about this "slightly" off-topic debate, I wonder sometimes if we make things more difficult than they actually are. *shrugs*

I think you did misunderstand. First of all, *I'm* not "attacking" those whom God has blessed materially. What I wrote was, "It's about how it's almost impossible for people who have an attachment to the material world to be 'perfect' enough for heaven." I was not speaking about ALL rich...

Why is what I wrote "preposterous"?

I think there's a lot of misunderstanding about the point of the story of the RYR. It's not about whether the RYR will go to heaven, hell or Purgatory. It's not about whether he's a follower of Jesus or not. It's not about whether he's followed the commandments all his life or he's lying his...

Then WHY post in the first place? Do you realize that MANY bible scholars interpret 3:20 to be talking about circumcision? When Paul writes in his other Letters, he links "deeds law" to mean circumcision. Other scholars take 3:20 to be talking about the letter of the law. ...and here...

Right. I don't think that we have any business judging whether the RYR will go to Heaven, Hell or Purgatory (if you're Catholic). For all we know, the RYR might later repent. But then again, the point of the story of the RYR isn't about where he'll eventually end up. It's about how...

I agree with what @Episcopos wrote above, and I don't think he's necessarily incorrect for lumping the law into one category. When God presented the 10 Commandments to Moses, there were other precepts (for lack of a better word right now) that were written. God referred to His "Laws" as His...

Laws are necessary in order to keep order. Even Paul recognizes the need for order in churches: “God is not a God of disorder but of peace — as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people … Let all things be done decently and in order” (ESV, 1 Cor. 14:33–40). The Bible itself is a lawbook...

So? Illuminator's right. The Apostles didn't go around passing out bibles...or wear a suit and tie while knocking on doors to preach the Word. Again, what's your point? The NT emphasizes a LOT of things in addition to the resurrection, including the crucifixion. Please show me that they...

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Since Catholics believe the same thing, there's no logical reason for "those" to be offended. You "cringe" because you don't understand. The crucifix has been used by Catholics since at least the mid 5th century. Different cultures fashion the crucifix different ways, but the message is the...

No. The Catholic religion is hated because those who are NOT Catholic often misinterpret or simply don't agree with what Catholics are saying.

Once again, SHOW ME EVIDENCE.

Catholic believe the same thing.

Like I said above, there's no mention of the Lutheran church, or the Methodist church, or any of the of the other 40,000+ churches mentioned by name in the bible. So, what's you point? Wrong again. The Pharisees believed in the LETTER of the law, whereas, Christ came to preach the spirit...

Try reading a Catholic Bible. AND, the Catholic Catechism.

Or anti-Lutheran threads...or anti-Jewish threads...yadda, yadda, yadda. The thing I don't understand is, why aren't they looking this stuff up for themselves through reputable sources? I mean, why not go to someplace online like Catholic Answers...or the Catholic Catechism... It's almost...

The "deeds of law" isn't about "what you do"; it's about what you do as under (the Mosaic) law. Not true. The trouble Robert, is that you make these claims without providing any evidence to support your statements. Unless and until you provide evidence, all you're doing is giving us your...

And likewise, there's nothing in the Bible about a Protestant church...or a Methodist church...or a Lutheran church...or the other 40,000+ non-Catholic Christian churches. There's also nothing in the bible about computers...or cell phones...or Global Warming...or how to be a surgeon (would you...